Special Education Law Timeline

  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    Brown vs. Board of Education
    Law allowing separate public schools for blacks and white students to be unconstitutional
  • The Learning Disabilities Association of America

    The Learning Disabilities Association of America
    Its a nonprofit organization, advocating for people with disabilities.
  • PARC vs. Penn Board of Education

    PARC vs. Penn Board of Education
    PARC sued Common Wealth of Penn. for a state law that allowed denying students with disabilities an education
  • Mills vs. Board of Education

    Mills vs. Board of Education
    Seven students filed a lawsuit because of discrimination against students due to their race
  • Section 504 0f the Rehabilitation Act 1973

    Section 504 0f the Rehabilitation Act 1973
    Doesn't allow discrimination based on a disability. Applies to public schooling
  • Education of all handicapped (IDEIA)

    Education of all handicapped (IDEIA)
    a public law to protect the rights of students (infants, toddlers, and children) with disabilities as well as their families
  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    Americans with Disabilities Act
    The ADA law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all public places( work, schools, or places in general that are open to the public)
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    The act provides help for disadvantaged students and sets high standards for all students. The act helps teach basic skills.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
    Provide an education that meets a Childs unique needs and prepares children for the future as well as protect the students rights as well as their parents
  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    Every Student Succeeds Act
    Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and was a modified it did not eliminate the provisions related to the standardized test