SPED Law Timeline

  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    Brown vs. Board of Education

    This is one of the biggest laws made in the education world. This law removed segregated schools to provide better education and equality for all students.
  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    This act was passed to fund schools with programs for disadvantaged students. They needed to do this in order to give everyone the opportunity at an equal education.
  • Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    This was the first time states were required to make appropriate alternative education for students who have disabilities. Meaning, a specific curriculum was needed and the teachers with the best qualifications were needed as well.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Act

    Vocational Rehabilitation Act

    This is a law that protects individuals with disabilities in federally funded and assisted programs. This protects them from discrimination and other things that may harm them.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    This law was made in order to give eligible children education dependent on their disability and their needs.
  • Hoing v. Doe

    Hoing v. Doe

    This was an important case that outlined necessary discipline in cases of students with disabilities.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act

    This act helps to keep individuals with disabilities from being discriminated by in various different areas.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act

    This law was made in order to ensure all students receive equal opportunities.
  • The Every Student Succeeds Act

    The Every Student Succeeds Act

    This law was created to make sure students all had an equal opportunity at their education.
  • Endrew F v. Douglas County School District

    Endrew F v. Douglas County School District

    This law was placed to keep up with the standards of students and their educational goals. This is made to keep them measurable and attainable.