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Immigration Act of 1965 was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson it allowed for more immigrants to move to the U.S. This helped create diversity in the classrooms.
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Bilingual Education Act created funding that allowed for Non- English speakers to receive the same education as those who are native to the language.
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Diana vs. State Board of Education determined that standardized testing needed to be in the native language of the student.
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The Indian Education Act established the Office of Indian Education which issues government funds for American Indian. It also requires meeting the needs of the specific student.
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Improving America's School Act of 1994 increased the budget for allowing immigration education.
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Georgia Becomes First State to offer Universal Preschool. The first year there was about more then half of the 4 year olds enrolled in the program. This helped provide an additional education for those who couldn't afford, race, or ethnicity.
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No Child Left Behind Act of 2001allowed for the opportunities for schools to be accountable for how the students preform.
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Demographic Milestone- Minority students out numbered the non-hispanic caucasian students.
