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Brown v. Board of Education
This Supreme Court, class action suit was filed by Oliver Brown, whose child was denied access to a predominately white Topeka’s Kansas schools. The suit sought to end racial segregation n public schools. The final decision ruled in favor of Brown, making racial segregation in public schools illegal. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTGHLdr-iak](http://www.timetoast.com -
Hobsen v. Hansen
The civil rights activist Julius W. Hobson, filed a federal court case in 1967, charging the District of Columbia BOE on acts of depriving black and poor people the right to a quality education. Hobson argued that the "ability grouping" unconstitutionally discriminates . The federal court ruled in favor of Hobson granting the right to optional-transfers out of their overcrowded school into a district school that was integrated
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Mills vs. Board of Education of District of Columbia
One of two federal trial court rulings that helped lay the foundation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This class action suit was filed on behalf of seven children who were denied educational services due to their behavioral needs. The school argued that they had insufficient funds available to pay for the services. The court ruling, mandated a free and public education for children with disabilities
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Hendrick Hudson District Board of Education v. Rowley
Amy Rowley, a deaf kindergartner, was denied a sign language interpreter due to her ability to perform academically. Her parents sued the school for violating the Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The ruling determined Amy was not achieving to her full potential without an interpreter. This led to the creation of personalized programs of instruction for all students with disabilities
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Burlington School Committee v. Mass Bd of Ed
This Supreme Court case ruled that public schools are financially responsible for placement of students with disabilities, in private schools when the school cannot meet the needs outlined in the IEP in which they developed. The court ruling was backed by IDEA and determined that if the school believed the LRE was to place into a private institution, it was the responsible to pay for such services. https://sites.google.com/site/parentandfamilyrights/home/brief-case-analysis-1 -
Honig v. Doe
Doe's case claimed that his rights regarding the stay put provision, as outlined in the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) was violated. This provision guaranteed children with disabilities be kept in their current educational settings during any disciplinary proceedings. The court ruling led to the "the-day" rule, which allows suspensions up to 10 days without parental consent or court interventions. -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA was established in 1990, in efforts of providing protection to people with disabilities from discriminatory acts. This act prohibits discrimination based on disability and or impairment in all areas of life. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind law—the 2002 update of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act—effectively scaled up the federal role in holding schools accountable for student outcomes. -
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004), is a federal law which guarantees children with disabilities the right to receive a free education that is appropriate and tailored to meet specific needs. This law was originally passed in 1975 as the Education for all Handicapped Children Act. The law requires schools to provide specialized educational and related services to students with disabilities who need them. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Former President Obama, signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), in 2015 as a promise of ensuring all students, have access to a world class education which prepares them for college and beyond. This act builds upon the foundation established by the No Cild Left Behind Act (2002).
