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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Overview
September 1, 2026
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures states and territories provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7.5 million eligible children and youth with disabilities across the country, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Data & Analysis
New GAO Report Highlights IDEA Early Intervention Programs
October 27, 2023
The report identified various challenges, including varying eligibility criteria, staffing shortages, and limited data collection, and concluded with several recommendations for Congress. The first few years of life are critical …