What is no child left behind?

A remained question I had even after reading the two previous documents was, what some or all of the specific mandates that no child left behind requires. Before now I saw a few excerpts from the actual NCLB act and the language used was very specific for its target audience, legislation who have become accustom to this way of presenting information. I, however, a high school student had difficulty powering through one section of the document that the previous article cited. Luckily, on NCLB's website they clearly show what NCLB asks for.

• NCLB ensures access for all children to have the resources and education necessary to excel in school and for the rest of their lives.