Comparing No Child Left Behind NCLB)and the Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA),
A)each specifically exempts students with disabilities from participating in state-wide assessments.
B)neither contains language addressing whether students with disabilities are required to participate in state-wide assessments.
C)each requires that students with disabilities participate in state-wide assessments and that they show progress.
D)each requires that students with disabilities participate in state-wide assessments,but unlike non-disabled students,they do not need to show progress.

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Both NCLB and ESSA require that students with disabilities participate in state-wide assessments and show progress. The intent is to ensure that all students, regardless of ability, are held to the same high expectations and have equal opportunities to succeed academically. However, ESSA places a greater emphasis on personalized learning and encourages the use of alternative assessments for students with disabilities when appropriate.