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A landmark Supreme Court case that proclaimed racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, constructively overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine settled by Plessy v. Ferguson. -
The ESEA of 1965 was a landmark legislation aimed at providing federal funding to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students in the U.S. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 forbids discrimination against people with disabilities in activities and programs that receive federal financial assistance. -
The EHA was enacted in 1975 to ensure that all public schools accepting federal funds would provide equal access to education for children with mental and physical disabilities. -
The Board of Education v. Rowley established that schools are not obligated to provide the maximum possible education for disabled students, but rather a "free appropriate public education" that permits them to benefit educationally. -
The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments involve significant updates to the original Act, aimed at enhancing the educational services supplied to children with disabilities. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in various areas of publicity, ensuring equal access and opportunities. -
This act aimed to improve educational standards and responsibility in U.S. public schools, focusing on closing the achievement gap among students. -
This act is a federal law that ensures all children with disabilities recieve a free appropriate public education (FAPE). It mandates that public schools provide special education for children ages 3-21 and early intervention for infants and toddlers. -
ESSA reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and aims to ensure even-handed education for all students while giving states more control over their education systems.