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Supreme court rules that “separate but equal” is unconstitutional, laying the groundwork for later disability rights in education. -
Provides federal funding to primary and secondary education, including funds for children with disabilities. -
Children (PARC) v. Pennsylvania court rules that children with intellectual disabilities have the right to free education. -
Establishes that school must provide education to children with disabilities, regardless of cost. -
Guarantees Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children with disabilities; requires IEPs and least restrictive environment (LRE). -
Expands services to children ages 3-5 with disabilities creates early intervention programs for infants and toddlers. -
Renames and expands EHA; emphasizes transition services, autism and TBI categories, and student rights. -
Strengthens general education involvement, adds discipline rules, and expands parental participation. -
Increases accountability for schools to include students with disabilities in assessments and process tracking. -
Aligns IDEA with NCLB; emphasizes research-based interventions and RTI (Response to Intervention). -
Broadens the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, strengthening protections. -
Replaces NCLB; continues accountability while giving more flexibility to states, ensures inclusion of students with disabilities in achievement goals.