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Board of Education (1954)
Provides African American children the right to equal education and the ability to attend school without being in a separate room.
(http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-brown-v-board-of-education) -
Mills V. Board of Education
Schools denied students the right to an education because of behavioral problem, mental retardation, emotionally disturbed, and hyperactivity. Judge ordered free education to students paid by the board of education.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A law that prohibits discrimination based on a disability and applies to public elementary and secondary schools.
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Family Educaitonal Rights and Privacy Act
Protects the privacy of all student's education records.
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html -
Education of All Handicapped Children Act
The law requires students who have disabilities a right to free education in every state across the country.
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PARC V. Pennsylvania Board of Education
The judge order that there will be education for all children of school age regardless of disability or impairment, that no suspension for more than two days, and to provide all parties with public supported education programs to tailor their needs.
(https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1982-07-20-Order-Approving-Settlement-Agreement-Denying-Objections.pdf) -
Americans With Disabilities Act
Addresses the needs of people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination for employment, public services or accommodations, and telecommunication.
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No Child Left Behind Act
When schools are accountable for academic performance of all students if they have a disability or not. Allows students to seek alternative options if the schools aren't meeting their academic, social, or emotional needs.
https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-important-special-education-laws/ -
Individual With Disabilities Education Act
Allows services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs state and public agencies to provide early intervention, special education, and other services.
https://idea.ed.gov/ -
Every Student Succeeds Act
President Obama signed this act in 2015 to encourage students to succeed through: disadvantages, that high academic standards be taught to students, vital information is provided all, and to support/grow local innovations.
https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=ft
