US SB2790 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on September 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
IDEA Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to include expert witness fees, including the reasonable costs of any test or evaluation necessary for the preparation of the parents' or guardians' case in the action or proceeding, within the definition of "attorneys' fees" that may be awarded to the prevailing party in a civil action brought under such Act.
Title
IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
Sponsors
Sen. Tom Harkin [D-IA] | Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-09-10 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
2014-09-10 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5510) |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Disability and paralysis
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Evidence and witnesses
Legal fees and court costs
Special education
Disability and paralysis
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Evidence and witnesses
Legal fees and court costs
Special education
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2790/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s2790/BILLS-113s2790is.pdf |