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... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > concepts, theories, and legal principles > statutes > Title VI
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > statutes > Title VI

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Title VI  

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  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was adopted as part of the landmark civil rights law designed to outlaw racial discrimination in schools, public places, and employment. The legislation was extremely controversial at the time and survived a 54-day filibuster in the U.S. Senate before its passage. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education; Title VI]

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