This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025, acknowledging its profound and transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities. It highlights how IDEA, originally the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, fundamentally changed the educational landscape by establishing the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for millions of students. The resolution emphasizes IDEA's role in affirming the rights of children with disabilities and their families, ensuring access to educational opportunities, and providing procedural safeguards. It also supports comprehensive early intervention services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and ensures parents are meaningful partners in developing individualized education programs. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes IDEA's provision of essential tools for improving educational access, including systemic supports, parent training, research, and assistive technology. Finally, the House of Representatives reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the full implementation of IDEA, striving to ensure every child with a disability receives a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive.