50 Years of IDEA: Ensuring Free and Appropriate Education for Disabled Children.
The House of Representatives celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which fundamentally guarantees every child with a disability the right to a free and appropriate public education. This law transformed the system by ensuring millions of students access to learning in the least restrictive environment and establishing parents as key partners in educational planning. Congress reaffirms its commitment to fully implementing these rights.
Key points
Reaffirmation of the right of every child with a disability to a free, appropriate public education.
Parents are guaranteed meaningful participation in creating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for their children.
The Act ensures systemic support, early intervention services, and access to assistive technology for students.
Status:
Introduced
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