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Brown vs. Board of Education
Although the court case Brown vs. Board of Education did not address special education directly, it laid the ground work for future court cases. These cases that would follow would also work towards equality in schools in the same way this case fought to eradicate segregation between races. This case opened the door for students with disabilities to also fight for equality and integration. -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
According to www.embryo.asu.edu, "Mills was a class action lawsuit brought to the court on behalf of seven children denied public education by the District of Columbia School District because of their disabilities and the cost of accommodations the school would incur to educate them." I find this law suit relevant today because the resources available for special education can fluctuate based on the school. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for ALL Handicapped Children Act is also known as PL 94-142. This act according to our text, "ensures that all children and youths with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate public education" This was such a ground breaking act considering how this was not a possibility at earlier times in education. -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments - Public Law 99-457
This act was, "amended in 1986, expanding its scope to include early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, as well as special education services for preschoolers." This helped tremendously to have early intervention and help those students that would need special education later in their school career. By putting the focus on younger children disabilities are able to be recognized early and intervention happen early to help with success. -
Rehabilitation Act Section 508
According to our text, "Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that federal agencies ensure equal access by those with and without disabilities to new information technology as well as information and services." The act was created to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to information and data. This has far reaching affects as it pertains to other parts of life as well. -
Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
According to our text it states that the, "ADA ensures the right of individuals with disabilities to nondiscriminatory treatment in other aspects of lives; it provides protections of civil rights in the specific areas of employment, transportation, public accommodations, state and local government, and telecommunication." Not only does this act apply to education it also reaches to the rights of people with disabilities in other aspects of life and into their local community. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The act was originally the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. With this change Traumatic Brain Injury and Autism were added to the list of categories. This act ensures that all students have a right to, "free and appropriate public education". -
Reauthorization of IDEA Act
I found this interesting as it was amended to align more with No Child Left Behind. This amendment also promoted "early intervention before qualifying for IDEA services." Not only is it insuring that students with disabilities get free education but making it specific and for fine tuned. Along with this comes the least restrictive environment (LRE), Individualized education program (IEP), parental involvement and early intervening. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This acted replaced No Child Left Behind and students with disabilities were still required to participate but with the aim of seeing outcomes for their own individual learning plans, not trying to reach the same standards as students without disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
According to our text, "NCLB was an attempt to improve the academic performance of all students, including those with disabilities." There is some controversy about the standards that were set with this act. The aim was for all students, even those with disabilities to meet the same standard and for all teachers to be qualified to meet that aim.