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The Supreme Court of Illinois stated the state’s compulsory education laws did not require free public education for children with disabilities. Because due to their “limited intelligence” they were unable to benefit from a good education. So this case involving Richard (son) and Edward (father) Haas where Edward appealed the court arguing that his son was entitled to common school education. Which later helped turn in favor of advocating for the education of all students. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act:
This act supports equal access to public education, protecting and providing low-income families access to high-quality education programs. Including free and reduced lunches, plus additional teachers in disadvantage communities. Applying yo children who need additional support ti benefit from public schools education. This program was alter revised in 1970 as the Handicapped Act and continued support for students with disabilities. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act:
This Act prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities in federally funded programs. Providing vocational rehabilitation services, supported employment, independent living, and client assistance. Which defines appropriate education and handicapped people. https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/rehabilitation-act-of-1973/ -
Educational Amendments Act:
this act provides the first federal funding of state programs for students who are gifted/talented. Which granted federal funds to states for programming for exceptional learners. Including students and families the right of due process in special education placement. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act:
This act is known as the Mainstreaming Law, which is also the first defined least restrictive environment. This requires the states to provide a free and public education for all children with disabilities. (Ages 5-18) Also requiring individualized education programs known as IEPs. -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments:
This act increased federal contributions to support the education of young children with disabilies.
Requiring states to provide free and appropriate education to children (ages 3-5) with disabilities. As well as establishing early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act:
This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the workplace. ensuring equal opportunity to employment, public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. As well as requiring making facilities accessible to those with disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:
This act renames and replaces EAHCA while introducing updates in language and services. it establishes the use of "people-first" language to promote respect when referring to people with disabilities. Expanding special education services to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services. Additionally adding autism and brain injuries to the disability category. Also requiring the state to provide bilingual education programs. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:
Ensures continuation of students with disabilities to receive services. As well as providing general education curriculum to said students, even if they get expelled. Allowing participants to take part in statewide and districtwide assessments. while establishing general education teachers to be a member of the IEP team and the proactive behavior management plan, which be included in the students IEP.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act:
This act allows districts to use RTI (response to intervention) to determine whether a child has a specific learning disability. As well as increases federal funds to provide early intervention services to students who do not need special education. Also eliminating disproportionate representation of students in special education classes by race and ethnicity.