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Brown vs Board of Education 1954
In the case of Brown vs Board of Education 1954, the Chief justice Warren declared on May 14, 1954 that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. All attorney general in all the states were given a plan to end segregation. The fourteenth Amendment guarantee equal and civil rights to African Americans. Therefore, segregation was unlawful and violated their rights.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Act 1963
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1963 was signed by John F. Kennedy on October 1963. This law prohibited federal agencies and programs who received federal funding to discriminate individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities had the opportunity to access employment, community service, and higher education. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act 1965
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was signed into law on April 9, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The law ensured that school districts who served low income families had the necessary funding to provide professional development for teachers. As well as instructional materials, resources to support educational programs and parent involvement. The goal was to close the achievement gap between low- and middle-class families. -
Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 is a civil rights law that required accommodations and services for any individuals with disabilities. Individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity are protected under this civil rights law. As stated in the law no individual with a disability should be denied and discriminated by any program receiving Federal financial assistance. -
Education Amendment Act 1974
The Education Amendment Act of 1974 was signed by President Gerald Ford. This law increased Federal spending for the education of handicapped children. Which included an updated distribution for Title I assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. -
Education for All Handicapped children Act of 1975
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 was signed by President Gerald Ford in 1975. The law ensured that all public schools that received federal funding provided children with mental retardation and physical disabilities an equal access to an appropriate education. Public schools had the obligation to evaluate children with disabilities and make an educational plan. The parents of the children had an important participation in such plan as they shared their own input. -
IDEA 1990
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990 substituted the EAHCA of 1986. Under IDEA states received monetary support to guarantee appropriate services for children with disabilities from birth to the age of 21. Students were required to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). -
Cedar Rapids v. Garret F. 1999
In the case of Cedar Rapids v. Garret F. 1999 the court ruled that due to Garret’s needs he had to have a personal attendant throughout the school days. The school board was required to hire an additional employee. Garret was quadriplegic and was a ventilator dependent. Under IDEA students with disabilities had the right to receive the necessary services that they required to be integrated into the public-school system. -
No child Left Behind 2001
The No Child Left Behind 2001 Act was signed into law by President George W, Bush on January 10, 2002. It became an updated version of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965. Such law enforced that schools, teachers and students were to be hold accountable for their performance. Not meeting the requirements meant losing Federal Title I money. The implementation of learning standards was highly important. As well as a system to report student progress. -
IDEIA 2004
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act was amended in 2004. It ensured that individuals with disabilities in the nation received the appropriate services required. IDEIA guaranteed more funding to early intervention services to support students that were not receiving special education.
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