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Period: 1994 BCE to 1994 BCE
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The supreme decision to hear the case alarmed to end segregation amongst children with disabilities. (DREDF March 2,1994). Until the 1960 students were still placed in segregation settings. Parents and Civil Rights Advocates used Brown v. Board of Education (1954) to achieve a fair education. (McLeskey, J., Rosenberg, M. S., & Westling, D. L. (2018 Ch.2 summary pg.45). Provide students an opportunity to inclusive classroom and while building their self-confidence. -
1992 BCE
Board of Education, Sacramento City School District v. Rachel Holland
"In general education settings, students with disabilities have a greater opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and form significant friendships". (McLeskey, J., Rosenberg, M. S., & Westling, D. L. (2018 Ch.2.3pg.44). Rachel's family and Judge David E agreed Rachel would benefit in a regular classroom. The Supreme court denied the petition. (DREDF 1994).
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1985 BCE
BURLINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE V. MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 471 U. S. 359
Provide parents with the rights to IEP program for free education for those students who were handicapped and with learning disabilities. The schools believed the learning challenge was emotional and parents felt it was neurological year. (Wrightslaw 2010). The town wanted to provide LRE restrictive classroom but would require for the student to attend a school at a different location. Congress incorporated "procedural safeguard". (wrightslaw). Parents are to participate. -
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The Blind and Visually Impaired Child's Bill of Rights; legislative recognition
The rights provide students who are visually impaired and blind the same educational opportunities also known as LRE. Students can learn in the same classroom environment with students who do not face learning disabilities. Also providing them with accessible resources to learn inside the classroom. Students will also qualify for 504 plan which helps supply extra support such as extended testing taking time. -
IDEA/IEP
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The Legislative and Litigation History of Special Education
Explains and describes the findings of IDEA. The development resources of how to determine if a student qualifies for IDEA/IEP. Allowing feedback from parents making sure parents were provided with rights and resources concerning their child's rights with mental disabilities. Started October 31,1963-October 01,1977. Link: https://www.pwsausa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/module-1-prereading-history of special education.pdf. -
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IDEA
IDEA student-Judge Aaron Goodstein issued a ruling Sep.11,2007 schools were not evaluating students with challenging learning disabilities. (WrightsLaw). In 1973 congress passed the 504 plan providing students with accommodations. IDEA-504 plan provides students with least restrictive environment all while providing support. (Understood.org).
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Autism Cares Act
Autism Cares Act of 2019 -
Autism Cares Act of 2019
The Autism Cares Act help provided funding to research Autism. Funding Provided educational support to better understand and support education with Autism. Link: The Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act of 2019 -
Current with changes from Acts 3, and 6-45 of the 2024 Legislative Session Section 17:1960.1 - The Blind and Visually Impaired Child's Bill of Rights; legislative recognition