Events in Special Education

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  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

    Passed by Lyndon B. Johnson. At the time it was the largest and most expansive education bill to every be passed.

  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    Signed by President Nixon, includes section 504

  • Education of the Handicapped Act

  • Department of Education Founded

    Department of Education Orginization Act signed by president Carter created this Cabinet.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

  • IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Signed into law

    After almost a year of sitting in Congress, IDEA was signed and passed by congressed and was then signed into law by president H.W. Bush.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    George W. Bush's educational principle. Basic educaiton for every child in the United States.

  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    President Obama's latest bill on educaiton, asking for better support for studnts with disabilites specificly.