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Brown vs. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional, which opened up the floor for more equality in the education system. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Provided federal funding to states in order to benefit disadvantaged children, including the disabled, which also opened up more opportunities for them. -
Diana v. State Board of Education
This helped end the wrong classifications of students in special education, and also put a stop to bias in IQ tests, also putting it in language appropriate for the students. -
Mills v. Board of Education
Following segregation being deemed unconstitutional, it was now deemed also unconstitutional to deny students with disabilities an education. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This act started requiring schools to provide special education students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and established procedural safeguards. -
Armstrong v. Kline
After parents of a special education student noticed regression during summer break, they appealed to the plaintiffs and brought into effect the extended school year (ESY) for children with disabilities. -
Hendrick Hudson School v. Rowley
After the school was sued for taking away a deaf student's interpreter, the court ruled in favor of the school, and brought about knew meanings and definitions of FAPE, stating that students only need as much support as will allow them to benefit educationally. -
Timothy W. v. Rochester School District
A student was denied special education services because the school felt his disabilities were too severe. This brought about the "zero rejection" policy, meaning that schools could deny no student special education services, regardless of the severity of the disability. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act
This act added traumatic brain injuries and Autism as new categories of disability. It also added a transition element for students age 16 and older, along with "people first" language. -
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
Parents of a student sued the school for tuition after they were unable to provide a "meaningful education." Confusion in terminology led courts to discuss what schools are required to provide, but ended up ruling in favor of a higher standard of education to be set for special education students.
