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Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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Act is passed -Legislation ensures a free public education for all children with disabilities.
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Mandate a special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers.
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Act Becomes Law- prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
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Act is passed- emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities
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Act is reauthorized- A major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their family.
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An educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers.
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Act is passed- Aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind; modifies the individualized education program process in addition to changes affecting school discipline, due process, and evaluation of students with disabilities.
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Expand statutory interpretation of disability while affording individuals with disabilities greater protection
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Removes the term " mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal health, education and labor statues. Preferred term is now "intellectual disabilitly".
