Empowering Families in Special Education Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-23T11:21:01Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 745 Empowering Families in Special Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/23/2025, 11:21 AM

Summary of Bill S 745

Bill 119 s 745, also known as the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Notification Act," aims to make changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in order to improve communication and transparency within individualized education program (IEP) teams.

The main focus of the bill is to require schools to provide notification to parents and guardians when an IEP team meeting is scheduled or when changes are made to a student's IEP. This notification is intended to ensure that parents are actively involved in the decision-making process and are aware of any modifications to their child's education plan.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and support for IEP team members to ensure they are equipped to effectively collaborate with parents and make informed decisions about a student's education. This training is aimed at promoting a more inclusive and collaborative approach to developing and implementing IEPs. Overall, Bill 119 s 745 seeks to enhance communication and collaboration within IEP teams, ultimately improving the quality of education and support provided to students with disabilities.

Congressional Summary of S 745

Empowering Families in Special Education Act

This bill establishes a notification requirement related to an individualized education program (IEP). (Generally, IEPs are individualized plans to ensure that a child with a disability receives a free appropriate public education.)

Under current law, states and local educational agencies (LEAs) must convene a team to develop an IEP. The composition of the team that develops the IEP is outlined in current law and allows for other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child (including related services personnel, as appropriate) to participate in this team. This bill requires the LEA that serves the child to notify the child's parents of their right to include these other individuals with knowledge or special expertise on the child's IEP team.

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Current Status of Bill S 745

Bill S 745 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill S 745 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025. Bill S 745's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 26, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 745

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 745

A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require notification with respect to individualized education program teams, and for other purposes.