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Ruled that separate but equal was not constitutional. It also noted that segregation was in violation of the 14th amendment.
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allows for accommodations, but not services.
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Many short comings including no accommodations poor academic progress and students with moderate to severe needs were not being addressed.
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Moved slowly toward inclusion of students with disabilities.
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Provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities, requires physical barriers be removed from all public locations meaning ramps, elevators so that individuals can have equal access to all buildings.
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Students being held to high standards, Students with mild disabilities must pass all state assessments. Some components include: highly qualified teahers, expanded options for parents, emphasis on research based teaching methods, strong accountability for results for schools, expanded flexibility and local control of schools.
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More students educated with non-disabled peers.
Major components include: Due process, Equal protection, Zero reject,FAPE,LRE and IEP. -
Law holds schools accountable for how students learn and achieve equal opportunities for students wit disabilities.