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Court Cases that Contributed to the 21st Century Special Education Programming

By caitie88

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Segregation in public schools became illegal.

  • P.A.R.C v. Pennsylvania

    The court ruled Pennsylvania could not deny anyone's right to access education based on an intellectual or developmental disability.

  • Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    This ruling stated students can receive public education without the worry of cost.

  • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    IDEA is a law that offers a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities to ensure special education and related services are given.

  • Board of Education v. Rowley

    This expanded a free education by making it appropriate for individual students.

  • Honig v. Doe

    This ruling prevented the expulsion of a child if they exhibit an inappropriate behavior based on a disability.

  • Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District

    The severity of the handicap or disability can not prevent an individual from receiving an education.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    The ADA "prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services" ("Americans with Disabilities Act," 2023). article