NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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What legislation replaced the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and altered testing requirements for ELLs?

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
School Improvement Grant (SIG)

The correct answer is: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the legislation that replaced the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, and it brought significant changes to the testing requirements for English Language Learners (ELLs). ESSA aimed to provide more flexibility to states in how they assess the progress of students, including ELLs, in comparison to the more rigid requirements of NCLB. Under ESSA, states are encouraged to develop their own accountability systems that take into account the progress of ELLs in mastering English as well as their academic performance in other areas. This legislation acknowledges the unique challenges faced by ELLs and emphasizes the importance of supporting their language development in conjunction with their academic growth. By allowing states to tailor their assessments and accountability measures, ESSA represents a shift towards a more adaptable and inclusive approach for ELLs in the education system. In contrast, the other options—IDEA, ESEA, and SIG—do not specifically address the replacement of NCLB or the particular alterations made to the testing requirements for ELLs.