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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a supreme court ruling in 1954 that gave black students the right to enroll in white schools. It was very important in beginning the process of providing black students the same opportunities as white students. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The ESEA was a federal law that provided funding for preschool classes and supplemental elementary classes for poor children. It was not very successful, but it paved the way for future education legislation. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act guaranteed free, specialized education for all physically and/or mentally handicapped children. This was a huge step toward providing equal educational opportunities for all children. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA was the final amendment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. It established our modern special education system and is still in effect today. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
NCLB was the first federal law holding states and school districts accountable for the performance of all of their students. It was repealed in 2015 because it was only partially successful, but it led to today's education legislation.
