The purpose of this resolution is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which will occur on November 29, 2025. The resolution acknowledges the significant changes that IDEA has brought to the education of children with disabilities, highlighting its transformative impact over the past five decades. Key provisions of the resolution include recognition of the historical context in which IDEA was enacted, noting that before its introduction, over a million children with disabilities were excluded from public education.