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Supreme Court issued a landmark civil rights decision declaring racial segregation in public school unconstitutional. This decision gives African American children the right to equal education opportunities. -
ESEA established a grant program that provided funding for primary and secondary education. This program also assisted states that participated in the “initiation, expansion, and improvement of programs and projects for the education of handicapped children.” -
This case established students with intelligent visual Disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education. -
Landmark lawsuit that established that D.C. must provide alternative educational services to student with disabilities. -
Defines the term Appropriate Education for Disabled students. Prohibits discrimination against student with disabilities in terms of federal funding. -
Renamed to The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Is Act requires free and appropriate education for students with disabilities through (IEP) Individualized Education Programs. -
Allowed parents to recover attorney’s fees and lawsuits, strengthening their ability to advocate for their child. -
Prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas of public life. ADA tries to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. -
This act authorized higher standards for special education teacher licenses and certifications. Along with the use of RTI response to intervention. -
Replace the No Child Left Behind act and tries to ensure high academic standards for all students.