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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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Authorized funds for training for professionals to work with exceptional children. Link text
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Congress amended the ESEA to help states expand and improve the education of children with disabilities.
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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
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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
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Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments. Funding for plans and programs for families and children from birth on.
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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
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Extends civil rights to persons with disabilities. Link text
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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
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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
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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
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Every Student Succeeds Act. Reauthorizes the ESEA act and creates more clear goals for every child to succeed academically. Link text
