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Levin, Betsy – 1986
Although education is primarily a state function, its importance to our society makes it fertile ground for litigation. The Constitution--by authorizing the Congress to enact legislation--constrains and prescribes what happens in schools. Legislative histories, especially since the early 1960s, are outlined here. The major topics include:…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Civil Rights Legislation, Discriminatory Legislation, Educational Legislation
