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Brown Vs. Board of Education
-Was a case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
-The Warren Court's unanimous (9–0) decision stated that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_v._Board_of_Education -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
-The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed as a part of United States President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty".
-It also emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability.
-In addition, the bill aimed to shorten the achievement gaps between students by providing each child with fair and equal opportunities to achieve an exceptional education. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_and_Secondary_Education_Act -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 (FAPE)
-Section 504, FAPE (free appropriate public education) is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability.
- Section 504 is an anti-discrimination, civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled peers are met. https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/section-504-2/ -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) Public Law 94-142
-This act required all public schools accepting federal funds to provide equal access to education.
- One free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_for_All_Handicapped_Children_Act -
Americans with Disabilities Act
-The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
- The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. https://adata.org/learn-about-ada -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990
-States that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education.
- Each child's education will be planned and monitored with an individualized education program or an individualized family service plan. https://www.education.com/reference/article/individuals-disabilities-education-act/ -
No Child Left Behind Act
-It dramatically increases the role of the federal government in guaranteeing the quality of public education for all children in the United States.
-An emphasis on increased funding for poor school districts, higher achievement for poor students,and new measures to hold schools accountable for their students' progress and in the process dramatically expands the role of standardized testing in American public education.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004
-Is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
-IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. https://idea.ed.gov/
