According to the Javits Act, kids who are gifted and talented include those who:
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are in the top 5% of their age group in terms of their intellect, creativity, leadership, artistic ability, or performance in a particular academic subject.
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who have excelled in the areas of intelligence, creativity, leadership, the arts, or certain academic subjects but who have not received the proper recognition or honor
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possess intellect that is at least 30% higher than the national average and are not getting services or activities to improve those skills
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D
Have the capability for high accomplishment in intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership areas or in specific academic fields, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school to develop those capabilities