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Declared that the state segregating public schools was unconstitutional.
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provided funding for k-12 to help create equal opportunity in education regardless of poverty.
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uncovered that multiple children that had disabilities were not receiving the education that they deserved.
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introduced Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments and introduced FERPA
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Congress found that poor African-American children were over-represented in special education
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states provide support from birth rather than for just school-aged children.
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focus on the general education curriculum, ensured special education teachers are more involved in IEP meetings, and required that students with disabilities be included in assessments.
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ensure that all children have a fair and equal access to education
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IDEA was amended focusing on accountability, early intervention, and research-based instruction. ensured that all students had their own unique needs met in the educational setting.
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gave states more control over educational decisions while keeping federal goals.