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IDEAL Act

USA119th CongressHR-6932| House 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
John James

John James

Republican Representative

Michigan

Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 The Secretary of Education is also required to report to Congress on the rescinded and allocated amounts within 90 days of enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6742
IDEAL Act
Dec 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6742
    IDEAL Act


  • December 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 26, 2025
    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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6742
IDEAL Act
Dec 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6742
    IDEAL Act


  • December 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
John James

John James

Republican Representative

Michigan

Appropriations Committee

Economics and Public Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted