TEACH Act of 2005

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R SmithSponsor

26 cosponsors · 17 D, 8 R, 1 I

3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

Teacher Education for Autistic Children Act of 2005, or TEACH Act of 2005 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to require assisted local educational agencies to report on autism early intervention activities and personnel training.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Oct 17, 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Education, in making certain IDEA grants or contracts, shall give special consideration to: (1) the increased incidence of autism spectrum disorders among children; and (2) the increased demands placed on educational systems due to the complexity and symptoms of autism.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out an expanded student loan forgiveness program for teachers of autistic children; and (2) establish a Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with a specified Department of Health and Human Services official, to: (1) award grants or contracts to develop an outreach plan for populations and individuals underserved by early screening and diagnosis for neurodevelopmental delays; and (2) report on services provided to individuals with ASD in accordance with IDEA and the Head Start Act.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: TEACH Act of 2005

Also known as: Teacher Education for Autistic Children Act of 2005

Latest action (Nov 17, 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Policy area: Education · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 17, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.