Special education legislation from 1940 to today in the United States By jymlove Period: 1940 to 2020 Special education legislation from 1940 to today in the United States 1943 Leo Kanner identifies the characteristics of children with autism. May 17, 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education 1965 ESEA-Elementary & Secondary Education Act Nov 3, 1966 Public Law 89-750 1970 Diana Vs. State board of Education Jan 14, 1972 Mills Vs. Board of Education May 5, 1972 Pennsylvania Association Nov 29, 1975 Public Law 94-142 1990 Americans with disabilities act Oct 30, 1990 IDEA-Individuals with disabilities and education act 1997 IDEA is amended 1997 2002 NCLB 2004 Re-authorization of IDEA 2010 Rosa's Law 2010
