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Brown v. Board of Education
This supreme court case resulted in the desegregation of public schools in the US. The case was monumental in setting the precedent for supporting the rights of minority students in schools, because later cases began to reaffirm the rights of students with disabilities as well.
(https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment) -
Public Law 88-164
This act authorized federal funds for the training of special education teachers in schools. The law also allocated funds for research on students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and deafness.
(https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102226162) -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This law states that individuals cannot be denied access to or participation in programs based on their disability. In addition, children who do not meet the criteria for special education services under IDEA 2004 for may still receive services under this law.
(https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/narrative.html) -
Public Law 94-142
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was a predecessor to IDEA 2004, and emphasized the right to a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. The federal government authorized funds for special education programs in schools and required more intensive assessments and evaluations of students.
(http://www.specialednews.com/special-education-dictionary/eha---education-for-all-handicapped-children-act.htm) -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992
This act extended civil rights to all individuals with disabilities. The law requires that individuals with disabilities may not be discriminated against in all areas of life, including in the workforce and schools. All individuals should be granted equal opportunities regardless of whether or not they have a disability.
(https://adata.org/learn-about-ada) -
Public Law 107-110: No Child Left Behind Act
The NCLB Act required all schools to report data based on annual standardized assessments of students' academic progress. This provided an issue for students with exceptionalities who were not able to meet the academic standards or were able to meet the standards with minimal effort.
(https://www.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/grants-grant-management/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-implementation/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-esea/no-child-left-behind-act-2001) -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004)
IDEA contains six guiding principles: (1) Zero Reject, (2) access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the (3) least restrictive environment, (4) due process safeguards, (5) non-discriminatory identification and evaluation, and (6) shared decision making. The act also emphasized the importance of high-quality personnel working in schools, IEP standards and transition planning.
(https://sites.ed.gov/idea/) -
L.I. v. Maine School Administrative District
This court case involved a child with Asperger's syndrome who was denied special education services by her school because she was performing well in her classes. The ruling stated that the child should have been provided with special education services, and emphasized the importance of proper implementation of an IEP in schools.
(https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/480/1/617190/) -
Winkleman v. Parma City School District
This supreme court case emphasized the importance of parent/caregiver involvement in a child's special education program. The case was essential in highlighting the essential role that families play in developing a student's IEP and monitoring their progress.
(https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/05-983.ZS.html) -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
This act was passed to stimulate the economic growth of the United States. One-time federal funds were allocated to individual states for the improvement of early intervention services provided under IDEA.
(https://www.ntia.doc.gov/page/2011/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-2009) -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This act revised the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and reinforces the right to equal education for all students. The law requires schools to conduct annual assessments of students' academic progress and provide necessary interventions for students based on those assessments. The law also emphasizes the need for high-quality preschool education across all states.
(https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn) -
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