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This act and it’s major revisions recognized disabled children’s right to a free education. This act was important because it was the first to recognize a disabled child’s right to an free public education. -
In this case the school did not want to provide a sign language teacher for their deaf student. This court case decided that an appropriate education for disabled children may not always result in achievement. -
An amendment of the original Education For All Handicapped Children Act. This gave disabled individuals the opportunity for a free education. This act is so important for those with disabilities because it was the first law that recognized disabled children’s right to a free public education. -
This act makes sure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against. The ADA gave disabled individuals protection over this civil rights. -
The individuals with disabilities act is amended again in 1997 but the name wasn’t changed. This amendment expanded on IDEA adding that children regardless of disability should be taught the same. -
In the early 2000s president George W. Bush passed the No Child Left Behind act. This law tried to better education for all students including those who were disabled. -
This act gave schools funding for assistive technology. The assistive technology allows students with disabilities to use technology to better their education. -
This Law reauthorized the original Individuals With Disabilities Act and made a few improvements. This law ensures that individuals who are disabled aren’t turned away from services like healthcare and public education. -
This act was passed by president Obama in 2015. It was meant to replace No Child Left Behind which was signed by president George W. Bush. This law requires children with disabilities to be tested the same as their peers without. -
This case helped educators understand what people would consider an appropriate education for a child with disabilities. This case helped clear up what an “appropriate education” is for a child with disabilities.