"Gifted" Definition

Definition: 105 ILCS 5/14A-20
"For the purposes of this Article, 'gifted and talented children' means children and youth with outstanding talent who perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with other children and youth of their age, experience, and environment. A child shall be considered gifted and talented in any area of aptitude, and, specifically, in language arts and mathematics, by performing in the top 5% locally in that area of aptitude." 

"A fundamental goal of the People of the State is the educational development of all persons to the limits of their capacities."


Illinois Gifted Legislation

School Code:                                         Public Act 094-0151
Rules and Regulations:                       ISBE Part 227
"Twice-exceptional":                           Public Act 096-0382
Funding and Grants Amendment:   Public Act 096-1152 


U.S. Gifted Legislation

Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program

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