Urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Oregon's HJM 1 is a non-binding joint memorial urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which guarantees students with disabilities a free appropriate public education. It highlights that Congress has consistently fallen short of its 40% funding commitment for special education - currently providing only about 13% - resulting in a $24 billion national shortfall for the 2021-2022 school year. The memorial, passed by Oregon's legislature, formally requests Congress fulfill this obligation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or programs.