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Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

USA119th CongressHR-8465| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act," aims to significantly increase federal financial support for early intervention and preschool special education services for children with disabilities. It specifically authorizes new appropriations for Part C and Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The legislation outlines a phased increase in funding, authorizing appropriations for Section 619 (preschool programs for ages three to five) from $503 million in fiscal year 2027 to $1.22 billion by fiscal year 2031. Concurrently, it authorizes appropriations for Part C (early intervention services for infants and toddlers) from $932 million in fiscal year 2027 to $1.722 billion by fiscal year 2031. These authorizations are intended to address the significant erosion of per-child funding for these vital programs over the past three decades. By restoring funding levels, the bill seeks to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality early intervention and preschool special education services, which are recognized as crucial for improving developmental outcomes for children, families, and communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4107
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6532
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5141
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4107
    Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6532
    Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5141
    Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act


  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

USA119th CongressHR-8465| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
This bill, titled the "Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act," aims to significantly increase federal financial support for early intervention and preschool special education services for children with disabilities. It specifically authorizes new appropriations for Part C and Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The legislation outlines a phased increase in funding, authorizing appropriations for Section 619 (preschool programs for ages three to five) from $503 million in fiscal year 2027 to $1.22 billion by fiscal year 2031. Concurrently, it authorizes appropriations for Part C (early intervention services for infants and toddlers) from $932 million in fiscal year 2027 to $1.722 billion by fiscal year 2031. These authorizations are intended to address the significant erosion of per-child funding for these vital programs over the past three decades. By restoring funding levels, the bill seeks to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality early intervention and preschool special education services, which are recognized as crucial for improving developmental outcomes for children, families, and communities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4107
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6532
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5141
Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4107
    Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6532
    Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5141
    Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act


  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

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