Public schools across the nation provide special education services to more than 7 million students with disabilities—about 14 percent of all public school students.
的 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act reflects the federal government’s commitment to provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities and pay 40 percent of the additional cost, but that commitment remains unfulfilled.
的 federal share of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has fallen to less than 16 percent.
Help all students get the support and tools they need for learning.
Key Facts About Funding IDEA
14%
40%
13%
$23.60亿年
A burden on local communities
A History of Progress
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Speak Up For Students and Public Schools
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