History of Special Education

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  • Brown V. Board of Education (1954)

    Brown V. Board of Education (1954)

    This isnt directly about special education but this case was very foundational for future cases in regards to students with disabilities. This case is in regards to stopping segregation in schools.
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)

    This act was one of the first laws that provided funding and resources for students with disabilities. This act showed how the goverment was making changes to support students with disabilities and supporting education.
  • PARC v. Pennsylvania (1972)

    PARC v. Pennsylvania (1972)

    During this case the court had ruled that children with disabilities were not to be denied free public education. So, because of this ruling students with disabilities who were denied and excluded were able to attend public schooling.
  • Mills v. Board of Education of D.C. (1972)

    Mills v. Board of Education of D.C. (1972)

    Because of this case students with disabilities were given more rights, regardless of what kind or severity of their disability. This specifically made an emphasis on that schools have to provide resources and services even if they do not have the funding for it, they have to put it within their budget.
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973)

    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973)

    This was the first U.S civil rights law. It was made to protect students with disabilities. It ensured that schools received funding for programs supporting students with disabilities.
  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)

    This law ensured free education for children with disabilities. It introduced IEPs and LRE which are foundational for a students education.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66g6TbJbs2g
  • Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (1986)

    Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (1986)

    These amendments provided early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities. This also provided support services for families and services for children aged 3-5.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)

    Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)

    Because of this law, discrimination against people with disabilities in every public space is banned. This law helped ensure inclusivity and civil rights.
  • IDEA Amendments (1997)

    IDEA Amendments (1997)

    This act was revised to make a greater emphasis on access to the gen ed curriculum. So, because of this act schools were responsible in ensuring that students with disabilities were able to participate in the statewide tests and learn in inclusive classroom as with the rest of their peers.
    https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History
  • Every Student Succeeds Act (2015)

    Every Student Succeeds Act (2015)

    This act replaced the No Child Left Behind and further ensured high expectations for all students no matter what. This act ensured that schools took accountability and ensured inclusion in education environments.