H.R. 1804
GOALS 2000: EDUCATE AMERICA ACT
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
At the Second Session
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the twenty-fifth day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
(1994)
An Act
To improve learning and teaching by providing a national framework for education reform; to promote the research, consensus building, and systemic changes needed to ensure equitable educational opportunities and high levels of educational achievement for all students; to provide a framework for reauthorization of all Federal education programs; to promote the development and adoption of a voluntary national system of skill standards and certifications; and for other purposes.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
1. In the Year 2000
All children will start school ready to learn. Projects include
health immunizations, nutrition and prenatal care and
preschool reading.
2. In the Year 2000
The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 96
percent. It was 86 percent at last measurement in 1997.
3. In the Year 2000
All students will become competent in challenging subject
matter.
4. In the Year 2000
A voluntary national test in reading, math and other subjects
is used to measure this goal as states have their own
achievement tests.
5. In the Year 2000
Teachers will have the knowledge and skills they need.
U.S. students will be the first in the world in math and
science.
6. In the Year 2000
Every adult American will be literate.
7. In the Year 2000
Schools will be safe, disciplined, and free of drugs, guns and
alcohol.
8. In the Year 2000
Schools will promote parental involvement and participation.
