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During the Brown v Board of Education, it ruled that segregation among children of different races was unconstitutional. In the 1900s, white and black children attended different schools. Blacks couldn't be in the same area as whites, and they were treated differently from whites. Brown fought for their child to be able to attend a white school and be treated equally.
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A man named Edwards Haas was being charged for his child's education. Haas's son (Richard) attends school at a hospital because of his mental health condition. The school was charging the father a maintenance fee for the son's education. However, free education was being given to people with disabilities. Therefore, the father fought for free education for his child. Reference https://prezi.com/jtnm1rhlcyk1/1958-dept-of-public-welfare-vs-haas
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Extends free and appropriate education to children with disabilities, establishes early intervention for infants/ toddlers with disabilities.
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Clarify the definition of FAPE. FAPE, where the child's education is through the expenses of the public. However, with the program, the parents have a say so. They seek the parents' involvement, so they can beware of the benefits the child can receive. Laws were also implemented so children with disabilities can attend regular school with other students. The confidentiality of these students is protected.
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Schools cannot expel students for behaviors related to their disability
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Prohibits discrimination in the private sector and protects equal employments opportunities for people with disabilities, includes AIDS as a disability.
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Ensures students with a disability are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education that is tailored to their individual needs. https://youtu.be/66g6TbJbs2g
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Students must receive the supplemental services needed to attend school.
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Increases accountability and flexibility in use of federal funds, offers school choice options, implements early reading interventions.
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Parents may pursue IDEA claims on their behalf, independent of their child’s rights.
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