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Brown vs. Board of Education
In 1954 the Supreme Court decided that there would no longer be segregation in public schools and that this deprived children of equal opportunities. This law furthered the fight of equal opportunities for all children no matter what race or if they have any disabilities. History.com Editors. (2009, October 27). Brown v. Board of Education. History.com. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
PARC
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children lawsuit resulted in the state agreeing to "provide a free public education for children with mental retardation". Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (parc) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: The Public Interest Law Center. Public Interest Law Center. (n.d.). Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www.pubintlaw.org/cases-and-projects/pennsylvania-association-for-retarded-citizens-parc-v-commonwealth-of-pennsylvania/#:~:text -
Mills vs. Board of Education
In 1972 it was decided that no child should be denied an education due to a “mental, physical, behavioral, or emotional disability”. This law was the start for no child left behind. Admin. (2022, January 5). The right to education. Disability Justice. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://disabilityjustice.org/right-to-education/ -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
In 1973 the Rehabilitation Act stopped discrimination of people with disabilities & were in programs that received financial assistance. This began the Americans with Disabilities Act. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund. (2018, April 25). Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://dredf.org/legal-advocacy/laws/section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973/#:~:text=Section%20504%20of%20the%201973,the%20Americans%20with%20Disabilities%20Act. -
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA passed in 1974 and allowed for parents to access their child's records. This is important because parents should always access and be involved in their child's education and this act makes it easier. US Department of Education (ED). (2021, August 25). Family educational rights and privacy act (FERPA). Home. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
In 1975 the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed. This law makes sure that all public schools give equal opportunities to all students even if they had a physical or mental disability. A history of the individuals with disabilities education act. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2022, March 18). Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History#:~:text=On%20November%2029%2C%201975%2C%20President,and%20locality%20across%20the%20country. -
Free Appropriate Public Education
The FAPE Act of states that students with disabilities in kindergarten through high school will receive equal education as those who do not have disabilities and this law was important because it's for all grades. US Department of Education (ED). (2020, January 16). Free appropriate public education (FAPE). Home. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/frontpage/pro-students/issues/dis-issue03.html#:~:text=Free%20Appropriate%20Public%20Education20(FAPE)&text -
Board of Education vs. Rowley
In 1982 this law stated that schools must utilize IEPs to benefit student learning. This was beneficial to Special Education because IEPs help students to stay on track with goals and learning achievements. Masanews. (2017, December 11). Supreme Court revisits long-standing Rowley Standard. MASA Leaders Forum. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://mnasanews.org/2017/06/27/supreme-court-revisits-long-standing-rowley-standard/ -
Handicapped Children Protection Act of 1986
This law ensures that all handicapped children would still be given and free and appropriate education despite any disabilities. This act starts with students in pre-school through their secondary education. Perry CraftPerry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. He has tried. (2021, February 3). Handicapped children's protection act. Law Office of Perry A. Craft PLLC. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www.craftlegal.com/2016/11/08/handicapped-childrens-protection-act/ -
No Child Left Behind Act
In 2002 the no child left behind act was pushed through. This law held schools accountable for student performance and also encouraged testing for students. This helped special education to find students who needed help and held the special education system to a higher standard. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). No child left behind. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved July 15, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/No-Child-Left-Behind-Act