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Special Education Law Timeline

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education
    Brown won, ending school segregation.
  • Association for Children with Learning Disabilities

    Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
    Parents hold conference in Chicago which leads to the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities being created.
  • Rehabilitation Act

    Rehabilitation Act
    Discrimination against disability programs is prohibited.
  • Education for all Handicapped Children Act

    Education for all Handicapped Children Act
    Specific learning disabilities were recognized and added as a new disability category.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
    Parents will have the right to be involved in decision making for their child.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    Reauthorized and amended federal education programs established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
  • Assistive Technology Act

    Assistive Technology Act
    Addresses the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities.
  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    Every Student Succeeds Act
    Reauthorized and amends the No Child Left Behind Act.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2020

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2020
    Reauthorized IDEA ensuring rights of disabled children and their parents.