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119-sres-521119th Congress

A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with learning disabilities.

Sponsored By: Senator Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

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Summary

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this resolution would recognize IDEA's role in securing a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and highlight its supports for early intervention, parent partnership, and federal programs for children with disabilities.

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  • Honors the millions of infants, toddlers, children, and youth who have benefited from IDEA and notes that before IDEA more than 1 million children with disabilities were excluded from public schools.
  • Highlights statewide, coordinated early intervention systems for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children and their families and the law's emphasis on multidisciplinary and interagency supports.
  • Reaffirms that parents are meaningful partners with educators in deciding individualized education programs and early intervention services.
  • Notes that Congress appropriates funding annually for IDEA Part B, Part C, and Part D programs and commends educators, families, advocates, and policymakers who work to uphold and advance IDEA.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

MD • D

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