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Council for Exceptional Children
https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/council-exceptional-children CEC was organized in 1922 by some faculty members and administrators at Columbia University. To this day, it has become the leading voice for special education. -
The National Association for Retarded Citizens
https://www.thearc.org/who-we-are/history/segal-account Established in 1950 by over 100 local groups, the associations main goal was to make sure that these special needs people got the same rights as normal citizens do. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education act of 1965
https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/ This act of 1965 was a cornerstone for Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency. It was established for kids in poverty. Making education the forefront for the United States. It gave all students an equal shot at an Education. -
Honig v. Doe
http://www.usedulaw.com/336-honig-v-doe.html This was the first case of any kind like tis by the Supreme Court. The guidelines for this case are as follows, it was for what the guidelines were for punishment under IDEA. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
http://www.apa.org/advocacy/education/idea/index.aspx The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living. Prior to IDEA, over 4 million children with disabilities were denied appropriate access to public education.