New York Governor Cuomo announced that students from low-and middle-income families in new york began to receive free higher education, becoming the first state in the United States to implement free university education, reflecting the importance that the United States attaches to the next generation. With the development of modern science and technology, the textbooks and subject contents formulated by various countries in the last century can no longer meet the needs of the times. The rapid development of science and technology forces all countries to strengthen the intensity and duration of compulsory education.
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The 13-year education in American public schools from kindergarten to high school is very real. This is reflected in the fact that tuition, books and school bus fees are not charged, and breakfast and lunch are provided at low prices. According to the family income level, the cost of each meal ranges from 0 yuan to US$ 2, and the cost of a school year can be controlled below US$ 20.
The United States is a federal country, and education is the function of the state government. The federal government only provides legal support, and supports the education development of 50 States through special education funds, especially two laws: one is the primary and secondary education law promulgated by 1965; The other is the law "Never let a child fall behind" promulgated by 200 1.
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