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The initial Civil Rights case ending segregation. This case served as a foundation for special education law. It integrated people of color and white students in the schools. Allowing children of color to have equal opportunities of education. The school system realized that separating children based on their race is one-sided and was unlawful.
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Courts said children with disabilities have equal right to access education. The Court found that free public educational services, must be delivered based on the students' individual needs, regardless of cost.
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Courts said children with disabilities have equal right to access education and also stated that no child, regardless of their disability, could be turned down by the Commonwealth to the access of free public trainings and educational programs.
The quality of the education and training given to the children with disabilities had to match that of the education and training given to general students -
The term 504 comes from this act. Section 504 is a civil rights law requiring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to receive program benefits and services. The statute protects individuals from discrimination.
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-Allows free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. -Students receive education in the less restrictive environment -Applies to children ages 3-21. -Requires written permission for evaluation from parent or guardian
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Mandate special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers.
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American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Prohibits discrimination for government services on the basis of a person’s disability. Extend section 504 of Vocational Rehabilitation Act
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Now includes students with disabilities on assessments. General education teachers now included on IEP team
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Aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind. Modifies the individualized education program process in addition to changes affecting school discipline, due process, and evaluation of students with disabilities.
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ADAA expands the definition of “major life activities” by including two Non inclusive lists: (1) such as reading, concentrating, and thinking. (2) list includes major bodily functions— for example, functions of the immune system or neurological functioning
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