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An Increased Role For The Department Of Education In Addressing Federalism Concerns, Benton C. Martin
An Increased Role For The Department Of Education In Addressing Federalism Concerns, Benton C. Martin
Benton C. Martin
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), one of the most important pieces of education legislation in our nation’s history, is overdue for reauthorization. Prior attempts at reauthorization have failed because of political controversy surrounding the Act, including controversy surrounding the extent of the federal role in education. NCLB does not fit squarely into traditional models of federalism and new theories of federalism have emerged to address the unique new dynamics raised by its expansive use of the federal spending power. This Article argues these theories point to practical changes that Congress can make to improve NCLB.
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