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Gifted Education and Legal Policies

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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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.

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The Davidson Institute for Talent Development Policy Advocacy

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Supports profoundly gifted students through scholarships, grants, and advocacy for policies that support gifted education.

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Excellence in Economic Education Act

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Supports educational programs that promote economic literacy, including those targeted at gifted and talented students.

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Universal Screening for Gifted Programs

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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.

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Funding Equity for Gifted Education

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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.

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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Position Statement

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Advocates for standards in teacher preparation for educating gifted students, and the rights of gifted students to receive an appropriate education.

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State Gifted Education Mandates

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Varies by state; some require identification and services for gifted students while others leave it to local districts to decide.

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Professional Development for Educators of the Gifted

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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.

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State Acceleration Laws

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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.

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Talent Act

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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).

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No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

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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.

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National Defense Education Act

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Historical legislation passed in response to Sputnik crisis; directed funding and resources to identify and support gifted students in science and mathematics.

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Gifted and Talented Enrichment Support Act

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Proposed act to increase support for the identification and education of gifted and talented students in American schools.

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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Replaces NCLB and emphasis on testing with more state control; allows for more flexibility in using federal funds to support gifted education.

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Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act

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The only federal program dedicated to gifted and talented students; supports research and funding for gifted education programs.

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