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WEBLIOGRAPHY
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Brown v. Board of Education
Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The fight for equality in education is now brought to the forefront.
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Public Law 88-164
Authorized funds for training for professionals to work with exceptional children. Link text -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Congress amended the ESEA to help states expand and improve the education of children with disabilities.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112)
It is illegal to deny participation in activities and programs solely because of disability. This law acts to bride the gap of needs between general and special education. Link text -
Public Law 94-142
Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Designed "to assure that all handicapped children have available to them a free appropriate education". Emphasized appropriate services to address unique needs. Link text -
Public Law 99-457
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments. Funding for plans and programs for families and children from birth on.
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The Javits Act (PL 100-297)
Supported research and demonstration programs that focused on the special needs of gifted students from low SES, culturally or linguistically diverse families or with disabilities.Link text -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Extends civil rights to persons with disabilities. Link text -
No Child Left Behind Act (Public Law 107-110)
Holds schools and educators accountable and responsible for bringing students to a minimum level of competency. Problematic for students with disabilities who may not be able to gain as quickly. Link text -
IDEA 2004
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Was the reauthorization of the original legislation (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) but designed to strengthen several areas. Link text -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Large funding provided to the states under the IDEA in attempts to stimulate the economy and improve the delivery of quality early intervention services. Link text -
ESSA 2015
Every Student Succeeds Act. Reauthorizes the ESEA act and creates more clear goals for every child to succeed academically. Link text
