1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21947Updated February 14, 2005K-12 Education Programs: Appropriations SummaryPaul M. IrwinSpecialist in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryQuestions continue to
2、be asked about federal appropriations for K-12 education,including total elementary and secondary funding, recent increases, and the majorcomponents counted in the K-12 total. K-12 components include: the Elementary andSecondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Ac
3、tof 2001 (NCLBA), P.L. 107-110; the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA); the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998; and theAdult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). For ESEA and IDEA, issuesextend to how much was “promised,” how much was provided, and th
4、e “shortfall.” Thisreport describes these amounts; it will be updated as appropriations are enacted.Key Components and TablesMost K-12 education programs are authorized under four acts, including:!Programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of1965 (ESEA);!Special education prog
