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Public Law 88-164
Initiative by President JohnF. Kennedy who was influencedby his sister's intellectual disorder.
This legislation authorized funds for training professionals who work with children with disabilities. -
Public Law 93-112
This is very important in history of education, provides for equal access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
Can not be denied in participation of activity or programs.
Law broadens the definition and protection. -
Public Law 94-142
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
Federal Government accepted responsibility for providing support and resources for children with disabilities.
6 Key Provisions:
-Zero Reject
-Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
-Individualized education program (IEP)
-Least Restrictive environment
-Due Process
-Parental Participation -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Each student with a disabiltiy should recieve education that is designed to meet their individual needs. Students are entitled to a free and appropriate public education and entitled to nondiscriminatory assesment precedures.
Technology-related assistance is one of the foundations of IDEA -
Public Law 101-336
Went from 1990/1992
Extends civil rights to a person with disabilities
Anti-discrimination law
ADA includes 5 titles -
No Child Left Behind
Impacts all children and a special impact on children with disabilities.
NCLB requires schools to present data to prove their effectiveness
Schools are held accountable and funds can be withdrawn if the requirements are not met -
IDEA 2004
Reauthorization of basic legislation
Major Changes of address
-Quality of personnel
-IEP Standards
-Transition services must be addressed in the IEP at age 16 and younger if appropriate
