No Qualified Teacher Left Behind Act of 2005

H.R. 3036, the No Qualified Teacher Left Behind Act of 2005, aimed to provide school districts with greater flexibility in meeting federal "highly qualified teacher" requirements. The bill proposed expanding the criteria used to certify teachers—particularly those in rural areas or those teaching multiple subjects—by allowing professional development and ongoing training to count toward their official qualifications. Additionally, it sought to provide rural schools with more time to meet federal staffing deadlines and authorized extra funding to help those districts recruit and retain educators.