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Congress passes English requirement for naturalized citizenship.
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Del Rio Independent School District vs. Salvatierra
A Texas superior court finds that the Del Rio Independent school district cannot segregate Mexcian Students. -
Mendezz vs. Westminster School District
The U.S. Ninth District Court applies the 14th Amendment to schools, insisting schools must be open to all children. -
The Civil Rights Act: Title VI
Prohibits denial of equal access to education on the basis of race, color, national origin, or limited proficiency in English in the operation of federally assisted programs. -
The Equal Education Opportunities Act
"No state shall deny equal educational opportunities to an individual on account of his or her race, color, sex, or national origin. -
Rio v. Read
A federal court rules that a binlingual program must include a cultural component. -
Gomez v. Illionois State Board of Education
State school boards can enforce state and federal compliance with EEAO regulations. Districts must properly serve students who are limited in English -
No Child Left Behind
Federal funding is available to support schools in educating English learners. -
Williams et al v. State of California et al.
California schools must provide equitable access to textbooks, facilities, and teaching staffs, including teachers of English Learners.
