This document summarizes several key laws and elements that have shaped education for students with disabilities. It outlines federal legislation including PL 94-142, IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and NCLB. Key components of IDEA and Section 504 are described, such as IEPs, FAPE, and LRE. The document also discusses standards-based education, inclusion, accountability, RTI, UDL, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based practices as important elements in modern special education.