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Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruling on the Brown v. Board of Education brought an end to the "separate but equal" principle that segregated students based on race. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
This law was President Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty" movement. He wanted to ensure that all children had assess to a fair and equal education. Public schools were given federal funds to help educate disadvantaged children. The Title I program provided funds to schools to help low-income students. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This case ensured that children and persons between 6-21 years of age with mental disabilities were entitled to free public education. These students would be able to be to participate in school with nondisabled students. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
This law required public schools that received federal funding to provide equal access to education for all children with physical or mental disabilities. The schools had to evaluate and devise an educational plan with parental input for a child with a disability that was similar to that of a nondisabled child's learning experiences. This act also enabled parents to dispute decisions about their child's education. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA is a reauthorization of the Education of For All Handicapped Children Act. -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Amendments
This act helps identify children with special needs before they enter school and proved services to help them. It also holds schools accountable to help students with disablilities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Schools are held responsible for students learning progress.