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Reports on current legislation passed by the United States House as of May 6, 2000 along with information on the votes of individual House members. Bill to establish Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain Basin as an estuary; Bill for the amendment of the Fair Labor Standards Act; Bill to fund the cost of education for children with disabilities.

Focuses on the funds sought by United States Senator James M. Jeffords for the education of children with mental and physical disabilities. Source of funding; Action taken by other senators; Strategy used by other Republicans to acquire Jefford's vote for the tax cut legislation.

Reports on the bill passed by the United States House on May 3, 2000 for an increase in special education aid for children with disabilities. Funds for the 1975 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Cost of special education; Differences in the interpretations of House Democrats and Republicans on the special education law. INSET: Box Score.

Presents news briefs about the education of children with special needs in the United States (U.S.) as of May 6, 2000. Passage of a funding measure for special needs students; Bill for the funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; U.S. Representatives who spoke out on educating children with special needs.