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Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Fund Title I, Special Education

THE Journal: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) wants boost funding to American's neediest schools and special education programs through the Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers (PACT) Act. The legislation would create a 10-year mandatory "glide path" to fully fund both Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) over a 10-year period in the federal budget.

"When our children have access to a first-rate, quality education not only do they succeed, but our economy and our entire country succeed," said Van Hollen in a statement. "Congress had the right intentions when it passed Title I and IDEA, but we have fallen short on the promises in the law to fully fund these critical programs."

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