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After the verdict, parents of children with disabilities began to bring lawsuits against school districts for segregating children with disabilities.
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Advocated for access to public education for children with disabilities.
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Helped to lay the foundation that eventually led to the passing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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A Civil Rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Signed by President Nixon on September 26, 1973.
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Enacted to support states and localities in protecting the rights and meeting individual needs of children with disabilities and their families.
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The court's first attempt to define the distinction between school health services and medical services.
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Students with disabilities cannot be expelled due to behavior caused by or related to their disability. They can be expelled for up to a week if they are a harm to themselves or others.
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Replaced the Education for all Handicapped Children Act. States that children with disabilities are entitled to free education that is appropriate for them.
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Passed into law on 1-8-2002. Sets academic criteria that must be developed in coordination with IDEA with SPED students.
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Went into effect July 1, 2005. Aligns more specifically to No Child Left Behind policy with IEP's, evaluations, etc.
