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H.R.1272

H.R.1272: Freedom to Learn Act

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This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
This bill is primarily about education
Introduced March 24, 1999
Latest Major Action May 21, 1999
See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.

Bill Sponsor

James Allen Nussle (R-Iowa)

Bill Cosponsors

21 (1 Democrat, 21 Republicans)

Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.)
Ernest J. Istook (R-Okla.)
Ron Paul (R-Texas)
Tom Latham (R-Iowa)
Frank A. LoBiondo (R-N.J.)
John Nathan Hostettler (R-Ind.)
Dan Burton (R-Ind.)
Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.)
Charles T. Canady (R-Fla.)
George R. Nethercutt (R-Wash.)
Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)
Tom Coburn (R-Okla.)
Robin C. Hayes (R-N.C.)
Ernest Lee Fletcher (R-Ky.)
Owen B. Pickett (D-Va.)
Mark A. Green (R-Wis.)
Richard K. Armey (R-Texas)
Thomas G. Tancredo (R-Colo.)
John Cooksey (R-La.)
John Shadegg (R-Ariz.)
David Vitter (R-La.)

Bill Summary

Freedom to Learn Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow State and local educational agencies to establish and implement uniform policies with respect to discipline and order applicable to all children within their jurisdiction to ensure safety and an appropriate educational atmosphere in their schools.

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Date	Description
	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
March 24, 1999	Introduced in the House by James Allen Nussle (R-Iowa)

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Introduced in the House by James Allen Nussle (R-Iowa)