Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4711: IDEA 50th anniversary
Status: Passed both chambers, March 2, 2026
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
house resolution no. 2026-4711 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4711 HR 4711 ByRepresentatives Santos, Zahn, Stearns, Ryu, Parshley, Duerr, Taylor, Salahuddin, Leavitt, Callan, Couture, Kloba, Ybarra, Nance, Richards, Keaton, Goodman, Barnard, Hall, Paul, Hill, Engell, Thai, Thomas, and Stuebe WHEREAS, On November 29, 1975, the United States enacted the Education for All Handicapped Children act, marking a historic commitment to children with disabilities and ensuring their right to a free, appropriate public education; and WHEREAS, This civil rights measure established and enshrined fundamental principles which continue to shape the way children with disabilities and their families interact with the public education systems in the United States; and WHEREAS, In the 1990s, the law was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and broadened to serve more students with disabilities, to strengthen access to general education curriculum, and to increase parent and family rights to mediation in a grievance; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, IDEA has provided millions of students nationwide, including more than 140,000 students across Washington state, with greater inclusion and educational opportunities each year; and WHEREAS, Washington continues to advance the spirit and requirements of IDEA through the work of families, educators, related-service providers, school districts, tribes, state agencies, and disability rights advocates who strive every day to support the growth, dignity, and potential of each student; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Sharon Santos (D) · primary sponsor
- Janice Zahn (D)
- Chris Stearns (D)
- Cindy Ryu (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- Davina Duerr (D)
- Jamila Taylor (D)
- Osman Salahuddin (D)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
- Lisa Callan (D)
- Travis Couture (R)
- Shelley Kloba (D)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4711?
- HR4711 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): IDEA 50th anniversary.
- What does HR4711 do?
- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- What is the status of HR4711?
- Passed both chambers as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4711?
- Sharon Santos (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR4711?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4711&Year=2025
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