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The Supreme Court ruled that segregation was unconstitutional. The federal government determined this was a violation of the 14th Amendment. The ruling was finalized on May 17, 1954. This law determined that all people regardless of race gender or disability have a right to public education. -
The Elementary Secondary Education Act was passed in 1965. The federal government implemented this civil rights law. The ESEA was to serve students from low-income households so that they have equal access to public education. -
Mills Vs. Board of Education of The District of Columbia was a case one of the fires cases in the US that ensured the right of students with disabilities to a public education regardless of cost to the school system. The case came about from a class-action lawsuit brought to the court on behalf of seven students who were denied public education by the District of Columbia. The school did not want to accept the students because of the additional cost the school would incur due to accommodations. -
This was also known as PB-93-112 and it defines the term handicapped person. It also highlighted appropriate education. This law prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities -
This law was also known as PL-93-380. This law allows grants to students and families the right to due process in special education programs. It also grants federal funds to states for programming for exceptional learners. -
Education for All Handicapped Children (EAHCA) was passed on November 29, 1975, by President Gerald Ford. This law required public schools to provide appropriate education services for all children with disabilities. This was also known as Public Law 94-142 (PL-94-142) and public schools were required to evaluate children with disabilities to create an educational plan with the participation of the parents. -
In 1990 original legislation of EAHCA was reauthorized and amended to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The law requires the state to provide free appropriate public education to children with disabilities. The IDEA guides the state on how public schools should provide early intervention, special education, and related services to students nationally. In addition, it establishes to change language and refer to “people first “ when referring to people with disabilities. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that prevents discrimination based on disability. This law went into effect on July 26, 1990. The law protects individuals with both mental and physical medical conditions.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act also known as Public Law 105-17. This law was amended again in 1997. Some of the changes require the school to assume greater responsibility for ensuring that students with disabilities have access to general education. In addition, to implement IEP and take part in assessments. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) also known as Public Law 108-446. This law allows the district to use RTI to determine whether a child has a specific learning disability. In addition, it increases funds to have resources needed for early intervention. https://specialednews.com/special-education-dictionary/ideia-individuals-with-disabilities-education-improvement-act/