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Government Funding for Education

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Which U.S. federal agency is responsible for administering federal education funding?

  1. Department of Education

  2. Department of Treasury

  3. Department of Labor

  4. Department of Health and Human Services

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of Education is the U.S. federal agency responsible for administering federal education funding.

What is the largest source of federal funding for K-12 education in the United States?

  1. Title I Grants

  2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  3. Head Start

  4. School Lunch Program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Title I Grants are the largest source of federal funding for K-12 education in the United States.

What is the purpose of Title I Grants?

  1. To provide financial assistance to schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families

  2. To fund special education programs for students with disabilities

  3. To provide early childhood education programs for preschoolers

  4. To provide school meals to students from low-income families

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Title I Grants are intended to provide financial assistance to schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families.

Which federal law guarantees a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities?

  1. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  3. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  4. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of the Head Start program?

  1. To provide early childhood education programs for preschoolers from low-income families

  2. To provide financial assistance to schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families

  3. To fund special education programs for students with disabilities

  4. To provide school meals to students from low-income families

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Head Start program provides early childhood education programs for preschoolers from low-income families.

Which federal program provides school meals to students from low-income families?

  1. School Lunch Program

  2. School Breakfast Program

  3. Summer Food Service Program

  4. Child and Adult Care Food Program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The School Lunch Program provides school meals to students from low-income families.

What is the purpose of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)?

  1. To improve the academic achievement of all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds

  2. To provide financial assistance to schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families

  3. To fund special education programs for students with disabilities

  4. To provide school meals to students from low-income families

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was intended to improve the academic achievement of all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Which federal law requires states to develop and implement statewide assessments in reading and mathematics?

  1. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

  2. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

  3. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  4. Head Start Act

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) required states to develop and implement statewide assessments in reading and mathematics.

What is the purpose of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?

  1. To replace the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

  2. To provide financial assistance to schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families

  3. To fund special education programs for students with disabilities

  4. To provide school meals to students from low-income families

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was intended to replace the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

Which federal program provides funding for teacher professional development?

  1. Title II Grants

  2. Title III Grants

  3. Title IV Grants

  4. Title V Grants

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Title II Grants provide funding for teacher professional development.

What is the purpose of the Higher Education Act (HEA)?

  1. To provide financial assistance to students attending college or graduate school

  2. To fund research and development in higher education

  3. To improve the quality of higher education

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Higher Education Act (HEA) provides financial assistance to students attending college or graduate school, funds research and development in higher education, and improves the quality of higher education.

Which federal program provides grants to states for the construction and renovation of school facilities?

  1. School Construction Grants

  2. School Improvement Grants

  3. School Repair Grants

  4. School Modernization Grants

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

School Construction Grants provide grants to states for the construction and renovation of school facilities.

What is the purpose of the Impact Aid program?

  1. To provide financial assistance to school districts that are impacted by the presence of federal installations

  2. To fund special education programs for students with disabilities

  3. To provide school meals to students from low-income families

  4. To improve the academic achievement of all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Impact Aid program provides financial assistance to school districts that are impacted by the presence of federal installations.

Which federal program provides funding for after-school programs?

  1. 21st Century Community Learning Centers

  2. After-School Supportive Services

  3. Extended Learning Opportunities

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers, After-School Supportive Services, and Extended Learning Opportunities programs all provide funding for after-school programs.

What is the purpose of the GEAR UP program?

  1. To prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds for college

  2. To provide financial assistance to students attending college or graduate school

  3. To fund research and development in higher education

  4. To improve the quality of higher education

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GEAR UP program is intended to prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds for college.

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