What does Preamble of Keep Our PACT Act do?

This bill aims to require full funding for part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It also seeks to require full funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Lee of Nevada.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Keep Our PACT Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act, or the Keep Our PACT Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Keep Our PACT Act do?

This section outlines findings related to education. It asserts that children are a national treasure and a high-quality education is essential for their potential. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, specifically Part A (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.), is recognized for addressing educational inequity. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) guarantees a first-rate education for children with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 aimed to provide 40 percent of the national average per-pupil expenditure for students with disabilities. The section emphasizes the importance of fulfilling commitments made by Congress.

What does MANDATORY FUNDING OF PART A OF TITLE I OF ESEA. of Keep Our PACT Act do?

This section defines 'fiscal year 2025 part A of title I appropriation' as the amount appropriated for fiscal year 2025 for programs under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Funding is appropriated from the Treasury for fiscal years 2026 through 2035. The amount appropriated for each fiscal year is calculated as the difference between the fiscal year 2025 part A of title I appropriation and a specified dollar amount, or the full amount authorized for those programs, whichever is greater. The specified dollar amounts increase incrementally from $20,509,878,000 for fiscal year 2026 to $54,303,244,000 for fiscal year 2035.

What does MANDATORY FUNDING OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES of Keep Our PACT Act do?

This section amends Section 611(i) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It establishes funding appropriations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035 and subsequent years. Funding levels are specified for each fiscal year, with amounts determined as either a fixed dollar amount or a percentage (ranging from 11.6% to 40%) of an amount calculated based on the number of children with disabilities receiving special education and related services and the average per-pupil expenditure. Funds become available for obligation on July 1 of each fiscal year and remain available through September 30 of the following year (except for fiscal year 2035, which is available through September 30, 2036). The amount determined for funding calculations is based on the total number of children with disabilities aged 3-21 receiving special education and related services, and the average per-pupil expenditure in public schools.

What does EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. of Keep Our PACT Act do?

This section designates the amounts provided by the Act's amendments as an emergency requirement. This designation is made pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. The amendments are also designated as emergency requirements according to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress) and related legislation.

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Keep Our PACT Act

Last updated: 1/31/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Susie Lee (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates full funding for programs under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, starting in fiscal year 2026 and continuing through 2035.
It establishes funding appropriations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from fiscal year 2026 through subsequent years, calculated based on the number of children with disabilities and average per-pupil expenditure.
The bill designates the funding provided as an emergency requirement, allowing for adjustments to budgetary procedures.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2598(In Committee)Official page

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