Gifted Education or Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) or Talented and Gifted (TAG) are school programs designed for students who show high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school to fully develop those capabilities.

These programs, policies, and the funding for them vary from state to state and among schools and school districts. The only federal program for gifted children is the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which focuses on identifying and serving students who are traditionally under-represented in gifted and talented programs—such as minority students, students from low-income backgrounds or who are English language learners, and children with disabilities.

The Javits program is designed to help reduce gaps in achievement and to encourage the establishment of equal educational opportunities for all U.S. students. The program funds applied research and the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. In fiscal year 2017 the Javits program received $12 million in federal funds.

Visit https://www.nagc.org/gifted-state for more information on gifted programs available in your state, including agency and association contact information.

In Idaho, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs are designed to cater to students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains. The state of Idaho mandates through Idaho Code §33-2003 that each school district must have a plan for the identification and education of gifted and talented students. The state provides guidelines for these programs, but the implementation and specific services offered can vary by district. Funding for GATE programs in Idaho comes from both state and local sources, and the amount and use of these funds can differ across school districts. While the federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act does not provide direct funding for state programs, it supports research and initiatives aimed at serving under-represented groups in GATE programs. Idaho's approach to gifted education aims to ensure that students with high capabilities receive appropriate educational opportunities to develop their talents.