135: Education is Big Business (Every Student Succeeds Act‪)‬ Congressional Dish

The Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into law at the end of 2015 and is a major overhaul of education policy in the United States. In this episode, find out how the new law will likely lead to a massive transfer of taxpayer money into private pockets. Executive Producer: David Waldstein Please support Congressional Dish: to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin Mail Contributions to: Congressional Dish 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Bill Highlights Section 4: Transition Ends previous funding programs on The created by this law will be effective Title I: Improving basic programs operated by State and local educational agencies Funding Provides an for 2017-2020 At least and granted to local educational agencies, who for "improvement activities" States are , which includes AP courses, college courses, transportation to another school as needed, and tutoring. 50 local educational agencies will be allowed to of distributing funds State Plans , States must submit a to be approved by the Secretary of Education. Plans will be but the . Academic standards are can be developed for students with disabilities. Testing States and is allowed to test in any other subject. are required each year from grades 3 through 8, and once in high school. will be required once during grades 3 through 5, once during grades 6 through 9, and once during grades 10 through 12. will be reported by race, ethnicity, wealth, disability, English proficiency status, gender, and migrant status. State and local educational agencies must include a policy that of mandated tests. School Choice and the local education agency is allowed to pay for student transportation, but there is a funding cap. Secretary of Education's Role The Secretary of Education is from intervening or adjusting State plans The Federal Government . Accountability The State will publish a on the State's educational agency's website. Local Educational Agency Plans Local educational agencies Parents Right to Know Local educational agencies that receive Federal funds will have to , including if the teacher has met State qualifications for the grade level and subject and if the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status. Parents will also be informed if a student has been taught for by a teacher who does not meet State certification for the grade level or subject. in order for their child to participate in any mental health assessment, except for in emergencies. Children as a condition for attending a Federally funded school. Funds from Federal, State, and local grants can be consolidated and used to of schools where at least 40% of the children come from low income families. Schoolwide programs by the Secretary of Education from regulations governing education grant programs. mental health counseling, mentoring services, "specialized instructional support" services, college courses, activities for teachers, and for children under 6 years old. High schools can use the money for dual enrollment of and can teacher training, tuition and fees, books, "innovative delivery methods", and transportation to and from the program. the criteria that determines which kids are eligible Funds can before and after school programs, summer programs, "activities", academic courses, and this law added . Upon request, local educational agencies including testing, counseling, mentoring, one-on-one tutoring, dual or concurrent enrollment, radio equipment, televisions, computer equipment, and other tech to "address their needs" "Educational services and other benefits for such private school children in comparison to services and other benefits or public school children..." to ensure equity for private school children and teachers A will be created for those who think the private school kids are not getting their share of money. Private school children's share o