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
