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Engel v. Vitale Case Allows Students to Remain Silent in Schools During Morning Prayers
Because of the prohibition of the First Amendment, state officials may not compose an official state prayer and require that it be recited in the public schools of the State at the beginning of each school day - even if the prayer is denominationally neutral and pupils who wish to do so may remain silent or be excused from the room while the prayer is being recited. -
First Bilingual and Bicultural Public School in the U.S
It was 1963, and immigration from Cuba was causing a dramatic demographic shift in Miami. As a result, Coral Way instituted conversational Spanish instruction before adding dual language instruction to its curriculum for both English and Spanish speakers. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), is the nation’s national education law and shows a longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
ESEA authorizes state-run programs for eligible schools and districts eager to raise the academic achievement of struggling learners and address the complex challenges that arise for students who live with disability, mobility problems, learning difficulties, poverty, or transience, or who need to learn English. -
Diana v. California State Law
Here was a case in which the use of tests to place students was again challenged. Diana, a Spanish-speaking student in Monterey County, California, had been placed in a class for mildly mentally retarded students because she had scored low on an IQ test given to her in English. The court ruled that Spanish-speaking children should be retested in their native language to avoid errors in placement. -
Title 9: Education Amendments of 1972 Become Law
On June 23, 1972, the President signed Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 into law. Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX applies, with a few specific exceptions, to all aspects of federally funded education programs or activities. -
Rehabilitation Act becomes Law
In September 1973, Congress overrode Nixon’s veto and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 finally became law.Section 504 of this act guarantees civil rights for people with disabilities in the context of federally funded institutions and requires accommodations in schools including participation in programs and activities as well as access to buildings. -
Equal Educational Opportunities Act Passed
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) of 1974 is a federal law of the United States of America. It prohibits discrimination against faculty, staff, and students, including racial segregation of students, and requires school districts to take action to overcome barriers to students' equal participation. -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 Brings Diversity into Classrooms
The act allowed for an increase in the number of legal immigrants into the United States and waived many of the conditions that had previously restricted immigration of certain groups. The act allowed for sanctuary in the country and increased the numbers of work visas and visas awarded to immigrants hoping to become permanent residents of the United States. -
Clinton Signs into Law The Improving America's Schools Act (IASA)
The Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) was a major part of Clinton administration's efforts to reform education. It reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It included reforms for: the Title 1 program, providing extra help to disadvantaged students and holding schools accountable for their results at the same level as other students, charter schools, major increases in bilingual and immigrant education funding, impact aid and education technology and other programs. -
Transgender Students are Allowed to use Restroom to match their Gender Identity
Every public school district in the country will allow transgender students to use the bathrooms that match their gender identity.The declaration, signed by Justice and Education department officials, described what schools should do to ensure that none of their students are discriminated against.It does not have the force of law, but it contains an implicit threat: Schools that do not abide by the Obama administration’s interpretation of the law could face lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.
