50 years. IDEA, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, has been in place for 50 years. Ohio County Schools, with the help of several awesome kiddos, wants to say, “THANK YOU, IDEA!” #IDEA #celebration #studentstories #publicschoolproud #education #inclusion | Ohio County Schools

7.6K views · 124 reactions | Because of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), millions of students have access to an education that best serves their unique needs. As we celebrate 50 years of this life-changing law, learn how IDEA continues to protect students to this day. #IDEA50 | U.S. Department of Education | Facebook

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been life-changing for so many. To celebrate #IDEA50 today, we asked some of those people - students, families, educators, advocates, and so many others – to share in our 50th anniversary celebration. | U.S. Department of Education

For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has opened the doors of public education to millions of students, ensuring they receive a free, inclusive education and the services they need to learn. IDEA has transformed lives and strengthened our school communities. But these protections are at risk. Moving IDEA out of the Department of Education would weaken the supports students and educators rely on. | NEA Today