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First School of Special Education
The American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb now know as First School of Special Education was founded in Hartford Connecticut. This school provided an education in basic subject such as Math, Reading, History, Writing and etc. to those who had an hearing impairment. -
Brown v Board of Education
Brown v Board of Education was a U.S Supreme court case which the Supreme Court Justices ruled that based on a child's race and being segregated due to their race in public schools was ruled unconstitutional. By passing this case this was a big milestone and the end of legalized racial segregation.
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Elementary and secondary Education Act
Elementary and secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed by President (at the time) Lyndon B Johnson. This act goal and purpose was to provided support to low-income families, mobility problems, those who lived in poverty and more with an education needed. ESEA helps with improves a student academic performance and provided the material that is needed for the students. -
Mills versus Board of Education of the District of Columbia
Mills versus Board of Education of the District of Columbia is Supreme court case in which a school has to provide free public education even if the students don't have to funds in order to attend or pay the cost of the school. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
This act was passed in 1973 in order to prohibit discrimination to those handicapped and from stopping Federally funded Programs' act also prohibits discrimination of those disable in programs managed by federal agencies.
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Educational Amendment Act
Educational Amendment Act was passed in order to provide funding to students with disabilities and to those who are gifted. This act paved a road for students who are handicapped and help increased funding for those in need of the extra help/support. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Acts help those who have a disability be able to be employed without any discrimination. This act was passed by presidents George H.W Bush his goal was to help those gain a job without fear of being discriminated due to their disabilities.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) previously known as the Education of handicapped, and further passed new amendments now know as IDEA. This law provides and helps those receive general services to their education. IDEA includes what is called an IEP which help those who are with a disability accommodate them with special accommodation and ensure equal access to education to the students. -
Cedar Rapids vs Garret F.
Cedar Rapids vs Garret F is a U.S Supreme court case which ruled 7-2 that those individual who were included with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) would receive supporting services needed in order for that one individual to attend school. This case was formed due to Garret F who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and was in need of a nurse in order to check up on his health throughout the day but the school board refused to provide one. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a U.S federal law objective is to improve all public schools education. This law held schools accountable on the education performance in order to see if students have been learning the material that they have been receiving from the teachers all school year long. By able to see the students achievement every child has to take a end of the year exam in order to see if progress has occurred.