Children and adults with disabilities have legal rights to education services under federal law, but enforcing those rights can be difficult for families navigating the system alone. This bill would fund protection and advocacy organizations in every state to monitor schools for compliance, investigate abuse and neglect (including improper use of seclusion and restraint), and help families pursue legal remedies when their children's rights are violated. Grants would be distributed based on state population, with minimums for smaller states and territories.
Congressional Summary
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for protection and advocacy systems to protect and advocate the rights of students with disabilities.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-25
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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