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S 745119th CongressIntroduced
Empowering Families in Special Education Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require advance notification to parents about including additional individuals on IEP teams.
Key Points
- 1Requires schools to notify parents before first IEP team meeting each year
- 2Informs parents they can include individuals with knowledge of the child
- 3Allows related services personnel on IEP teams when appropriate
- 4Amends Section 614(d)(1)(B) of IDEA
- 5Ensures reasonable timeframe for notification
- 6Supports family empowerment in special education process
Impact Areas
Parents of children with disabilitiesSpecial education programsIndividualized Education Program (IEP) processSchool districts and educators
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