Bill · H.R. 8465· House(119-HR-8465)
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
- Introduced
- 4/23/2026
- Last activity
- 4/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Cosponsors
- - 26 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act," aims to authorize funding for specific parts of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It specifically targets Section 619 and Part C of the Act. The legislation seeks to provide financial support for preschool programs serving children ages three to five. It also provides funding for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The bill outlines specific appropriation amounts scheduled for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+9
The bill funds essential early intervention and preschool services that improve developmental trajectories for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The bill restores and increases funding specifically for early intervention and preschool services for individuals with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8
The bill provides significant authorized funding to support early intervention and preschool special education services for children with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved outcomes for children and families: High-quality early intervention and preschool special education services can change a child's developmental trajectory and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities (Section 2).
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Support for preschool programs: The bill authorizes increased funding for grants to States for preschool programs serving children with disabilities ages three to five (Section 2; Section 3).
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Support for early intervention services: The bill authorizes funding to aid States in implementing a system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families (Section 2; Section 4).
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Restoration of funding levels: The bill aims to restore per child amounts for Part C and Section 619 to ensure the continued delivery of high quality services (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+9Good For People With Disabilities+9Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8Improves Childcare Affordability+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+7
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- 4/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida