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First School of Special Education
The school of special education was known as the American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Dead and Dumb in Connecticut. A total of seven students were enrolled in the first year. The definition of dumb as the time referred to was for someone being unable to speak. The school provided instruction in math, reading, writing, geography, history, and the reading of the bible. -
Brown V. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court in Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka ruled that seperate schools for black and white children are unequal and unconstitutional.This landmark decision highlights the U.S. Supreme Courts role in affecting changes in national and social policy.
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P.A.R.C vs Pennsylvania CommonWealth
The case quickly settled before resulting in a consent decree in which the state agreed to provide a free public education for children with mental retardation. This court case declared several state laws unconstitutional, and required the state to evaluate and place all students with mental disabilities ages 6-21. -
Mills V. Board of D.C.
In Mills v. Board of D.C, the United States District Court for District of Columbia held that students with disabilities are entitled to an education, and that education cannot be denied based on the accommodations additional cost to the schools. -
P.L 93-112
This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in public education, employment, and social and health services. It also prevents any private organization that uses federal funds, or any local or state organization. -
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
The law opened doors for many qualified individuals with disabilities to enter for the first time, the federal and federal contractor workforces. The primary goal of vocational rehabilitation is to assist individuals with physical and cognitive limitations to find employment. -
Honig V. Doe
This U.S. Supreme Court case concerned the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) and its stay-put clause. The stay-put clause stated that students must remain in their current educational situation during any review proceedings following a suspension or behavioral issue. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act extended civil rights protection of people with disabilities in employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunication. Public school buildings must have accessible areas and day care centers. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The IDEA law ensures disabled students with free public education. It was passed down originally in November of 1975. The IDEA Act is known as a federal law. -
No Child Left Behind Act
In 2002, this act had been signed by George W. Bush. This act authorizes elementary and secondary education to disadvantaged students. It changed how kindergarteners to twelve grade succeeded because they wanted to demonstrate their terms of success.
(https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/no-child-left-behind-an-overview/2015/04))