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DemocratBill · S. 1277· Senate(119-S-1277)

IDEA Full Funding Act

Rep. Van Hollen
Age: 67 years
Maryland
Introduced
4/3/2025
Last activity
4/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by
Chris Van Hollen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 39Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``IDEA Full Funding Act'' aims to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Specifically, it seeks to amend part B of the Act to provide full Federal funding. The bill establishes mandatory funding amounts for various fiscal years starting in 2026 and continuing through 2035 and beyond. These funding levels are calculated based on a specific percentage of a determined amount or a set dollar figure, whichever is greater. The determined amount is based on the number of children with disabilities and average per-pupil expenditures.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would children be better off under this?+10

    The bill provides substantial resources for the education of children with disabilities.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10

    The bill ensures full federal funding for the education and services required under the IDEA.

  • Does this put more money into public schools?+10

    The bill mandates a massive and permanent increase in federal funding for public special education.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases government spending through mandatory appropriations for special education.