Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 4, 2000
IDEA Full Funding Act of 2000 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to authorize funding to reach the Federal Government's goal of providing 40 percent of the national average per pupil expenditure to assist States and local educational agencies with the excess costs of educating children with disabilities.Authorizes appropriations for IDEA part B programs of assistance for education of all children with disabilities, in specified amounts for FY 2001 through 2010, and as necessary thereafter.
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