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The case that led to the understanding that all people, regardless of race, gender, or disability, have a right to public education
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First U.S. civil rights law to prevent discrimination against all individuals with disabilities.
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P.L. 94-142, was designed to mandate a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities in a state, regardless of nature or severity of the child's disability.
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A case involving Amy Rowley, a child who was deaf and school refused to provide a sign language interpreter.
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Public Law 99-506, an act that clarifies that supported employment, specifies that states must plan for individuals making the transition from school to work. Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Ensures the rights of individuals with disabilities to nondiscriminatory treatment in other aspects of their lives; in areas of employment, transportation, state and local government, and more.
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Public Law, that ensures that all children and youths with disabilities have a right to free appropriate public education (FAPE).
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To improve academic performance of all students including special education.
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Re-authorization from IDEA and sometimes referred as IDEA 2004. Law didn't change.
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A law mandated that "intellectual disability" replace "mental retardation" in many areas of the federal government.
