HR 1 , the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

1. HR 1, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Now Public Law 107-110)

2. HR 1, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Background • Origin of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965… • Latest reauthorization in 1994 law, with some similar provisions but less accountability • Testing in three grades, plus • First bill before Congress in 2001 was HR 1, sponsored by Speaker Hastert of Illinois and others • Bill moved through Congress, passed in December 2001 and became Public Law 107-110 on January 8, 2002 • NCLB will now exist for 6 years then reauthorization process occurs all over again

3. HR 1, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Much has been in place prior to NCLB • Standards-led system, which is consistent with our 1997 Illinois Learning Standards • Assessment since the late 1980's -- IGAP now ISAT and PSAE • Report cards since the late 1980's -- school and district report cards • Teacher standards, to be in place in 2003

4. HR 1, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Major Points Assessment for All Students Accountability for All Schools Highly Qualified Personnel Public Reporting Dollars to the Classroom