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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act provided grand and financial help to schools with special education programs. -
Daniel RR v. State Board of Education
This case was about Daniel, who was a six-year-old student from El Paso ISD who had Down syndrome. The case began because his parent felt that their child was being discriminated against and segregated unfairly. The case created the Daniel RR test, which has four-part questions to ask for any future cases involving discrimination. -
Mills vs. DC Board of Education
This lawsuit started that no child with special needs in a public school can be refused due to not having funds. In this case 7 student with specials needs were decided access to public school due to not having funds. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first federal disability act passed. It included section 504, which stated that no child with a disability could be discriminated against, and introduced special needs accommodations such as easy access to buildings and assistive devices. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
This act provided funds to public schools to ensure all children get the proper education. President Ford started the idea that all children with special needs deserve the proper education. This helped to create the IDEA Act and many other acts. -
Timothy W. v. Rochester
This case of Timothy W. v. Rochester was brought to court because Timothy's mother said he did not receive any education programs and was not getting the proper education, especially since he had multiple disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed (1990), stating that no one can be discriminated against because of their disability. It states that students in public school systems can not be discriminated against due to their disability. -
Individual with Disabilities Education Act 1997
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act states that all children with special needs deserve to get the proper free education they deserve in the least restricted environments. It also increases the protection and rights of all children with disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind Act passed
This Act updated the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It included students with special needs in the Act, and they needed to uptown the required equipment to get the best education. -
Amendment to IDEA Act 2004
It made significant changes, such as changing the qualifications the teachers needed. It also created new plans to help students, such as the individualized family service plan (IFSP).