The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was enacted in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiative. Its primary goal is to provide federal funding to improve education for low-income students and ensure equal access to quality education. The act emphasizes accountability, standardized testing, and support for disadvantaged schools. Over the years, the ESEA has been reauthorized several times, with significant revisions such as the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 and the Every Student Succeeds Act in 2015. These updates aimed to enhance educational standards and promote greater flexibility for states and local school districts.