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Brown vs. Education (1954)
The Supreme Court ruled that segregation by race is not constitutional even if resources are allocated equally. This case set the path where federal government advocated for students that experience inequality and prejudice at school. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson (President) defined the role of the federal government and emphasized the federal government's duty to protect and advocate for disadvantaged students which included the availability and equal access to public education. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
is a national law that protects individuals from discrimination based on their disability. This non-discrimination requirements of the law are to apply to employers, organizations and agencies that receive financial assistance from any federal department or agency. The rehabilitation act of 1973|U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). -
P.L. 94-142
Education for All Handicapped Children, this piece of legislation is a United States federal law that is responsible for governing how states and various public agencies provide early intervention, special education and other related services to children with disabilities. -
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
IEP- Individual Education Plan is governed by Special Education law. Teachers must develop a special education plan to students who have special education needs. Https://www.spedassist.com
The IEP meets the needs of the SPED student which includes a state representative, general classroom teacher, special education teacher, local education agency representative, parents, and sometimes the student. -
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ensures that a child who has a disability and is identified under the law as having a disability that attends elementary and secondary school can receive accommodations that ensure academic success. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/statutes/section-504-rehabilitation-act-of-1973 https://youtu.be/A9TgDgHfdlY -
No Child Left Behind Act (2002)
No Child Left Behind Act (2002) was provided to create a framework of the performance of United States education system for elementary and secondary schools while ensuring that no child is trapped in a failing school. This created a system of accountability between teachers, administrators, and students
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IDEA - Individual with Disabilities Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a law https://sites.ed.gov/idea/s a law that authorizes funding and grants to students with disabilities to get the educational support that they need to guarantee equal education and appropriate education through guidelines and statuettes. https://youtu.be/3XMndYNEGFA -
IDEIA (2006)
(is expanded to IDEIA Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
IDEIA
The law clearly states the ages that individuals with disabilities must be educated and provides for special education services.
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Signed by President Obama in 2015 replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and is signed into law to provide equal opportunity to all students in the classroom which includes high-quality preschool, invests innovation, assists all students in succeeding including those with disabilities.