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Public Law No. 94-142 January 01, 1975
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. This law secured the basic ideals, rights and responsibilities to ensure equal access to public education for all children who are disabled. The key element being that prior written notice be provided to the parent regarding proposes or refuses changes to identification, evaluation or education placement of a child or FAPE -
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Special Education Timeline
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The Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 1990
This law prohibits discrimination by your employer, services received by state and local governments, in places of public accommodation, transportation and telecommunications. This is key because a public school is included under this law by providing civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities and not discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion. -
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No Child Left Behind Act January 01, 2001
This goal of NCLB is to "level the playing field" in the education field. There are several standards such as adequate yearly progress, use of "scientifically based research", teachers who are "highly qualified", evaluations and minimum standards for paraprofessionals. Sanctions apply to some of the above if standards are not met. The goal is to level the playing field and shorten the gap