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 disabilities.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Huffman, Mr. James, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a commemorative House Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally signed into law on November 29, 1975, as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. The resolution formally recognizes IDEA's transformative impact on education for millions of children with disabilities who were previously excluded from or underserved by public schools.
Who Benefits and How
Children with disabilities and their families: The resolution publicly honors the millions of infants, toddlers, children, and youth who have benefited from IDEA's guarantee of a free appropriate public education. While symbolic, it reaffirms Congressional commitment to their educational rights.
Special education professionals: Educators, administrators, and specialists who work with students with disabilities are formally commended for their efforts to uphold and advance IDEA's mission.
Disability rights advocates: The resolution recognizes the work of advocates and policymakers who have worked to ensure students benefit from IDEA, providing public validation of their efforts.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No group faces any burden from this resolution. As a commemorative House Resolution, it has no legal force, creates no new programs, appropriates no funding, and imposes no requirements on anyone.
Key Provisions
- Celebrates the 50th anniversary of IDEA and its enduring legacy
- Honors the millions of children with disabilities who have benefited from the law
- Commends educators, families, advocates, and policymakers who have worked to implement IDEA
- Reaffirms the House's commitment to full implementation of IDEA to ensure every child with a disability has access to a high-quality education
Note
This is a "sense of the House" resolution with no binding legal effect. It expresses the position and sentiments of the House of Representatives but does not change any law, create any program, or require any action.
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
A commemorative House Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), recognizing its transformative impact on education for children with disabilities.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Symbolic commemoration of the 50th anniversary of IDEA to reaffirm Congressional commitment to disability education rights without introducing new substantive policy changes."
Likely Beneficiaries
- Children with disabilities
- Families of children with disabilities
- Special education educators
- Disability rights advocates
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_house"
- → House of Representatives
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Federal law (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) that ensures students with disabilities are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) tailored to their individual needs, originally enacted as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975.
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