Historical Time Line By Latousha Holmes Jan 1, 1950 The beginning of Special Education Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Dec 31, 2004 Historical Timeline For Special Education Dec 9, 1952 Brown vs. Board Of Education May 17, 1954 Supreme Court Ruling Dec 17, 1971 Mills vs. Board Of Education Of The District Of Columbia Casse Dec 20, 1971 Parents Advocating Dec 20, 1971 Failing To Educate All Students Aug 1, 1972 The Ruling Of PARC and Mills Nov 29, 1975 The Education For All Handicapped Children Act otherwise known as Public Law 94-142 Oct 8, 1976 Public Law 99-457 All Handicapped Children Act Aug 6, 1986 Handicapped Children's Protection Act Jan 1, 1990 Public Law 101-476 Changes to the Handicapped Children Act Jun 4, 1997 The Education For All Handicapped Children's Act Became The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Dec 3, 2004 IDEA was Amended For Early Interventions