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The initial Civil Rights case ending segregation. This case served as a foundatino for special education law.
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PARC v. PA decision
Significant Supreme Court decisions.
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Section 504 Rights Fact Sheetthe term 504 comes from this act. Section 504 is a civil rights law requiring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to receive program benefits and services. The statute protects individuals from discrimination.
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Family Educational and Privacy Act - this allows parents access to their children's records & prevents release of school records without parental permission.
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Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) Created to make sure students received education in the "least restrictive environment". Applies to ages 3-21. Requires written permission for evalutation. This is the predecessor of the IDEA law.
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EAHCA ammended to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) One big change from prior law is the inclusion of transition services as students transition out of high school.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination for government services on the basis of a person's disability.
Extends section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act -
IDEA now includes students with disabilities on assessments. General education teachers now included on IEP team.
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PL - 107-110
All students to be proficient in reading and math.
Based on 4 principles:
- accountability for results
- more choice for parents
- greater local control/flexibility
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2004 Reauthorization
More Accountability
More focus on results/data
Intervention to keep students out of special education
