Every Student Succeeds Act

Newest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Replaces the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Student performance targets and school ratings will be decided by states and will include multiple measures beyond standardized test scores.

States will develop systems for identifying and providing support for the bottom 5 percent of schools, those with subgroups of students who are falling behind and for high schools with high dropout rates.

Includes provisions for prekindergarten, replicating high quality charter schools and encouraging support systems for vulnerable communities.