1. 10 Biggest Changes Under the Every Student Succeeds Act
To Accountability…and Beyond!! Brustein & Manasevit Fall Forum 2016 November 30 – December 2, 2016
10 Biggest Changes Under the Every Student Succeeds Act
Leigh M. Manasevit, Esq.

2. I. Accountability Systems – State Devised
Little to no federal oversight
States shall not be required to submit standards to ED
ED cannot:
Require a State to add accountability elements
Prescribe long-term goals elements
Prescribe progress expected – aggregate or subgroups
I. Accountability Systems – State Devised
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3. II. NCLB Mandates  ESSA Options
LEA may provide transfer option
LEA may provide tutoring
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4. III. Disaggregation and 95% Rule Remain
But State determines consequences
95% participation remains
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5. IV. 1% NCLB Rule becomes ESSA Mandate
State level cap on alternate assessments
Subject to waiver
IV. 1% NCLB Rule becomes ESSA Mandate
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6. V. Teacher Qualifications Determined by State
No more “HQT”
NCLB Paraprofessional requirements remain
Increased Emphasis – Teacher Equity
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7. VI. Emphasis on High Schools
Rank and Serve Flexibility for High Schools (50%)
Graduation rate central to accountability
Integration of Career and Technical Education
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8. VII. Changes for Equitable Services
Significantly larger set aside
Ombudsman
Carryover?
VII. Changes for Equitable Services
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9. VIII. Title I-A Fiscal No longer expense specific Methodology test
Comparability unchanged
Maintenance of Effort include waiver for organizational change and 1 year penalty waiver / 5 years
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10. IX. Parent Involvement  Family Engagement
Family not defined
IX. Parent Involvement  Family Engagement
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11. X. Core Academic Subjects  Well Rounded Curriculum
STEM
Career and Technical Education
Computer Science
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