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Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Employment and educational rights of people with disabilities are now guaranteed from schools receiving federal funding. -
Period: to
Source: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-inclusion-strategies/66803-brief-legal-history-of-inclusion-in-special-education/
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IDEA Act Passed
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act governs how states provide services to children with disabilities. It required school to be available for all children in the least restrictive environment for each child. -
Americans with Disabilities Act Passed
ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination in a variety of situations. -
IDEA Act Reauthorized
"Guaranteed more than access to education for students with disabilities; it ensured the rights to a quality education and quality outcomes." -
Reauthorization of IDEA Act
Changed to adapt to No Child Left Behind Act