Special Education Law Timeline

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  • Brown vs.Board of Education

    Brown vs.Board of Education
    Segregation in public schools is ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    The ESEA granted state school sand institutions to put programs to educate students with disabilities.
  • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    Students with disabilities were called to be placed in publicly funded school settings where their individual educational needs are met and based on evaluation.
  • First Center for Independent Living Opens

    First Center for Independent Living Opens
    This center was created by Ed Roberts at UC Berkeley to support the needs of individuals with disabilities so they may have an option to live independently.
  • Section 504

    Section 504
    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act allows protection from discrimination against disabilities or special needs students.
  • Least Restrictive Environment

    Least Restrictive Environment
    Least Restrictive Environment means that with a student's IEP, they may also attend as many regular education classes as possible.
  • Handicapped Children's Protection Act

    Handicapped Children's Protection Act
    The Handicapped Children's Protection Act was signed by Ronald Regan that stated the law that parents of children with disabilities had more say within their child's IEP (Individual Education Plan).
  • IDEA

    IDEA
    The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was signed by George W. Bush. This added brain trauma and autism as new disabilities.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act
    George W. Bush signed the law stating that all students should be proficient in Math and Reading by the year 2014. Also known for when standardizing testing began.
  • IDEA Reauthorized

    IDEA Reauthorized
    The reauthorization of IDEA had many changes from the original. IEO, due process, and student discipline were part of those changes.