Legislation-SPED


 * Special Education Legislation **
 * Legislation for children with special needs started in the 1960's and has continued to grow ever since.
 * 1973- Vocational Rehabilitation Act- This act made it legal for any person (with or without a disability) to join a child care center. The basis behind this law was that these child care centers are public places so they are not able to discriminate.
 * 1975- Education for all Handicap Children- This act is perhaps the most important. It sates that all children ages 3-18 have the right to FREE and APPROPRIATE public education. This act still plays a large role in schools today. Because of this act children with disabilities can not be turned away by public schools and while they attend these public schools they have the right to the same education as students without disabilities. The word Appropriate means that children must be in the least restrictive environment while in school. By keeping the students in the least restrictive environment you are helping the student gain a normal school experience.
 * 1997- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments- This act was formerly known as the All Handicapped Children Act. This Act also brought in the IDEA. This again highlights that no students can be denied from going to school. It also states that all schools are required to include students in school programs regardless of their disability.
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 * 1997- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments- This act was formerly known as the All Handicapped Children Act. This Act also brought in the IDEA. This again highlights that no students can be denied from going to school. It also states that all schools are required to include students in school programs regardless of their disability.
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