It is also arguably enshrined in federal law, as the Elementary Secondary Education Act requires that states implement yearly assessments, for example.

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Remember that this is an enormously important law, comparable to the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

NPR: Revisions to No Child Left Behind

And I was wondering also, is this basically rewriting the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by executive order?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

When we renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, we will work with Congress to expand these reforms to all 50 states.

WHITEHOUSE: The 2010 State of the Union Address

For four years, as you know, Congress has struggled to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and to fix No Child Left Behind.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

And on Monday, my administration will send to Congress our blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind.

WHITEHOUSE: Weekly Address: Education for a More Competitive America & Better Future | The White House

So we are calling for a redesigned Elementary and Secondary Education Act that better aligns the federal approach to your state-led efforts while offering you the support that you need.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Calls for New Steps to Prepare Children for College and Careers | The White House

In March of 2010, the Obama Administration sent Congress a Blueprint for Reform of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, addressing the issues created by No Child Left Behind while pursuing high standards and closing the achievement gap.

WHITEHOUSE: Home ? K-12 Education