education law

See: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

[Last reviewed in November of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]

Overview:

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) was a landmark U.S.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), and religion in employment, education, and access to public facilities and public accommodations, such as restauran

Education law is a broad area that includes several legal issues related to the public and private school systems. Education is a function of government, generally administered through public schools by the Department of Education. However, states have primary responsibility for the operation and oversight of public schools.

FAPE stands for free appropriate public education which is a right provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Free appropriate public education (FAPE) is a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees special education rights for children with disabilities. According to Understood, disabilities can include both learning and thinking differences.

Grutter v Bollinger is a U.S. Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that a law school could consider race when making admissions decisions. The Court found that the law school had an interest in pursuing the educational benefits that come from having a racially diverse student body.

IEP is the abbreviation for Individualized Education Program, which was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted in 1997 and ensures that all children with disabilities are guaranteed an appropriate public education to meet their needs.