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| http://delaney.house.gov/news/press-releases/delaney-applauds-passage-of-every-student-succeeds-act | Delaney Applauds Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | MD | John Delaney | D000620 | delaney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Wednesday the House passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177), a bipartisan and bicameral conference agreement. The legislation replaces No Child Left Behind and is designed to ensure all students have access to high quality education, improve accountability, help states target low-performing schools and at-risk students and provide resources for states to increase teacher quality and professional development. Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) voted for the legislation, which was supported by leading education, teacher and business groups. The legislation also authorizes the Preschool Development Grants program, a competitive grant program to support state-based early childhood education. In September, Delaney introduced The Early Learning Act (summary below), legislation that provides states with funding to establish or expand pre-k programs. Delaneys legislation will give parents nationwide the ability to enroll their children in free pre-k. I am pleased to see Congress work together on major legislation that updates our education policy around a clear goal: making sure that every kid in America, wherever they live, has access to a world-class education, said Congressman Delaney. After fourteen years, it was time to replace the outdated No Child Left Behind law with new legislation that reflects current needs and draws on the insights gained over the last decade and a half. I believe the Every Student Succeeds Act strikes the right balance between maintaining high levels of accountability, while moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach. Importantly, this legislation focuses on reducing the achievement gap by helping states improve low-performing schools and targeting funds to at-risk populations. I am encouraged that the legislation also expands our investment in early education, an area in which we must do more, which is why I will continue to build support for my Early Learning Act, which creates nationwide free pre-k for all. The Early Learning Act (H.R. 3542) Universal, High Quality Pre-K The Early Learning Act provides funding for states to establish universal pre-k for four-year-old students or expand existing programs. Funding can only be directed towards state-certified programs that are accredited and not-for-profit. To participate, states must establish universal access to free pre-k programs. Funding is tied to the number of students enrolled, incentivizing high enrollment levels. National Funding for State-Based Programs The Early Learning Act establishes the Early Education Trust Fund, a federal fund administered by the Department of Education. The fund will provide block grants to participating states at a level of up to $8,000 per student per year. States will have flexibility to implement program details at their discretion. On Budget The Early Education Trust Fund is paid for by a surtax of 1.5% on income, dividends and capital gains above $500,000, impacting less than 1% of households in the United States. The Early Education Trust Fund acts as a lockbox, ensuring that this revenue can only be used for pre-k. The Early Learning Act does not increase the deficit and is budget neutral. The Early Learning Act funds new state-based programs and is not an unfunded mandate. ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |