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The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
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improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the elementary and secondary schools
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Established the right of students with disabilities to free public education
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Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
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Stated that all children with disabilities in the United States would receive free and appropriate public education.
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Schools must provide basic accommodations to help students reach grade-level benchmarks
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Expanded on Education for All Handicapped Children, providing more protections and services for students with disabilities.
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Required schools to include students with disabilities in state and district wide assessments.
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Aimed to improve student achievement by holding schools accountable for student performance
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All students receive a quality education by holding schools accountable for student achievement while giving states significant flexibility in how they measure and address student needs.