[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 48 (Monday, November 29, 2004)]
[Pages 2849-2850]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Congressional Passage of the ``Individuals With 
Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004''

November 20, 2004

    Improving education for all of America's schoolchildren is one of my 
highest priorities, and an important part of this effort is improving 
education for students with disabilities. The ``Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004'' will help children 
learn better by promoting accountability for results, enhancing parental 
involvement, using proven practices and materials, providing more 
flexibility, and reducing paperwork burdens for teachers, States, and 
local school districts.
    Like all students, children with disabilities have the best chance 
to pursue America's great promise with a good education. My 
administration will continue to work to provide this opportunity to all 
Americans, who expect and deserve an outstanding education system.
    This legislation shows that we can accomplish a great deal when we 
work together, and I commend the Congress for this bipartisan 
achievement. I look forward to signing it into law.

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