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Brown vs Board of Education
Race-based school segregation was declared unconstitutional by the highest court. For the first time, the federal government stood up for children who faced discrimination and inequity in the classroom. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The federal government protects and supports pupils from underprivileged backgrounds under this 1965 act. These pupils were given equal access to the public education system as a result. For instance, this statute enables students who cannot afford lunch to get free or reduced meals. -
Rehabilitation Act Section 504
This law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by private organizations that receive federal funding as well as by local or state organizations. It forbids discrimination in social and health services as well as the employment of people with disabilities. It also forbids discrimination in public education. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act
Schools had to make sure that every kid received a free, suitable public education, regardless of their condition (ages 5 to 18). In addition to being permitted to attend regular classes, individuals with disabilities have access to resources where their unique needs can be found and met through special education.This act was revised three times.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act
The private sector is not allowed to discriminate against people with impairments under this law. This law also protects equal access to public places, transportation, employment opportunities, and telecommunications. Plus, this is the first act that defines AIDS as a disability. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66g6TbJbs2g Because of this law, special education teachers who work in regular classes can occasionally help general education pupils. Additionally, this law mandates that the state give parents and educators a choice alternative to resolve disputes through mediation. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This Act expands the federal government's responsibility for ensuring that all American children get high-quality public education. This law holds schools responsible for kids' academic achievement and the use of standardized tests. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
This law permits districts to utilize a response-to-intervention (RTI) paradigm to identify specific learning disabilities in children. Therefore, it is no longer necessary for a child to have a significant accomplishment and intellectual ability gap in order to be eligible. -
Assistive Technology Act
The Assistive Technology Act increased understanding of and accessibility to assistive technologies (AT). The goal of this act was to give AT to kids with impairments in order to improve autonomous participation in daily activities, jobs, and education. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Barack Obama signed the (ESSA) Act in 2015 as a pledge to provide equitable opportunities for all students. The No Child Left Behind Act had been replaced by ESSA. Every state is required by ESSA to evaluate students' performance in reading, math, and science.
