SRES 531 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

SRES 531 is a non-binding Senate resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on November 29, 2025. It recognizes IDEA's historical role in guaranteeing children with disabilities access to free appropriate public education in inclusive settings, transforming educational opportunities for millions. The resolution honors students, families, educators, and advocates who advanced IDEA's principles since its 1975 enactment. It does not create new policy but formally acknowledges the law's enduring impact on educational equity.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Dec 2025

House Passage

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Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Dec 4, 2025

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517; text: CR S8515-8516)

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Dec 4, 2025

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Dec 4, 2025

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Dec 4, 2025

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1 primary · 31 co-sponsors