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Civil Rights Act becomes law
The Civil Rights act was signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson, he was accompanied by several notable civil rights leaders which included Martin Luther Jr., John Lewis, Dorthy Height, and Roy wilkins. The Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
The Immigration Act of 1965
The Immigration Act of 1965 originally known as the Hart-Celler Immigration Bill eliminated the national origins quota which was implemented in the Immigration Act of 1924. This paved the way for classrooms to be more diverse, due to the influx if immigrants from previously restricted countries. -
The Equality of Educaiton Opportunity
Better known as the Coleman study this study focused on the learning abilities which were afforded to students in the US. The study concluded that "The average minority pupil achieves less and is more affected by the quality of his school that the average white pupil." This paved the way for minority students to be bused to other schools. -
The BIlingual Education Act
With the influx of Immigrants who were "limited English proficient" this act was to address the needs of those students who were limited English proficient. This allowed many education faculties to develop programs to educate students who were not proficient in English. -
Diana vs. California State Board
This land mark court case sought to end children who's English was their second language in the state's "Education of Mentally Retarded" classrooms. This case afforded those children in the developmentally disabled classroom who's primary language to take the special education tests in their primary language. -
The Indian Education Act
The Indian Education Act recognized the unique cultural aspect of Native Americans and their needs in order to receive adequate education from primary to secondary education. This act covers what the Bureau of Indian Affairs does not cover, in respects to education. -
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Spearheaded by Patsy Mink, the Title IX prohibited discrimination based on sex in any federally funded program or activity. this is well known and is displayed in syllabi in many educational institutions including Arizona State University. -
Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
The Education Opportunities Act prohibited discrimination against faculty, staff and students. It also addressed racial segregation of students and required schools to address their students participation. -
Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980
Withe the influx of refugees, this act offered monetary assistance to educational institutions who received refugees from several countries who were considered refugees. those countries included Cuba, Haiti as well as Indochinese countries. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act incorporated many of the previous acts which include The Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This act sought to "close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind." The NCLB Act also sought to close the achievement gap which minority populations faced in education.
