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Support for Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic

This act provides additional funding to support education and services for children with disabilities, who have been particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds aim to help schools and agencies ensure continuity of learning and therapy, even remotely, and cover extra costs associated with adapting services.
Key points
An additional $11 billion for special education support for school-aged children.
Nearly $1 billion for early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Funds for professional development of specialists and for assistive technology for students with disabilities.
Requirement to report on how these additional funds were spent, increasing transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_240
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_240.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An additional $11 billion for special education support for school-aged children.
  • Nearly $1 billion for early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
  • Funds for professional development of specialists and for assistive technology for students with disabilities.
  • Requirement to report on how these additional funds were spent, increasing transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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