On the recordSeptember 24, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 4259, the Think Differently about Education Act. The bill requires schools to notify parents of their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Parents can invite experts with specialized knowledge of their child to attend the child's individualized education program meeting. This is important because key decisions are being made about their child's education in this meeting. This proposal actually restates present law, but it ensures that parents are aware of and can exercise a right they have under current law. However, I want to make it clear that I am not advocating for further amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act at this time. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill and encourage my colleagues to do the same, and I reserve the balance of my time.
