ESSA Background Information

Background

On Dec. 10, 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a long-awaited overhaul of federal education law. Passed with bipartisan support, ESSA represents a shift from broad federal oversight of primary and secondary education to greater flexibility and decision-making at the state and local levels. The law replaces the No Child Left Behind Act.

Ohio is committed to involving educators, parents and other stakeholders while exploring new ways to ensure that all Ohio students receive the education they need for bright futures.

ESSA requires that states develop plans that address standards, assessments, school and district accountability, and special help for struggling schools.

The transition plan as outlined in ESSA includes: The 2016-2017 school year will be a transition period with full implementation of new state plans effective with the 2017-2018 school year.

Background Resources

• ESSA Crosswalk
• A Message From Paolo Demaria, Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Every Student Succeeds Act – Ohio’s Answers to Questions | Ley Cada estudiante tiene éxito - Respuestas a las preguntas de Ohio
• Federal Updates to the State Board of Education Presentation
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Presentation
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Summary | Resumen de la Ley Cada estudiante tiene éxito (ESSA)
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Bill
• Comparison of Selected Elements of ESEA, NCLB v. ESSA
• USDOE Transitioning to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Frequently Asked Questions
• ESSA Summary developed by The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) And National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

Last Modified: 5/8/2017 11:25:34 AM

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