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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Nov 15, 2005
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Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142).
Acknowledges the many and varied contributions of children with disabilities and their parents, teachers, related services providers, and other educators.
Reaffirms the support of Congress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education.
People & committees
Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R–DE
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10182)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10182)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 288.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10182-10185)
Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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