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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 920

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Thompson

R - PA

Cosponsors

28

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally signed by President Gerald Ford in 1975. It recognizes how IDEA transformed education by establishing the right of every child with a disability to a free appropriate public education, replacing a system where over 1 million children with disabilities were previously excluded from public schools or institutionalized.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally signed by President Gerald Ford in 1975. It recognizes how IDEA transformed education by establishing the right of every child with a disability to a free appropriate public education, replacing a system where over 1 million children with disabilities were previously excluded from public schools or institutionalized.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates IDEA's 50th anniversary on November 29, 2025
Before IDEA, over 1 million children with disabilities were excluded from public schools
Established right to free appropriate public education in least restrictive environment
Ensures parents are meaningful partners in determining individualized education programs
Provides early intervention services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
Reaffirms congressional commitment to full implementation of IDEA

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts millions of students with disabilities and their families by recognizing the foundational civil rights law that guarantees educational access. Honors educators, families, advocates, and policymakers who have worked to implement the law. Signals continued congressional support for disability education funding and protections.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Special education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

920, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-920