History of Inclusion in Schools

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Sep 26, 1973

Employment and educational rights of people with disabilities are now guaranteed from schools receiving federal funding.

Source: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-inclusion-strategies/66803-brief-legal-history-of-inclusion-in-special-education/

Period: Sep 30, 1980 to Sep 30, 2004

IDEA Act Passed

Oct 31, 1989

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act governs how states provide services to children with disabilities. It required school to be available for all children in the least restrictive environment for each child.

Americans with Disabilities Act Passed

Jul 26, 1990

ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination in a variety of situations.

IDEA Act Reauthorized

Sep 30, 1997

"Guaranteed more than access to education for students with disabilities; it ensured the rights to a quality education and quality outcomes."

Reauthorization of IDEA Act

Sep 30, 2004

Changed to adapt to No Child Left Behind Act