Landmark Cases in US Education Segregation

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What was the outcome of the Mendez v.Westminster case in 1947?

It desegregated schools in Orange County, CA. (correct)

It upheld the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

It led to the segregation of schools in California.

It banned bilingual education in California.

What was the main provision of the Bilingual Education Act of 1968?

It required proficiency targets for English language learners.

It provided grant funds for education of children with limited English-speaking ability. (correct)

It banned bilingual education in the USA.

It made English the official language of the USA.

What was the outcome of the Lau v Nichols case in 1974?

It required that all children receive enough support to overcome language barriers. (correct)

It upheld the 'sink or swim' policy in San Francisco schools.

It allowed intentional segregation within schools.

It banned bilingual education in San Francisco.

What was the main provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

It banned discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954?

It declared separate schools unconstitutional nationwide. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main provision of the Equal Education Opportunity Act of 1974?

It prohibited intentional segregation within schools. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1992 Oberti v Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District case?

Placement in a general education classroom with the use of supplementary aids must be offered before considering more segregated placements Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2017 Endrew F.v.Douglas County case, what is the minimum educational benefit required for IEPs?

More than a de minimis, or minimal, educational benefit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act?

To prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of an educational program for students with disabilities, according to the Endrew F.v.Douglas County case?

To provide an educational program that is appropriately ambitious in light of the child's circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the PARC vs. Pennsylvania and Mills vs. Board of Education cases in 1972?

All children were granted a right to public education, regardless of their abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue in the 1992 Oberti v Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District case?

The school's refusal to place Rafael Oberti in a general education classroom Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of the Lary P v. Riles case?

That assessments cannot be used to determine student placements due to their bias. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 1992 Oberti v Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District case in relation to special education?

It emphasized the importance of inclusive education Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling in the Ricky Wyatt vs. Stickney case in 1971?

That people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities have a right to treatment that will afford them a realistic opportunity to return to society. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Board of Education ruling?

It ruled that segregation based on disability was illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1972 case, PARC vs. Pennsylvania?

All children were granted access to education, regardless of their abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue addressed in the Lary P v. Riles case?

The bias in assessments used to determine student placements. Signup and view all the answers

Landmark Cases in US Education Segregation

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