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Public schools across the nation provide special education services to more than 7 million students with disabilities—about 14 percent of all public school students.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act reflects the federal government’s commitment to provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities and pay 40 percent of the additional cost, but that commitment remains unfulfilled.
The federal share of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has fallen to less than 16 percent.
Help all students get the support and tools they need for learning.
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House Education Funding Priorities for FY2024
Submitted on 03/06/2023
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Senate Education Funding Priorities for FY2024
Submitted on 03/30/2023
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 4519 IDEA Full Funding Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/10/2023
A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.
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S 2217 IDEA Full Funding Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/10/2023
A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.
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S 1202 Keep Our PACT Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 04/19/2023
A bill that would put Congress on a fiscally-responsible path to meet its obligation to fully fund Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on a mandatory basis over the next 10 years.
Key Facts About Funding IDEA
14%
40%
13%
$23.6 billion
A burden on local communities
A History of Progress
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1990
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