Historical Timeline for Students with Exceptionalities

By Firstline
  • 1992 BCE

    Board of Education, Sacramento City School District v. Rachel Holland

    "Brown v. Board of Education 1954 to protect children with disabilities. McLeskey, J., Rosenberg, M. S., & Westling, D. L. (2018 Ch.2 summary pg45)". Parents and judge felt the student would learn best in a regular classroom setting. The Supreme Court denied the petition. (DREDF,1992). Students with disabilities placed in a regular setting will benefit their emotional and social skills.
    https://dredf.org/1994/06/13/sacramento-city-unified-sch-dist-bd-of-educ-v-rachel-h/.
  • Period: 1992 BCE to 1994 BCE

    Status: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision: Affirmed for defendants–appellee Rachel H.

    The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals adopted Judge Levi’s four-part test and affirmed judgment in favor of Rachel and her parents on January 24, 1994. The District Court denied it June 13,1994. (DREDF March 2,1992). "Students have a greater opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities". ( McLeskey, J., Rosenberg, M. S., & Westling, D. L. (2018 Ch.2.3 pg.44). https://dredf.org/1994/06/13/sacramento-city-unified-sch-dist-bd-of-educ-v-rachel-h/
  • 1985 BCE

    BURLINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE V. MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 471 U. S. 359

    The case was filed for students with disabilities to be approved for IEP but sent to a different school for services. (Wrigthslaw2010). The town felt the students should receive the services, but not with children without disabilities, the judge, and parents felt their student should not be moved to receive a fair education. Students receive a fair education.
    https://www.wrightslaw.com/law/caselaw/ussupct.burlington.htm
  • Period: 1979 BCE to 1985 BCE

    The Education of the Handicapped Act (Act), 84 Stat. 175

    Insured students received the same education as students without disability challenges. The act also provided parents with allowing their student to attend public schools and receive emotional, social support. IEP provided extra resources to help each child succeed. (Wrightslaw2010).

    https://www.wrightslaw.com/law/caselaw/ussupct.burlington.htm
  • Period: 1975 BCE to 1975 BCE

    EACHA Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    The EACHA/EHA Act falls in guidelines with IDEA commitments. Evaluating students with learning disabilities, inclusive classroom, involving IEP team that would create a engaging, safe, learning environment. The learning environment will reach the whole child. The act also allowed parents a voice to their student's education. (S. 6 (94th): Education For All Handicapped Children Act). Link has been provided:https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/94/s6.
  • 1972 BCE

    PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (PARC) V. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

    This landmark was created to protect students with disabilities and ensure every student has an equal right to education. The lawsuit began in 1971 and enacted in 1975. (The Public Interest Law Center). All three cases were not providing students with a fair opportunity to free education. 1776 Constitution of common wealth of P.A. has provided free public education. A link for the case is below:
    https://pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1971-01-07-Complaint.pdf