Act of 2002

The Act of 2002 refers to the No Child Left Behind Act, a U.S. federal law aimed at improving education by setting higher standards and increased accountability for schools. It requires states to establish challenging academic benchmarks, administer standardized tests, and ensure that all students, regardless of background, make progress. Schools that do not meet these expectations risk losing funding or facing other consequences. The law emphasizes accountability, data-driven instruction, and closing achievement gaps for underserved students to ensure equal educational opportunities nationwide.