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Law Mandating Compulsory Education
In 1840, Rhode Island passed a law mandating compulsory education for all children. Compulsory education laws require children to attend a public or state-accredited private school for a certain period of time. -
Beattie v. Board of Education
Students with disabilities were being expelled from school due to facial abnormalities, drool, and speech problems. Students with disabilities were kept separate from their peers in the general education program and were confined to isolated classrooms. The ruling in this case was ended in all children with disabilities in the District of Columbia must be provided a publicly supported education. -
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children was the first advocacy group for children with disabilities. The CEC is one of the largest international professional organization devoted to improving the success of children with disabilities. The reason for this group is to guarantee that children with special needs receive FAPE. (Free Appropriate Public Education)
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Separate is NOT Equal
Brown v. Board of Education
Thanks to this case, individuals with disabilities are receiving education from public schools and have protected rights to do so.
By ruling that segregation was not constitutional, it has established the principle of equal educational opportunity for all students. This being the first case to introduce the idea that it is impossible to be equal while being segregated.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Elementary & Secondary Education Act
The ESEA is the nations national education law and entails a longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. The ESEA was able to give grants to state schools and institutions that put into place programs to educate students with disabilities. -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Colombia
The U.S. District of Colombia ruled students that are known to as “Exceptional” must be given a public education regardless of the students’ family social economic status, making them unable to pay for the cost of the education. The case states “All children are entitled to free public education and training appropriate to their learning capacities.” -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act made it possible that all students with disabilities are educated in public schools. The law was processed as a revision of the ESEA. The EAHCA provided free educations, special education for children 3-21 years old, supplemental services, zero reject, and one free meal a day. This law also encouraged state-run programs, including an educational plan with parent input. -
Least Restrictive Environment
Least Restrictive Environment, LRE, is a requirement in federal law that requires students with disabilities to receive their education, as appropriate, with nondisabled peers. Overall ensuring that the student has social experiences. Classroom paras and aids are usually provided in the LRE classroom. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA is a federal law which guarantees every student with a disability to receive a FAPE, meeting their unique needs and preparing them for further education. The school system helps create a personalized strategy designed to meet the needs of each student's IEP, so that each student can be placed in the LRE. This law includes 6 pillars, some which have been mentioned above, and the following which were not mentioned, evaluation and parent/student participation. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which under the 2002 law, requires states to test students in reading and math in grades 3–8 and again once in high school.
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IDEA Reauthorized
IDEA 2004 is a law which mandates equity, accountability, and excellence in education for children with disabilities. The re-authorization of IDEA made many improvements with personnel qualifications, assessments and IEPS. IDEA 2004 established a new requirement of a “summary of academic and functional performance” which must be given to every student which exits special education by graduating with a high school diploma or exceeding the age of special education under state law.