Congress was unable to reach agreement on ESEA in the last Congress. The Bush recommendations call for annual assessments or testing on student and school performance. There are consequences for schools that do not meet certain standards or progress. The Administration also recommends a comprehensive reading program for kindegarten through grade two, and states that participate in the comprehensive reading program would be eligible for funds for early childhood reading instruction. This early childhood reading program could be implemented in an Easter Seals Child Development Center.
All students are taught by quality teachers is another goal.
Finally, private school vouchers are a component of the Leave No Child Behind initiative. No Child Behind plan has no specific mention of students with disabilities, it does call for increased funding for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The House of Representatives and Senate are now reviewing the President's proposal. Congress is expected to complete action on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act before the end of 2001. Copyright, Privacy and Linking Policies.