HR 5909 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Public School Civil Rights Act of 1984
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.(1984-06-21)
Plain Language Summary
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Public School Civil Rights Act of 1984 - Eliminates inferior Federal court jurisdiction to issue any order requiring the assignment or transportation of students to public schools on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Permits individuals and school boards to seek relief from court orders made prior to this Act unless the court makes certain findings, including: (1) that the acts giving rise to the order intentionally and specifically caused the segregation; (2) that no other remedy would work; and (3) that the benefits of the order outweigh its economic, social, and educational costs. Lists remedies which remain available for unconstitutional segregation.…
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