EDUL 8115 Education Policy and Ethics
Activity - Influence of Federal Law on Education Policy Development
Federal Law-
Using resources (google, etc.) you deem appropriate, research the following federal statues and write a brief explanation to include the following:
1. Why was the law written and or needed?
2. Who was the law written for? Who is included in the parameters of the law?
3. In your opinion is the law doing what it was intended to do?
4. How did or does this law influence public education?
If your birthday is an odd number use the federal laws in Section A to complete this activity. If your birthday is an even number use the federal laws in Section B to complete this activity.
No Child Left Behind Act, 2001 (Neill)
Improving America's Schools Act, 1994 (reauthorization of Title 1 of ESEA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973
Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Copyright Act 1976.