Important Legislation

By jstout2011

  • Public Law 88-164 (1983)

    Public Law 88-164 (1983)
    JFK authoriated this law. It was influenced by his developmentally disabled sister. This allows for funding to train those who work with children with developmental disabilities.

  • Public Law 93-112

    Public Law 93-112
    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
    -provides equal access to services and programs to those with disabilities
    -cannot be denied based of disability alone

  • Public Law 94-142

    Public Law 94-142
    Education for all handicapped children act. Fed. Government's way of assuring that all handicapped children have a free public education that meets their unique needs.

  • Public Law 99-457

    Public Law 99-457
    Education for All handicapped Children Act changed to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  • Public Law 101-336

    Antidiscrimination Law that extends civils rights to those with disabilities.

  • Public Law 107-110

    Public Law 107-110
    No Child Left Behind

  • IDEA 2004

    (unable to locate exact date of Bush's signing)
    Reauthorization of basic legislation
    - IEP standards changed
    -transition services added to IEP for those 16 and younger