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Brown Versus Board of Education
The initial civil rights case that ended segregation. It showed that separate is not equal. This case started the foundation for the free appropriate public education act for all children with disabilities -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
This did not make it law for schools to have to educate students with disabilities but it did offer grants to districts serving low-income students and funding for special education centers. -
Mills V. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
A district court ruling that made it unlawful for the D.C. Board of Education to deny exceptional children access to publicly funded educational opportunities. -
First Center for Independent Living Opened
The first center for independent living was opened at UC Berkley. This allowed individuals with special disabilities to live somewhere other than nursing facilities or institutions. -
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 protects students with special needs and disabilities from discrimination. It includes FAPE and LRE. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act required all public schools to provide equal access to education for children with physical and mental disabilities. It also required the school to provide the students with one free meal a day. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by George W. Bush. This act promised people with special needs they will have the same rights as everyone else not only at school but also at work. -
IDEA
IDEA was also signed into law by George W. Bush. This was a rename for the Education for All Handicap Children Act. It includes: FAPE, LRE, IEP, evaluation, student/parent participation, and all procedural safeguards for participants. This also added autism and traumatic brain injury as a new disability category. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This was an update to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The NCLB act increased the federal role in holding schools responsible for the academic progress of all students. Requires all students to be proficient in math and reading. -
IDEA Amendment
This was a re-authorization of IDEA. Some changes were made to include IEP, due process, and student discipline. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Signed into law by President Obama. The ESSA replaces the NCLB Act and reauthorized the ESEA. It changed but did not eliminate the way standardized tests were given and it reiterates equal opportunity for ALL students.
