Special education landmark cases

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

2004 BCE

This law was established to make sure children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education with the assistance of services that meet their individual needs. The services enable the child to continue their education in order to prepare them for life as an adult. Children with disabilities are given the opportunity to receive intervention services related to their disability to help them access the public school curriculum.

Hendrick Hudson Board of education v. Rowley

1982 BCE

This case presents statutory interpretation petitioners contend the court of appeals and the District Court misconstrued the requirements imposed by Congress upon states which receive federal funds under Education of Handicapped Act. The agree and reverse the judgment of the court appeals.

Section 504 Rehabilitation Act

1973 BCE

Section 504 is a civil rights law, which protects children who have a disability against discrimination. If a child has a disability, they cannot be kept from participating in school activities, excluded from benefits, or experience any type of discrimination.