What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
This bill authorizes increased funding for two existing federal grant programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It specifically authorizes higher appropriations for Section 619 grants to states for preschool special education programs (ages 3-5) and for Part C grants to states for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (ages 0-3). The funding authorizations are set for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with amounts increasing each year.
Carveouts & Earmarks · 2 line items · $10.6B tagged
Specific dollar amounts in this bill that flow to identifiable companies or programs — the actual cash trail.
$6.34B
Sec. 4
"For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $932,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (2) $974,800,000 for fiscal year 2028; (3) $1,227,400,000 for fiscal year 2029; (4) $1,480,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and (5) $1,722,000,000 for fiscal year 2031."
→ For the purpose of carrying out this part
$4.25B
Sec. 3
"There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $503,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (2) $683,500,000 for fiscal year 2028; (3) $829,700,000 for fiscal year 2029; (4) $1,008,900,000 for fiscal year 2030; and (5) $1,220,000,000 for fiscal year 2031."
→ to carry out this section
Action Timeline
2026-04-23
Introduced in House
2026-04-23
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-23
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.8465 pass?
HR.8465 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.8465 do?
This bill authorizes increased funding for two existing federal grant programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It specifically authorizes higher appropriations for Section 619 grants to states for preschool special education programs (ages 3-5) and for Part C grants to states for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities (ages 0-3). The funding authorizations are set for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with amounts increasing each year.
Who sponsored HR.8465?
HR.8465 was sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier (D-California).
How much money does HR.8465 spend?
HR.8465 contains $10.6B in identified line-item carveouts to specific programs and companies, across 2 earmarks.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 8465 IH: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8465 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2026 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) High-quality early intervention and preschool special education services can change a child’s developmental trajectory and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities. (2) Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ) authorizes a grant program to aid each State in implementing a system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. (3) Funding for such part C ( 20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ) has eroded significantly in the last three decades, from a high of $3,902 per child in 1999 to $1,324 per child in 2023, adjusted for inflation. (4) Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1419 ) authorizes grants to States for preschool programs serving children with disabilities ages three to five. (5) Funding for such section 619 ( 20 U.S.C. 1419 ) has eroded significantly in the last three decades, from a high of $1,883 per child in 1992, to $849 in 2023, adjusted for inflation. (6) Infants, toddlers, and preschool children, and their schools would benefit from additional funding to restore per child amounts under part C and section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ; 1419) to ensure continued delivery of high quality early intervention and preschool special education services. 3. Authorization of appropriations for section 619 of the IDEA Section 619(j) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1419(j) ) is amended to read as follows: (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $503,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (2) $683,500,000 for fiscal year 2028; (3) $829,700,000 for fiscal year 2029; (4) $1,008,900,000 for fiscal year 2030; and (5) $1,220,000,000 for fiscal year 2031. . 4. Authorization of appropriations for part C of the IDEA Section 644 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1444 ) is amended to read as follows: 644. Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $932,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (2) $974,800,000 for fiscal year 2028; (3) $1,227,400,000 for fiscal year 2029; (4) $1,480,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and (5) $1,722,000,000 for fiscal year 2031. .
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