A resolution 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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Introduced 2025-12-04Topic: education · civil rights · social services

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This Senate resolution marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was signed on November 29, 1975. It recognizes the law's history, including the right of children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. The resolution honors children and youth who have received services under IDEA and commends educators, families, advocates, and policymakers involved with the law. It also states the Senate's commitment to carrying out IDEA. The resolution does not create new programs or spending.

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Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2025-12-04	Senate	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517; text: CR S8515-8516)
2025-12-04		Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	floor pass
2025-12-04			introduce
2025-12-04		Introduced in Senate	introduce

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