Special Education Laws

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    Special Education Law Creation

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Supreme court ruled that education must be available to all children on equal terms. Separate is NOT equal.
  • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Court ruled that children were entitled to receive free public education; parents had the right to be notified before any change in educational program or placement.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)

    Law regarding the education of children with disabilities.