Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974

Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974

The Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) of 1974 is a federal law of the United States of America. It 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), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ee also

*Equal Opportunity Employment

External links

* [http://maec.org/laws/eeo.html Full text of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974]
* [http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/edo/faq.htm U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Educational Opportunities Section FAQ]


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