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The Supreme Court ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This ruling established a precedent for equal educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. -
The purpose of this act was to enhance educational equity for low-income students by providing federal funding. -
This case secured the right for children with intellectual disabilities to receive a free and appropriate public education. -
This case expanded the right to education to include all students with disabilities in the District of Columbia. -
This act banned discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance. -
Known as Public Law 94-142, this act ensured that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education. -
This reauthorization of the EHA highlighted the significance of individualized education programs (IEPs) and transition services in schools. -
This act focused on closing the achievement gap between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers by boosting accountability and raising standards. -
This act took over from NCLB. It centers on maintaining the emphasis on accountability while granting states more flexibility in achieving educational standards. -
This ruling elevated the criteria for a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under IDEA. It mandated that schools deliver an education that allow students to make progress suitable to their individual circumstances.