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Brown V. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court announced racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional which established a foundation for future legislation on educational equality which includes special education. While this case is not directly centered on disability rights, it created the idea that all students deserve the same access to education. Brown v. Board of Education served as a cornerstone for disability rights advocates which provided a basis to argue for across the board education. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act supplied federal funding to schools helping low-income communities and established a foundation for future policies that expanded educational support to students with disabilities. This act sought to ensure that all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, had fair access to quality education opportunities. It established a foundation for subsequent legislation that specifically focused on students with disabilities.