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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
This act allows proaction from discrimination against special needs and disabilities. This law is considered the first law put into place giving protection to students with special needs. This law includes FAPE and LRE. A student is eligible when they have a mental or physical disability that deters their learning ability.
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PL 94-142
The PL 94-142 The education for all handicapped children act was into law. Special education advocacy group rejoiced this day because that's when President Ford signed this into law. This is the most important piece of legislation signed because it secure a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
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ADA
The American with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26,1990 by President George W. Bush. This act guarantees that people with special needs have the same rights as others in all places. This included school and work.This act also ruled that people with special needs would not be discriminated against in the school ,workforce, or everyday society such as public transportation.