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In 1954 the Supreme Court declared that schools were unconstitutional, setting a precedent for the rights of students with disabilities to receive equal education.
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The court ordered the school district to provide publicly supported education suited to each child's needs and to ensure due process in decisions regarding their education
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This case led to a decision that the state could not deny children with intellectual disabilities access to free public education.
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This act prohibited discrimination based on disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including public schools.
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this landmark law required public schools to provide free and appropriate education (FAPE) to students with disabilities.
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This act gave parents the right to attorney fees if they prevailed in a due process hearing or court case related to their child's education.
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IN 1990 The ADA extended civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including schools, ensuring equal opportunity and accessibility.
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On June 04, 1997, these amendments strengthened the role of parents in the educational process and emphasized access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.
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This reauthorization of IDEA introduced measures for early intervention services and required that special education teachers be highly qualified.