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Ruled that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional. The rights of minority citizens began to be reaffirmed in a variety of settings. https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/347/483
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Government authorized funds to be used to train professionals who would work with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities for research and practice-finding purposes.The Federal Government under President John F. Kennedy took responsibility for providing support and resources for children with disabilities. https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/about/national-mental-health-association/overview/community-mental-health-act/
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Model programs, including Head Start, were set up across the US with the intention of proving that working with children with disabilities could improve their lives and futures. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4237907
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Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities had a right to free and appropriate public education and could not be excluded from school for their disability. https://disabilityjustice.org/right-to-education/
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Act where Section 504 originated. Section 504s are used for children who might not meet criteria of IDEA, but may still be judged eligible for services. Section 504 serves as the bridge between special and general education for children who might experience continuous failing grades, patterns of suspension, or chronic misbehavior. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/narrative.html
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Took effect in 1977 with the intent to assure that all children with disabilities have FAPE with the necessary services to meet their unique needs. Also states that children need to be in the least restrictive environment. https://www3.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/pl94-142.html
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Passed after recognizing the importance of intervention from birth on. State funds were allocated for the development of plans and programs for children of all ages. Title changed to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr9/issue3/f090308.html
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Based on Civil Rights Act of 1964, extends civil rights to all persons with disabilities regardless of any other factor. https://adata.org/learn-about-ada
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Improved the quality of personnel working with children with disabilities. Improved IEP standards and required transition planning for students at age 16. https://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IDEA-Parent-Guide1.pdf
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Main goal was to stimulate economic activity and improve social institutions and education which would ensure long-time economic health. Resulted in more funds to states under IDEA. https://www.fcc.gov/general/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-2009
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Purpose of this act was to replace No Child Left Behind. The goal was to promote initiatives that would lead to personalized learning for both students and teachers. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/succeeds/
