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Dept. of Public Welfare vs. Haas
Dept of Public Welfare vs. HaasIn this case, the state of Illinois held to the fact that compulsory attendance did not apply to those children who were “feeble minded” or “mentally deficient” and were considered to be unable to reap the benefits from a good education. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Education for All Handicapped Children Act This law was created in an effort to provide an appropriate education for the millions of children with disabilities that were not receiving a proper education. Public schools were required to evaluate handicapped children and create an educational plan with parent input that would be similar to the educational experience of a non disabled student. -
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
IEPAn IEP defines the individualized objectives of a child who has been found with a disability, as defined by federal regulations. The IEP is intended to help children reach educational goals more easily than they otherwise would. In all cases the IEP must be tailored to the individual student's needs as identified by the IEP evaluation process, and must especially help teachers and understand the student's disability and how the disability affects learning. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEIAT he Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that supports special education and related service programming for children and youth with disabilities. It was originally known as the Education of Handicapped Children Act, passed in 1975. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Requires that at least 95% of students with disabilities participate in the statewide assessments that are used as standard measures of yearly progress for school-age children. The Act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills. To receive federal school funding, states must give these assessments to all students at select grade levels. -
Free Appropriate Public Education
FAPE
FAPE is an educational right of children with disabilities in the United States that is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. All qualified persons with disabilities within the jurisdiction of a school district are entitled to a free appropriate public education.
