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Brown v. Board of Education 1954
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled out segregation of race in public schools. There was racial equality in America and began the movement of equality in education. History - Brown v. Board of Education Re-enactment. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment -
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Special Education Law Timeline
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Social Security Amendment of 1956
The Social Security Act created the Social Security Disability Insurance program for those who are disabled workers aged 50 to 64 and met certain requirements. Kearney, J. (2006, August 01). Social Security Administration. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v66n3/v66n3p1.html -
Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
Professionals and parents gathered at a national conference held in Chicago in 1963. They formed the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities as there was no recognition for services for children with disabilities beforehand. Morin, A. (2019, October 16). A History of Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/history-of-learning-disabilities-and-adhd -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Act represented a major funding for primary schools which meant more access to public education for children with disabilities. Law was signed by President Lyndon B. Morin, A. (2019, October 16). A History of Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/history-of-learning-disabilities-and-adhd -
Mills v. Board of Education
Many schools did not offer special education for students with disabilities and since segregation was unconstitutional, so was denying students with disabilities. Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia, 348 F. Supp. 866 (D.D.C. 1972). (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/348/866/2010674/ -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 (Public Law 93-112)
Civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against anyone with disabilities in programs receiving Federal financial assistance. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/rehabilitation-act-1973 -
Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142)
“Specific learning disabilities” was recognized and added as a new disability category in The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Students with disabilities have the right for schools to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that can be viewed by parents. Parents must be informed before any changes are made in students IEP. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/rehabilitation-act-1973 -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990 (Public Law 101-336)
Traumatic brain injury and autism was added to the disability category, expansion on assistive technology devices and services. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ -
Poolaw v. Bishop
There must be a balance, schools are required to provide individual programs tailored to the needs of each child with disabilities. FindLaw's United States Ninth Circuit case and opinions. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1321088.html -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997
Parents‟ right to be involved in decision making was significantly expanded for their child's IEP. About IDEA. (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act
IDEA is reauthorized and aligned with No Child Left Behind (NCLB- early assessment, early intervention, Universal Design for Learning, and discipline procedures. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.nasponline.org/research-and-policy/policy-priorities/relevant-law/individuals-with-disabilities-education-improvement-act-(idea)