Special Education Timeline by

Education for All Handicapped Children Act

mdaugherty60 — 2024-06-09 23:57:06 UTC

Passed: November 1975

Summary:

It requires all schools to accept any federal funds to provide an equal way to education for children no matter their physical and mental disabilities.

References:

5 Important Special Education Laws. (2024). Masters in Special Education. Retrieved June 9, 2024, from https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-important-special-education-laws/

No Child Left Behind Act

mdaugherty60 — 2024-06-10 00:24:09 UTC

Passed: January 2002

Summary:

Made all school be fully responsible for the academic performance of all students even if they have disabilities. Also requiring every state to make a routine assessment of the students' academic skills.

References:

5 Important Special Education Laws. (2024). Masters in Special Education. Retrieved June 9, 2024, from https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-important-special-education-laws/

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

mdaugherty60 — 2024-06-10 00:32:36 UTC

Passed: 1990

Summary:

It allows children to be able to participate in any activities and be perceived as children without disabilities whenever possible. also gives children the opportunity to have less restrictions.

References:

5 Important Special Education Laws. (2024). Masters in Special Education. Retrieved June 9, 2024, from https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-important-special-education-laws/

Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary School Act

mdaugherty60 — 2024-06-10 00:42:39 UTC

Passed: 1975

Summary:

Postsecondary school depends on the grade that the student is going into but no matter they are provided any academic adjustments. Including if needed accessible housing to student with disabilities.

References:

5 Important Special Education Laws. (2024). Masters in Special Education. Retrieved June 9, 2024, from https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-important-special-education-laws/

Individualized Education Programs

mdaugherty60 — 2024-06-10 01:00:45 UTC

Passed: 1975

Summary:

Or known as an IEP it helps give the specific education for the child exact needs. It helps the caregiver to be able to meet the at the start of the year to find the right educational plan for the child.

References:

5 Important Special Education Laws. (2024). Master's in Special Education. Retrieved June 9, 2024, from https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-important-special-education-laws/

History of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). (2024, April 2). Education Alternatives. Retrieved June 9, 2024, from

https://easchools.org/history-of-the-individualized-education-program-iep/