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It signaled the end of racial segregation in schools. It overruled the “separate but equal” precedent which led to more opportunities for children regardless of their race, gender, or disabilities. This ruling paved the way for the 1975 federal law that required free access to public education to children with disabilities. Here is an article with more information on what this case meant for students with special needs.
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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is a law that provides equal opportunity for all learners. It provides federal funding and support for students that live with disabilities, poverty, or even language barriers. Additionally, it authorizes state-run programs for eligible schools to raise the academic achievement of struggling learners. The financial support allows for more opportunities for the inclusion of students with disabilities. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination based on a student’s disability in programs or activities in schools that receive federal financial assistance. Under this Act students with special needs may receive accommodations outlined in a 504 plan to ensure they have the support they need in less restrictive learning environments such as general education classrooms. 504 plans are valid all the way through college and can provide benefits towards a student’s success. -
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) is a law that requires school districts to overcome barriers that prohibit equal participation for students. Additionally, it prohibits racial segregation and discrimination against faculty, staff and students. It was passed as a bill amending the 1965 ESEA. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) was passed to provide support in protecting the rights of children with disabilities and their families. This law helped meet the individual needs of disabled children in order ensure their learning and development in general education classrooms, where they were previously excluded. It also helped implement special programs and services to aide in their success. -
Law that prohibits discrimination based on one’s disability, which includes their physical or mental impairment to perform typical life activities. Regarding the education system, this law requires schools to make all aspects of school life equally accessible to all their students. This includes having ramps, and physical accessibility to the school as well as accommodation in programs and activities within the school. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) replaced EAHCA. IDEA provides focus on the specific individual. One of the ways IDEA provides this is with an IEP, which is an Individualized Education program that caters to a student’s specific needs in order to succeed in an academic setting. It also extends to provide assistive technology and rehabilitative services. Below is a video regarding the six pillars that constitute IDEA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P--IJkVYItQ -
The McKay scholarship program starts as a pilot for 2 children with disabilities in Florida. Today it is one of the largest disability programs in the U.S. The scholarship provides Florida students with disabilities the funding needed to attend private school or a public school out of district to choose the highest quality of education that suits their needs.
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Is an amendment to the 1990 IDEA and a federal law that provides financial assistance to close the gap, so no child is left behind due to race, gender, disability or poverty. States had to develop assessments for students to establish that students are meeting academic standards in order to receive funding. In doing so, students can demonstrate that they are aligned with basic skills and teachings. -
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is an organization that was founded to support and assist those interested in a profession as a special education teacher. It provides resources and information for the development of special education teachers. They offer a yearly membership with a lot of benefits for those interested in knowing more about Special Education. https://www.naset.org/membership-department/membership-benefits