The Bill strengthens the accountability requirements in current law, specifically by modifying the definition of adequate yearly progress, and institutes new teacher quality provisions. The Bill adds annual testing in grades 3-8 in reading and mathematics. The Bill requires States to develop and implement annual assessments of students in grades 3 through 8 in math and reading by the 2004-2005 school year.
Funding is authorized to develop the new assessments.
Public school choice is required to be offered to students in school, no requirements for transportation, capacity issues can restrict transfer of students. Year Four School continues in School Improvement - year 2 LEA required to provide technical assistance Children take assessments, School fails to make AYP, School identified for Corrective Action School identified for restructuring. Public school choice continues. LEA must provide supplemental instructional services to low-income children in the school. The Bill deletes the current law provisions which allows the LEA to withhold funds from the school.