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50 Years of IDEA: Guaranteeing Education Rights for Children with Disabilities.

The US Senate celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This landmark law ensures that every child with a disability receives a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. It also guarantees that parents are active partners in developing their child's individualized education plan, fundamentally transforming educational access.
Key points
Reaffirmation of the right to free public education and early intervention services for all children with disabilities.
Parents are guaranteed to be key partners in determining the necessary educational programs and supports for their child.
The resolution honors the law that ended the exclusion of over a million children from public schools prior to 1975.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_521
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_521.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reaffirmation of the right to free public education and early intervention services for all children with disabilities.
  • Parents are guaranteed to be key partners in determining the necessary educational programs and supports for their child.
  • The resolution honors the law that ended the exclusion of over a million children from public schools prior to 1975.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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