WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey issued the following press release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) on Thursday delivered floor remarks to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was signed into law on November 29, 1975. The IDEA was enacted to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers. Below is an excerpt from Senator Markey's remarks as prepared.
"Two weeks ago, I visited the Campus School in Boston, a school for students with complex disabilities and extensive support needs. During my visit, I met Natalie, a middle school student, and her mom, Julia. Natalie has Dup15q syndrome, which causes serious devel...