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H.R. 4728 (107th)

TEACH Act of 2002

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Introduced

14 May 2002

Last action

25 September 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

Subjects

Taxation, Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Taxation · Education

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Summary

Teacher Education for Autistic Children Act of 2002 - TEACH Act of 2002 - Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) training of special education teachers with expertise in autism spectrum disorders (ASD); and (2) improving results for children with ASD, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a refundable tax credit for education and training relating to ASD. Amends IDEA to require local educational agencies receiving IDEA assistance to report on autism early intervention activities. Directs the Secretary of Education: (1) acting through the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, to establish and provide administrative support for a task force on ASD; (2) with the Secretary of Labor, to study and report to Congress on the effectiveness of Federal vocational training programs in providing appropriate assistance to individuals with ASD; and (3) to make grants to each State that establishes and operates at least one State autism ombudsman office.

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Timeline

  1. 14 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 September 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

    Source: Committee

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