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WA HR4711
Resolution
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Santos
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AI Summary
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Washington State House of Representatives celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally enacted as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act on November 29, 1975
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IDEA has provided millions of students nationwide with greater inclusion and educational opportunities, including more than 140,000 students across Washington state each year
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The law was renamed and broadened in the 1990s to serve more students with disabilities, strengthen access to general education curriculum, and increase parent and family rights to mediation
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Resolution encourages all Washingtonians to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities
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Adopted by the House of Representatives on March 2, 2026
Legislative Description
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Last Action
Adopted.
3/2/2026