[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT

  (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or 
IDEA.
  We all know a strong education can unlock a lifetime of 
possibilities. Yet for students with disabilities, sometimes even going 
to school can be challenging. Thankfully, IDEA changed all of that.
  At its core, IDEA is about providing a tailored education that meets 
a student's unique needs. As chairman of the Education and Workforce 
Committee, I am committed to expanding strong, personalized educational 
opportunities so every student can succeed.
  IDEA was an incredible first step in making education possible for 
our Nation's students. As we look to the future, we must maintain and 
remain steadfast in our commitment to making high-quality, tailored 
education possible for every American student.
  Here is to another 50 years of IDEA.

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