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Segregation in schools ended and was considered unconstitutional, including students with disabilities. -
States started setting up their own special
education programs. -
Made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal. -
Congress launched an investigation into the status of children with disabilities and found that millions of children were not receiving an appropriate education. -
Required all public schools to provide equal access to education for children with physical and mental disabilities. -
Created to instate provisions not covered by the EHA. -
Provided all students with access to the same curriculum and support transition services from high school to adult life. -
Provided assistive technology to people with disabilities so they can participate in education with others. -
Provided federal aid and resources to students with disadvantages to ensure quality education. Also gave more access to public education to students with disabilities and helped develop more educational programs for them. -
Raised the standards for special education teachers.