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.
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.