I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2229 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2009 Mr. Boozman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow States to adopt alternate and modified standards for students with disabilities.

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Allowing States to adopt alternate and modified standards for students with disabilities

Section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)) is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B)

Same standards

(i)

In general

The academic standards required by subparagraph (A) shall be the same academic standards that the State applies to all schools and children in the State, except as provided in clause (ii). (ii)

Students with disabilities

The State may apply alternate and modified academic standards to students with disabilities who, consistent with the student’s individualized education program, and based on the student’s disability and level of performance, should be provided opportunities to achieve grade-level proficiency beyond a given school year. The alternate and modified academic standards shall reflect ambitious annual goals for attainment by the students with disabilities. .