Landmark Cases

Idea

• 1975
• Students with disabilities
• The case ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free education that is designed to meet their unique needs
• It is important for teachers to know what is expected of them and the school, as well as know the rights of the students and their parents.

Title IX and Sex Discrimination

• 1972
• Title IX covers all state and local agencies that receive ED funds
• It protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal assistance
• This law allows teachers and students to know how they are protected when it comes to discrimination based on sex.

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• 1988
• Gifted and Talented Students
• The purpose is to create a program that would challenge students in specific areas of innovative strategies, scientific research, and demonstration projects.
• This is important for teachers to be able to challenge students that might get bored with basic curriculum

Title I

• 1965
• This act protects all children and specifically disadvantaged children and gives them the right to an equal high-quality education
• The result of this title is to improve the academic achievement of the disadvantaged
• Enables teachers to set proper alignment and expectations against common expecations for academic achievement

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 & 1974

• 1973 & 1974
• Students with disabilities
• Prohibits discrimination against individuals with a disability
• To ensure teachers don't discriminate againist students with disabilities

Lau v. Nichols

• 1974
• Non-English speaking students
• The purpose is to provide supplemental English instruction to non-English speaking students
• To adhear to the laws and regulations regarding non-English speaking students