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Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. It laid the foundation for inclusive education and equal rights, including for students with disabilities.
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Provided federal funding to schools, including support for disadvantaged students. Later amendments would address students with disabilities.
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Established the right to education for children with intellectual disabilities.
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Extended the right to education to all children with disabilities.
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Prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding, including schools.
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Guaranteed a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for all children with disabilities.
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Renamed and expanded the EAHCA, emphasizing access to general education and inclusion.
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Strengthened parent participation and accountability for student progress in special education.
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Aligned IDEA with No Child Left Behind (NCLB), increasing accountability and emphasizing evidence-based interventions.
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Broadened the definition of disability, increasing protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).