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In 1954, school children from four different states argued that segregated schools deprived them of equal protection laws. After the decision of Brown, parents of children with disabilities began to file lawsuits against school districts for the segregation of students with disbilities.
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This case was made agains the Board of Education of District of Columbia for wrongfully suspending special education students or reassigning them to different classes.
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Congress launched an investigation into the education of children with special needs and found that their needs were not being met, making it difficult to flourish in an educational environment.
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Ensures that all children with disabilities have a right to the best education possible.
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Extended special education services to preschoolers.
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Introduced transition services for children with disabilities so they could have a smooth transition into adulthood.
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Supreme Court ruled schools must provide medical services to students if it is required for them.
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Required schools to be held accountable for the educational growth of all students.
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Emphasized accountability and results within what was formerly known as IDEA.