05/29/2026
he Promise of IDEA Must Be Kept! Nearly 50 years after the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal government still has not met its commitment to fully fund special education. Congress originally pledged to cover up to 40% of the additional costs of educating students with disabilities, yet current federal funding falls far short of that promise, leaving states and local school districts to fill the gap.
For educators, families, and advocates, this funding gap is more than a budget issue—it impacts access to services, specialized supports, inclusive learning opportunities, and the resources schools need to ensure every child can thrive. As the funding gap widens, so does the challenge of providing the high-quality education and support that students
with disabilities deserve. To read more
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been a bipartisan priority for decades, but the federal government has never fulfilled its funding promise and the law has not been update…
