Evolution of Federal Involvement
Education Laws and Policies
The following are major laws and Executive actions that havecontributed to the evolution of Federal involvement in education.1862 — The Morrill Act creates a land grant programfor State agricultural and mechanical colleges.1867 — The U.S. Department of Education is establishedto collect information on schools and teaching.1869 — Education authority is transferred to theDepartment of the Interior.1917 — The Smith-Hughes Act provides support forvocational education.1944 — The GI Bill provides educational assistancefor veterans.1953 — Education authority is transferred to theDepartment of Health, Education and Welfare1956 — The Library Services Act provides grantsto States for expanding and improving rural libraries.1958 — The…
