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H.R. 8465119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 23, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Introduced:
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This bill raises the spending caps for two federal programs serving young children with disabilities, but does not guarantee the money will be spent.
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This bill would raise the maximum amounts Congress is allowed to spend on two federal programs that help young children with disabilities. One program covers special education for children ages 3 to 5. The other supports early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Families with infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children who have disabilities and use these federal programs would be affected. These families rely on the programs for services like therapy, developmental support, and special education.
Raising the spending caps makes higher funding possible, but does not guarantee it. Congress would still need to pass separate legislation to actually release the money.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.