IDEA Full Funding Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:00:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4519 IDEA Full Funding Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4519

The IDEA Full Funding Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4519, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. However, Congress has never fully funded the IDEA, leaving states and local school districts to cover the remaining costs.

The IDEA Full Funding Act seeks to address this issue by providing the necessary funding to fully implement the IDEA. This would include funding for special education services, resources, and support for students with disabilities. The bill aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, have access to a quality education that meets their individual needs.

Supporters of the IDEA Full Funding Act argue that fully funding the IDEA is essential to ensuring that students with disabilities have the same opportunities for success as their peers. They believe that investing in special education programs will ultimately benefit society as a whole by helping students with disabilities reach their full potential. Opponents of the bill may argue that fully funding the IDEA could place a significant financial burden on the federal government. They may also question the effectiveness of special education programs and whether additional funding is necessary. Overall, the IDEA Full Funding Act is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to greatly impact the education and future opportunities of students with disabilities. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through Congress and consider the potential implications of fully funding the IDEA.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4519

Bill HR 4519 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2023. Bill HR 4519 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2023. Bill HR 4519's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4519

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

266

Democrat Cosponsors

246

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4519

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4519

IDEA Full Funding ActIDEA Full Funding ActTo amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.

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