Special Education Timeline

  • Brown V. Board of Eduction

    The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    improve educational quality and educational opportunities in the elementary and secondary schools
  • Mills V. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    Established the right of students with disabilities to free public education
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

    Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
  • The Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Stated that all children with disabilities in the United States would receive free and appropriate public education.
  • Board of Education V. Rowley

    Schools must provide basic accommodations to help students reach grade-level benchmarks
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEIA)

    Expanded on Education for All Handicapped Children, providing more protections and services for students with disabilities.
  • IDEA Amendments

    Required schools to include students with disabilities in state and district wide assessments.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    Aimed to improve student achievement by holding schools accountable for student performance
  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    All students receive a quality education by holding schools accountable for student achievement while giving states significant flexibility in how they measure and address student needs.