50 years. IDEA, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, has been in place for 50 years. Ohio County Schools, with the help of several awesome kiddos, wants to say, “THANK YOU, IDEA!” #IDEA #celebration #studentstories #publicschoolproud #education #inclusion | Ohio County Schools

I wish I could be Linda McMahon’s tutor. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law ensuring that students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). It mandates schools to provide specialized instruction, related services, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet each child’s unique needs. IDEA protects students’ rights and holds schools accountable for providing equitable educational

English Translation: Update: Moving IDEA from the U.S. Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by Dr. Marla Hatrak Hi, my name is Dr. Marla Hatrak, NAD’s Educational Policy Consultant. Last month on October 10, 2025, nearly every special education expert at the Department of Education was terminated. Currently, it is in the hands of the court. Despite this, it is clear the White House is determined to move all functions to the Department of Health and Human

Because of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), millions of students have access to an education that best serves their unique needs. As we celebrate 50 years of this life-changing law, learn how IDEA continues to protect students to this day. #IDEA50 | U.S. Department of Education