1、1 For a discussion of Congressional intent in passing P.L. 94-142, see CRS Report 95-669, TheIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act: Congressional Intent, by Nancy Jones.2 For a more detailed overview of the 1997 Amendments made by P.L. 105-17, see CRS Report(continued.)Congressional Research S
2、ervice The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20366Updated January 11, 2002The Individuals with Disabilities EducationAct (IDEA): Overview of Major ProvisionsRichard AplingSpecialist in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionNancy Lee JonesLe
3、gislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides funds to states forthe education of children with disabilities. It contains detailed requirements for thereceipt of these funds, including the core requirement of the provision of a freeappr
4、opriate public education (FAPE). IDEA was comprehensively revised in 1997 byP.L. 105-17, but Congress has continued to grapple with issues relating to the Act. Thisreport provides a brief overview of the Act with particular attention paid to issues ofrecent congressional concern, such as funding and
