Bills · HR 8073
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8073Education
Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act
This bill creates a grant program to fund experts and lawyers who protect the rights of students with disabilities and ensure schools comply with federal education laws.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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AI-writtenFunds a national network of legal advocates to investigate abuse and enforce the rights of students with disabilities in schools.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) protect students on paper, families often struggle to enforce these rights because legal help is expensive and the systems are complex. This bill matters because it provides a dedicated team of advocates whose only job is to ensure schools follow these laws.
In the real world, this could mean fewer instances of students being improperly secluded or physically restrained in classrooms. It also means that a student who is being denied a proper education plan would have access to a lawyer or advocate to help them fight for their rights without having to pay for it out of pocket.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishment of a national education protection and advocacy grant program.
It creates a stable, dedicated funding source specifically for educational advocacy rather than relying on general disability funding.
PROVISION 02
Grants investigative authority to advocacy systems to check for abuse and neglect in schools.
Advocates would have the legal right to enter schools, access records, and interview people if they suspect a student is being mistreated.
PROVISION 03
Requirement to advocate for the elimination of dangerous practices like seclusion and restraint.
This targets specific, controversial physical interventions that have been linked to student injuries and trauma.
PROVISION 04
Mandates collaboration with parent training and information centers.
It ensures that families are connected with the right resources and don't have to navigate the system alone.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8073
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
House BillHR 8073Education
Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act
This bill creates a grant program to fund experts and lawyers who protect the rights of students with disabilities and ensure schools comply with federal education laws.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
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