Department Of Education “Dear Chief State School Officer” Letter About Transition To The Every Student Succeeds Act

On February 10, 2017, the Federal Department of Education published this letter to "chief state school officers" regarding the transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act, which reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). The letter states intent to implement and enforce the statutory requirements of the ESSA, offers an update on the timeline, procedures, and criteria under which a State Educational Agency (SEA) may submit a State plan, including a consolidated State plan, to the Department . . .