In what year did the Lau v. Nichols decision take place?

In what year did the Lau v. Nichols decision take place?

• A. 1974
• B. 1981
• C. 1965
• D. 1990

Answer: (A)

This question tests knowledge of a landmark ruling that shaped language education policy. In Lau v. Nichols, the Supreme Court held that simply offering the same schooling is not enough for students who don’t yet understand English; schools must provide language support so those students can participate equally. That decision was issued in 1974, making that year the correct answer. The other years don’t correspond to this ruling and are associated with different events or policies.

This question tests knowledge of a landmark ruling that shaped language education policy. In Lau v. Nichols, the Supreme Court held that simply offering the same schooling is not enough for students who don’t yet understand English; schools must provide language support so those students can participate equally. That decision was issued in 1974, making that year the correct answer. The other years don’t correspond to this ruling and are associated with different events or policies.