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Brown v. Board of Education
Catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Desegregated public schools across America. -
Mills v. Board of Education
Established the right to a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities. -
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Grants parents of students access to their child's records. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Legislation that mandated that schools receiving federal funding must provide free and appropriate funding to all children with disabilities. -
Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
Significantly shaped the understanding of fair and appropriate public education (FAPE). Emphasized that schools must provide personalized instruction and support for students with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Federal law ensuring that children with disabilities receive free and appropriate education tailored to their individual needs. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Federal law that aims to improve public schools by increasing responsibility for school districts. Ensures that all students reach a proficient level in core subjects. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
The IDEA Act was amended in 2004 to ensure a free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities, and to prepare them for further education and employment. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Replaces No Child Left Behind. Ensures all students have access to high-quality education and opportunities to succeed in college and employment.