-
Brown Vs. Board of Education
This was a decision in the Supreme Court that ruled that the segregation in schools was unconstitutional. -
Period: to
Special Education Legal Milestones
-
Mills vs. Board of Education
"Extended the Pennsylvania decision to include all children with disabilities" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 41, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 41). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. -
PL 93-112, The Rehabilitation Act
"Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 19, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 19). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. -
PL 94-142, Education for all Handicapped Children Act
"This ensures that handicapped children in public schools will get one free meal each school day and and will have just access to an education" (EHA-Education for All Handicapped Children Act). EHA - Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2020, from http://www.specialednews.com/special-education-dictionary/eha---education-for-all-handicapped-children-act.htm -
Period: to
IDEA Law inception and changes
-
PL 101-476, IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this law "emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 19, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 19). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. -
PL 105-17, IDEA reauthorized
Provided an expansion of services for students with disabilities and their families. -
PL 107-110, No Child Left Behind Act
-
PL 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
"Aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind; modifies the individualized education program process" (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 19, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 19). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. -
PL 110-325, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
Gives people with disabilities more protection. -
Endrew F. vs. Douglas County School District
It was decided that an IEP must provide more than minimal educational benefit (Gargiulo & Bouck, pg. 42, Special Education in Contemporary Society). Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2021). Chapter 1. In Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality (7th ed., p. 42). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
