Number: RS20309 Title: INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT: HOUSE AND SENATE AMENDMENTS TO JUVENILE JUSTICE LEGISLATION Authors: Nancy Lee Jones, American Law Division Abstract: The Senate on May 20, 1999 and the House on June 17, 1999 passed substantially similar amendments to the due process provisions in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA provides federal funds to the states to assist them in providing an education for children with disabilities. Pages: 6 Date: Updated August 20, 1999