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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday that the No Child Left Behind Act gives every child the opportunity to live up to their potential. Cornyn made the comments on the two-year anniversary of President Bush signing the legislation:"This important legislation for the first time set high federal standards for public education to make sure that no child has to give up on their hopes and dreams, and every child will be able to live up to their God-given potential. "The No Child Left Behind Act sets standards for education in grades K-12, and provides for testing in order to make sure that no child is left behind. And for those who are not learning, it provides special attention so that every child will have a chance of being successful.”When President Bush entered office in January 2001, only 11 states were in full compliance with previous federal education accountability standards. On June 10, 2003, President Bush announced that all 50 states have approved accountability plans under the No Child Left Behind Act.