The Bilingual Education Act of 1968

The Bilingual Education Act of 1968 was a U.S. law that provided federal funding to help schools develop programs supporting students with limited English proficiency. Its goal was to improve academic outcomes by offering instruction in students' native languages while they learn English. This law acknowledged the importance of maintaining cultural heritage and aimed to make education more accessible and equitable for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Ultimately, it marked the beginning of formal support for bilingual education in the United States.