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American School for the Deaf
Founded in 1817, the American School for the Deaf was the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States and a nationally renowned leader in providing comprehensive educational programs and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled that the U.S. state laws that established racial segregation in public schools were unconstitutional. This helped establish that "separate but equal" education was not equal at all. Brown v. Board of education helped establish the rights of students with disabilities in public schools. Not only did it help establish the rights of these individuals, but also helped protect their rights. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. The act provided financial initiatives for low-income families. This act helped children who needed support ti benefit from public school education. The law represented a commitment to equal access to quality education. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This court case challenged the constitution to included students with mental retardation to a public education. Before this case children with mental retardation were not allowed in public schools. This guaranteed special education for children with intellectual disabilities. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
he Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors. -
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. An eligible student is one who has reached age 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCM6jScXD58 -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) of 1975 is a federal law. It is also known as Public Law 94–142. It requires public schools to provide appropriate educational services for all children with disabilities between ages 3 and 21. -
American Disability Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 requires every state to have in effect policies and procedures to ensure a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act authorizes several federal education programs that are administered by the states. The major focus of No Child Left Behind is to close student achievement gaps by providing all children with a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/no-child-left-behind-an-overview/2015/04