S. 745: Empowering Families in Special Education Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-26):
Empowering Families in Special Education Act
This bill establishes a notification requirement related to an individualized education program (IEP). (Generally, IEPs are individualized plans to ensure that a child with a disability receives a free appropriate public education.)
Under current law, states and local educational agencies (LEAs) must convene a team to develop an IEP. The composition of the team that develops the IEP is outlined in current law and allows for other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child (including related services personnel, as appropriate) to participate in this team. This bill requires the LEA that serves the child to notify the child's parents of their right to include these other individuals with knowledge or special expertise on the child's IEP team.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT 2025-03-03 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 745 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 745?
S. 745 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Empowering Families in Special Education Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 745 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).