jan 1, 1964 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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This act passed by Congress prohibited discrimination against students on the basis of race, color, or national origin in all institutions receiving federal funds. This was incredibly important for schools back then because it provided the federal government with a mechanism to encourage and enforce integration efforts. Furthermore, this act is important to schools today because it is still in use and helps protect students from many different forms of discrimination.

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