To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9223
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Education
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-23T21:47:01Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to give the Secretary of Education authority to extend existing waivers that reduce paperwork requirements for states.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 609(a)(2) of IDEA (20 U.S.C. 1408(a)(2)).
- Allows the initial 4-year waiver period to be extended by the Secretary.
- Permits multiple extensions, with each extension lasting no more than 4 years.
- Redesignates the existing subparagraph (C) as (D) to accommodate the new extension language.
Significant Changes to Existing Law Current law limits paperwork reduction waivers to a maximum of 4 years with no provision for renewal. The bill introduces an explicit extension mechanism, enabling the Secretary to grant one or more additional periods of up to 4 years each.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Provides the Department of Education and state education agencies with greater flexibility to maintain reduced administrative burdens over longer periods.
- Citizens: May lessen paperwork demands on special education staff, potentially allowing more time for direct services to students with disabilities.
- No direct effects on international relations are indicated.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Secretary of Education
- State and local education agencies
- Special education teachers and administrators
- Students with disabilities and their families
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill expands administrative discretion within an existing IDEA waiver program. It raises no apparent constitutional issues and operates entirely within the framework of federal education law.
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Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-06-09 — PDF (2 pages)