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First General Education Law
The Massachusetts General Court decrees the necessity of an elementary school for every town that has 50 or more families. The idea was to educate children on how to read in order to understand the bible. -
Education To Chinese Immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court declares California has to extend Public Education to the children of Chinese Immigrants. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education is one of the greatest supreme court decisions to happen to public schools in the United States. It declared the injustice of the separation of races within the schools. -
Integration of Little Rock public schools
The federal court requires Little Rock, Arkansas to integrate their public schools. African American Students enroll in an "All White School" -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This act made it illegal to discriminate against students with disabilities. This included elementary, middle, high school students as well as at the collegiate level. -
Education for all handicapped children act
This act ensured the education of children facing mental and physical disabilities. The law says that public schools must provide special needs children with the same opportunities as other children. -
Federal Tribal College Act
The federal tribal college act ensures a community college on tive American reservations. This locals are able to receive an education without leaving so far from home. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This act is the modification of the original act, "Education for All Handicapped Children Act." The modification allows for students with disabilities to receive an education in the least restrictive environment as possible. -
Undocumented Immigrants and Education
In California a law is passed making it illegal for children of undocumented immigrants to get an education. However, it was itutional. -
No Child Left Behind
This is a requirement for public schools which state that each school is responsible for the learning of all its students. This translates to routine assessments. This law was meant to encourage schools to create progress in special need students.
