Sen. Markey and Sen. Capito Introduce Bill to Improve Education for Blind and Deaf Students
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a long-standing need in special education, but major changes to education law often take a long time to pass.
Students with sensory disabilities represent a small fraction of the overall student population, but those affected would see significant improvements in educational quality. The bill strengthens IEP requirements, ensures access to specialized instruction, and creates enrichment opportunities. The broader student population is not directly affected, but schools would benefit from clearer standards for serving students with these disabilities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
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