Congress·In Committee·H.R. 10201

COMPASS Act

Education: Certificates for Students with Disabilities

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Next up: A house committee

The COMPASS Act was sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on August 31, 2026. This bill has not moved since that date, and it must receive attention from the committee to proceed further. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is currently stalled.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was just introduced and faces a long process in committee before it could ever be voted on by the full House.

Key Points

This bill changes federal education law to make sure students with disabilities get formal recognition when they finish high school. It targets students who have a special education plan but might not qualify for a regular diploma.
Under this rule, a student's education plan must include a specific date for when they will finish school. It must also state that the student will receive a certificate of completion on that date regardless of their diploma status.
This change helps students with special needs show proof of their education to future employers or job training programs. It aims to ensure these students are not left empty-handed after years of hard work in the classroom.

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Milestones

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Aug 31, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Aug 31, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

COMPASS Act

Bill NumberHR 10201

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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