The Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOC) is signed by President Richard Nixon and becomes a US federal law. The EEOC Act of 1974 prohibits discrimination against faculty, staff, and students, including racial segregation of students, and requires school districts to take action to overcome barriers to students' equal participation.
It is one of a number of laws affecting educational institutions including the Rehabilitation Act (1973), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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