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The verdict of this trial in Kansas stated that all children had the right to learn equally and without prejudice. This ruling opened the doors for those who were "different" to receive the same education. -
The attorney for the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (P.A.R.C.) used the Brown case to demonstrate that 14 children were being denied access to public education. This case laid the groundwork for many of the rights that provided under the IDEA. -
This ruling expanded the ruling of the P.A.R.C. trial. While P.A.R.C. focused on children with developmental disabilities, the Mills trial included those with behavioral, mental, hyperactive and emotional disabilities. This ruling states that no child may be denied a public education because of "mental, behavioral, physical or emotional handicaps or deficiencies". -
This act guaranteed civil rights for all disabled people. This act also required accommodations are given to disabled students in school -
The EHA enforced the right of all children with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate education.
In the U.S., this law is the foundation of modern special education. This law is now called Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004. -
ACCD was afraid that a task force that was appointed to review the regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 would weaken the Act. The coalition stated that they would take action if the Act was not enacted as written by April 05, 1977. People began protesting on this date until April 28,1977 when the regulations were signed. -
This case ruled that under the EHA, there is a zero-reject policy. Under this act, severally disabled children are given the highest priority and protection. Severally handicapped children are eligible for special education. This case also determined that related services, such as OT, socialization, and daily life skills, are as equally important as special education. -
The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in school, at work, or in public places. This Act was intended to fill in the gaps of Section 504. Between Section 504 and the ADA, they cover almost any situation that a disabled person may encounter. -
This law was amended from the EHA. It is important to state that not all students who receive special education are qualified. There are specific requirements students must meet. Students who are qualified to be covered IDEA have to have a disability, such as autism, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. This law is updated every 5 years. -
NCLB provided additional accountability to schools. This added technology assistance and loan programs that helped the schools get the needed resources for special education. While the law was passed by the House of Representatives on December 13, 2001 and passed by the United States Senate on December 18, 2001, it was not signed into law until 2002.
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