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American Foundation for the Blind
According to the American Foundation for the Blind AFB was "Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for Blind has spent nearly a century ensuring that individuals who are blind or visually impaired have access to the information, technology, education, and legal resources they need to live independent and productive lives." -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
According to sixbyfifteen "The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling laid the foundation for the 1975 federal law (now called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) requiring access to a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities." -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This law signed in by President Nixon prohibits discrimination in the workplace and schools and any entity receiving federal funding. This plan mandates individualized plans for eligible disabled students who need accommodations or modifications in or order to receive FAPE. Least Restrictive Education mandate is an essential element as far as placement to the learning environment (Smith, Polloway, Patton & Dowdy, 2011). -
The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act
The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 is an Act of Congress in reference to Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and any other veterans who served active duty time in a war event that qualifies for a campaign badge. -
Public Law 94-142
According to AdministrativeLaws.com "Public Law 94-142 is the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The law requires all schools receiving federal funding to provide for handicapped students by accommodating their special needs and providing them with fair and equal access to education." -
The Rowley Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court's first interpretation of what was then called the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, "IDEA"). "Basic floor of responsibility" and "some educational benefit" A two part test can be implemented now when working through specific case issues. (Smith, Polloway, Patton & Dowdy, 2011). -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
According to WashingEducation.edu "The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that supports special education and related service programming for children and youth with disabilities. It was originally known as the Education of Handicapped Children Act, passed in 1975. In 1990, amendments to the law were passed, effectively changing the name to IDEA." -
The Americans with Disabilities Act
This law prohibits discrimination by your employer, services received by state and local governments, in places of public accommodation, transportation and telecommunications. This is key because a public school is included under this law by providing civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities and not discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion. (Smith, Polloway, Patton & Dowdy, 2011). -
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
According to PACER.org "The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal law that helps youth and adults access employment training and support services. It also helps match employers with the workers they need. The ultimate goal of WIOA is competitive employment for those most vulnerable and “at risk,” including individuals with disabilities." -
No Child Left Behind
According to WrightsLaw "The purpose of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education." -
Yazzie and Martinez v. State of New Mexico
According to NMLEGIS.gov
"Judge Singleton’s Decision and Order declared the following:
• The state has violated the Education Clause, the Equal Protection Clause, and the Due Process Clause of the New Mexico Constitution.
• More specifically, the state has violated the rights of at-risk students by failing to provide them with a uniform statewide system of free public schools sufficient for their education."
