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RC 405

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Educación de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación sobre la efectividad y el cumplimiento con la Ley Núm. 53-2016, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para la Certificación de Destrezas Académicas Funcionales y de Pre-Empleo para Estudiantes con Impedimentos”; con el propósito de recomendar las acciones legislativas y administrativas que deban adoptarse; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico House directs Education Commission to investigate compliance with disability skills certification law and recommend legislative/administrative improvements.

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Bill Summary · RC 405

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 405 directs Puerto Rico's House Education Commission to investigate the effectiveness and compliance with Law 53-2016, which establishes certification of functional academic and pre-employment skills for students with disabilities. The commission must assess current implementation and recommend legislative and administrative actions needed to improve the program.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a critical gap in special education services by examining whether Puerto Rico's disability skills certification program is actually working as intended and reaching eligible students. Proper implementation directly affects employment outcomes and independence for students with disabilities, while non-compliance can result in lost federal funding and legal liability under disability rights laws.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: The investigation may reveal that Law 53-2016 requires additional funding that the Department of Education claims it cannot provide, creating tension between mandate and budget reality
  • Accountability scope: Unclear whether investigation will examine only procedural compliance or also measure actual student outcomes and long-term employment success
  • Timeline for action: Bill sets no deadline for the commission's investigation or recommendations, potentially delaying implementation of needed reforms for years

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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