The House of Representatives is slated to consider a Republican bill to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act very soon. At the moment, it appears likely to go to the House floor next Thursday or Friday, but things can change very, very quickly on Capitol Hill when it comes to scheduling, so don’t bet the bank (or maybe even your Metro fare) on that timeline.
Even though no one expects Congress to complete reauthorization of the law this year, the House vote will be an important dry run … and it’s the first time that a bill to reauthorize ESEA has made it to the floor of either chamber since 2001. Here’s a preliminary list of what to watch for:
via What to Watch in House No Child Left Behind Renewal Debate – Politics K-12 – Education Week.