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Brown V. Board of Education
When the Brown v. Board of Education law was passed it was because although between whites and blacks education was equal it was still separate. This law was passed to have education be fully equal and together for both races in the classrooms. It ended segregation in education.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is to help low income areas and families. It gives school funding for low income students to receive free and reduce lunch. In low income area schools it also gives them additional teachers to work there. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act and Section 504 was done to help protect students with disabilities. It protects them from being discriminated when it comes to funding from the federal state. Section 504 is focused on having students with disabilities have the same education as the other students. -
Educational Amendments Act
President Ford signed the Educational Amendments law in 1974, it was to increased educations spending for handicapped children. It was also to give grant funding for both gifted and talented students as well. While giving students and families the opportunity to have a special education. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
President ford also signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975. This law guarantees free public education for children with a disability in every state. Also defines both the Least Restrictive Environment and the Individualized Education Program for children with disabilities. (https://study.com/academy/lesson/education-for-all-handicapped-children-act-summary-impact.html) -
Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities
This foundation was founded by Carrie and Pete Rozelle in 1977. Their mission was to provide public awareness, leadership and grants to support learning disabilities by doing research and innovative practice. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act, is an act passed that prohibits any type of discrimination not only in the school but as well in any public place. This also allows to have equal opportunities for both men and women with employment, accommodations, etc. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
When the IDEA law was made it was to have students with disabilities have access to a general education. It also gives states federal funds to help students with any disabilities have an education. One of the purposes of this law is to meet the child's unique needs. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was passed in 2002 by president Bush. Teachers had to be highly qualified to teach special education core academic subjects. Ever since this law students with disabilities graduation rates have increased. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This law is focused on standardized testing and giving states more control with the terms and what the consequences will be if students score low. Schools are also giving the opportunity to create bullying prevention plans to have every student succeed even with a disability. Every Student Succeeds Act was passed so that every student no matter if they had a disabilities or not are able to succeed in their education.