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The movement for compulsory public education (in other words, prohibiting private schools and requiring all children to attend public schools) in the United States began in the early 1920s. It started with the Smith-Towner bill, a bill that would eventually establish the National Education Association and provide federal funds to public schools.
This is a list of acts enacted by the United States Congress pertaining to education in the United States. Many laws related to education are codified under Title 20 of the United States Code. This list does not include resolutions designating a specific day, week, or month in honor of an educational goal.
The Massachusetts School Laws, three legislative acts enacted in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642, 1647, and 1648, are commonly regarded as the first steps toward compulsory education in the United States. The 1647 law, in particular, required every town having more than 50 families to hire a teacher, and every town of more than 100 ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 6 January 2025. Education in the United States of America National education budget (2023-24) Budget $222.1 billion (0.8% of GDP) Per student More than $11,000 (2005) General details Primary languages English System type Federal, state, local, private Literacy (2017 est.) Total 99% Male 99% Female 99% ...
During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly hit out at the role of federal government in education, arguing instead for increased local control in schools. He's also hinted in the ...
One of the most comprehensive laws in the history of education in the United States, this Act brought together several pieces of state [clarification needed] and federal legislation, making free, appropriate education available to all eligible students with a disability. [219]
A bill approved by the state Senate would require children to complete kindergarten before entering first grade, beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
The law does allow exceptions including if a teacher allows a cell phone for educational purposes, healthcare needs, emergency use, or if a student’s IEP includes the use of a phone.