20 USC 1228a - Equity for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

§ 1228a.

Equity for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries

(a)

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to assist the Department in implementing the Department’s mission to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation, by—

(1)

ensuring equal opportunities to participate for all eligible students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries in any project or activity carried out under an applicable program; and

(2)

promoting the ability of such students, teachers, and beneficiaries to meet high standards.

(b)

Requirement to develop steps to ensure equity

(c)

Establishment of criteria

(d)

Effect on other laws

(Pub. L. 90–247, title IV, § 427, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title II, § 236, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3917.)

cite as: 20 USC 1228a