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History of Special Education
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Brown vs Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that schools may no longer segregate by race, which also included ability and disability. -
ESEA
Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) into law. ESEA made education equivalent for all students. -
PARC vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was sued by the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) for state law to allow all children the right to a public education, those with mental disabilities included. -
Public Law 94-142
Public Law 94-142 better known as Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was signed by President Gerald Ford to ensure a free public education for every child with a disability. -
Public Law 99-457
Public Law 99-457 made that the All Handicapped Children Act, require each state administer assistance to the families of children born with disabilities from the time of birth. -
Handicapped Children's Protection Act
The Handicapped Children's Protection Act is a law that was signed by President Ronald Regan to allow the parents of children with disabilities have more influence in their child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). -
Public Law 101-476
Public Law 101-476 added two new disability categories, traumatic brain injury and autism, to Public Law 94-142 better know as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gave individuals with disabilities the same liberty in employment, public services, public accommodations, and any other provisions. This act secured children with disabilities in school. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Under President Clinton Administration the Education for all Handicapped Children's Act was converted to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This also added children from ages six to nine to be included in the developmental delay definition. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act mandated instructors in special education to be highly qualified. Non-licensed instructors employed in Title 1 schools will be eligible for reauthorization.
