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The first advocacy groups to fight for quality special education
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My Grandma was born.
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The exact nature of special education has evolved over time, with origins that can be traced back to the court ruling of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, it was ruled that segregation violated equal educational opportunity. While this decision was based on the injustice of racial segregation, it established a broad understanding that all people deserve equal access to an adequate public education.
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During this time, multiple laws were passed and granting funds for special education students.
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An amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provided federal funds for public education for students with disabilities.
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multiple landmark court decisions gave states the responsibility to provide special education resources and schooling to students in need of it.
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My mom was born!
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The Rehabilitation Act made it clear that people with disabilities could not be denied benefits from any program receiving federal funds.
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The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) guaranteed and enforced the right of children with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate education.
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The court ruling for Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley stated that students who qualify for special education programs must be provided with individualized instruction to meet their specific needs.
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EHA underwent a number of substantial revisions and became known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA emphasized the use of individual education plans, or IEPs, for all special education students.
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I was born:)
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The No Child Left Behind Act authorizes several federal education programs that are administered by the states. The law is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
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1 in 210 children has autism.
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the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) provided further accountability to schools and added technology assistance and loan programs to help schools acquire needed special education resources.
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I went to Disneyland for the first time!
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I graduated high school.
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1 in 39 children have autism
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