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Reciting Bible verses and prayers were taken out of public schools.
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Students now identified as having a learning disability.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.
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Project Head Start is established for low-income families .
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The Indian Education Act is placed for schools to meet the needs of American Indians and Alaska Native students.
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Apple II introduces first successful personal computer.
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The University of Phoenix establishes first "online campus" for bachelor's and master's degree.
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The killing spree at Columbine High School tightened safety procedures for schools across the US.
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No Child Left Behind Act is signed into law which holds schools accountable for student achievement levels.
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Minnesota State High SChool league adopts policy allowing transgender students to join female sports teams.
