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Overturn of "separate but equal doctrine," integration of public schools.
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PARC = Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children Public education for students with mental retardation. In the state of Pennsylvania, no child with mental retardation can be denied a public education.
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Special Education for all students with disabilities. All students with disabilities have a right to a free public education!
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Free Appropriate Public Education was the main issue when dealing with Rowley v Hendrick Hudson School District. School districts must provide those services that permit a student with disabilities to benefit from instruction.
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The issue was private school placement for students with special needs. In some cases, public schools may be required to pay for private school placements when the district does not provide an appropriate education. Learn More
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Free Appropriate Public Education was the issue behind this case. Regardless of the existence or severity of a student's disability, a public education is the right of every child. Learn More.
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Elementary and Secondary Education (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) This public law states that all schoolchildren are required to participate in state and district testing. Learn More By 2012, 100% proficiency in reading in math by all students
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Public Law 108-446 is a part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It was reauthorized in 2004 and stated:
- Required special education teacher to be highly qualified
- Mandated that all students with disabilities participate annually in either state and district testing with acommodations or in alternative assessments.
