The bill as it exists now allows for the establishment of separate. lower standards for students with developmental disabilities. As a result of these standards. opportunities available for students with disabilities later in life would suffer considerably. H.R. 5 converts much of the funding currently directed at English learners. migrant students. or atrisk students into blockgrants. which would enable those funds to be spent outside the target populations. Support for these students would also be eroded by suspending requirements that school districts improve the Englishspeaking ability of such students. It is my concern as H.R. 5 is currently drafted abdicates the historic Federal role in elementary and secondary education of ensuring the educational progress of all of Americas students. including students from lowincome families. students with disabilities.