A quality education is the cornerstone of our children’s success, and the Department of Education has been responsible for ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to a public education since the passage of the IDEA’s predecessor half a century ago.
Chris Van Hollen: “A quality education is the cornerstone of our children’s success, and the Department of Education has been responsible…”
On the recordAugust 6, 2026
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Senator Van Hollen emphasizes the importance of education for students with disabilities.
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