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Elizabeth Farrell, educational pioneer, taught her first Special Education class in New York City. Kode, K.E., & Howard, K.E. (2002) Elizabeth Farrell and the history of special education. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
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Brown vs. Board of education challenged the idea of "separate but equal." Documents Related to Brown v. Board of Education (n.d). Retrieved February 01, 2018, from https://www.archives.gov/education/lesson/brown-v-board
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Prevents discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Secretary, H. O., & (OCR), O. F. (2013, July 26). Civil Rights Requirements Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Retrieved February 01, 2018, from https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/needy-families/civil-rights-requirements/index.html
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Specifically targeted children with disabilities. Rhodes, Geoffrey; Fisher, Oliver, Adelstein, Patricia. (2007, July 27). 25 Year History of the IDEA. Retrieved February 01, 2018, from https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/leg/idea/history.html
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Protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. Section 504 (n.d.). Retrieved February 02, 2018, from https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disabilities/sect504
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Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, children's education records are to be private. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). (2015, June 26). Retrieved February 01, 2018, from https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
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Handicapped children's protection act was signed into law, protecting rights and meeting individual needs of students. S. 6 (94th): Education For All Handicapped Children Act. (n.d.). Retrieved February 02, 2018, from https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/94/s6/summary
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American with disabilities act grants civil rights to individuals with disabilities. (n.d.). Retrieved February 01, 2018, from https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
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No child left behind held schools accountable for student outcomes including students with disabilities. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (2002 - H.R. 1). (n.d.). Retrieved February 02, 2018, from https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/hr1
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Makes sure that all students with disabilities are educated.
