Improving America's Schools Act of 1994

The Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) was a major part of the Clinton administration's efforts to reform education. It was signed in the gymnasium of Framingham High School (MA). It reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

It included provisions or reforms for: The Title 1 program, providing extra help to disadvantaged students and holding schools accountable for their results at the same level as other students Charter schools Safe and Drug-free schools Eisenhower Professional Development Major increases in bilingual and immigrant education funding Impact aid Education technology and other programs.

Sections of the Law Title I--Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards Title II—Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program Title III—Technology For Education Title IV—Safe And Drug-Free Schools And Communities Title V--Promoting Equity Title VI—Innovative Education Program Strategies Title VII—Bilingual Education, Language Enhancement, And Language Acquisition Programs Title VIII—Impact Aid Title IX—Indian, Native Hawaiian, And Alaska Native Education Title X--Programs Of National Significance Title XI—Coordinated Services Title XII—School Facilities Infrastructure Improvement Act Title XIII—Support And Assistance Programs To Improve Education Title XIV—General Provisions

External links Html Copy of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, U.S. Department of Education website PDF Copy of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Federal Education Policy History website Standards, Assessments and Accountability National Academy of Education

References clinton4.nara.gov Clinton Administration Education Agenda cwx.prenhall.com Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965