More than 7.5 million students nationwide receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including many children with autism spectrum disorder. Because special education depends on a mix of federal, state, and local funding, budget decisions at every level can directly affect staffing, evaluations, and classroom supports.
“It’s time for Congress to honor the promise made a half-century ago to fully fund IDEA,” said Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez. “Our nation’s public schools need resources to fulfill their mission, thus the federal government must fulfill its promise.”
