The Act to Leave No Child Behind

For over a year, CDF consulted experts in a wide range of areas to assess the national need and climate for a major children’s agenda. The Act to Leave No Child Behind (S. 448 / H.R. 936), introduced by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA), combines the best ideas and proposals into a single, comprehensive measure with specific policy objectives (in 12 titles) that aim to improve the lives of children. Although many provisions of the Act are focused upon the most vulnerable, a number of sections would benefit all children, regardless of economic status. Many of these provisions already have been introduced in Congress with bipartisan support. The campaign also is assisted by a bold, sustained and inspirational communications plan to raise public awareness and create a climate that will encourage action by policy-makers.

Summaries of the Act

Section by section summary of the Act (February 2003)
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Section by section highlights of the Act (April 2003)
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Endorsers and Co-Sponsors

Organizations endorsing the Act and the Leave No Child Behind Movement
Includes Steering Committee Members, National, Regional and Local Endorsing Organizations
(January 22, 2004)

Complete Alphabetical Listing of Endorsers
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Complete Listing of Endorsers with
Regional and Local Organizations by State
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Members of Congress co-sponsoring the Act and the Leave No Child Behind Movement
(November 24, 2003)

Co-Sponsors of the Act
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