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Brown VS. Board of Education
The Brown VS. Board of Education trial was a landmark case in 1954 that challenged segregation in public schools. It ruled that separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional. This trial was a major step in desegregation in the U.S. and is an important part of multicultural history. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This was a law that aimed to provide equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. This law has been reauthorized several times since then, with the most recent being the Succeeds Act in 2015. -
PARC VS Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This trial challenged the state's practice of denying public education to children with mental disabilities. It was ruled that children had the legal right to be educated in public schools and that schools had to provide them with programs to meet their special needs. -
Mills VS Board of Education
This trial focused on the rights of students with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate education. It was an important step forward in ensuring equal access to education for all students. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
This is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities that receive federal funding. -
Establishment of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
The Establishment of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) was founded to focus and address the needs of individuals with disabilities. -
Disabilities Education Improvement Act
This act ensures students with disabilities receive special education services. This act has also gone through multiple name changes through the years. It was initially called the Education for All Handicapped Children (EAHCA) when it was passed. Then in 1990, it was renamed to IDEA to reflect a broader focus on individuals with disabilities. -
Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act
This is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in multiple areas including, employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This law was aimed to improve the quality of education in the U.S. and it emphasized accountability and set standards for student achievement. -
Confirmation of the UN Convention on Disability Rights by Countries
The CRPD was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This was to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, including their access to education and participation in society.