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Brown vs. Board of Education Topeka
Ruled that separate but equal was not constitutional. It also noted that segregation was in violation of the 14th amendment. -
Section 504
allows for accommodations, but not services. -
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Regular Education Initiative
Many short comings including no accommodations poor academic progress and students with moderate to severe needs were not being addressed. -
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Inclusion Movement
Moved slowly toward inclusion of students with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
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. -
No Child Left Behind
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. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
More students educated with non-disabled peers.
Major components include: Due process, Equal protection, Zero reject,FAPE,LRE and IEP. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Law holds schools accountable for how students learn and achieve equal opportunities for students wit disabilities.