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H.R. 821 (110th)

Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act

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Introduced

5 February 2007

Last action

18 May 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Sponsors

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], GENE GREEN, Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], David Scott, David Reichert, Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Tim Murphy, Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], CAROLYN MALONEY, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Keith Ellison, Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], SUSAN DAVIS, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-4], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Zoe Lofgren, Betty McCollum, Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], WM. CLAY, Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Jerry McNerney

Subjects

Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

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Summary

Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to reauthorize part B programs of education of all children with disabilities. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for part B for FY2008-FY2016 and thereafter, according to a certain formula. (Provides phased-in increases of such authorized funding designed to reach a promised 40% federal share by FY2015.) Makes appropriations in specified amounts (which are less than the amounts this Act authorizes to be appropriated) for part B for FY2008-FY2016 and thereafter. Requires such amounts to be expended consistent with pay-as-you-go requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E262)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

    Source: Committee

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