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Special Education Law Timeline

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  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education
    “Brown v. Board of Education ... determined that segregation on the basis of race violated equal educational opportunity. The Brown decision led the way to a growing understanding that all people, regardless of race, gender, or disability, have a right to a public education” (1). Esteves, K. and Rao, S. (2008) “The Evolution of Special Education” Principal. National Association of Elementary School Principals. https://www.naesp.org/sites/default/files/resources/1/Principal/2008/N-Oweb2.pdf

  • The Rehabilitation Act

    The Rehabilitation Act
    “PL93-112, the Rehabilitation Act is enacted; section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities" (p. 19). Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    “Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) is passed; landmark legislation ensures, among other provisions, a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities” (p.19) Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley

    Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
    "The court ruled that students who qualify for special education
    services must have access to public school programs that meet
    their unique educational needs [and] that ... students with disabilities are entitled to an IEP" (2). Esteves, K. and Rao, S. (2008) “The Evolution of Special Education” Principal. National Association of Elementary School Principals. https://www.naesp.org/sites/default/files/resources/1/Principal/2008/N-Oweb2.pdf

  • Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments

    Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
    “Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (PL 94-142) are enacted; [they] mandate a special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers” (p.19) Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    “[The] Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336) becomes law; [it] prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability” (p.19). Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • IDEA

    IDEA
    “PL 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (commonly known as IDEA), is passed; among other provisions [it] emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities” (p.19) Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • IDEA Reauthorized

    IDEA Reauthorized
    “[The] Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-11) is reauthorized, providing a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families.” (p. 20) Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • No Child Left Behind

    No Child Left Behind
    “[The] No Child Left Behind Act (PL 107-110) is enacted; a major education reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualification of teachers.” (p. 20) Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • IDEA Improvement Act

    IDEA Improvement Act
    “[The] Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (PL 108-446) is passed; [it] aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind [and] modifies the individualized education program process in addition to changes affecting school discipline, due process, and evaluation of students with disabilities” (p. 20). Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments

    Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
    “Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments (PL 110-325) are enacted; [they] expand statutory interpretation of a disability while affording individuals with disabilities greater protections” (p. 20). Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725

  • Rosa's Law

    Rosa's Law
    “Rosa’s law (PL 111-256) is enacted; [it]removes the terms mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal health, education, and labor statutes. [The] preferred language is now intellectual disability” (p. 20). Gargiulo, R. (2017). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, 6th edition. Sage Publishing Company. ISBN: 978 150 631 0725