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Bilingual Education Act of 1968
This act created specific funding for school districts to establish programs for ELL Learners. -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Ending the National Orgins Formula thus expanding the number of Latino and Asian students admitted into public schools. -
Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in any federal funded schools, activities, and other programs. Title IX protects students in educational setting from discrimination based on sex. This created equality in both female and male students. -
Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
It is a law that prohibits the discrimination of any student, faculty member, or staff based on race, color, or ethnicity. -
All Handicapped Children Act
This act required schools that received Federal funding to provide an equal education to those with a disability. Educators were to create educational plans that would provide an education as closely as possible to a non-disabled student with accommodations. -
Plyer v. Doe
The state of Texas was withholding funds to local schools for educating illegal immigrants. The court ruled that illegal immigrants are people "in any ordinary sense of the term" and were protected under the 14th amendment. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997
The ensured that all students with disabilities will have a free education with appropriate educational plans and curriculum. It also needs to be shaped to prepare students for independent living, employment, and higher education. -
Colin v. Orange Unified School District
Orange Unified School District denied a club application for the Gay-Straight Alliance. The club founder and members sued saying it was in violation of the Equal Access Act. The court ruled in favor of GSA and their were able to create the club and have the same privileges as the other clubs. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The act requires schools to perform assessments on all grade levels of skills in order to receive federal funding. The goal was to improve academic achievements regardless of social standing. -
Parents Involved in Community Schools Vs. Seattle
Ruled against the use of racial factors when admitting students into schools.
