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The groundbreaking Supreme Court decision declared that segregated educational facilities for black and white children were always unequal, resulting in school desegregation across the United States and opening up new opportunities for students with disabilities. -
This class-action lawsuit emphasized the importance of equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities in Pennsylvania and helped establish the right to a public education for all students, regardless of disability. -
This federal statute gave every child with disabilities access to a free and satisfactory public education. In 1990, it was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which has been reinstated multiple times since then.
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This Supreme Court case affirmed students with disabilities have access to an adequate education, regardless of their socioeconomic background or location. -
This important civil rights legislation prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in every aspect of public life, including education. It promoted equal access to educational institutions for students with impairments. -
The Supreme Court determined that people with disabilities have the right to access support in the most inclusive environment. -
This federal law seeks to promote academic achievement for all children, including those with disabilities, by holding schools accountable for student success while also giving additional resources and assistance to students who are struggling. -
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This IDEA reauthorization aimed to improve results for children with disabilities by ensuring high-quality special education programs and supports.
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This federal law replaced No Child Left Behind and attempted to provide states more control over how they assess and improve educational outcomes for all children, including those with disabilities.