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During this time the Supreme Court ruled segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. After this happened it began a domino effect that raised the topic of whether disabled children deserve the same rights. Although this is not directly about disabilities it created a precedent that all children deserve equal rights. -
This event influenced the creation of national legislation. This also began to extend the right to free public school to all children with any disability. -
This was the first civil rights law to protect individuals with a disability. With this it required schools to provide accommodations for the kids in public schools with disabilities. -
This was a breakthrough event. It guaranteed free public education for children with disabilities. It as well introduced IEPs as a legal requirement. -
This act protected individuals with disabilities beyond the school. This also guaranteed protection of employment, community life, and transportation. -
This began to add more possibilities for people with disabilities. It extended the rights to children at preschool age. As well as strengthened early intervention rights. -
This expanded the qualifications of disabled. It added autism as well as brain injuries to the list. It also required a means of public transportation starting at the age of 16. -
This required students with disabilities to have access to general education. This also required goals in IEPs. -
This act began to allow children with disability to be held accountable in school the same as anyone else. This also began to require testing for reading and math yearly from grades 3-8. -
This introduced RTI for early identification for disabilities. This also began the idea that higher qualified teachers should teach disabled children. -
This gave the states more flexibility when it came to accountability systems as well as continued inclusion. This also began to stress the topic of career readiness and college for all students including those with disabilities.