Lamb - Special Education Timeline

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  • Mills v. Board of Education

    Mills v. Board of Education

    Mills versus the District of Columbia Board of Education was a landmark legal case wherein it was ruled that schools must provide the services necessary for disabled children to attend school at no additional cost to their parents or guardians.
  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was one of the first major legislative advances in disability rights. Of particular importance is Section 504 which states, "No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the united states...shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    The education for all Handicapped Children Act mandated schools to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
  • Honig v. Doe

    Honig v. Doe

    Honing versus Doe was a landmark legal case in which it was ruled that students with disabilities cannnot be expelled for behaviors relating to their disabilities.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    The hard fought for Americans with Disabilities act made it illegal to discriminate against anyone with a disability in any setting.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA, was the Handicapped Children Act renamed and expanded upon. Services provided are expanded, and students are granted additional rights.
  • IDEA 1997

    IDEA 1997

    The 1997 version of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act added mediation as an option, made sure that students still recieve services in the event of their being expelled, state that students with disabilities should take state tests, added behavior management plans, and added general education teachers to IEP teams.
  • IDEA 2004

    IDEA 2004

    The 2004 Individuals with Disabilities education act is the previous version expanded and improved apon. Namely, funding is improved, and special education teachers are required to meet higher standards for licensing and certification.
  • Current Status of Special Education Part 2

    Current Status of Special Education Part 2

    However, increased understanding and diagnosis is still needed. Equity in special education still needs to be improved. Further funding would serve to help with both of these goals. We must continue to strive to make sure all students recieve the free appropriate public education they are entitled to.
  • Current Status of Special Education Part1

    Current Status of Special Education Part1

    Special education has come a long way in the last 100 years. Between IEPs and 504 plans students with disabilities have more recognition and opportunites for a quality public education than ever. In addition, increased rights for both students and their parents and guardians, makes it easier for students and their parents and guardians to advocate for their needs.
  • References Part 2

    References Part 2

    Search ADA.gov. Introduction to the ADA. (n.d.). https://www.ada.gov/ada_intro.htm.
    Skiba, Russell J.; Simmons, Ada B.; Ritter, Shana; Gibb, Ashley C.; Rausch, M. Karega; Cuadrado, Jason; Choong-Geun Chung. (Spring 2008). Achieving Equity in Special Education: History, Status, and Current
    Special Education Law Library: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004). Wrightslaw. (n.d.). https://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/index.htm.
  • References Part 3

    References Part 3

    Steketee, A. M. (2021, January 13). Honig v. Doe. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Honig-v-Doe.
    Teachings in Education. (2018). Special Education Law. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj2dBLi7zvQ.
    Understanding IEP Law and Special Education. Understanding Special Education: A Parent Guide. (n.d.). https://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/IEP-law.html.
  • References Part 4

    References Part 4

    Understanding Special Education History. Understanding Special Education: A Parent Guide. (n.d.). https://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/special-education-history.html.
  • References Part 1

    References Part 1

    Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia, 348 F. Supp. 866 (D.D.C. 1972). Justia Law. (n.d.). https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/348/866/2010674/.
    Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Original Text). U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (n.d.). https://www.eeoc.gov/rehabilitation-act-1973-original-text.
    S. 1824 (101st): Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1990. GovTrack.us. (n.d.). https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/101/s1824/text.