IDEAL Act

This bill (HR 6932, the IDEAL Act) is a procedural appropriations measure focused on reallocating unused federal education funds. It permanently rescinds unobligated funds from the 2026 education budget and redirects those amounts to support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The funds are intended to supplement, not replace, existing IDEA funding for states, ensuring continued support for the education of approximately 8 million students with disabilities nationwide. The bill does not change IDEA's requirements or create new services, but rather manages existing funding allocations.