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Special Eucation History Timeline

  • Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas

    Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas

    This case ended segregation and discrimination in education, and served as the first influence for special education
    (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 46).
  • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    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).
  • Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    This case extended the Pennsylvania decision to include all children with disabilities (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021, p. 41).
  • SECTION 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    SECTION 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    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).
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: 1975

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: 1975

    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).
  • IDEA reauthorizations: Public Law 99-457

    IDEA reauthorizations: Public Law 99-457

    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).
  • Oberti v. Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District

    Oberti v. Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District

    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).
  • IDEA Reauthorization: Public Law 105-17

    IDEA Reauthorization: Public Law 105-17

    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).
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

    No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

    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).
  • PL 110-325 (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008)

    PL 110-325 (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008)

    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).