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Beattie vs. Board of Education
A student was expelled from school because of a disability that made him drool, have facial contortions, and have speech problems. The disability did not affect him mentally, it was only physical. The court ruled that it was acceptable to exclude students with disabilities. -
Department of Public Welfare v. Haas
Court cases excluded students with disabilities from a public school education.The Supreme Court of Illinois did not
require a “free public education for the ‘feeble minded’. They also claimed that their "limited intelligence were unable to reap the benefits of a good education”. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Allowed for children with disadvantages to have equal access to the public education system thanks to the federal government. It helps low-income families access high-quality education programs. Children who need additional help received free and reduced lunch from public schools educational programs. -
The Education of the Handicapped Act
Students with disabilities were included in less restrictive environments. Continued support state-run programs for individuals with disabilities. However their were no guidelines for how to develop these programs. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
All children with disabilities are required to receive a free and appropriate public educations.Special needs would now be identified and they would be provided with a special education. Schools must provide this special education is the least restrictive environment possible. -
Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
Amy, a deaf student was refused a sign language interpreter by her school. Her parents sued the school because they believe she wasn't achieving her full potential. Thanks to this act the definition of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) was clarified.
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Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
This law made it so that states extend free and appropriate education to children ages 3 to 5. Infants and toddlers with disabilities had programs established for early intervention. The children's families received financial grants. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This act prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in the private sector. It protects equal opportunity to employment and public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. It also defines disability to include people with AIDS. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The IDEA Act made is possible for all children with disabilities to receive free appropriate public education. It also ensures special education and related services to them. Every state must have policies and procedures to ensure FAPE.
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Winkelman v. Parma City School District
Jacob's(a student with disabilities) parents claimed that he wasn't given a free appropriate public education. The school district wanted to place him in public schools, but the Winkelmans placed him in private school and petitioned for reimbursement.The Sixth Circuit dismissed the suit because the Winkelmans didn't have a lawyer. IDEA protects the right of the child, not the parent according to the court.
