The legislation passed in 1958 that provides funding for research and development in science, mathematics, modern foreign languages, and guidance is the _______.

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The National Defense Education Act was passed in 1958 in response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, aiming to improve American schools and promote higher education in areas deemed vital for national defense, such as science, mathematics, and foreign languages.

The Legislation Passed in 1958 That Provides Funding for Research