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An act that focused on citizenship. It gave rights protected by law to all citizens, mainly African descendants in the U.S. It is illegal to discriminate through color identifications. This act was passed again in 1870 after Congress proved constitutional power. -
Considered a landmark in special education history. This court ruling decided that racial segregation was not correct and mixed individuals regardless of color. Oliver Brown's daughter was not accepted to a school because she was black and was advised to take a bus to a school further away. Separate was not considered equal. -
The elementary and secondary education act was passed as equal and quality education for all individuals. Provides the necessary funding for elementary and secondary education such as materials, resources, and more. Video
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This court ruling involved the state of Pennsylvania which was considered the first to fight against laws that were placed. The state would deny students with disability to access equal education and taking away their rights. The court's decision lead to the state having to accept disabled children -
This act came into existence after Smith-Hughes Act in 1917. This act prevents discrimination against disabled individuals that are eligible for receiving federal assistance, employment, and programs. Connected to the existence of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Website
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The name of this act was changed in the year 1999 to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This act ensures free public education for all individuals, including those with disabilities. This act rules in every state in the U.S
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Court ruling where a deaf student named Amy Rowley was surpassing her peers and advanced grade levels with the use of reading lips. The court's decision states that schools are not obligated to hire sign language interpreters. Free appropriate public education is meant to provide enough resources for disabled children to use for education. -
A court ruling where a 17-year-old student with disabilities was suspended for disruptive behavior. The court ruled that the school cannot suspend a disabled child. Honig decision gave light to the idea of a "functional behavioral assessment" (FBA) for children with disabilities. -
This is an act where grants are provided for assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities. Approximately 56 state AT programs are known today. This will help disabled individuals get an equal opportunity in learning. -
This Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush. The law was of main importance to general education in the U.S from the year 2002 to 2015. Provided opportunities to all children of any background, household income, race, etc.. This law has been currently replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act starting in 2015.
