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Brown v. Board of Education,
Segregation in terms of race was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme court. This ruling also favored children with disabilities
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Education of Mentally Retarded Children Act
The Education of Mentally Retarded Children Act of 1958 is the first significant federal involvement in the education of students with disabilities. It was created to foster the growth of experts who might work as university academics and researchers and who would in turn train new staff to assist children with mental impairment. Kleinhammer-Tramil et al., (2003)
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ESEA
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) was founded by President Johnson to combat poverty, establish high standards, accountability, and to close achievement gaps through fair and equal opportunities to education. The act also provided funding to support schools, programs, parent involvement, and training.
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PARC
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) – in a lawsuit against the State, a ruling and legislature was passed in favor of PARC and children with cognitive and learning disabilities could attend publicly funded schools that would meet their needs.
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EACHA
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142), was passed by Congress to assist states and localities in defending the rights of children, and youth with disabilities and their families, as well as in addressing their unique needs and enhancing outcomes. .
EAHCA now called the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
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American with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ensures that children and adults with disabilities are not exempted by any entity from services, benefits, funds, resources, employment, transportation etc., that are made available to the public.
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IDEA
Individual with Disabilities Education Act 1997 (IDEA) is the amended version of what was once known as the Education for all Handicapped Children’s Act (1975).
The amendments ensured that from high school to adult living, individuals will have access to the same curriculum and transition services available to their counterparts. Students are also guaranteed instruction in the least restrictive environment.
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NCLB
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was signed into law by President George Bush to "to make sure that every child has a fair, equal, and substantial chance to receive a high-quality education and achieve, at the very least, proficiency on demanding state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments."
Cochran-Smith, M. (2005)
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ESSA
ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act is an accountability plan. It was enacted on the premise that Every child should have the chance to get an excellent schooling, irrespective of race, income, background, or where they live, according to ESSA.
States and schools are held accountable and required to provide proof of student growth. ESSA reauthorizes the No Child Left Behind Plan.