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Public Law 85-926
Congress authorized PL 85-926 to support the training and preparation of special education teachers. This is important because it allows teachers to get the proper training and preparation for special education. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
President Lyndon Johnson led Congress to pass the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This is important to education because it provides the laws and guidance for elementary and secondary schools. -
The Rehabilitation Act, Section 504
The Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 guaranteed the rights of disabled individuals in employment settings and in schools that receive federal monies. This is important for education because it provides equality for everyone and gives everyone the opportunities they deserve. -
PL 105-171
IDEA amendments (PL 105-171) addressed the need for high educational performance standards for all students and teachers, including those in special education. This is important for education because it gives everyone guidelines for the students and teachers to do what is best. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law and tied allocation of federal monies to rigorous and highly public- school accountability for raising traditionally undeserved students' academic achievement. It makes every student get the same opportunities that each student deserves.
