In what many would have considered impossible after eight years of delay, the U.S. House of Representatives took an historic vote on Dec. 2, 2015, to approve, 359-64, a reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act, now called the “Every Student Succeeds Act.” On Dec. 9, the Senate also approved the bill, 85-12, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on Dec. 10. It's provisions take effect with the 2016-17 school year.
Here are some articles with more information about ESSA:
Analysis of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act
Congress passes, Obama signs ESSA
Congress hopes every student succeeds
Every Student Succeeds Act allows more state, local control over schools
ESEA reauthorization bill clears conference committee
Federal Every Student Succeeds Act Title I, Part A Paraprofessional Requirements
