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MI HR0161
Resolution
Status
6/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Hooker
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AI Summary
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Memorializes the United States Congress to explore funding opportunities for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education funding to Michigan.
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Notes that the federal government promised to fund 40 percent of additional special education costs when enacting the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, but has only provided approximately 17-18 percent.
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Identifies Michigan's financial struggles during economic recession as a reason federal funding for special education is needed to maintain critical services.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and provide the full amount authorized for special education funding to the state of Michigan.
United States Congress
Last Action
Adopted
6/5/2012