WGU C847 Public Laws to Memorize for
Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion,
and Exceptional Learners
PL 45-186 ✔✔1879-Act to Promote the Education of the Blind. (Production of Braille materials)
PL 85-905 ✔✔1958-Captioned Films Act
Buy and distribute closed-captioned films to state schools for the deaf.
PL 93-112 ✔✔1973-Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's disability in all programs receiving federal
funding. No age limit.
PL 94-142 ✔✔1975-Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Bill of Rights for children with exceptionalities and their families.
PL 99-457 ✔✔1986-Mandated services for preschoolers with disabilities age 3-5. Early
intervention services from birth through age 2 with developmental delays/disabilities.
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) established for infants and toddlers.
"Developmentally Delayed" category created.
PL 100-407 ✔✔1988-TECH Act
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act.
Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion,
and Exceptional Learners
PL 45-186 ✔✔1879-Act to Promote the Education of the Blind. (Production of Braille materials)
PL 85-905 ✔✔1958-Captioned Films Act
Buy and distribute closed-captioned films to state schools for the deaf.
PL 93-112 ✔✔1973-Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's disability in all programs receiving federal
funding. No age limit.
PL 94-142 ✔✔1975-Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Bill of Rights for children with exceptionalities and their families.
PL 99-457 ✔✔1986-Mandated services for preschoolers with disabilities age 3-5. Early
intervention services from birth through age 2 with developmental delays/disabilities.
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) established for infants and toddlers.
"Developmentally Delayed" category created.
PL 100-407 ✔✔1988-TECH Act
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act.
