Special Education Law

By Poncho1968
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    Timeline created by Frankie Valdez

  • PL 83-531 Cooperative Research Act of 1954

    PL 83-531 Cooperative Research Act of 1954

    First federal research program regarding Special Education for elementary and secondary act.
  • PL 87-276 Teachers of Deaf Act

    PL 87-276 Teachers of Deaf Act

    To have specially trained teachers for students that are deaf.
  • PL 90-538 Handicapped Children’s Early Education Assistance Act

    PL 90-538 Handicapped Children’s Early Education Assistance Act

    Empathizing preschool years children 3-9. Specific legislation focusing on the education of all children with disabilities.
  • PL 93-112, the Rehabilitation Act, is enacted; Section 504

    PL 93-112, the Rehabilitation Act, is enacted; Section 504

    Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
  • The Education of all Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) is passed.

    The Education of all Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) is passed.

    Landmark legislation ensures, among other provisions, a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities.
  • Education of the Handicapped Children Act Amendments (PL 99-457) are enacted.

    Education of the Handicapped Children Act Amendments (PL 99-457) are enacted.

    Mandate a special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incintives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336) becomes law.

    Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336) becomes law.

    Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-17) is reauthorized.

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-17) is reauthorized.

    Provides a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families.
  • No Child Left Behind Act (PL 107-110) is enacted.

    No Child Left Behind Act (PL 107-110) is enacted.

    A major educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement os students and qualifications of teachers.
  • Rosa’s law (PL 111-256) is enacted.

    Rosa’s law (PL 111-256) is enacted.

    Removing the term mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal health, education, and labor statutes. Preferred language now is intellectual disability.