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Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
The EASA set funding for all educational programs. Included in this act is extending the provisions to meet the needs of children with exceptionalities. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provided people with exceptionalities with funding for rehabilitation services, supported employment, independent living, and client assistance. It also put accessibility requirements in place and limited discrimination based on a person’s exceptionality. This act also includes Section 504 which requires public schools to review procedural safeguards for children with exceptionalities. -
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act 1974
FERPA gives students and their parents access to student records. It also protects districts from disclosing records to third parties. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
The EAHCA required all publicly-funded schools to accept federal funds to tend qual access to a meaningful education for all students with disabilities. It was upheld by the Supreme Court and states that children with disabilities are entitled to the same, well-rounded education as other students. -
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987
McKinney-Vento provides funding for homeless shelters and homeless avoidance programs. This especially affected people with exceptionalities at that time because of the de-institutionalization of those with exceptionalities. -
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 198
This act provides people with exceptionalities increased access to assistive technology at school. Later, in 2004, it shifted focus to providing individuals with technology they need to improve their functionality. -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
This ac covers both children and adults with exceptionalities. It puts anti-discriminatory protects in place and requires employers to put accommodations in place for those who need them. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990
This act, known as IDEA, is a landmark law that provided students with exceptionalities with more rights and educational opportunities at school. It replaced the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The IDEA governs how school districts administer services to children, including special education, early intervention, and specialized training. This act also includes regulations regarding individualized education plans. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The NCLB act ensures that ALL children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
This act is a reauthorization of the ESEA. It protects students with high needs and disadvantages. It also supports the Universal Design for Learning (UDL).