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Larry P. v. Riles
African American children were wrongfully placed in special education classes due to biased IQ tests. Prohibiting the use of IQ tests for placement into special education. Special Education Rights & Responsibilities. (n.d.). (2.45) what is the larry P. V. riles case? how did it originate? SERR. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/serr-manual/chapter-2-information-on-evaluations-assessments/2-45-what-is-the-larry-p-v-riles-case-how-did-it-originate/ -
Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act
This act prohibits the act of discrimination against people with disabilities, including in public schools and other institutions. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Center for Parent Information and Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.parentcenterhub.org/section504/ -
Equal Educational Opportunity
All public-school children are entitled to equal opportunity despite race, sex, color, and home language. Text - H.R.40 - 93rd Congress (1973-1974): Equal educational ... (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/40/text -
FAPE(Free Appropriate Public Education)
Children with disabilities have the same right to free K-12 public education, with special aid or related services. US Department of Education (ED). (2020, January 16). Free appropriate public education (FAPE). Home. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/frontpage/pro-students/issues/dis-issue03.html -
Public Law 99-457
Allowed for early intervention services for children aged 3-5 with disabilities or developmental delays. Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2020). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality. (7th ed.). Sage Publishing, Inc. -
Public Law 101-336 (Americans with Disabilities Act)
This law made public transportation accessible for citizens with disabilities. This allows for the population to be more aware and provides independence for people with disabilities. Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2020). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality. (7th ed.). Sage Publishing, Inc. -
Least Restrictive Environment
Availability of supplementary aid to children with disabilities before being placed in segregated classrooms. Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2020). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality. (7th ed.). Sage Publishing, Inc. -
The Assistive Technology Act
This act promotes access to technology for children with disabilities to increase and facilitate participation in education, employment, and activities of daily life. Assistive technology act. Center for Parent Information and Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.parentcenterhub.org/ata/ -
No Child Left Behind
A law that expects proficiency from all students in all fields of education including mathematics, reading, and science in a yearly assessment. Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2020). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality. (7th ed.). Sage Publishing, Inc. -
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act)
This act pushed toward improving special education to improve students' performance to equate the national schools. Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2020). Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality. (7th ed.). Sage Publishing, Inc.