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History of Special Education

By arinessa06

  • January 1, 1954 Brown V. Board of Education

    January 1, 1954 Brown V. Board of Education
    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.

  • Mills V. Board of Education

    Mills V. Board of Education
    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.

  • Parc V. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Parc V. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    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

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
    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.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94– 142)

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94– 142)
    -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

  • 1986 Education for all Handicapped Children Act Amendments (PL 99– 457)

    1986 Education for all Handicapped Children Act Amendments (PL 99– 457)
    Mandate special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Title II (PL 101– 336)

    Americans with Disabilities Act Title II (PL 101– 336)
    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

  • IDEA Reauthorization Act

    IDEA Reauthorization Act
    Now includes students with disabilities on assessments. General education teachers now included on IEP team

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (PL 108– 446) (IDEA)

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (PL 108– 446) (IDEA)
    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.

  • Public Law 101– 336 (Americans With Disabilities Act)] ADAA ACT

    Public Law 101– 336 (Americans With Disabilities Act)] ADAA ACT
    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