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Brown vs Board of Education
This is the school desegregation case that made the courts reaffirm the rights of minority citizens in a wide variety of settings.aid This ruling laid the foundation for the 1975 federal law requiring access to a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. Link text Link text -
Community Mental Health Act (PL 88-164)
This law authorized funds for training professionals to work with children with special needs. It authorized funds for the construction of research facilities, university-affiliated training facilities, and community service facilities for children and adults with special needs. This act was passed as part of John F. Kennedy's "New Frontier." Link text -
Section 504 of the Rehabiliation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112)
This law states that is illegal to deny participation in activities or programs solely because of a disability. Individuals with disabilities must have equal access to programs and a services. Some students, not eligible for help under other special education laws, can receive help under Section 504. Section 504 deems a student in need of aid if there is a factor that negatively affects his or her learning or ability to function in the school setting. -
Section 504 of the Rehabiliation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112)
This law acts a a bridge between general and special education. Link text