On the recordSeptember 24, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, the Think Differently about Education Act is a bipartisan bill that requires schools to notify parents of their right under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to bring an expert with specialized knowledge or expertise regarding their child to individualized education program meetings. While parents clearly have this right under current law, they might not always be appropriately informed about their rights. This legislation ensures that parents will know that they can include experts who can assist them in shaping an IEP that meets the student's individual needs. Mr. Speaker, I support the bill and encourage my colleagues to support it as well. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
