Laws In Education

Ensures that students with disabilities receive free and appropriate public education that's tailored to their needs.

Holds public schools accountable for how students learn and achieve and aims to provide equal opportunities for disadvantaged students.

Protects the education records of students who are currently enrolled or formerly enrolled. 

A civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination based on their disabilities.

A civil rights law that targets discrimination against people with disabilities and applies to schools.

A federal law that was passed in 1972 to ensure that male and female students and employees in educational settings are treated equally and fairly.

Provides assistive technology to people with disabilities so they can more fully participate in education, employment, and daily activities. 

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 aimed to increase school accountability for student educational outcomes and reduce disparities between lower-performing and higher-performing students and districts.