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Jefferson Elementary board urges Congress to fully fund IDEA, adopts resolution
Summary
The Jefferson Elementary School District board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25625A calling for full federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and said it will send the signed resolution to the district's congressional office.
The Jefferson Elementary School District governing board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25625A urging Congress to work toward full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The resolution — read to the board as part of Item 7B — recounts IDEA’s origins in Public Law 94‑142 and states the district’s support for restoring federal funding toward the law’s original target.
The resolution text notes that the IDEA guarantee was intended to be funded at approximately 40% of the average per‑pupil cost and asserts that current federal contributions are far below that level. The board’s resolution calls on local, state and federal representatives to support legislative steps to increase federal support for special education services.
Trustee discussion focused on why identification of students with special needs has increased (changes in identification standards and increases in certain diagnoses such as autism were noted) and on next steps for advocacy. A trustee asked that the district ensure Congressman Mullen receives a copy of the signed resolution for the congressional office to review.
Outcome: Resolution No. 25625A was adopted by the board with a roll‑call vote recorded by the clerk.
Provenance: Full resolution text was read and discussed during Item 7B (topicintro: SEG 299; topfinish: SEG 566).
