Alyssa Perez EEX 3070 History of Special Education and Inclusive Education Timeline
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Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education was the landmark case which ruled that segregation by race in public schools was unconstitutional. Made up of five different cases Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Briggs Vs. Elliot, Davis vs. Board of Education of Prince Edward County (VA.), Bolling vs. Sharpe, and Gebhart vs. Ethel. The decision ended the “separate but equal” principle set by the Plessy vs. Ferguson case 60 years prior. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law 89-10)
Elementary and Secondary Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 9, 1965. It helped support low-income families get access to quality education programs, free and reduced lunch, and additional teachers in disadvantaged communities. The ESEA also helped students in need of extra educational support benefit from school programs. -
Center for Independent Living
The first Center for Independent living was opened January 1, 1972 at UC Berkley. The Center for Independent Living was created to support individuals with disabilities so they could live away from nursing homes and institutions. https://ncil.org/about/aboutil/ -
Section 504
Section 504 is part of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act (Public Law 93-112, Section 504). Section 504 is a civil rights statute that requires all needs of students with disabilities be adequately met, just as normal student’s needs are. To qualify for Section 504 you must be between 3 to 21 years old, and must have a disability as defined by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) (Public Law 94-142)
Education for All Handicapped Children Act was put into action by the US congress in 1975. EAHCA requires school districts to provide a free, appropriate education and an individualized education plan for children with disabilities. This act is called the Mainstreaming Law for its creation of the Least Restrictive Environment. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Public Law 101-476
IDEA is an amendment to public law 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act, that renamed and replaced the original legislation. Under this act services provided to individuals with disabilities expanded to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation counseling. The act also requires states to provide bilingual education, employment education, and individualized transition programs for students over the age of 16. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Public Law) (105-17)
In 1997 IDEA was amended yet again to include disciplinary protocol, school accountability regarding curriculum for students with disabilities, and general education teacher integration. This amendment had a lot of impact of special educators and general educators. Special educators who were working in mainstream classrooms were required to assist general education students. General educator teachers were required to become a member of the IEP team. -
No Child Left Behind Act (Public Law 107-110)
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law on January 8, 2002 by President George W. Bush. NCLB was at the time the most recent update of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. NCLB increased federal responsibility in education and their role in keeping schools accountable for student success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0--2nhsDorg&ab_channel=TeachingsinEducation -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) (Public Law 108-446)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act increased federal funding for early intervention programs. IDEIA raised standards for special education licensure, ensuring that future special education teachers were rigorously trained. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (Public Law 114-95)
The Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 10, 2015. The ESSA was previously the No Child Left Behind Act, which was amended to improve programs operated on state and local levels.
