History of Special Education and Inclusive Education Timeline

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

Apr 11, 1965

This statue finds primary and secondary education. The finds are used for professional developments, instruction materials, and getting parents involved. This act has brought equal quality to education.

Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA)

Sep 23, 1973

This act makes sure that people with disabilities are prohibited from discrimination. This is the 1st civil rights law to be enacted in the United States. This act provides FAPE to students in grades K-12.

Educational Amendments Act

Aug 21, 1974

This act provides state funding for students with disabilities. Students who receive this funding also include gifted and talented students. This act was made in order to provide for the students and families.

Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)

Nov 19, 1975

This act requires a free and appropriate education for students with disabilities.This act provides for students from the age of 5-18. It also provides IEP's for those students and a LRE.

Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments

Oct 8, 1986

This act extends free and appropriate education for students with disabilities. The act provides for students ages 3-5. This act also provides early intervention for infants and toddlers Birth-2.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (P.L. 101-476)

1990

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This act replaced EAHCA act. This act also added autism and traumatic brain injury to the disabilities. Bilingual resources is provided through this act as well as transition services and planning.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Jul 26, 1990

This act prohibits discrimination in private sector. This act also provides equal employment to those with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (P.L. 105-17)

Jun 4, 1997

This act updated in 1997 provides students to receive services even if expelled. Students with disabilities gain access to general education curriculum and testing. IEP meetings now include general education teacher and behavior plan.

No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

Jan 8, 2002

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Federal funds accountability are increased on accountability and flexibility. This act offers school choice options. This act also provides early reading interventions.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) (P.L. 108-446)

Dec 3, 2004

In this act RTI models are now used instead of severe discrepancy model. Funds are increased to early intervention services to students who do not require special education.