Scepcial Education Law Timeline

  • Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas

    Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas

    The Supreme Court rules that the segregation of African-Americans in public schools is unconstitutional and unequal. History.com Editors. (2009, October 27). Brown v. Board of Education. Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka Gargiulo, Richard M., author. (2015). Special education in contemporary society : an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks, California :SAGE Publications, Inc.,
  • PL 83-531 Cooperative Research Act of 1954

    PL 83-531 Cooperative Research Act of 1954

    First federal research program regarding Special Edcation and the foundations or beginnings for the Elementary and Secondary Act. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/STATUTE-68/STATUTE-68-Pg533 Gargiulo, Richard M., author. (2015). Special education in contemporary society : an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks, California :SAGE Publications, Inc.,
  • PL 88-164 Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Health Centers Construction Act

    PL 88-164 Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Health Centers Construction Act

    Provide assistance on working with students with disabilities through research centers and mental health centers. Also expanding support for professional preparation of teaching. Discover U.S. government information. (2022, February 17). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.govinfo.gov/ Gargiulo, Richard M., author. (2015). Special education in contemporary society : an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks, California :SAGE Publications, Inc.,
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)

    The law was established by president Lyndon B. Johnson who made a commitment on behalf of the federal government to help facilitate schooling to all students equally. In 1966 an amendment was made to the law to expand the program to include students with disabilities. Gargiulo, Richard M., author. (2015). Special education in contemporary society : an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks, California :SAGE Publications, Inc.,
  • PL 93-380 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

    PL 93-380 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

    Also know as the Education Amendments of 1974. Inculdes the right to review, inspect and access education records. The right to challenge the content of records and the consent of dislosing education records. Student Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - MACC. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.macc.edu/images/stories/financialaid/documents/FERPA.pdf
  • PL 94-142 The Education of All Handicapped Children Act

    PL 94-142 The Education of All Handicapped Children Act

    The act guaranteed a free appropriate public education to all children with disability. Emphasizing designed services to each child's unique needs. Also ensured the rights of children and parents with disabilities. Admin. (2019, December 23). Public law 94-142 - laws.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://administrative.laws.com/public-law-94-142#:~:text=Public%20Law%2094%2D142%20is%20the%20Education%20for%20All%20Handicapped,and%20equal%20access%20to%20education.
  • Burlington School Committee v. Massachusetts Department of Education

    Burlington School Committee v. Massachusetts Department of Education

    Supreme Court's decision clarifies procedures to protect the parents role in the educational process. Also that tution is need to be reimbursement for private placement. {{meta.pagetitle}}. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.oyez.org/cases/1984/84-433 Gargiulo, Richard M., author. (2015). Special education in contemporary society : an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks, California :SAGE Publications, Inc.,
  • PL 101-336 The Americans with Disabilities Act

    PL 101-336 The Americans with Disabilities Act

    This Act prohibits discimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications and governmental activties! What is the Americans with disabilities act (ADA)? (2022, February 24). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://adata.org/learn-about-ada Gargiulo, Richard M., author. (2015). Special education in contemporary society : an introduction to exceptionality. Thousand Oaks, California :SAGE Publications, Inc.,
  • PL 107-110 No Child Left Behind ACT

    PL 107-110 No Child Left Behind ACT

    Educational reform and increased expected levels of all children including students with disabilities. Also, that teachers are expected to be highly qualified in their subject area. As it says, no child left behind! No child left behind act: Overview of public law 107-110. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/nclb.law.overview.htm#:~:text=The%20No%20Child%20Left%20Behind,improve%20education%20for%20all%20children.
  • IDEA Improvement Act of 2004

    IDEA Improvement Act of 2004

    This act mandated equality, accountability, and excellence for students with disabilities. It provided grants to states to grow their special education programs and research by allowing for more highly qualified teachers. The act also allowed for changes in Individualised Education Program short term goals. About idea. (2022, February 15). Retrieved February 18, 2022, from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/
  • Andrew F v. Douglas County School District (2017)

    Andrew F v. Douglas County School District (2017)

    The parents of Endrew wanted more for their child then the minimum in terms of resources. Douglas County School District were under the impression they were providing all required services as the student was meeting, or exceeding their peers in the academics. The court ruled in favor of the parents. Now students can succede further than their program allows! {{meta.pagetitle}}. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.oyez.org/cases/2016/15-827