Public School Civil Rights Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 3, 1985)
Public School Civil Rights Act of 1985 - 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; (3) that the benefits of the order outweigh its economic, social, and educational costs; and (4) that the busing required by the order does not consume more than 30 minutes of travel time or ten miles of travel distance daily.
Lists remedies which remain available for unconstitutional segregation.
What just happenedMay 15, 1985
Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- May 15, 1985Committee
Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Apr 22, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 22, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate