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Brown v. Board of Education
This law banned segregation in the classroom. Not only did it effect the segregation of children by skin color; it also had an impact for kids with disabilities. This impacts the modern day classroom because we continue this policy and the classroom continues to become more diverse. -
Mills v. Board of Education
This is an extension of PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The extension was created to give all students with disabilities the right to a public education that is supplementary to their educational needs. Exceptional pupils level of function must be meet. Furthermore, not having monetary resources is not a valid reason to not provide suitable services. In a modern classroom, school faculty strive to provide curriculum that is suited for various types of learners in the classroom. -
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Declared that states must provide free education to children "ages
6 - 21" with intellectual disabilities. This legislation also gave the parents a platform to advocate for their children's learning, in regards to decisions making. In today's K-12 classroom, parents are more involved when it comes to making educational decisions that effect their child. An example of this is being notified when special education services might be available for their child. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
This law works to eliminate any discrimination that children and adults with disabilities might face in school, jobs or the community. It is known as the first civil rights law for people with disabilities. This goes hand in hand with other laws that are applied in a modern classroom. -
The Education of All Handicapped Children (PL 94-142)
Part of this legislation was IDEA which stands for Individual with Disabilities Education Act. It is seen as the "Bill of rights" that are in place for children with special needs, as well as their families. Some people would call this the legislative "heart" of special education. One of the components that we can find in a modern K-12 classroom is an IEP, which is used to create an educational plan for an exceptional learner. -
PL 99-457
One of the main parts of the legislation is to require services for preschoolers with disabilities in the age range of 3-5. This also includes providing services that would help support children if they are developmentally delayed. For example, in a preschool classroom a speech therapist might come into the class and provide additional support to students that are delayed in their language skills. -
Daniel R.R v. State Board of Education
This ruling determined that an exceptional pupil would be placed in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their own individualize goals and needs. Furthermore, this ruling provide interpretation for the language of IDEA. In a K-12 classroom this ruling helps to determine placement for students who have special needs. -
PL 101-476
The title of this legislation was changed to IDEA. It also outlined that a person with disabilities would need to have a individualized transition plan by the age 16. The law also labeled rehabilitation counseling and social work as related services. This ensures that students are not only supported while they are in school but also in their everyday life. Having a sense of security in several aspects of life is important for students to be successful in the classroom. -
Oberti v. Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District
The passage of this legislation addressed the issue of a least restrictive environment (LRE) . The law states that a students with disabilities should try to be kept in a general education class and have additional resources/supports available to supplement their educational needs. In today's K-12 classrooms students could be offered tutoring or another source of one-on-one instruction time as a way to supplement their learning. -
PL 105-17
This law stated that exceptional pupils are required to take in state and districtwide assessments. Another thing that was included in this legislation is, it is mandatory for general educators to be apart of the IEP team. In today's classroom, it implies that students will learn the same curriculum as their peers, and the student will still receive services outlined in their IEP even if they are expelled or suspended.
