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First Bilingual and Bicultural Public School Program
Cuban immigration to Florid lead Coral Way Elementary School to become the first public school to teach students in English and Spanish. Other programs existed for German and Italian students but it was this program that would influence legislation and start other programs.
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Immigration Act of 1965
Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Hart-Celler Act (Immigration Act of 1965) which abolished the prior quota system which limited the number of immigrants from certain countries. Under the Immigration Act of 1965, the goal was to unite immigrant families and attract skilled labor workers. This created immensely diverse schools.
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Coleman Report
The Equality of Educational Opportunity Study otherwise known as the Coleman Report was released saying that African American students benefit greatly from learning in an integrated environment. The Coleman Report will eventually lead to "busing" which was in preparation of complete desegregation. -
Indian Education Act
The Indian Education Act established the Office of Indian Education and National Advisory Council on Indian Education which provided federal funds for American Indian and Alaska Native education. The act was meant to improve education for Natives in the classroom.
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Lau v. Nichols
Although California schools were integrated, a large number of non-English speaking students were not receiving additional instruction for learning English. The students argued that the school district was not providing the students with equal education opportunities. It was determined that the San Francisco School District was in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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The Refugee Act of 1980
President Carter signed the Refugee Act of 1980 which built upon the Immigration Act of 1965. It allowed for refugees to be admitted for humanitarian reasons. This law brought thousands of children with special needs and other disabilities to classrooms across the US.
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Plyler v Doe
Texas was denying public education to undocumented school-age children which violated the equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. It was also found that they were violating the amendment by raising tuition fees for undocumented children.
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Emergency Immigration Education Act
The Emergency Immigration Education Act provided services and offset costs for school districts that saw unexpectedly large numbers of immigrant students.
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Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990
Reformed the act of 1965 by increasing the number of immigrants which added to the diversity of the US. Allowed for family-sponsored visas, employment based visas for workers, and diversity visas.
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CA Prop 187
California, which has always had issues with immigration (hypocritical and controversial based on how the state was founded) decided to deny benefits which included education to undocumented immigrants. It was challenged and eventually overturned.
