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Brown vs. Board of Education
This was argued for desegregation of schools and children with disabilities. -
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Education Timeline
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Provides Federal funding to primary and secondary schools for educational opportunities. -
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
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
To protect a person with disabilities from discrimination based on their disabilities. -
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
Amendment to The Rehabilitation Act. To provide comprehensive services for independent living for handicap individuals. -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Protects the rights of people with disabilities. -
Individuals Disabilities Education Act
Early intervention services for families and their children with disabilities. -
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
Guarantees all children between the ages 3-21 with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate education.