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The first free school in America opens up in Virginia. This meant that the school was completely funded by government taxes and there was no out of pocket expenses for the student. https://prezi.com/sn7mlcjm3ecr/a-timeline-of-american-education-important-dates-are-often-overlooked/
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Freedman's Bureau provided not only food, housing, and health care, but also education for those former slaves in America. http://www.freedmensbureau.com
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By 1918 all states had some form of attendance laws. These laws say what age children must enroll in school and how many days per grade are required. They vary from state to state. https://hslda.org/content/docs/nche/Issues/S/State_Compulsory_Attendance.asp
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Around 1930 it was acceptable for a woman to have a teaching job. It was among the only acceptable jobs a woman could have as they were generally expected to stay in the household.
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The Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was not equal. This allowed black students to be allowed in public school classrooms.
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In 1963 the use of the Bible in public schools was outlawed in the United States https://prezi.com/9wkjzeowvssn/20-most-important-events-in-the-history-of-education/
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Title IX is a law that says no student can be discriminated against because of their gender and/or parenthood. Women and men are required to have equal opportunity for anything funded by the government within a school http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/inclusion/title-ix-frequently-asked-questions
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Section 504 says that no student can be discriminated against for any reason (orientation, gender, race, etc.) https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/section-504-2/ https://youtu.be/ok0U1sX-7V0 -video link
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Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) is a piece of legislation that states all students have the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. The first part was passed in 1975 but has been amended since. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/basics-about-childs-rights/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act-idea-what-you-need-to-know
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The No Child Left Behind Act was put into place to help the disadvantaged students. This act helps make attainable goals for students of all levels.
(http://www.k12.wa.us/esea/NCLB.aspx)
