Sexual discrimination if the assistant secretary finds it; for affirmative action to correct limited activity or program participation based on sex when there is no finding of discrimination; and for self-evaluation by educational institutions of their policies and practices regarding student admission, if the requirements are not met.
Combined 13 immigrant and bilingual education programs into a state formula program to provide greater accountability and flexibility. Its intent was to preserve existing emphases on helping school districts teach English to students with limited English-language proficiency (LEP) and helping those students meet the same state ELP standards as others.
It outlaws disability-based discrimination in public entities. This includes denying a free public education to students in elementary and secondary schools, and denying access to educational facilities and programs because of disabilities.
