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Goals 2000: Educate America Act | Federal Education Policy History

Goals 2000: Educate America Act | Federal Education Policy History

Federal Education Policy History

Goals 2000: Educate Americ

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President William J Clinton signed the Goals 2000 Educate America Act (P.L. 103-227; 108 Stat. 125) on March 31, 1994.

The law had many aspects, not least was its aim to “provide a framework for meeting the National Education Goals,” which included ensuring “all children will start school ready to learn,” an “at least” 90% high school graduation rate, and more. All of these goals were to be achieved by the year 2000.

The full text of the Goals 2000 Educate America Act is accessible in the window below, and you also can see and download it at http://www.scribd.com/doc/57939480/Goals-2000-Educate-America-Act.