Timeline of Disabilities in Education

  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    Brown vs. Board of Education
    This was argued for desegregation of schools and children with disabilities.
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    Education Timeline

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    Provides Federal funding to primary and secondary schools for educational opportunities.
  • Mills vs. The Board of Education

    Mills vs. The Board of Education
    This is saying that some of the disabled children have the right to attend a public school. Due to the 14th Amendment, they have the right to a better education with the general population.
  • PARC vs. Pennsylvania

    PARC vs. Pennsylvania
    This was to get students with mental retardation into the public school system as part of the 14th Amendment.
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
    To protect a person with disabilities from discrimination based on their disabilities.
  • The Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    This act was passed and made it so that children with disabilities were able to get a free education, get evaluated, be educated in a less restrictive environment, have parent involvement, and have an appropriate education.
  • PL 95-602

    PL 95-602
    Amendment to The Rehabilitation Act. To provide comprehensive services for independent living for handicap individuals.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

    Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
    Protects the rights of people with disabilities.
  • Individuals Disabilities Education Act

    Individuals Disabilities Education Act
    Early intervention services for families and their children with disabilities.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    To be able to test every student, even the ones with disabilities.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
    Guarantees all children between the ages 3-21 with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate education.