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Brown vs. Board of Education
Supreme Court case that handled the issue of segregation in public schools. This case was under Thurgood Marshall and it rendered "Seperate but Equal" as unconstitutional. -
First Wal-Mart Opens
Sam Walton opens first Wal-MArt in Rogers, Arkansas. He'd invested 95% of his capital into that first store. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
ESEA was passed as a part of the "War on Poverty". ESEA emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability. In 2002, it was renamed the "No Child Left Behind" Act. -
Kent State Shooting
Guardsmen open- fired on students during an altercation, which resulted in four fatalities and nin being injured. These riots were provoked by the drafting of young soldiers into the Vietnam War. -
Education for all Handicapped Children's Act
Was signed into existence by President Ford as an amendment of 1974's Act. Provided proper education for those that were disabled and weren't recieving it. Ages 5-21 were included. -
New Plague identified as AIDS
Outbreak among homosexual men, although many believed it to be rare skin diseases and pneumonia. Later realized it was all the same thing, being named AIDS. Caused substantial amounts of anxiety and fear.. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Was the nation's first comprehensive civil rights law addressing the needs of people with diabilities. Prohibited discrimination in employment, public services and public accomodations. -
OJ Simpson Case
The bodies of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are found outside her home in LA. OJ Simpson is soon arrested for the crime and later acquitted in 1995. -
Reauthorization of Americans With Disabilities Education Act (becomes IDEA)
IDEA provides for a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities from preschool to high school. Provides grants in research and personnel development. -
Largest Drug Bust in American History
The US Coast Guards intercept a ship with over 9,500 pounds of drugs (cocaine) which was headed for Houston, Texas. -
No Child Left Behind Act
President Bush signed it and reauthorized the ESEA. It requires all states to establish academic standards and a state testing system that meets federal requirements. -
NASA Tragedy
A tragedy at NASA occurs when the Space Shuttle Columbia explodes upon reentry over Texas. All seven astronauts inside are killed. -
Reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The new law preserves the basic structure and civil rights guarantees of IDEA but also makes significant changes in the law. Most provisions of Public Law (PL) 108-446 go into effect on July 1, 2005. The requirements regarding “highly qualified” special education teachers became effective immediately upon signature.
