SRES 521 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A 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 learning disabilities.

SRES 521 is a Senate resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025. It recognizes IDEA’s historical impact, including establishing the right to free public education for children with disabilities and ending widespread exclusion from schools. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any group through legislative action - it solely honors IDEA’s legacy, its role in transforming educational access, and the contributions of educators and families. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on funding, services, or policy changes.
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Introduced Dec 2, 2025 Last action Dec 2, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8451)
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