20 U.S.C. § 1712

Formulating remedies; applicability

In formulating a remedy for a denial of equal educational opportunity or a denial of the equal protection of the laws, a court, department, or agency of the United States shall seek or impose only such remedies as are essential to correct particular denials of equal educational opportunity or equal protection of the laws.

( Pub. L. 93–380, title II, § 213 , Aug. 21, 1974 , 88 Stat. 516 .)