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Supreme Court ruled that state laws establishing racial segregation in schools are unconstitutional.
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"The theory behind the act is that the years before a child reaches kindergarten are the most critical to influence learning."
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"To strengthen the educational resources for our colleges and universities and to provide financial assistance for students in postsecondary and higher education."
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"Students with disabilities must be given a public education even if the students are unable to pay for the cost of the education."
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"federal law that governs the access of educational information and records."
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"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."
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"Ensures students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education that is tailored to their individual needs."
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"Improving public primary and secondary schools, and thus student performance, via increased accountability for schools, school districts, and states."
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"Mandates equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities."
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"Replaced No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and modified but did not eliminate provisions relating to the periodic standardized tests given to students."