Bill · H.R. 9223· House(119-HR-9223)
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Letlow
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 9223 is a bill that amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It allows the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers that are granted to States. Under this bill, the Secretary can grant more than one extension to a State. Each individual extension is limited to a period of not more than 4 years. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Letlow on June 9, 2026. Afterward, it was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
Aids individuals with disabilities indirectly by easing administrative and paperwork constraints on state educational agencies administering IDEA.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
Allows for the extension of paperwork reduction waivers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, potentially streamlining administrative burdens related to special education services.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Reduces administrative paperwork burdens for educational programs affecting children receiving special education services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 (Extension of waiver): This provision allows the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers granted to States for periods not exceeding 4 years, and allows for more than one extension. This might be considered positive because it gives the Secretary the ability to continue granting relief from paperwork burdens to States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Children+2Good For Students+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- 6/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House