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Brown v. Board of Education
This is a law that happen in which the supreme court case ruled that segregation was not constitutional. https://youtu.be/1siiQelPHbQ -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Is a law that passed that shows equal opportunity for all students. https://www.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/grants-grant-management/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-implementation/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-esea -
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
A federal law passed was a revision of the ESEA, continuing to provide equal opportunities in education for handicapped children. This act required all public schools accepting funds to provide equal access to education and one free meal a day for children with physical or mental disabilities. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act VRA
Is a federal law that approves grants to state for vocational rehabilitation. It also is a civil right law that ensures individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against or excluded from any program receiving federal aid. This law defines handicapped person and defines appropriate education. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
This law is also known as the mainstreaming law. This law was passed to require public schools receiving federal funds to provide equal access to education for children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities from ages 5 to 18.
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Education of The Handicapped Act Amendments
The 1986 reauthorization (Public Law 99-457) addressed early intervention is a law that requires states to extend free appropriate education from the age of 3 to 5 years old.. Establishes early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
the individuals with disabilities education act is a piece of American legislation that ensures every student with a disability receives a Free Appropriate Public Education. Renames and replaced EAHCA. -
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is a civil right law pass that prohibits the discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public. Protects equal opportunity to employment with public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunication. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Public law 105-17
The amendments to IDEA in 1997 requires that all students with disabilities continue to receive education even if expelled from school. The IDEA brought changes such as the evaluations are conducted for students with disabilities, as well as addition of transition planning.Another revolutionary change was the development of IEP's, which requires a general education teacher to be a member of the IEP team. -
Individuals with Disabilities education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
The 2004 re-authorization included additional improvements regarding personnel qualifications, assessments, and IEPS. Increases federal funds to provide early intervention service to students who do not need special education or related services. Eliminates use of short-term objectives in an IEP expect for students who do not take statewide achievement assessment.