Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Bill Summary
Funds early childhood education programs, focusing on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Requires increased financial support for these programs to help children with disabilities.
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Bill Journey
- Apr 23, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects children with disabilities and their families, potentially increasing access to early childhood education and related services. It also impacts schools and educators who work with these children, as they may receive additional funding and resources to support their students.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic16
Documents
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Cosponsors (23)
- Jared HuffmanDemocrat · CA
- Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · OR
- Salud O. CarbajalDemocrat · CA
- Angie CraigDemocrat · MN
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- Madeleine DeanDemocrat · PA
- Suzan K. DelBeneDemocrat · WA
- Greg LandsmanDemocrat · OH
- Stephen F. LynchDemocrat · MA
- Eleanor Holmes NortonDemocrat · DC
- Mike QuigleyDemocrat · IL
- Melanie A. StansburyDemocrat · NM
- Mike ThompsonDemocrat · CA
- Linda T. SánchezDemocrat · CA
- Rashida TlaibDemocrat · MI
- Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · PA
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Bill Details
- Education
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