Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The Every Student Succeeds Act

• Iowa’s system for school accountability and support was created with broad public input and reflects statewide education efforts already underway.

• This statewide system meets federal requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), but fits Iowa’s context.

• ESSA, which replaced the No Child Left Behind Act, maintains a focus on school accountability and equity for all students but shifts decision-making back to states and local school districts.

• Iowa’s system for accountability and support focuses attention and resources to schools that need it most.

• Iowa’s system is designed to support schools, not punish them.

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• Talking Points
• Facts Sheet
• Common Questions