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Schools may not segregate by race.
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Free public education for students with mental retardation ages 6-21.
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Provide a supported public education for all children with disabilities and the court ordered to provide due process safeguards and parent advocacy.
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Every public place that receives federal funds must comply with the regulations. In order to qualify, the individual must have a physical or mental impairment that limits major life activity. Covers for life.
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The centerpiece was the Individualized Education Plan and covers individuals ages 6-18. An IEP must be developed for each student with a disability and required a procedural due process.
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First person language was introduced, autism and traumatic brain injury were added as new disability categories, and a plan for transition is to be included in the IEP. Covers ages 6-21.
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Civil rights for individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public places including schools, transportation, and much more. Cover individuals with disabilities and over.
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Improve educational achievement of students with disabilities.
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IEPs must have annual goals and measure and report the child's progress toward meeting those goals. Covers birth-21.
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Allows states and school districts make decisions about testing, requires for all students to be taught to high standards to prepare them to succeed in college. There is an increase in high-quality preschool access.
