The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is also falls under the...
education law
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Overview:
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the “Separate but Equal” doctrine and outlawed the ongoing segregation in schools. The court ruled that laws mandating and enforcing...
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), and religion in employment, education, and access to public facilities and public accommodations...
education
Education Law: An Overview
Education law is a broad topic that encompasses several legal subjects. Education exists as a government function, which is administered through the public school system by the Department of Education. The states,...
FAPE
FAPE stands for free appropriate public education which is a right provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. FAPE requires public schools to take reasonable steps to provide for students with physical and mental...
free appropriate public education
Free appropriate public education (FAPE) is a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees special education rights for children with disabilities. According to Understood, disabilities can include both...
Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
Grutter v Bollinger is a U.S. Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that a law school could consider race when making admissions decisions. The Court found that the law school had an interest in pursuing the educational benefits that...
IEP
IEP is the abbreviation for Individualized Education Program, which was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Per 34 CFR §§ 300.320, and individualized education program or IEP is a written statement for a...
individualized education program
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As per 34 CFR §§ 300.320, individualized education program or IEP is a written statement for a child with a disability...
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted in 1997 and ensures that all children with disabilities are guaranteed an appropriate public education to meet their needs. The IDEA also guarantees that such education is...