key legislative policies/Laws that have influenced bilingual issues in both New Mexico and the U.S.
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This case gave parents the right to have their children learn and be taught in a language other than English. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a law that prohibits discrimination based on any factor such as race, color, etc. It also prohibits segregation in schools and in public. -
This act was the first act to give the importance and need for bilingual programs in the United States public education. It also allowed districts to be provided with funding for these programs. -
This act provided a definition of Bilingual Education.
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This act incorporated bilingual and multilingual programs in education and made them eligible for financial support from the state for these programs.
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This act includes an equitable learning environment for Indian Students in New Mexico while also ensuring a culturally relevant environment. -
This act allowed the implementation of educational systems that promote the success of Hispanic students.
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This case ruled that the state failed to comply with the cultural laws for English Language Learners and for students with disabilities. The ruling required the state of New Mexico to provide more resources and funding for these students.