S.Res. 531
Marks 50 years of the special education law
A Senate resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and honoring the students, families, and educators it covers.
- Notes the law was signed on November 29, 1975
- Says more than 1 million children with disabilities were shut out of public schools before it
- Says the law guarantees a free public education for children with disabilities
- Commends educators, families, advocates, and policymakers who work on it
Adopted by the Senate