jan 1, 1988 - Pub. L. 100-297-The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Education Act clarified that these students need special education services in the schools but do not require special services for gifted and talented children. It authorized funding for a National Research Center and demonstration programs. It also focused on students from traditionally underserved populations, with a special focus on high ability learmers in culturally and linguistically diverse and low socioeconomic groups. The Indian Education Act,