Political Quotes

“Today, I am pleased to bring to the floor for consideration House Concurrent Resolution 399, which recognizes and honors the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 1975. Since 1975, when Congress first authorized the original IDEA law, we have refined and improved the law several times. In 1990, the statute was named the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. As most everyone knows, this act assists States and local school districts with the excess costs of educating students with disabilities. In each reconsideration of the law, we have worked to ensure greater access to education for all students with disabilities. We also have worked increasingly to improve the quality of the education that children with disabilities receive. I believe strongly in the goal of IDEA, that every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education.”