Title IX (primarily linked to athletics) simply states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance..." Similar to Title VI, it punished a college or university for discriminating against someone based on color or sex.
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Perkins Vocational Education Act - 1984
The Perkins Vocational Act of 1984 was established to allow better access to those who need more educational help than others. Members of special populations such as those with a disability must have equal access to schooling. It also provided more funding to assist in this area as well.
Americans with Disabilities Act - 1990
Signed on July 26, 1990 the American with Disabilities Act (or ADA) provided equal access and no discrimination to those with disabilities. Title II of the bill specifically addressed education and what was required for it. Equal access needed to be provided from schools (which meant physical access) for anyone with a disability.
National Security Education Act - 1991
The goal of the National Security Education Act is, "provides aid for international education and foreign language studies by American undergraduate and graduate students, plus grants to institutions of higher education." Grants, scholarships and fellowships are offered through the act to allow U.S. students to go abroad and study other cultures.
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