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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a case taken to Supreme Court which ruled that segregation was not constitutional. It was established during this case that all students got equal educational opportunities. Brown v. Board of education paved the way for the protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities receiving education from public schools. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( ESEA)
This law was passed to provide for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, in order for them to receive equal access to public education. ESSA was put into place in order to improve educational opportunities for disadvantage students by making sure that all students' basic needs were met in order to benefit from their education. -
Education of the Handicapped Act ( P.L. 91-230)
This law was passed as a revision of ESEA, in it states the continuation to provide equal opportunities in education for handicapped children. This law prohibited handicapped children from being excluded from public schools. It encouraged state-run programs for individuals with disabilities as well as an educational plan with parent input. -
Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
Section 504 protects students with conditions and illnesses that are not covered by I.D.E.A. Section 504 provides qualified students with appropriate accommodations such as visual aids, enlarged prints, extended time on tests or assignments.
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Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
This law was passed to ensure that all public schools receiving federal funds provide equal access to education for children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Schools were required to provide all children with a free appropriate education regardless of their disability. -
Board of Education v. Rowley ( New York)
This court case rules that not only are special education students required to receive FAPE, but they also have the right to receive free appropriate services in a general education classroom setting. Services such as a sign language interpreter, which would allow students with disabilities to be taught in a general education classroom setting. -
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
American's with Disabilities Act, is a civil rights law that forbids
discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public. ADA 's purpose is to assure that every person in the community with disabilities, has the best access to buildings, public transportation, and communication. https://civilrights.findlaw.com/discrimination/the-americans-with-disabilities-act-overview.html -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a federal law makes sure to include every student with a disability receives a Free Appropriate Public Education, to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education. The school system is required to help create a personalized strategy designed to meet the needs of each student's Individualized Education Program so that each student can be placed in the Least Restrictive Environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66g6TbJbs2g -
Oberti v. Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District
This court case initiated inclusion with supplementary aids and services. It also stated that if placement outside the classroom is necessary, the school district is required include the child in as many school programs with children who do not have disabilities “to the maximum extent appropriate.” -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
The 2004 re-authorization added additional improvements regarding personnel qualifications, assessments, and IEPs. The improved guidelines included Zero reject/free appropriate education, Child Find, Age, Non-discrminatory evaluation, IEP, Least Restrictive Environments, Confidentiality of records and Due Process.
