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Introduction
In the early years of public education, American schools only educated one out of five children with disabilities! Over 1 million students were refused access to public schools because of their disabilities. Many states had laws that excluded children with certain types of disabilities (children who were blind, deaf, and children labeled "emotionally disturbed" or "mentally retarded"). -
The Teachers of the Deaf Act
In 1961, the Teachers of the Deaf Act was started to provide training for teachers who work with deaf or hard of hearing students. The Federal government began to allocate funds to develop methods of working with children with disabilities. These funds helped teachers to reach their students who learned differently. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was created in 1965. The State Schools Act granted funds to states to help educate children with disabilities. All children regardless of their gifts deserve to be educated and I’m thankful that the US agreed to this as well.
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Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
In 1968, the Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act began funding early childhood intervention for children with disabilities. Several landmark court decisions established the responsibility of states to educate children with disabilities. This helped to continue the work I dearly education for all.
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The Free Appropriate Public Education
The Free Appropriate Public Education is a special education. FAPE is provided at the public’s expense which is under public supervision and direction. It is without change and it should be. FAPE must meet state requirements and the requirements of federal regulations.
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The Rehabilitation Act
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is to guarantee civil rights for the disabled. This means federally funded institutions or any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance is required accommodate the disabled. This affected schools for the disabled including: Access to buildings
Structures
Improved integration into society
This applies to all people throughout their lifetimes. Not just the children, but all.
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The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)
In 1975 when the United States Congress passed The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was in response to discriminatory treatment by public educational agencies against students with disabilities. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was later tweaked and made stronger to students with disabilities and renamed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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The least restrictive environment (LRE)
The least restrictive environment (LRE) is a mandate that requires all students in special education to be educated with typical peers to the greatest extent possible, while still providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The LRE requirement is intended to prevent segregation of students with disabilities. The LRE is based on Congress' findings that students with disabilities tend to have more success when they remain with or have access to other peers.
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504 Plan
A 504 Plan are formal plans that schools with the help of parents develop to give children with disabilities the support needed to succeed. The Plans are to prevent discrimination. The 504 Plan is supposed to protect the rights of children with disabilities in schools.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act changed learning disability identification procedures. This act required high qualification standards for special education teachers. The Disabilities Education Act required that all students with disabilities participate in annual state or district testing or documented alternate assessments.
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No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act requires accountability for the academic performance of all school children, including those with disabilities. The No Child Left Behind Act wanted 100% proficiency in reading and math by the year 2012. Even though the act had good intentions, it failed many students in the process.
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