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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law 89-10)
Provided funding for elementary and secondary schools and for all children of socioeconomic backgrounds to attend school.The act had supplementary supports for struggling students within the school. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act (VRA) (Public Law 93-112, Section 504)
This act gave individuals with disabilities a fair and equal chance in an educational setting, housing situations, and job opportunities, etc. Section 504 is a document that includes accomodations or modifications for students and employees. -
Educational Amendments Act (Public Law 93-380)
This act provided states funding for learners with exceptional needs. Along with this funding came the first ever funds for states for learners that are gifted and talented. Families and students were now given the right to look at educational records as they pertain to the special education placement. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) (Public Law 94-142, Part B)
This act allowed for students (5-18 years old) the right to have a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). The rights of both the child and parent(s) are now protected. This act also required Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for all students with disabilities. -
Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (Public Law 99-457)
This act made it possible for children with disabilities (3-5 years old) to receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Services were put in place for programs which offered interventions for children with disabilities (birth-2 years old). -
Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Public Law 101-476)
This act replaces the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. IDEA introduced "people-first" language and provided more special education services (social work, rehabilitation services, and assistive technology). Transition programs are now required before the age of 16 for children with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-336)
This act banished discrimination of people with disabilites within the private sector. ADA allowed for equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities along with access to public services and transportation. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Public Law 105-17)
If students with disabilities are suspended or expelled from school it is required that services are still given to them. Students with disabilities are required to participate in assessments, both statewide and within the school district. This act adds another member to the IEP team, the general educator. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
This act increased accountability of all schools for every single student. Early reading interventions are introduced with NCLB. If schools statewide are meeting standards, then funding is more flexible. With NCLB came a lot more standardized testing to make sure that standards were being met. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) (Public Law 108-446)
IDEIA introduces the use of response-to-intervention (RTI) model to figure out if students have a learning disability. There is more funding for intervention services. Prevented misrepresentation of race and ethnicity of students within special education.
