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Brown vs. Board of Education
The Brown vs. Board of Education was the beginning of a change in the school system for all. Students were segregated and separated because of their skin color, mental and physical abilities. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Lydon B Johnson sign into aw ESEA to help students that lived in poverty. Funds are created to help give schools available resources and gain access to fair education to all students. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This law was created for students who have disabilities to be served a meal once a day. All students who have a disability have access to education. -
Department of Special Education
The department is found and recognized by the government. -
Handicapped Children’s Protection Act
Parents are allowed access to their child's education. They can talk about possible accommodations for their children and have more say in their goals and objectives. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Bill Clinton is responsible for creating this law to help students with disabilities to gain the same access to education as their peers do. IDEA has four parts and expands its age limits to provide early intervention for children. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was created under George W Bush. He used The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as a base to create this law and reform education. Standardized Testing has been introduced and students are tested in reading and math. -
IDEA is Amended
The standards are raised for special education. Teachers have to meet certain standards and interventions for children who have disabilities are being used sooner as children are diagnosed. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Barack Obama signed ESSA into law to help improve The Elementary and Secondary Education Act. ESEA is a foundation for this act and ESSA helps students enroll in early college preparation and guarantee more graduation rates.
