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Public Law 88-164
Authorized funds for training professionals to work with children with special needs and for research demonstration for students with IDD and deafness. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
As amended, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This law applies to public elementary and secondary schools, among other entities. -
Public Law 94-142
In 1975, congress passed Public Law 94-142. It stated that in order for a state to recieve federal funds, states must develop policies that assure an appropiate and free public education to all children with disablities. -
ADA
The american with disabilities act makes it possible for everyone with a disability to live a life of freedom and equality. The ADA protects the civil rights of people with disabilities in all aspects of employment, in acessing public services. -
Assitive Technology Act of 1998
The Act seeks to provide AT to persons with disabilities, so they can more fully participate in education, employment, and daily activities on a level playing field with other members of their communities. -
NOCLB
Also known as Public Law 107-110, nations largest general education law. the participation of students with disabilities in largescale statewide or districtwide testing is required, and a subject of much interest to stakeholders. -
IDEA
The IDEA 2004 is split into 4 different parts. Part A- is the general provisions, Part B- is the assistance for Education of all students with disablities, Part C is for infants and toddlers with disabilities and part D is the national activities to improve education of children with disablities