Understanding Court Cases Impacting English Language Learners (ELLs)

Which Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot deny students a free public education on account of their immigration status?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Lau v. Nichols

• Plyler v. Doe

• Mendez v. Westminster

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In which case did the Supreme Court decide that schools must take affirmative steps to help ELL students overcome language barriers?

• Lau v. Nichols

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plyler v. Doe

• Mendez v. Westminster

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What was the main issue at stake in the case of Lau v. Nichols?

• The right of students to receive public education regardless of immigration status

• The integration of public schools

• The obligation of schools to provide language instruction to non-English speaking students

• The right of students to be free from racial discrimination

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Which case is considered a landmark for desegregation in education, setting the stage for equal educational opportunities?

• Lau v. Nichols

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plyler v. Doe

• Mendez v. Westminster

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The Mendez v. Westminster case was pivotal for which of the following reasons?

• It ruled that schools must provide language support for ELL students.

• It declared that immigration status cannot determine access to public education.

• It was a precursor to the Brown v. Board of Education decision, challenging racial segregation in schools.

• It established the right of students to receive special education services.

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What did the Supreme Court's decision in Plyler v. Doe ensure for children regardless of their immigration status?

• Access to bilingual education

• The right to a public education

• Protection from deportation

• Access to higher education

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In the context of ELL education, what principle was established by the Lau v. Nichols decision?

• Schools must desegregate based on language.

• Schools must provide equal access to education for all races.

• Schools have a duty to provide specialized instruction to students with limited English proficiency.

• Schools cannot base enrollment on immigration status.

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How did the Mendez v. Westminster case contribute to the fight against educational segregation?

• By ensuring ELL students receive language support

• By ruling against segregation based on national origin and language

• By providing a legal precedent for Brown v. Board of Education

• By mandating bilingual education in public schools

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What significant outcome resulted from the Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court decision for undocumented children?

• They were granted citizenship.

• They were given the right to vote.

• They were ensured the right to a free public education.

• They were provided with free college education.

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Which case specifically addressed the issue of providing adequate language support to students who do not speak English as their first language?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Lau v. Nichols

• Plyler v. Doe

• Mendez v. Westminster

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