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This case decided that it was unconstitutional for schools to segregate students based on their race. This opened the door for the special education sector and rights for those students.
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This ruling made it unlawful for the D.C. Board of Education to deny students with mental and learning disabilities access to publicly funded educational opportunities. It also included students with behavioral issues.
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Congress wanted to see how many children with special education needs were being underserved. They found that out of 8 million children with disabilities, only half of those were being adequately educated.
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This law required states that accepted money from the federal government were required to provide equal access to education for children with disabilities and providing them one free meal each day. States were responsible for complying with this law in all of their public school systems. AKA Public Law 94-142
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Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create the Apple Computer Company.
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Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.
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This law gave parents of children with disabilities more say in the formation of the child's IEP. It was also signed by President Reagan
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This law made changes to the Public Law 94-142. Traumatic brain injury and autism were added as disability categories. Congress also mandated that an ITP must be formed to help students transition to post-secondary life.
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Princess Diana was killed in a car accident.
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This revised act emphasized providing all students with access to the same curriculum. The developmental delay was also expanded from birth-five years to students ages 6-9.
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Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece.
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Facebook was launched this year.
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This required states to demand that local school districts shift up to 15% of special education funds towards general education. It also called for early intervention for students, greater accountability, and improved educational outcomes. The standards for teachers who taught special education classes were raised.