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Brown vs Board of Education
Ended segregation in schools across America -
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Evolution of Education Laws
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Signed by Lyndon B. Johnson as part of his War on Poverty. It emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability on schools. -
Section 504
Made it so public schools couldn't turn down people with dis abilities and label them unteachable. -
IDEA
IDEA was signed into law. IDEA was once called Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). It was signed by Gerald Ford. -
First Draft of ADA
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ADA Became a Law
George H W Bush signed ADA into law. ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. -
IDEA reauthorized for the first time
students with disabilities to be included in on state and district-wide assessments. Mainstream teachers now have to be on IEP meetings. -
No Child Left Behind
No Child Left BehindGeorge Bush signs NCLB Act. This replaced Elementary and Secondary Education Act which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson -
IDEA reauthorized for the second time
Now there is more accountability at the state and local levels, as more data on outcomes is required. School districts must provide adequate instruction and intervention for students to help keep them out of special education. -
Celebrating 25 years of ADA
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