Bill · H.R. 6932· House(119-HR-6932)
IDEAL Act
- Introduced
- 12/26/2025
- Last activity
- 12/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- John James
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Individuals with Disabilities Education And Legacy Act" or "IDEAL Act," aims to rescind unobligated amounts from the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026. These rescinded funds are to be transferred to States to support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The transfer is intended to occur for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The money will be allocated to States in accordance with section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This process includes a requirement for the Secretary of Education to submit a report to Congressional committees regarding the rescinded and allocated amounts.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill increases resources available for the education of students with disabilities through supplemental IDEA funding.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill supplements funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to support students with disabilities.
Does this put more money into public schools?+7
The bill transfers rescinded Department of Education funds directly to states to supplement special education funding under IDEA.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Special Education: The bill transfers rescinded funds to States to be merged with amounts available for section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which serves nearly 8,000,000 students nationwide (SEC. 2, SEC. 3(b)).
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Supplemental Support for States: The funds allocated to States are intended to supplement, rather than replace, existing amounts made available for making allocations under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (SEC. 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction of Unobligated Department of Education Funds: The bill permanently rescinds the unobligated balance of amounts made available to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026 (SEC. 3(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For People With Disabilities+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- 12/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Introduced in House