Congress members urge the Department of Education to stop transferring special education programs to HHS, citing legal concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Congress Members Urge Halt on Special Education Program Transfer: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and four other House Democrats have called on the Department of Education to stop the proposed transfer of special education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They express concerns that this move would harm students with disabilities.
Concerns Over Legal and Operational Implications: The lawmakers argue that such a transfer would violate congressional intent and disrupt the existing support system for special education. They emphasize the need for the Department of Education to maintain oversight due to its expertise in administering IDEA effectively.
Request for Clarification: In their inquiry, the representatives have requested a set of clarifying questions to be answered by December 22, 2025, focusing on the legal authority for the transfer and its potential impact on students' access to education services.
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Mary Gay Scanlon Fundraising
Mary Gay Scanlon recently disclosed $127.5K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 633rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 66.3% came from individual donors.
Scanlon disclosed $155.8K of spending. This was the 394th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
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Mary Gay Scanlon Net Worth
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Mary Gay Scanlon Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mary Gay Scanlon:
- H.R.4769: Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025
- H.R.4724: Corporate Crime Database Act of 2025
- H.R.4261: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
- H.R.1269: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
- H.R.535: Inaugural Fund Integrity Act
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