IDEA Full Funding Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The IDEA Full Funding Act aims to provide full federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It mandates increasing annual appropriations for IDEA over several years, starting in fiscal year 2026, based on the number of children with disabilities and the average per-pupil expenditure in public schools. The bill establishes a funding schedule with escalating percentages, reaching 40% of the calculated amount by fiscal year 2035 and subsequent years.
Key provisions
- Increases IDEA federal funding annually, starting in fiscal year 2026.
- Funding levels are tied to the number of children with disabilities and average per-pupil expenditure.
- Funding increases to 40% of the calculated amount by fiscal year 2035 and subsequent years.
- Funding becomes available for obligation on July 1st of each year.
- The Act amends section 611(i) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Requires IDEA funds to be expended in accordance with ‘cut-as-you-go’ requirements.
- Specifies the calculation method for determining the amount of IDEA funding, considering children aged 3-21.
- Allocates specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2035.
Who is affected
- Students with disabilities
- Public school districts
- Special education teachers and staff
- Parents of students with disabilities
- Federal government (through appropriations)
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