US HB8073

Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to state protection and advocacy systems to enforce disability rights under IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for children, youth, and adults in educational settings

Permits grant funds to be used for monitoring violations, advocating against dangerous practices like seclusion and restraint, collaborating with parent training centers, pursuing legal remedies, and advocating for systemic change in schools

Establishes minimum grant amounts of $120,000 for states, DC, and Puerto Rico, and $60,000 for territories and the American Indian Consortium, with funding formulas varying based on whether total appropriations reach $6,750,000

Requires grant recipients to have authority to investigate abuse and neglect incidents, access educational settings and records, and pursue administrative and legal remedies on behalf of students with disabilities

Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, with 1-2% set aside for technical assistance to a national organization supporting protection and advocacy systems