The federal government did not become actively involved in elementary education policy until the 1950s.

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The federal government did not become actively involved in elementary education policy until the 1950s with the passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, which provided funding for schools serving low-income students. Prior to this, elementary education was primarily the responsibility of state and local governments.

The Federal Government Did Not Become Actively Involved in Elementary