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On IDEA’s 50th anniversary, advocates demand full federal funding, warning underfunding and proposed cuts threaten special education.
On the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, advocates held rallies nationwide, including in Cornelius, North Carolina, to demand full federal funding and protection of special education services.
They highlighted that federal funding covers only about 12% of special education costs, far below the 40% Congress promised, and warned that proposed cuts and restructuring of the Department of Education threaten the law’s effectiveness.
Parents and educators emphasized IDEA’s transformative role in ensuring inclusive education, noting ongoing financial burdens on families due to underfunded school services.
En el 50 aniversario de IDEA, los defensores exigen fondos federales completos, advirtiendo que la falta de financiación y los recortes propuestos amenazan la educación especial.