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Gerald Ford Signed the Education for all handicapped children act. It was public law 94-142
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Department of Education was formed to over see the education of all students
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Students can be identified for needs at birth instead of waiting until they are 3 years old.
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Added autism and traumatic brain injury to public law 94-142. IEP was included to help students transfer to post-secondary life.
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high expectations ensuring student success in general curriculum.
Developmental delay age changes to 9
Parents can provide input and not have to litigate for their child's education. -
Calls for strategies to support student's educational needs, Raised standards for special education teachers. Required research-based testing for special education-based services.