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Civil Right Act
Prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality. This act prevented the segregation in American schools. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act(ESEA)
Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides federal funds to low income students. Which created the Title I and bilingual education formed to fight the "War on Poverty". -
Immigration Act of 1965
Abolished the National Origins Formula. Resulting in the influx of Asians and Latin migration to the United States. Causing an increase in Asian and Latin students population in American school. -
The Equality of Educational Opportunity Study
Also known as the Coleman Report, a study on the socioeconomic effect on students achievement in American schools. The study benefited the integration of African American students in public schools. -
Diana v. California State Board of Education
A law that requires schools to test students in their primary language. Prior to placing second language speakers in special education classes schools are required to test them in their native language. -
Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Pennsylvania
A law suit that was brought against the state of Pennsylvania by PARC to provide free education to students with disabilities in the public schools. The law provides equality to all students with disabilities. -
Indian Education Act
An act that meets the needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native students. It provides government funds for families and student of all grade level. To create and support educational bodies at all levels within their own community. -
Lau v. Nichols
A lawsuit brought against the state of California for not providing Chinese American students with adequate resources for English proficiency in public schools. Schools are now required to provide Second Language learners with adequate resources and programs to promote English proficiency. -
The Refugee Act of 1980
The Refugee Act of 1980 is a built on act to the Immigration Act of 1965. Which allows refugees to settle in the United States under humanitarian reasons. Giving immigrant children access to public education. -
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act make schools accountable for the success of there students through high stake testing. Which can have an effect on how much funds a school receives from the government.
