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1973: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This act states that It is illegal to discriminate against anyone based on their disability. It is illegal to deny them of benefits and participation due to a disability as well. Individuals with disabilities have the same legal rights to programs and services. Individuals with disabilities are legally entitled to supplementary tools and other aids. -
1975: Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
Students with disabilities have legal rights to a Free and appropriate public education (FAPE); Least restrictive environment (LRE); Approved accommodations and modifications during assessments and IEP; Parents have the right to view their child’s school records and be informed before any changes are made in the student’s classes, or programs. Parents may question their child’s records and suggest any changes. -
1986: Amendments to the Education of All Handicapped Children
guarantees a free appropriate public education to all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are entitled to special education, or specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of the child. https://ncd.gov/publications/1989/September1989 -
1990: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990 covers all aspects of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. IDEA expanded the disability categories by adding autism, traumatic brain injury, and gifted. IDEA also provides the definition of transition services and made assistive technology more accessible. -
1990: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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1997: Amendments to the Individuals With Disabilities Education
Amendments were made to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. This amendment provides detail about who needs to be present during IEP meetings and the paperwork and procedures that are required for IEP documentation. Also, IDEA’s disciplinary standards and regulations, This act also states whos is responsible for tracking and documenting the performance of each special needs student -
2001: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
This act was a U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; it included Title I provisions applying to disadvantaged students. It supported standards-based education reform based on the premise that setting high standards and establishing measurable goals could improve individual outcomes in education. It required states to develop assessments in basic skills to receive federal school funding, -
2004: Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 ( IDEA 2004) is a United States law that mandates equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities.