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Brown v. Board of Education
The supreme court declared the notion of "separate-but-equal" education as unconstitutional. -
ESEA
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, this helps many low income families access high quality education programs. Free and Reduced lunches. Children that need additional support to benefit from public school education programs. -
PARC v. Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The state was not allowed to deny a free education to a child with a disability to any mentally retarded child, the case was quickly settled. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA)
This law defines a handicap person, appropriate education and prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities in federally funded programs. -
Educational Amendments Act
This law grants federal funds to states for programming for exceptional learners. Provides the first federal funding for students who are gifted and talented. Helps students and families have the right in special education placement and get them into the right programs. -
EAHCA- Handicap Children Act
Education for all Handicap Children Act. This act requires states to provide a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities ages 5-18.It also allows parents of disabled children to dispute discissions made about their child's education. -
Board of Education (FAPE)
Board of Education v. Rowley case clarified the concept of 'free and appropriate education' (FAPE) it requires schools to provide sufficient, if not the best possible education support for students at a level typical of those of nondisabled peers. This Rowley girl was deaf and had a hearing aid, and was succeeding.
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Honig v. Doe
This court case benefited individuals with emotional and behaviors disorders who have academic and social problems. It was ruled that schools cannot expel children for behaviors related to disability because they cannot control it. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act
This act extends special education services to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services. This act makes sure that children are getting the services they need based off their needs, students will receive IEP papers and they can get the help they need in the classroom. This also includes Least Restrictive Environment when necessary.
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Oberti v. Board of Education
This case established inclusion with the importance of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), assuring those students with disabilities, such as down syndrome, should be first when considered for regular class placements with necessary support.