No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
The U.S. Department of Education website for the No Child Left Behind Act. It includes information about the law, state accountability data, and ideas for implementation.
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S. Department of Education Special Education and Rehabilitation Services site includes IDEA law, news, public comments, and events regarding IDEA 2004.
http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/idea2004.html

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Information about Section 504 especially for educators, including information about the law and how it pertains to students, along with resources such as presentations and papers about 504.
http://www.504idea.org/504resources.html

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The U.S. government site for the ADA. It includes guides to the law, new and proposed updates, and ideas for implementation.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

The Future of Children
A wonderful downloadable article about the legislative history of special education, which includes explanations of the critical elements of IDEA.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/information2826/information_show.htm?doc_id=72450

Parents United Together
A concise list of the legislative history of special education.
http://www.parentsunitedtogether.com/page15.html