HCR 3 (2003): calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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HCR 3 (2003)

calling on the President and the Congress to fully fund the federal government's share of special education services in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1386). The committee's amendment (1386) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • April 23, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass With Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs; HJ7, p100
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 14, 2003: Hearing Jan 14 10:00 RM306,LOB
  • January 21, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 30 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • January 30, 2003: Adopted
  • March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 2:30 p.m.; SC18
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1386}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.18
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1386}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass With Amendment{1386}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Coughlin MA VV

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