This bill aims to bolster funding for special education services by reallocating existing federal appropriations, ensuring continued support for students with disabilities. It mandates the permanent rescission of all unobligated balances made available to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026. This action is intended to redirect funds towards critical educational programs. Following this rescission, an equivalent amount will be appropriated from the Treasury and transferred to states for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, specifically for programs under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These funds are designed to supplement , not replace, existing IDEA allocations, ensuring that total funding for these years remains comparable to fiscal year 2025 levels, adjusted for inflation. The Secretary of Education is also required to report to Congress on the rescinded and allocated amounts within 90 days of enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Economics and Public Finance
IDEAL Act
USA119th CongressHR-6932| House
| Updated: 12/26/2025
This bill aims to bolster funding for special education services by reallocating existing federal appropriations, ensuring continued support for students with disabilities. It mandates the permanent rescission of all unobligated balances made available to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026. This action is intended to redirect funds towards critical educational programs. Following this rescission, an equivalent amount will be appropriated from the Treasury and transferred to states for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, specifically for programs under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These funds are designed to supplement , not replace, existing IDEA allocations, ensuring that total funding for these years remains comparable to fiscal year 2025 levels, adjusted for inflation. The Secretary of Education is also required to report to Congress on the rescinded and allocated amounts within 90 days of enactment.