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IDEA Full Funding Act

The IDEA Full Funding Act amends Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to mandate full Federal funding. The bill establishes a schedule of increasing authorizations and appropriations for fiscal years 2022 through 2031 and subsequent years.
Key points
Funding Schedule: The Act specifies exact funding amounts and percentages for each fiscal year, starting at 15.4% of the determined amount in 2022.
40 Percent Goal: The legislation mandates a gradual increase in funding, reaching 40% of the determined amount (approx. $49.4 billion) by fiscal year 2031 and beyond.
Calculation Basis: Funding amounts are calculated as the product of the number of children with disabilities receiving services and the average per-pupil expenditure in public schools.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3213
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

IDEA Full Funding Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3213.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding Schedule: The Act specifies exact funding amounts and percentages for each fiscal year, starting at 15.4% of the determined amount in 2022.
  • 40 Percent Goal: The legislation mandates a gradual increase in funding, reaching 40% of the determined amount (approx. $49.4 billion) by fiscal year 2031 and beyond.
  • Calculation Basis: Funding amounts are calculated as the product of the number of children with disabilities receiving services and the average per-pupil expenditure in public schools.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Public Finance