A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the COMPASS Act, seeks to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The primary goal is to ensure that students with an individualized education program receive a certificate of completion once they finish their secondary school education. This provision applies regardless of whether the student is eligible to receive a regular secondary school diploma. The amendment specifically targets the documentation within the individualized education program.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill ensures students with disabilities receive a certificate of completion regardless of diploma eligibility.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill enhances rights for students with disabilities by ensuring they receive formal recognition of their secondary education completion.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
It provides clearer educational milestones for children with individualized education programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guaranteed Certification: Students with an individualized education program will receive a certification of completion upon finishing their secondary education program, providing them with a formal acknowledgment of their studies. (Section 2)
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Clarity for Students and Families: The bill requires the inclusion of a projected date for completion and a statement regarding the upcoming certification, which can provide clear expectations for the student's future. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill ensures students with disabilities receive a certificate of completion regardless of diploma eligibility. Would children be better off under this? — It provides clearer educational milestones for children with individualized education programs. Would students be better off under this? — It provides clearer completion paths and documentation for students with IEPs. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — It assists young adults with disabilities in receiving formal documentation of their secondary education.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill enhances rights for students with disabilities by ensuring they receive formal recognition of their secondary education completion.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill provides formal educational attainment documentation for students with IEPs, aiding their transition from secondary education.
- 8/31/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House