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 Nebraska, gifted education programs are designed to cater to the needs of students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields. These programs aim to provide services and activities beyond the standard curriculum to help these students reach their full potential. Nebraska state statutes require school districts to identify and serve gifted students, and the state provides funding for these programs through the state's education funding formula. The Nebraska Department of Education sets standards and guidelines for the identification and services for gifted students. Additionally, the federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act supports efforts to identify and serve gifted students from under-represented groups and funds research in the field of gifted education. However, the specifics of the programs, including the extent and type of services provided, may vary by school district within the state.