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Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court case that ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. -
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The court ruled that Pennsylvania was required to provide free education to all children regardless of disability. -
Mills v. Board of Education
Case that helped stablish the right of students with disabilities to an Education. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Civil Rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Ensures that all people have equal access to programs, services, and activities. -
Education of All Handicapped Children Act
The Act set standards for State and local education agencies. Required Individualized Education Programs. -
Public Law 99-457
Required states to provide early intervention services to children with developmental disabilities from birth to age two. -
Individuals with disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Renamed the legislation and added traumatic brain injury and autism to the category of disabilities. -
Public Law 105-17
IEP's are required to define measurable goals for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are included in statewide assessment programs or given alternative assessments. -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
The Act mandates that states set high standards and measure progress to close the achievement gap between different student groups. -
Public Law 108-446 (IDEIA)
Increased the focus on accountability and improved outcomes by emphasizing reading, early interventions, and research-based instruction. Provides free appropriate education for individuals with disabilities.