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Brown V. Board of Education
In the Brown V. Board of Education case, the supreme court ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional, and separating students on the basis of race was prohibited. This case allows an entryway for law and legislation to be passed for all students, including those with disabilities. -
Section 504
Allows students to receive accommodations and protects students from being discriminated based of their disabilities. -
FERPA
FERPA was brought in effect in 1974 and protects a students privacy and their educational records. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Later became IDEA act. This act required public schools to give equal opportunity and access to education for students with disabilities. -
Hudson V. Rowley
Amy Rowley was a deaf student who was not provided a sign language interpreter by the school she attended. This case allowed the interpretation of The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This act gives American with disabilities an equal and fair opportunity when applying for a job, using public transportation, using communication services, and using state and local government services. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Act mandated free appropriate education for ALL children, including those with disabilities. The IDEA was also the first federal law to mandate free and appropriate education for students with disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act was passed in George W. Bush's Presidency. The No Child Left Behind Act was passed to improve the academic performance for all students, including students with special needs. The NCLB act expects students with special needs to achieve the same standards as their peers without disabilities and also requires students with special needs to complete assessments at the standard level as well. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
Provided financial assistance to allow special education and children with disabilities to get the needed services to succeed. -
Endrew F. V. Douglas County School District
This court case ruled that IEPs are required to give students with disabilities more than the minimum, or to make educational progress.