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Department of Public Welfare v. Haas
The Illinois Supreme Court determined that the state's compulsory education laws do not mandate the provision of a free appropriate public education for students with special needs, including those identified as feeble-minded or mentally deficient. Additionally, the Court asserted that these students are incapable of benefiting from or learning through a quality education. -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
https://youtu.be/pxx6rQqIjpY?si=iTtiVbUrRi344J8m Section 504 bars discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity supported by federal financial aid. Its aim is to guarantee equitable access to education and associated services for students with disabilities. This legislation has been pivotal in advancing inclusivity and accessibility within educational environments. -
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Mandated a free, appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. It provided funding to assist states in the education of children with disabilities. Lastly it required the development of an individualized education program (IEP) for each student with disabilities. -
Plessy V. Ferguson
The case of Plessy v. Ferguson had a significant adverse effect on education for individuals with disabilities as it upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine. While initially aimed at addressing racial segregation, its repercussions later extended to impact the education of children with disabilities. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA, a federal statute, mandates that students with disabilities receive a complimentary, fitting public education tailored to their individual requirements. It ensures eligible children and adolescents, from infancy to 21 years old, access special education and associated services. Furthermore, IDEA underscores the significance of inclusion and providing the least restrictive educational environment for students with disabilities. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, and public accommodations. In education, the ADA ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities, facilities, and resources. -
EHA/IDEA Amendment
www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/5 Children with disabilities receive a complimentary, suitable education tailored to their least restrictive environment (LRE). Parents have gained increased access to their child's progress and the general education curriculum. Additionally, parents have been afforded the opportunity to address conflicts with schools through mediation, while states have extended the definition of "developmental delay" to encompass students up to the age of nine. -
New Hampshire Rules
The New Hampshire State Board of Education adopts the amended New Hampshire Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities which focus on appropriate behavioral interventions for students with special needs. -
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
ESSA, a federal statute, renewed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, placing a spotlight on accountability, state autonomy, and assistance for underprivileged students. It incorporates measures to bolster the integration of students with disabilities and enhance their access to high-quality education. -
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
The Endrew F. case saw the Supreme Court mandate that schools furnish students with disabilities an educational curriculum reasonably designed to facilitate progress commensurate with the child's individual circumstances. This ruling underscored the imperative of offering substantive educational avenues for students with disabilities.