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Ended segregation in schools across America
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Signed by Lyndon B. Johnson as part of his War on Poverty. It emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability on schools.
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Made it so public schools couldn't turn down people with dis abilities and label them unteachable.
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IDEA was signed into law. IDEA was once called Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). It was signed by Gerald Ford.
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George H W Bush signed ADA into law. ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
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students with disabilities to be included in on state and district-wide assessments. Mainstream teachers now have to be on IEP meetings.
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No Child Left BehindGeorge Bush signs NCLB Act. This replaced Elementary and Secondary Education Act which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson
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Now there is more accountability at the state and local levels, as more data on outcomes is required. School districts must provide adequate instruction and intervention for students to help keep them out of special education.
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ESSA BillObama replace No Child Left Behind Act.
