-
President Bush signs the ADA which makes schools more accessible for students with disabilities. This included more physical aids, like ramps instead of stairs. Children with learning disabilities got the assistance they needed. -
President Bush signs into law a $1.6 billion bill to improve vocational education by telling states to integrate academic skills into vocational classes to develop basic and advanced skills, as well as providing funding for "tech-prep" programs linking high schools with local community colleges. -
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Title IX of a 1972 education law entitled students at schools receiving federal funds who were the victims of sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination to sue for monetary damages.
-
Michael Kearney was 10 years old when he graduated college. He got his high school diploma at age 6. He attended the University of Alabama with a major in anthropology. This gave many student motivation and encouragement to continue on with school.
-
An Arizona state court judge rules that a public school district had the right to require that their students wear school uniforms. The ruling affirms that such a requirement cannot be overruled by the parents.
-
President Clinton introduced a new funding plan that would give millions towards making sure educational buildings and schools had access to internet connections.
-
President Clinton temporarily lowered interest rates for students and increased available amounts for students available through a Pell Grant, money the government provides for students who need the money to graduate.
-
President Clinton expands federal aid for charter schools. The new funding would be based on stricter standards that schools, faculty, and students would have to maintain like attendance.
-
Columbine High School Shooting
In Littleton, Colorado at Columbine High School, two boys, 17 and 18, shoot and kill 12 students and a teacher, and 20 more wounded. This tragedy affected school safety across not only the state of Colorado but the entire country. Safety procedures are created from this point on and taught to all grade levels everywhere. More precautions were made to prevent these situations from happening again. The next shooting would happen just a month later. -
President Clinton signs a bill granting states greater flexibility over federal funds for education. States were now not limited to spending on specific areas of education like administration.