House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives

Republicans
Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
Ranking Member

Fiscally responsible reforms for students, workers and retirees.

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Education Issues

Special Education

In 2004, building on the historic No Child Left Behind Act, both parties in Congress rallied behind and approved the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act – legislation grounded in real, results-driven reforms on behalf of students with disabilities.  The measure – signed into law that year by President Bush – makes clear that states and schools are to be held strictly accountable for the progress of all students, including students with disabilities. 

During the legislative process, Republicans and Democrats alike worked with parents, teachers, and schools to produce reforms that: make special education stronger for students and parents; ensure school safety and reasonable discipline; reduce unnecessary lawsuits and litigation; support teachers and schools; and reform special education funding and build on historic funding increases set in place by Republicans in Congress.  In the 110th Congress, Republicans will continue working to see that these important reforms are implemented in a way that matches the spirit of the bipartisan 2004 law.

Press Releases

McKeon Statement on NCLB Reauthorization (July 30, 2007)

McKeon: Free Tutoring under NCLB is Making a Real Difference for Participating Students (June 27, 2007)

Castle Introduces Bill to Provide Reliable, Accurate Graduation Rate under NCLB (June 26, 2007)

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Fact Sheets

The No Child Left Behind Act: Closing the Achievement Gap in America’s Public Schools (January 4, 2007)