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Brown v. Board of Education
Supreme Court ruling that stated that segregation by race is unconstitutional and thus illegal. It also was the first situation where federal government supported those who were being stifled by racial inequality in public schools. Although targeted at deteriorating racial segrigation, the court case would pave the way for future strives towards equal education for all. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Otherwise known as "Title One" , it allowed students who had disabilities to recieve assistance from the federal government in order to have equal access to public education. It encouraged states to improve programs for students with disabilities. At the time there were no spacific guidelines included. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dirrectly challenged discrimination against mentally handicapped students. Using the Constitution as its backing, this case argued in favor that it was illegal to deny a free public program of education to any students with mental retardation. -
Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
Expanding on PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this court ruling required schools to provide an adequate alternative education for students. In addition, it required schools to keep records of students' progresses and statuses as well. Schools' monitering would be checked by the state. -
Honig v. Doe
Court case that defended two students with emotional and behavior disorders could not be expelled from school based on behaviors related to their disability. Further pursued that students with disabilities be given a free education that catered to their needs. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Established "people-first" language to refer to people with disabilities, rather than insulting, hurtful labels. Provides even more assistance to students with disabilities in order to recieve a full, free education. In addition, it adds two more catigories of disabilities, autism tramatic brain injury. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Additions)
Brought forth the implimentation of the IEP, or Individualized Educational Programs. Also includes students with disabilities to participate in state and districtwide assessments. In addition, it requires students to, although expelled from school, be offered services to assists them in their education. -
Cedar Rapids v. Garret F.
Defended a student's right to free education who suffered a physical accident when younger that paralized him from the neck down. The court favored that the school provide any assitiance needed in order for the student to recieve his education, at no expense to the family. The case also aided in the funding of IDEA. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Provided flexability for how states use their federal funding, as long a standards of education are met. Increased performance of elementary and secondary schools by increasing the accountability of the school for students' achievement. Also implemented earlier reading interventions for students. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
Permits school districts to usa a response to intervention model for determining if a student has a learning disability. Also increased federal funding for early intervention services for special education programs, and raised standards for special education licensure.
