Since the No Child Left Behind Act was created, there have been
some changes in the following areas: Special education- allows
those with disabilities to take a different test that adjusts to
their achievement standards as well as allowing more time on
tests to students who need it. Limited English Proficient
students- Students who have lived in the US for less than a year
are exempt from taking a reading test, but are required to take
an English-language proficiency test. Highly qualified teacher
rules-changes have been made for rural, science, and multiple
subject teachers in regards to qualification deadlines. 95% test
participation- States can now average their standardized testing
scores over a three year timeline. Paraprofessional deadline
extended- there has been a change in the deadline for public
school professionals to obtain the “highly qualified”
requirements from January to the end of the school year.
Hurricane Flexibility- if a natural disaster occurs the school
is exempt for one year regarding