Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ531749
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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The Legislative and Litigation History of Special Education.
Martin, Edwin W.; And Others
Future of Children, v6 n1 p25-39 Spr 1996
Presents a historical overview of state and federal legislation concerning special education, describes how court litigation has defined the constitutional rights of the disabled to access education, and outlines the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The procedural safeguards of the IDEA also are outlined, including placement, classroom environment considerations, and provisions for preschoolers. (GR)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Disability Discrimination, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Government Role, Individualized Programs, Mainstreaming, Preschool Children, Public Schools, Special Education
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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