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Civil Rights ACt of 1964
The Civil Rights ended segregation in all public areas, including the field of education, and banned employment discrimination based on gender, ethnicity and color of skin. This would pave the way for education in the future. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was created in 1965 to illustrate dedication to improving education for all. The intent of ESEA was to raise achievement for students with disabilities, from homes of poverty, or who were not native english speakers. -
The Immigration Act of 1965
The Immigration Act of 1965 created by President L.B. Johnson would eliminate various nationality criteria, supposedly putting people of all nations on an equal footing for immigration to the United States.The Immigration Act created would be known as one of the greatest waves of immigration in the nation's history and resulting into a massive influx of students within the nation’s school system. -
The Equality of Educational Opportunity Study
The Equality of Education Opportunity Study of 1996 was created by James Coleman to assess the availability of equal educational opportunities to children of different race, color, religion, and national origin. The Equality of Educational Opportunity Study was conducted as result of the Civil Rights Act to be used as an instrument for equal education opportunities with the nation’s schools to ensure equal opportunity when creating new policies. -
Bilingual Education Act of 1968
The Bilingual Act was created in 1968 to mandate schools to have bilingual education programs. The programs required to give language minority students complete access to special services, curriculum, and learning environments. -
The Indian Education Act of 1972
The Indian Education Act of 1972 was created to be unique and specific needs of Native American students. It provided services and programs to Native American and Alaska Natives. It also focused national attention on the educational needs of Native American learners. -
Title IX of the Education Amendment
Title IX of the Education Amendment in 1972 put in place and prohibited any discrimination due to sex or gender. This made people eligible to participate in school programs, sports, clubs, and curriculum despite classification of gender. This would pave the way for women’s rights. -
The National Association of Bilingual Education
The National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) was created in 1975 as a non-profit which works to advocate for educational equity and excellence for bilingual/multilingual students in a global society. NABE improves instructional practices, provides bilingual educators, secures proper funding, and prioritizes the language of minorities. -
Proposition 187
Was created to deter illegal immigrants from using non-emergency health care, public education, and other services in the state of California. This was a heated debate and was eventually voided with the assistance of the ACLU and other civil rights associations. -
Proposition 227
Proposition 227 was passed in the state of California and required public schools to teach limited english proficiency (LEP) students in special classes that are taught nearly all in English. This would eventually eliminate bilingual classrooms and lessen the amount of time for LEP students to remain in special classes. This would result in student discrimination, which was protested by parents and teachers.
