Welcome to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Title II Part A in Georgia!

NCLB

Signed into law by President Bush in January 2002, the

No Child Left Behind legislation contains the most sweeping changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act since it was enacted in 1965. Title II-A, a part of NCLB, places major emphasis on teacher quality as a factor in improving student achievement and is based on principles of increased flexibility, local control, and stronger accountability at all levels, for results. Schools, districts, and states are held accountable for student achievement, and parents are given the choice of another public school if their child attends a failing or persistently dangerous school. Also, the state is required to issue report cards, local notices of failing schools, and notify parents if a teacher is deemed unqualified.

Title II-A

Under Title II-A, states are responsible for reforming teacher licensure and certification, alternative certification, teacher testing for subject matter knowledge, and assisting teachers in becoming "highly qualified." Georgia has received over $75 million to implement Title II-A. Approximately $2.175 billion has been allocated nationally. The goal of the program is to raise student achievement in the academic subjects.