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Council for Exceptional Children
Council for Exceptional Children was established in 1922 and is still in existence today. It is the largest international organization of educators that work together in improving education for children who have disabilities. https://sites.psu.edu/cecpennstate/ -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142)
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) helped many children with disabilities gain access to an education and public schools. This Act took away some laws that prohibited children with certain disabilities from receiving and education. EHA was reformed in 2002 when it became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), prohibits discrimination on anyone with a disability. This also ensures that there is adequate access for those with mobility issues with including accessibility standards. https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2018/02/americans-for-disabilities-act-weakened-by-u-s-representatives/ -
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) protected children with disabilities ensuring that they would be able to receive free education. It also broadened the scope of who was protected, for example, Autism was added under this Act. https://sierraeducationlaw.com/know-special-education-laws-heres-idea/ -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
NCLB was put in place to help all students succeed and meet standardized testing requirements. This gave the states capabilities to penalize the schools if they did not meet standards. The schools then were given targets of improvement if needed. If the schools failed to meet adequate yearly progress (AYP), that's when the state could step in change the school's leadership or close down the school.
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/no-child-left-behind-nclb-what-you-need-to-know