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This case ended segregation and discrimination in education, and served as the first influence for special education
(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 46). -
This case gave the right to education to all children with intellectual disability ages 6 –21 regardless of degree of impairment; gave rights to parents to participate in educational decisions affecting their children; and provided preschool services to youngsters with intellectual disabilities (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 41). -
This case extended the Pennsylvania decision to include all children with disabilities (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 41). -
A civil rights law aimed to protect children and adults against discrimination due to disability. Schools must make reasonable accommodations for pupils with disabilities so that they can participate in educational programs. Schools are required to develop an accommodation plan (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 49-50). -
IDEA is viewed as bill of rights for children with exceptionalities. This legislation incorporated a free, appropriate public education (FAPE), the least restrictive environment (LRE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP), procedural due process, nondiscriminatory assessment, and parental participation (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 43-44). -
Individualized family service plan (IFSP) established for infants and toddlers; “developmentally delayed” label created, mandated services for preschoolers with disabilities ages 3-5 (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 45). -
This case ensured that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements
(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 42). -
Assistive technology needs of each learner must be assessed, students with disabilities are to be involved in and have access to general education curriculum, and students with disabilities are required to participate in state and district wide assessments
(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 45). -
All pupils in special education are expected to demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, reading and science.
Schools are expected to show adequate yearly progress. If they experience difficulty, will be provided with technical and financial assistance (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p.46). -
The definition of a disability is revised in favor of a broader interpretation, which extended protection to greater number of individuals. The definition of “major life activities” was also expanded (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 52).
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