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On the recordApril 11, 2016
The first version of this legislation back in 1965 was to affirm the Federal role in protecting civil rights and educational opportunities for all students, especially our most vulnerable students.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren highlights the historical intent of federal legislation to protect civil rights in education.

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