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Plessy vs Ferguson
Legitimized separate but equal. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Provides equal access to education -
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Special Education Leaders Emerge
Leaders in the emerging field of special education begin documenting racial disparities. -
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Examination of Bias in Standardized Testing
Bias towards minorities in standardized testing of intelligence and achievement begins receiving closer examination. -
Mills vs Board of Education
Led to the first special education legislation. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Rehabilitation of IDEA -
Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA)
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All Handicapped Children Act
Addressed the role of standardized testing and reduced educational opportunities for minorities. -
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Examination of U.S. Department of Education
Closer examination of US Dept of Education Office for Civil Rights via surveys/data collection. -
Reauthorization of IDEA
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No Child Left Behind
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) -
IDEA Improvement Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act -
Reauthorization of IDEA
Required local educational agencies (LEAs) with significant disproportionality to devote maximum funding to early intervening programs. -
Every Student Succeeds Act