Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5141

Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

This bill authorizes through FY2028 specified provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for early childhood education.

Specifically, the bill authorizes Part B, Section 619 (grants to states for preschool programs serving children with disabilities ages three to five) and Part C (grants to aid states in implementing early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families).

Current Status of Bill HR 5141

Bill HR 5141 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 4, 2023. Bill HR 5141 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 4, 2023.  Bill HR 5141's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of August 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5141

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5141

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5141

Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA ActFunding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA ActTo authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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