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Public Law 88-164
PL 88-164 validated funds for training professionals to work with children with specific needs. They also used it for research and demonstration for students. -
Rehablilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112)
This acts declares that it is illegal to deny participation in activities or programs solely because of a disability. They must have equal access to programs and services. -
Public Law 94-142
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. States provide free appropriate public education to all children with disabilities. -
Public Law 99-457
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendment.
Improved services to youg special needs children and their families. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
A civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability. -
Public Law 107-110: No Child Left Behind Act
Impacted all children in the schools and especially on the children with disabilities. Held schools and educators responsible for bringing students to a minimum level of competency. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Large funds provided to improve the delivery of qualityof early intervention services.