Education: Education Law
Education-related resources from articles to stats
Law and Education
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)Signed into law in 2015 as the successor of No Child Left Behind, focused on the clear goal of fully preparing all students for success in college and careers.
- No Child Left BehindDescribes legislation enacted in 2001. Contains an index of terms, a description of the four pillars of NCLB, FAQs, and fact sheets on NCLB.
- US Department of EducationFederal agency charged to ensure equal access to education and promote educational excellence throughout the nation. ED includes information for teachers, parents, students, and administrators. The A-Z Index is a good place to start.
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998Companies collecting information from children under age 13 must comply with the laws outlined in COPPA.
- Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)CIPA legislation put forth in 2000 stipulates that schools and libraries which receive federal funding must take measures to protect children from obscene and harmful content on the Internet.
