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Changes in Special Education
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May 17, 1954; Brown vs. Board of Education
This court case was a "landmark" court case for education and families. This lawsuit made sure that all students were given an equal opportunity to receive a proper education regardless of race, gender, color or disability. Editors, H. (2009, October 27). Brown v. Board of Education. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
The Civil Rights Act 1964
The civil rights act of 1964 ultimately ended all segregations and began equal rights throughout education. Editors, H. (2010, January 04). Civil Rights Act of 1964. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act -
Mills vs. Board of Education
In this court case students with disabilities were fighting for the right to be given a public education. This court case brought upon 7 children who were denied access to school because of budget constraints. -
Section 504
Section 504 was a law put in place to help students with disabilities thrive in school. I helps students gain an equal education while removing barriers that may be in the way of their way of learning. Section 504 provides kids with the support and guidance they need; these are not a part of the actual Special Education Department. It does provide a more individualized instruction for the students. -
Education of Handicapped Children Act
This act required all federally funded schools to provide an equal education for physical and mentally disabled children amongst those that are non-disabled. -
The Americans With Disability Act
This was the first act that addressed the rights for those with disabilities, the right to "non-discrimination in the workplace, employment, public services, accommodation and telecommunications." https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/history/35th/1990s/ada.html -
No Child Left Behind Act 2001
This act was created to "ensure disadvantaged students reach proficiency." IT was designed to make sure all students are tested to make sure they are all at grade level. https://www.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/policies/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-esea/no-child-left-behind-act-2001 -
IDEA 2004
Under the 2004 IDEA act all students are entitled to a free and appropriate public education free of charge. Each student will be taught in a least restrictive environment. This act was created to make sure students with disabilities were being included amongst typical learning students. -
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008
With this amendment, congress wanted to make sure there was "a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination." The congress went on to define "disability" and made sure all people with any impairment would be treated justly. https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adaaa.cfm -
Obama's Blueprint for Education
Obama had one goal and that was to make sure all students were being taught and learning at the same level. He raised the standards for all students and created more assessments to make sure they are all learning. In turn, these assessments were to evaluate the teachers to make sure we were teaching our students and every student was learning. https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/blueprint/blueprint.pdf
