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Brown vs board of education
Civil rights case that disaggregated people based off of their skin color. This was the first case that involved change for special education law. Pg.18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
The rehabilitation act
Section 504
This is a civil rights law
Guaranteed to protect children and adults against discrimination due to a disability basic civil rights. No individual can be excluded from any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Pg. 49 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
The education for all handicapped children act
This special education legislation was to provide access to free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. Pg. 18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Education of the handicapped act amendments
This law stated special education services for preschoolers with disabilities. Pg. 18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Americans with disabilities act
Americans with disabilities act is the law in which prohibits discrimination as well as providing clear, strong, and consistent enforceable standards prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities without respect of their age or nature of disability. Pg. 51 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Individuals with disabilities education act
Individuals with disabilities education act, is legislation that ensures students with a disability to be provided with free, public education that is tailored to their needs. Pg. 18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
No child left behind act
No child left behind act is a reform focusing on academic achievement of students and qualifications of teachers. This requirement benefits assessment results which will directly translate in instructional accommodations, aligning special and general education, for a more unified system for all learners. Pg. 46 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Individuals with disabilities education improvement act
Individuals with disabilities education improvement act, changes affecting school discipline to process and evaluation for students with disabilities. Pg. 18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Americans with disabilities act amendment
Americans with disabilities act amendments this legislation revise is the definition of disability in favor of a broader interpretation thereby extending protections to greater numbers of individuals. Pg. 52 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Rosa’s law
Removes the terms mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal health, labor statues, and education. The preferred term to address people with a learning disability is intellectual disability. Pg. 18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck. -
Every student succeeds act
Every student succeeds act is one of the most recent changes that will make the most impact in public schools. This retains an emphasis on accountability, high standards, and student achievement. Pg. 18 Special education in contemporary society seventh edition and introduction to exceptionality Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck.