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Authorized the use of public funds to train professionals to work with special needs children
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A student cannot be denied participation in an activity or program because of his or her disability specifically.
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Legislation that made sure all handicapped children got the appropriate services they needed for a free appropriate public education.
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An amendment to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act to include children from birth on.
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Money that supported research and demonstration programs for gifted children that were either poor or culturally or linguistically diverse, or disabled.
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This made sure all people with disabilities were given civil rights and that no one could be discriminated against solely because of a disability.
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Legislation that intended to hold educators and schools accountable for ensuring students reach a minimum level of competency. However, some children will never reach these standards and because of this the school could be punished and have funds removed.
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Reathorization of original legislation of Education for All Handicapped Children Act but made changes to improve quality of personnel , IEP standards, and transition planning.
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A one time allotment of a large amount of funds given to the States through IDEA to improve the quality of early intervention for children birth to 5 years old.
