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Frank Riggs: “It is my view, Mr. Chairman, and it is the intent of my amendment, that States should not be forced to spend their very…”

On the recordSeptember 17, 1997
It is my view, Mr. Chairman, and it is the intent of my amendment, that States should not be forced to spend their very precious and limited Federal and State special education money on education services, special education services, for adult prisoners if the States so elect. If a State does not serve these felons, it is and was the intent of our amendments earlier this year that the U.S. Department of Education should only withhold a pro rata share of the State's total Federal funding for special education. I hope Members will look at my amendment, I hope that they will vote for my amendment and help protect children with disabilities.
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Frank Riggs
California
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Discussing an amendment related to special education funding for adult prisoners.

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