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Provided funds for training professionals to train teachers of deaf children. -
Provided money to states and local districts for developing programs for children with disabilities. -
The court ruled that children with intellectual disabilities were entitled to a free, public education and that parents had the right to be notified that before any changes in their children's educational program was changed. -
Mandated FAPE for all children with disabilities ages 6 to 21 years; protected the rights of children with disabilities and their parents in educational decision making; required the development of an IEP for each child with a disability; stated children with disabilities must receive educational services in the least restrictive environment. -
Provided authority for the reimbursement of attorney’s fees to parents who prevail in a hearing or court case to secure an appropriate education for their child. -
Renamed EAHCA and added autism and dramatic brain injury as new categories of disabilities and required all IEPs to include a statement of needed transition services no later than age 16. Expanded the definition of related services to include rehabilitation counseling and social work services. -
Added major provisions such as including a regular education teacher as a member of the IEP team, students with disabilities must have access to general education classrooms and including students with disabilities in state wide testing programs. -
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. School districts are expected to make adequate yearly progress (AYP), ensure that all children are taught by “highly qualified” teachers, and use curriculum and instructional methods validated by rigorous scientific research; schools that do not make AYP are initially targeted for assistance and then subject to corrective action and ultimately restructuring. -
Required higher standards for special education teaching license/ certification, increased funding to early intervention services , made use of Response to Intervention. -
Mandated challenging academic standards for all students; appropriate accommodations for assessments, including assistive technology; improved school environments by reducing bullying and aversive discipline practices; and that special education teachers are licensed in special education/