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Brown v. Board of Education
History - Brown v. Board of Education Re-enactment Brown v. Board of Education was not only instrumental in desegrating schools based on race but also desegrated schools based on learning ability. The ruling concluded "Seperate learning facilities are inherently unequal.." This would open the door for future legislation for inclusion for students with disabilities. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Elementary and Secondary Education Act The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was signed into law by Lyndon Johnson in 1965. The ESEA provides federal grants to state educational agencies to provide full educational opportunities to students of all learning abilities and income levels. ESEA would later be tranformed into No Child Left Behind in 2001 -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/history/35th/thelaw/rehab_act-1973.html' >Rehabilitation Act of 1973</a> The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was vital to special education becuase it defines a handicapped person and defines appropiate education. This act was put into law to end discrimination of people with disabilities. It requires private employers with federal contracts to take affirmative action in hiring individuals wth disabilities as well as training and rehabilitation. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Special Education Legislation: A Synopsis of Federal and State Policies With the passage EAHCA or (PL) 94-142 in 1975 public schools are now required to develop an education plan very closely with parents of children with disabilities to emulate as closely as possible the educational experiences of a student without a disability. The IEP is developed to plan for students on an individual basis. -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Americans with Disabilities Act The (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits the discrimination of individuals with disabilities in the private sector. It provides equal opportunity to employment and public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications for all individuals with disabilities. ADA expanded the definition of a disability to include individuals with AIDS. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Educational IssuesIDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) (IDEA) ensures that all students with disabilities have free apopriate public education. IDEA is the first legislation to use "people first" language for referring to individuals with disabilities. Extends special education services to include social work, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services. -
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
No Child Left Behind Act The No Child Left Behind Act is the reauthorization of ESEA signed into law by George W. Bush in 2002. NCLB seeks to close the achievement gaps by emphasizing accoutability to ensure that students of all income and ability levels have an equal oppurtunity to succeed academically. NCLB offers more flexibility for school district use of federal funds, emphasizes research-based education, and gives parents more choices
