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Brown v.s. Board of Education
A court case that focused on segregation. Their goal was to put an end to the separation of groups due to their color, ethnicity, and physical/mental struggles. They were pressured into also accepting handicapped students. Department of Administration. Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved from https://mn.gov/mnddc/parallels/five/5d/12.html#:~:text=In%20Brown%20v.,on%20the%20basis%20of%20disability. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act was made to protect the rights of all handicapped children from discrimination due to their physical/mental capabilities. A History of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. (2023, January 11). retrieved from the U.S. Department of Education. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History#:~:text=On%20November%2029%2C%201975%2C%20President,and%20locality%20across%20the%20country. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004
This was made for teachers to specialize in working with special needs students so that they don't fall under IDEA, and help homeless special needs members. H.R.1350 - 108th Congress (2003-2004): Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. (2004, December 3). https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/1350 -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This law was passed to ensure equal education for all students and the best quality of learning. S.1177 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Every Student Succeeds Act. (2015, December 10). https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1177