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Plessy v. Ferguson
This case made segregation legal and came up with the concept 'separate but equal'. All races are separate but equal. Segregated facilities were all separate but equal. -
Brown v. Board of Education
It is declared by the Supreme Court that segregation for black and white students in public schools were completely unconstitutional. Everything begins to become officially integrated. -
JFK's Panel Committee
John F. Kennedy's appointed panel gets together but does not pass the law as of yet. They were in discussion of treatment of children's health and disabilities. There are several people on board with the committee. -
John F. Kennedy's "National Plan to Combat Mental Retardation"
JFK's panel of representatives present a huge consideration when it comes to the physically handicapped people. The education, the well-being, and the treatment of mentally ill people. -
The Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Act
JFK's Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Act becomes the law. A lot of blood sweat and tears were made specifically with mothers and children's health in mind. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendments of 1965
This act provided funding for all public elementary and secondary schools for children from low-income families, Native Americans, neglected and homeless people as well. -
Mills v. District of Columbia Board of Education
Court case mandated that each child had the right to an free public education just like the rest of the students who did not have a disability. Each child with a disability is allowed to attend any public school. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Funded appropriate education is provided to individual students with disabilities. Also special programs and services are provided for children with disabilities no matter what from ages 0-21. -
American Disabilities Act (ADA)
This act was created for the persons with a disability to have accommodations and services provided for them. Anything from wheelchair ramps to audio technology assistance. -
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
This act is an upgrade from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It strictly states that all students are entitled to have an education. Fair and equal opportunities. Under no circumstances are any children denied an education, especially special needs students.