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Brown vs.Board of Education
Segregation in public schools is ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The ESEA granted state school sand institutions to put programs to educate students with disabilities. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Students with disabilities were called to be placed in publicly funded school settings where their individual educational needs are met and based on evaluation. -
First Center for Independent Living Opens
This center was created by Ed Roberts at UC Berkeley to support the needs of individuals with disabilities so they may have an option to live independently. -
Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act allows protection from discrimination against disabilities or special needs students. -
Least Restrictive Environment
Least Restrictive Environment means that with a student's IEP, they may also attend as many regular education classes as possible. -
Handicapped Children's Protection Act
The Handicapped Children's Protection Act was signed by Ronald Regan that stated the law that parents of children with disabilities had more say within their child's IEP (Individual Education Plan). -
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed by George W. Bush. This added brain trauma and autism as new disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
George W. Bush signed the law stating that all students should be proficient in Math and Reading by the year 2014. Also known for when standardizing testing began. -
IDEA Reauthorized
The reauthorization of IDEA had many changes from the original. IEO, due process, and student discipline were part of those changes.
