For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has provided children with special needs a free and appropriate education. Continuous efforts to dismantle the Dept. of Education threaten the vital services 7.5M students receive. | Rep Jahana Hayes

Today, on November 29, we celebrate 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! For half a century, IDEA has opened doors to inclusive classrooms, individualized supports, and the civil right to a quality education for millions of students with disabilities, including more than 900,000 students served under the autism category. The Autism Society of America is proud to mark this milestone and, now more than ever, continue advocating for strong implementation, funding, and