Introduced
December 4, 2025
Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Reed, Mr. King, Mr. Markey, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Warren, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Kim, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Luján, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Collins, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Booker, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Slotkin, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Smith, Mr. Fetterman, and Mrs. Shaheen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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.
- (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) and its enduring legacy and impact;
- (2) honors the millions of infants, toddlers, children, and youth who have benefited from IDEA;
- (3) commends the educators, families, advocates, and policymakers who have worked to uphold, advance, and ensure students benefit from IDEA; and
- (4) reaffirms its commitment to carrying out IDEA to ensure that every child with a disability has access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive.