House Joint Memorial No. 11 is a resolution from the Idaho Legislature urging the United States Congress to fulfill its long-standing commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) at 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure for the excess cost of educating children with disabilities. The resolution highlights the historical context of IDEA, noting that since its enactment in 1975, the federal government has never met this funding commitment, with current federal funding in Idaho covering only about 12%. This shortfall has placed a financial burden on taxpayers and local education systems, undermining the law's promise and limiting resources for students with disabilities.

The resolution calls for mandatory, sustained increases in IDEA funding and encourages Idaho's congressional delegation to support these efforts. It also requests that the President of the United States endorse fully funding IDEA and propose necessary budget increases. Additionally, the resolution directs the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an annual overview of how federal IDEA funding supports special education services in Idaho and encourages the U.S. Department of Education to offer clear information about IDEA funding levels to aid in planning and advocacy efforts.