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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
This supreme court case that ended "separate but equal" schools for whites and blacks paved the way for the argument that children with disabilities cannot be excluded from a public education. (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
"Established the constitutional right of children with exceptionalities to a public education, matched to their needs, including specialized instruction, regardless of their functional level."(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
'This is the first public law specifically aimed at protecting children and adults against discrimination due to a disability. It said that no individual can be excluded, solely because of his or her disability''(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Public Law 94-142
Assures that all handicapped children have access to a free appropriate public education, protection of rights for handicapped children and their parents, to assist states and localities to provide for the education of all handicapped children, and to assess and assure the effectiveness of efforts to educate handicapped children.(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Public Law 99-457
Mandated services provided for preschoolers with disabilities, permitted early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, individualized family service plan established for infants and toddlers and the label "developmentally delayed" was created.(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Public Law 101- 476
The discrete categories of autism and traumatic brain injuries were identified, rehabilitation counseling and social work were considered related services, the requirement of an individualized transition plan by the age of 16 was established. (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Americans With Disabilities act
This act was signed into law by George W. Bush and forbids discrimination against persons with disabilities in both the public and private sectors. The ADA goes beyond what we traditionally think of as disabled. Any person with an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity is covered by this legislation. (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
This legislation reflects President George W. Bush's commitment to educational reform and accountability. This law reveals that eventually all pupils, including those in special education, are expected to demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, reading, and science. (Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004
Popularly known as IDEA 2004, this legislation reauthorizes the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. President George W. Bush signed this bill into effect on December 3rd 2004. IDEA 2004 will affect the professional lives of all teachers.(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Signed into law by President Obama, this legislation is the seventh reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The aim of ESSA is to preserve the spirit and intent of NCLB while improving some of its flaws.(Gargiulo & Bouck, 2021) -
Special education in contemporary society: an introduction to exceptionality
This textbook is the source for the information provided in the timeline.
Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed.). Los Angeles: SAGE.
