Asked by Dominick Gilpin on Jun 18, 2024

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

A) substantially increased the federal government's role in elementary and secondary education.
B) substantially decreased the federal government's role in elementary and secondary education.
C) maintained the same role for the federal government in elementary and secondary education that existed between 1791 and 2001.
D) created a new source of governmental power,the Department of Education,
Which is a combination of federal,state,and local authorities.

No Child Left Behind Act

A U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; it included Title I provisions applying to disadvantaged students.

Federal Government's Role

The responsibilities and powers assigned to the national government as opposed to state or local governments.

Elementary and Secondary Education

Refers to the first stages of formal education typically provided to children and adolescents, covering kindergarten through high school levels.

  • Attain knowledge about the configuration and targets of important educational adjustments and national schemes.
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Rajesh BhatiaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 substantially increased the federal government's role in elementary and secondary education by requiring states to administer annual standardized tests and setting targets for student achievement. It also provided funding for programs and resources to improve education.