IDEAL Act

This bill would permanently cancel all Department of Education funds for fiscal year 2026 that have not yet been committed as of the date the bill becomes law. It would then provide an equal amount from the Treasury to be given to States for special education grants under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This added money would be in addition to, not a replacement for, regular IDEA funding, and applies if regular funding matches 2025 levels adjusted for inflation. The Secretary of Education would have to report to Congress within 90 days on the amounts canceled and the amounts each State received.

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Sponsors

• John James Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors