What does Preamble of Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act do?

This section establishes findings related to early intervention and preschool special education services. It notes that high-quality early intervention and preschool special education services can positively impact children, families, and communities. Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides grants for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Funding for Part C has decreased significantly, from $3,902 per child in 1999 to $1,324 per child in 2023 (adjusted for inflation). Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act authorizes grants for preschool programs for children with disabilities ages three to five. Funding for Section 619 has also decreased significantly, from $1,883 per child in 1992 to $849 in 2023 (adjusted for inflation). The section concludes that additional funding is needed to restore per-child funding levels under Part C and Section 619 to ensure continued high-quality services.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SECTION 619 OF THE IDEA. of Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act do?

This section amends Section 619(j) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It authorizes specific appropriations for carrying out Section 619(j) over a five-year period. The authorized appropriations are $503,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, $683,500,000 for 2028, $829,700,000 for 2029, $1,008,900,000 for 2030, and $1,220,000,000 for 2031.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PART C OF THE IDEA. of Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act do?

This section amends Section 644 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It authorizes specific appropriations for Part C of the IDEA for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The authorized appropriation for fiscal year 2027 is $932,000,000. The authorized appropriation for fiscal year 2028 is $974,800,000. The authorized appropriation for fiscal year 2029 is $1,227,400,000. The authorized appropriation for fiscal year 2030 is $1,480,000,000. The authorized appropriation for fiscal year 2031 is $1,722,000,000.

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Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes increased federal appropriations for preschool special education programs (Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) over five years, starting at $503 million in 2027 and reaching $1.22 billion in 2031.
The bill authorizes increased federal appropriations for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) over five years, beginning at $932 million in 2027 and reaching $1.722 billion in 2031.
The legislation aims to restore per-child funding levels for early intervention and preschool special education programs to address significant decreases in funding since 1999.

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