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Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in Federal programs
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Securement of free, public education for children with disabilities
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Special education for infants and toddlers with disabilities becomes mandatory in preschool settings
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The prohibition of discrimination per the basis of disability
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Commonly known as IDEA; the emphasis on transition planning for pre-teens and teenagers with disabilities
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Reauthorization of IDEA; an expansion of services became provided to those with disabilities and their families
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First effort of a major educational reform; evaluates qualifications of teachers based on students' academic achievement
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The alignment of IDEA and No Child Left Behind
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The definition of "disability" is expanded and greater accommodations are given to those who are disabled
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The terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" are replaced with "intellectually disabled" and "intellectual disability"
