0
0

Keep Our PACT Act

3/1/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 869

Bill 119 hr 869, also known as the Full Funding for Education Act, aims to ensure that two important education programs receive full funding. The first program is part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which provides funding to schools with high numbers of students from low-income families. The second program is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which ensures that students with disabilities receive the support and services they need to succeed in school.

The bill emphasizes the importance of providing adequate funding for these programs in order to support the academic success of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status or disability. By fully funding these programs, the bill aims to address the disparities in educational opportunities that exist for many students across the country.

If passed, the Full Funding for Education Act would require the federal government to allocate the necessary funds to fully support part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This would help ensure that schools have the resources they need to provide a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or abilities. Overall, the Full Funding for Education Act seeks to prioritize education funding and support the academic success of all students by ensuring that these two important programs receive the full funding they require.

Congressional Summary of HR 869

Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act or the Keep Our PACT Act

This bill provides funding through FY2035 for grant programs operated by local educational agencies to provide supplementary educational and related services to low-achieving students and other students who attend elementary and secondary schools with relatively high concentrations of students from low-income families. Additionally, the bill permanently reauthorizes the grant program to assist states and outlying areas in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.

The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement for the purposes of Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules and other budget enforcement procedures.

Current Status of Bill HR 869

Bill HR 869 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 869 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025.  Bill HR 869's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 869

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 869

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 869

To require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
To require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Comments

Erin Pickett profile image

Erin Pickett

414

9 months ago

I think this bill is not good for me. It will make it harder for me to get the benefits I need. I don't like that they are changing the rules. It's not fair to people like me who rely on these benefits. I hope they can make some changes to this bill before it becomes law.

Amiyah Craig profile image

Amiyah Craig

498

9 months ago

I don't get why this bill is happening. It seems like a waste of time and money. I don't think it will help anyone. It's just confusing to me.