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Brown v. Board of Education
This event in history marked the first time when the federal government recognized inequalities in the schools. The courts ruled that it was inhumane for segregation to occur still at that day and age. Every child deserved the equal opportunity at an education. Though this was more of a race issue, it laid ground for future laws concerning prejudices done against persons with disabilities.
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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
This law was placed in order to fight poverty in the country. The job of this law is to provide funding to schools who are placed in communities where low-income families are prevalent. It was intended to bridge the gap of student skills from low-income households to students who are in middle classed homes. -
Education of the Handicapped Act
A grant program created by the ESEA to encourage states to improve programs for students with disabilities. It also provided these students with a more tailored education that would cater to them. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commnwealth of Pennslyvania
This case was one of the first to challenge the concept of excluding students with intellectual disabilities. The states were no longer allowed to turn away any students who were mentally challenged. From that time on they would receive the same free access to education as other children. http://www.rootedinrights.org/15321-revision-v1/ -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
This was a lawsuit that was filed against the District of Columbia due to the exclusion of handicapped students in schools. They argued that the state should provide “adequate alternative education services”, a record of the child’s status, and progress. This started the requirements for states to design plans that would include ALL students. -
Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
This case gave clarification on what it truly means to provide free and appropriate public education (FAPE). It centered on a 5th grader who was deaf who needed assistance in the classroom. The court ruled that the states would need to provide support for these type of students, so that they can have the equal chance to succeed as their peers. -
Honing v. Doe.
This case was simple, it states that no student should be expelled from school on behaviors that are caused by their disability.
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Individuals with Disabilities education Act (IDEA)
This act is a 4 part American legislation. It was made to ensure that students receive the special education that they require. -
Cedar Rapids v. Garret F
This case was concerning the accommodations needed for students with needs in the classroom. It was ruled under the IDEA that students should be provided with services if needed to be successful in school. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
This ACT was signed by President Obama. This Act replaced the No child left behind Act (NCLB) that was created in 2002. Its job is to help students progress in school.
