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HJM 1
Overview: Bill Number: HJM 1, Title: Urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Status: In committee upon adjournment, Introduced: January 07, 2
Overview: Bill Number: HJM 1, Title: Urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Status: In committee upon adjournment, Introduced: January 07, 2025, Classification: joint memorial
Purpose and Intent: This joint memorial urges the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which provides federal grants to states to assist in the education of children with disabilities. The memorial highlights the importance of ensuring adequate funding to support the educational needs of students with disabilities.
Key Provisions:
- Calls on Congress to appropriate the full authorized funding level for IDEA
- Emphasizes the critical role of IDEA in providing a free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities
- Underscores the need for consistent and reliable federal funding to support state and local special education programs
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students with disabilities and their families, who would benefit from increased IDEA funding
- State and local education agencies, which rely on IDEA grants to provide special education services
- The broader education system, as adequate IDEA funding supports inclusive and equitable learning environments
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The joint memorial is currently in committee upon adjournment, meaning it is under consideration by the legislature
- If passed, the memorial would be sent to the United States Congress as a formal request for increased IDEA funding
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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