| Traditionally,
state and local governments have been responsible for
K-12 education. Federal education law has historically
been narrowly focused on ensuring equal access for minorities,
for women and girls, and for students with disabilities.
In 2001, however, Congress passed the “No
Child Left Behind Act” (“NCLB”),
a sweeping reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act, which was signed by President Bush on
January 8, 2002. This broad-reaching legislation greatly
expands the federal role in K-12 education.
Despite the law's noble goal of closing achievement
gaps, the implementation of NCLB has been extremely
complicated and controversial.
This section of the Access website provides information
and links to the best resources for gaining a comprehensive
understanding of NCLB.
No
Child Left Behind Policy Brief>>
A detailed analysis of the law and its provisions
Useful
Resources>>
A list of other website that provide for understanding
NCLB
NCLB
News>>
Includes news on implemenation, state reaction,
advocacy, and litigation
NCLB
Reauthorization Page>>
Reports, research papers, editorials,
opinion columns, and other resources regarding NCLB's
scheduled reauthorization in 2007
Joint
Statement on NCLB>>
A policy statement on NCLB to which over 130 organizations
are signatories
Information
on Federal Disabilities Statutes>>
Last Updated April 2007
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