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Council for Exceptional Students
Council for Exceptional Students is an informational organization that informs about the education of those with disabilities. It is dedicated to improve the education and success of children with disabilities. https://exceptionalchildren.org/ -
Anderson School Founded
Anderson School was founded by Dr. Victor Anderson with only one student who had autism. Anderson School now has over 200 students and it serves the educational and social needs that they need, whether they are adults or children. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education was a supreme court case that ruled any segregation laws in public schools was considered unconstitutional. The main argument of the case was to allow black kids to go to school with white kids since the school systems were unequal. https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/educational-video/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (P.L. 89-10)
This is a program created to develop different programs and curriculum to benefit low income families and children with disabilities About $1.3 billion goes towards elementary and se -
Rehabilitation Act
Section 504: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is the first Federal civil rights law to protect people with disabilities from discrimination. This act is for both children and adults and it prohibits exclusion from programs and services due to their disability. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This Act provides free and public education in a LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. This act also includes nondiscriminatory testing, evaluation, and placement procedures. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection from different businesses discriminating because of a disability. This act also provides free transportation, communication, and other state/local government services. This act ensures that people with disabilities are given equal access. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA replaced the Education of the Handicapped Act. IDEA says that all children with disabilities are allowed to have a free and public education in a least restrictive environment. This act also gives parents access to make and challenge decisions for their child. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act was a act that guarantee equal and high quality education for children with disabilities. The emphasis of this act is to increase funding for the different services and programs provided. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act is a continuation of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This act invests in improving and expanding access to preschools. It also includes federal guardrails to ensure that the students get a fair education.
