IDEA Full Funding Act

# IDEA Full Funding Act (HR 2598) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that requires schools to provide special education services to students with disabilities. Currently, the federal government covers only about 14% of the costs for these services, leaving states and local school districts to pay the remainder. The bill would increase federal funding toward the goal of covering 40% of these costs, which has been a long-standing target since IDEA was created in 1975. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect students with disabilities and their families, as well as public school districts and states.

Schools struggling to afford special education services could receive more federal support, potentially allowing them to improve services or reduce the financial burden on other school programs. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No specific timeline for action has been announced.