Understanding the history of special education law is an important step. Pete Wright Esq., in a recent article, discusses the historical aspects of special education law from early special education programs, to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.

Understanding the History of Special Education Law

In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. – Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)

To understand the battles being fought today for children with disabilities, it is important to understand the history and traditions associated with public schools and special education. In this chapter, you will learn about the evolution of public education and special education, the impact of several landmark discrimination cases, and the circumstances that led Congress to enact Public Law 94-142 in 1975.
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