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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Particularly the provisions related to twice-exceptional students who are gifted and have disabilities; these students are entitled to receive services and support for both their giftedness and disabilities.
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development Policy Advocacy
Supports profoundly gifted students through scholarships, grants, and advocacy for policies that support gifted education.
Excellence in Economic Education Act
Supports educational programs that promote economic literacy, including those targeted at gifted and talented students.
Universal Screening for Gifted Programs
Best practice recommended by researchers; some states have laws requiring universal screening to reduce bias and ensure all gifted students are identified, not just those from advantaged backgrounds.
Funding Equity for Gifted Education
Legislative efforts in some states aim to achieve funding equity for gifted education to ensure all gifted students have access to appropriate resources regardless of their districts' wealth.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Position Statement
Advocates for standards in teacher preparation for educating gifted students, and the rights of gifted students to receive an appropriate education.
State Gifted Education Mandates
Varies by state; some require identification and services for gifted students while others leave it to local districts to decide.
Professional Development for Educators of the Gifted
Some states have laws that require ongoing professional development for educators of the gifted to maintain certification and ensure that they are equipped with the latest strategies in gifted education.
State Acceleration Laws
Laws in some states that require schools to have policies that allow for academic acceleration for gifted students, such as grade-skipping or early college entrance.
Talent Act
Proposed legislation to ensure that high-ability students from all backgrounds are identified and served through programs funded by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
While focusing on all students reaching proficiency, can potentially overlook the needs of gifted students due to its focus on minimum standards; has led to advocacy for special provisions for gifted learners.
National Defense Education Act
Historical legislation passed in response to Sputnik crisis; directed funding and resources to identify and support gifted students in science and mathematics.
Gifted and Talented Enrichment Support Act
Proposed act to increase support for the identification and education of gifted and talented students in American schools.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Replaces NCLB and emphasis on testing with more state control; allows for more flexibility in using federal funds to support gifted education.
Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act
The only federal program dedicated to gifted and talented students; supports research and funding for gifted education programs.
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