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An association of parents, educators, adults with disabilities, and professionals to address the difficulties created by learning disabilities, starting with the passage of the first federal legislation mandating a free, appropriate, public education for students with disabilities.
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PL 93-112, the Rehabilitation Act, is enacted; Section 504 prohibits the discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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Landmark legislation ensures, among other provisions, a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities.
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(PL 101-336) becomes law; prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability.
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Commonly known as (IDEA), PL 101-476 was passed among other provisions, emphasizing transitional planning for adolescents with disabilities.
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(PL 105-17) is reauthorized, providing a major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families.
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(PL 107-110) is enacted; consisting of a major educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers.
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(PL 108-446) is passed; aligning IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind; Modifies the individualized education program process in addition to changes affecting school discipline, due process, and evaluation of students with disabilities.
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(PL 110-325) are enacted; expands statutory interpretation of a disability while affording individuals with disabilities greater protections.
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(PL 111-256) is enacted; removes the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal health, education, and labor statues. Preferred language is now intellectual disability.
