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The American School for the Deaf was the first school in American to provide a public education to students with a disability. It allowed these student the ability to be included while society often ignored them (NWEF, 2023). -
In 1852 Massachusetts was the first state to make it mandatory that communities provide public schools that focused on basic learning skills. It was also mandatory children between certain ages must attend these schools (FindLaw, n.d.). This entitled all children to receive an education rather than only working in factories.
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Formed by a group of 12 members this organization developed a set of standards specific to the profession and teaching of students with disabilities. This group continues to develop standards that provide the best practices to help student with disabilities be successful in school settings (CEC, n.d.).
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Brown v. Board of Education was a case and movement that end segregation of schools. Students of any color were allowed to attend the same schools. Though this case and its ruling was not specifically for students with disabilities, it laid the groundwork needed to start integrating students with disabilities into the general classroom (Antosh & Imparato, 2019).
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act states that a school receiving federal funding cannot discriminate against a student with a disability from participating in any school activities (Rothstein et al., 2021). This section ensures that all students are included in activities and not segregated due to their disability.
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This act was enacted by congress to give support to states to protect the rights and needs of children with disabilities. This law ensured they free and appropriate education to students with disabilities in every state across the country (IDEA, 2023).
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This case involved two different students with disabilities being suspended for their behavior. It was found to be in violation of the students rights. The school cannot indefinitely suspend a student with disabilities regardless of the conduct of their behavior (Honig v. Doe., n.d.). This case is a reminder that students with disabilities are entitled to a little more leniency if their behavior is found to be related to their disability.
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Individuals with Disabilities Act was the renaming and reauthorization of EHA established in 1975. During this reauthorization traumatic brain injury and autism were added as new disability categories. Another change was the addition of a transition plan to a students IEP to help students transition into life after high school (IDEA, 2023).
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THE IDEIA is a reauthorization of IDEA. In this reauthorization many updates or changes were added to the IDEA. Changes made to the IDEA included updates to the IEP process, due process, and student discipline (Glavin, 2016). These changes are made to ensure students with disabilities are given the support they need.
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ESSA replaced the NCLB. It holds schools accountable for the success of their students to the state. Each school district submits a plan to the state showing their plan to help all student succeed and give them the tools to do so (Lee, 2022). This holds districts accountable to ensure students are given the proper materials to be successful.