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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate Resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was originally signed into law by President Gerald Ford on November 29, 1975. The resolution honors the millions of children who have benefited from IDEA and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ensuring every child with a disability has access to a quality education.
Who Benefits and How
This is a symbolic resolution with no direct legal or economic effects. However, it sends a message of support to children with disabilities and their families, special education teachers and professionals, and disability rights advocates. The resolution acknowledges their contributions and affirms congressional support for IDEA's continued implementation.
Who Bears the Burden and How
As a commemorative resolution, this bill creates no new requirements, costs, or burdens for any party. It does not appropriate funds, create regulations, or impose mandates.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of IDEA and its legacy
- Honors the millions of infants, toddlers, children, and youth who have benefited from IDEA
- Commends the educators, families, advocates, and policymakers who have worked to implement IDEA
- Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to IDEA to ensure children with disabilities have access to quality education
- Notes that prior to IDEA, over 1 million children with disabilities were excluded from public schools
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A commemorative Senate Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.
Who Benefits
- Children with disabilities
- Families of children with disabilities
- Special education educators and advocates
Key Policy Areas
Education, Disability Rights
Primary Purpose
A commemorative Senate Resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Commemorate and reaffirm congressional commitment to disability education rights without creating new substantive law"
Identified Gains
- Children with disabilities
- Families of children with disabilities
- Special education educators and advocates
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Hirono, Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Children with disabilities and their families, Special education educators and professionals
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Federal law (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) originally enacted as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, establishing the right of every child with a disability to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
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