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PL 93-112, The Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. -
PL 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Act is passed -Legislation ensures a free public education for all children with disabilities. -
PL 99-457 Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments
Mandate a special education for preschoolers with disabilities and incentives for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers. -
PL 101-336, Americans with Disabilities Act
Act Becomes Law- prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. -
PL 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Act is passed- emphasizes transition planning for adolescents with disabilities -
PL 105-17 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Act is reauthorized- A major retooling and expansion of services for students with disabilities and their family. -
PL 107-17, No Child Left behind Act
An educational reform effort focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers. -
PL 108- 446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
Act is passed- Aligns IDEA legislation with provisions of No Child Left Behind; modifies the individualized education program process in addition to changes affecting school discipline, due process, and evaluation of students with disabilities. -
Pl 110-325 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment
Expand statutory interpretation of disability while affording individuals with disabilities greater protection -
PL 111-256 Rosa's Law
Removes the term " mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal health, education and labor statues. Preferred term is now "intellectual disabilitly".
