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Created by John F. Kennedy. Public Law 88-164 authorized funds for training professionals who can work with children with disabilities.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Provides for equal access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
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Signed into law by President Gerald Ford. This law assured children who needed special education, received special education.
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Brought into effect by congress and President Reagan. IDEA program allocated funds for the states to develop plans for children and their families from birth.
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Americans with Disabilities Act. Extends civil rights to people with disabilities. Anti-discrimination law.
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No Child Left Behind. Impacts all children, and a special impact on children with disabilities.
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Reauthorization of legislation. Changes addressed: Quality of personnel, IEP standards, must be addressed at age 16 or before.
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