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The school was originally named the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons and opened on April 15, 1817. The name was changed to The American School for the Deaf this school opened up with 7 students and was the first school forthe deaf https://www.ctmq.org/oldest-school-etc-for-deaf-in-us/#:~:text=things%20I%20learn.-,The%20American%20School%20for%20the%20Deaf%20(ASD)%20is%20the%20oldest,state%2Dsupported%20school%20in%201817
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In the District of Colombia U.S. District Court, the students classified any student with a mental or learning disability as “exceptional”. This made the ruling unlawful for the denial of these individuals publicly funded education in the D.C. Board of Education. Link text
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Gives people with disabilities the right to be in programs that are funded federally. It provides accommodations. It also defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that affects the person’s life in a major way. People under this definition can receive accommodations that are reasonable to their disability
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Gave students with disabilities the legal rights to the least restrictive environment, free and appropriate education, appropriate accommodations, and modifications. Also, parents gained the right to view students' school records. Parents need to be informed of any changes in the child’s education setting, or program. Parents can also fight to have their child's placement changed.
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This gave children in pre-k the same rights as the older students. They got the rights to education of all handicapped children act. Also, parents received the same rights that were given in FAPE and LRE. So students ages 3-21 can receive supplemental services, due process, and the least restrictive environment.
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It expanded the disability category to students with autism and traumatic brain injuries. It also went over the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and reinforced it. It defines the definition of transition services and makes assistive technology more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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It prohibits discrimination against adults with special needs in transportation, telecommunication, government agencies, and occupation. Also, in areas of school and any public or private place that is open to the public.
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They added details by adding the amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It added details to the IEP meeting and who needs to be present for the meeting. They also updated the regulations and some disciplinary standards. Also, each state had to document the services and progress the students with special needs were made.
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This requires student’s 3rd grade and up to take annual math and reading assessments. Also, that school provides tier 2 and 3 levels of interventions. It also gave parents more rights in school choice and placement for their child. It gave an amount of funding to primary and secondary schools.
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It required students with disabilities to be taught by teachers who are highly qualified. A highly qualified teacher had to have a license and certificate in special education and general subjects. They added more screenings to see if they can find students in general education that might qualify for special education services.
