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First law to pass that advocated for students needing additional supports.
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This law made it illegal for any federally funded organization to discriminate based on disability. Covered not only education, but also social and health services.
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Made federal funding possible to states for exceptional learner programs including those for gifted and talented students.
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Commonly known as the "mainstreaming law" this required a free and appropriate education as well as an individualized education program to any student in need of such.
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Made early intervention programs available for infants and toddlers w/ disabilities as well as required states to include the 3-5 yr. age group in EAHCA's requirements.
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Replaces 1975's EAHCA. This wide reaching law established the "people first" language used today, included new categories of disabilities eligible for services, and extended service requirements to include transitioning to adult programs.
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Furthered the responsibility of schools to ensure students w/ disabilities have access to the general education curriculum, and required students w/ disabilities to participate in state/district assessments.
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NCLB implemented school choice, flexibility w/ federal funds provided standards criteria is met, and increased accountability in all students across the board.
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Amendment to 1990's IDEA, this implemented use of RTI model in disability determination/qualification. Standards were raised for special education licensure, and IDEIA put policies in place to ensure fair racial and ethnic student representation.
