First signed into law in 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, now known as the No Child Left Behind Act, is the primary public education law. ESEA became known as NCLB after Congress passed and President Bush signed into law revisions which included changes to the accountability system and teacher quality, among many other issues.
In 2007, CEC unveiled its recommendations to improve ESEA/NCLB to ensure that strong safeguards for children with disabilities are in place and the educational needs of students with gifts and talents are addressed, while balancing the challenges that schools and districts confront daily.
