IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

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.

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Timeline

1. 10 September 2014

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 September 2014

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5510)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 September 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 10 September 2014 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 September 2014

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Sponsors

• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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