H.R. 9223: To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to modify the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to enable the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers granted to states. Here are the key details of the proposed changes:

Paperwork Reduction Waiver Extension

The bill suggests an amendment to Section 609(a)(2) of IDEA, specifically related to the following aspects:

• The current provision allows states to receive a waiver for paperwork requirements for a period of 4 years.
• The amendment would allow the Secretary of Education to extend this waiver for additional periods, thus providing flexibility for states to manage their paperwork requirements.
• Each extension can also last up to 4 years, meaning a state could receive multiple extensions over time, facilitating a longer duration of reduced paperwork burdens.

Overall, this bill seeks to streamline the administrative process involved in managing educational services for students with disabilities, potentially easing the workload for state education agencies.

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