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This was a decision in the Supreme Court that ruled that the segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
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"Extended the Pennsylvania decision to include all children with disabilities" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 41, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 41). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
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"Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 19, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 19). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
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"This ensures that handicapped children in public schools will get one free meal each school day and and will have just access to an education" (EHA-Education for All Handicapped Children Act). EHA - Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2020, from http://www.specialednews.com/special-education-dictionary/eha---education-for-all-handicapped-children-act.htm
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this law "emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 19, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 19). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
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Provided an expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families.
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"Aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind; modifies the individualized education program process" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 19, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 19). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
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Gives people with disabilities more protection.
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It was decided that an IEP must provide more than minimal educational benefit (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 42, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 42). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
