The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Application

As recently allowed by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the Maryland State Department of Education has submitted its application to seek flexibility from adhering to certain federal requirements for our public education system. The Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA), commonly referred to as "No Child Left Behind," was created a decade ago to establish an accountability system that focused on accountability, improving standards, and eliminating achievement gaps. However, the consequences of NCLB are prohibiting some states from developing new and innovative reforms. As a result, USDE has offered states flexibility around twelve of the provisions of NCLB. 

Maryland's ESEA Flexibility Application 
Posted: February 28, 2012

Maryland's ESEA Flexibility Application Attachments
Posted: February 28, 2012

Maryland's ESEA Flexibility Application Appendices 25MB
Posted: February 28, 2012



For additional information, please visit http://www.ed.gov/esea/flexibility