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Brown V Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. It was an important step in recognizing right for all marginalized groups. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
It is a law that provides funding for schools, especially those serving low-income students. Its supports special education by requiring schools to support students with disabilities and providing funding for special education services. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
lt is a law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination in programs that receive federal funding, including schools. It requires schools to provide accommodations, like extra time on tests or wheelchair ramps -
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
It is a law that protects the privacy of students' education records. Ensures that students with disabilities and their families have control over their personal educational information by requiring schools to get consent before sharing those records, except in special situations. -
Education of Handicapped Children Act
The act was the first attempt to write it into law that children with disabilities had the right to a free and appropriate public education. It required schools to provide special education services. -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
the law was passed to ensure students with disabilities get a free and appropriate public education. It requires schools to provide special education and support to help these students learn -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Its a law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. It applies to jobs, schools, ect. It also requires schools (including colleges) to provide accommodations so students with disabilities can fully participate. -
No Child Left behind
It required schools to test students regularly, and if students weren’t doing well, the schools had to work harder to help them improve. The idea was that no child should be left behind in learning, and all students should have a fair chance to succeed. It also gave more attention to disadvantaged students. -
Assistive Technology Act
A law that helps people with disabilities access technology that improves their daily lives. It provides funding to schools for things like screen reader and mobility aids. -
The Every Student Succeeds Act
Is a law that replaced No Child Left Behind. The law Requires schools to include students with disabilities in state testing. It also holds schools accountable for their progress and provides funding for special education programs.