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Public Law 88-164
Funds for training professionals to assist children with special needs and research as well as demonstrations for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -
The Javits Act (PL 100-297)
Federal Actions for Students with Special Gifts or Talents.
Jacob Javits provided money for research and demonstration programs that focused on the special needs of gifted students with disadvantaged circumstances, ethnic diverse families, or with disabilities. His program helped the development of alternative identification methods. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112)
This act was brought to existence when the rights of individuals with disabilities had been denied. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
To insure that all handicapped children have a free and appropriate public education, which includes special education to meet their unique needs. -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (PL 99-457)
Provided opportunities by allocating federal funds for states to develop plans and potential programs for children and families dealing with their children being born with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992
This extends civil rights to individuals with disabilities. These rights are guaranteed without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, or religion through the Civil Rights Act of 1964. -
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (PL 107-110)
This act has an impact on all schoolchildren and a special impact of children with disabilities. The act holds schools and educators responsible for bringing students to the minimum level of competency. It was the major education legislation in the George W. Bush administration that was pushed for during 2001. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004)
Re-authorization of the original legislation, Education for All Handicapped Children Act. This act was designed to strengthen and improve earlier versions. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The goal was to stimulate economic activity in a number of areas, including financial and social institutions as well as education. This was to ensure the long-time economic health of our nation.
