No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act was signed into law on January 8, 2002. Since then, Glynn County has aligned federal and state initiatives to support of higher student achievement, stronger public schools and a better-prepared teacher workforce.
The Glynn County School System continues to support the act’s overall purpose- to increase educational opportunities for students who need more academic assistance or who come from families with lower income. The No Child Left Behind was created so that all students can enjoy the benefits of well-prepared teachers, research-based curriculum and safe learning environments. Click here to read more.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA is our nation’s special education law. IDEA stands for Individual with Disabilities Education Act. The IDEA was originally enacted by Congress in 1975 to make sure that children with disabilities had the opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education(FAPE), just like other children. The law has been revised many times over the years. The most recent amendments were passed by Congress in December 2004, with final regulations published in August 2006.
IDEA guides how states and school districts provide special education and related services to several million eligible children disabilities. Click here to learn more about this federal law.