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History of Special Education and Inclusive in America
This timespan focuses on the evolution of special education in American. The timespan includes acts/laws and major events. -
ESEA of 1965
The Elementary & Secondary Education Act improved educational opportunities for low income children and provided support for children. While the main focus was to level the education field for low income children, this act gave equal access to children with disabilities. Before this act was passed the federal government had little involvement with education program. -
Mills Vs. Board of Education
In this case handicapped students were excluded from public schools. The courts required the programs to make alternative education services. The courts used case and research to later draft the EHA. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The VRA put a end to discrimination of children with disabilities in federally funded programs. This act defined handicapped people and appropriate education This act force companies and schools to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. [VRA](https://askearn.org/page/the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973-rehab-act#:~:text=The%20Rehabilitation%20Act%20of%201973%2C%20as%20Amended%20(Rehab%20Act),employment%20practices%20of%20federal%20contractors. -
Gerald Ford and the EAHCA
Gerald Ford signed the Education for Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). This ensured children with disabilities would all have free public education (FAPE). Before this law, many children were either put into state institutions or denied educational rights. IDEA -
Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act
This act guaranteed special education services for preschool age children with disabilities. Also, this act provided funding for toddlers and infants programs. Ultimately, this act ensured children with disabilities would have educational standards which could be evaluated. Both the state and local governments accountability set new requirements for specific learning disabilities. This act was later amended in 2004 with additional requirements being added. -
Individual w/ Disabilities Education Act of 1990
This act was formerly known as Education for All Handicapped Children Act. This act added traumatic brain injury and autism to the list of disabilities. Also this act established the "person first" language. -
Individual w/ Disabilities Education Act of 1997
Help student with disabilities by ensuring they have access to general education curriculum. This act also allowed general education teacher to assist with the IEP process. Finally, it allowed students with disabilities to receive services even they fail. -
No Child Left Behind
This law required school districts to pay the cost of transporting for all students. This law also required students with disabilities to reach a proficient level of achievement. Like other laws, this one provided more funds. https://www.sutori.com/story/important-dates-in-special-education--KDNdUJo1HcA2yhniTumxgExe -
Individual w/ Disabilities Education Act of 2004
The IDEA was renamed Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This act raised the standards for special education licensure ensuring program uphold the best educational practices. This act increased funding for for early intervention programs.