Which legislative act replaced the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001?

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the legislative act that replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. ESSA was signed into law in December 2015 and aimed to address some of the criticisms made against NCLB. One of the key features of ESSA is the shift of more authority back to the states and local districts, allowing them to determine how to evaluate and improve student outcomes while maintaining accountability standards to ensure that all students receive a quality education.

It emphasizes flexibility in how schools achieve educational goals, while promoting equal opportunities for all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. By placing greater trust in states to tailor education strategies to their specific needs, ESSA seeks to cater to diverse educational environments across the nation.

The other options represent various pieces of legislation but do not reflect the direct successor to the No Child Left Behind Act. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is a broad federal education law under which NCLB was enacted but is not a direct replacement. The No Child Left Behind Reform Act is a misnomer since there is no such formal act that specifically addressed NCLB in a reformative capacity. The Americans with Disabilities Act, while an important piece of legislation focused