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From the ECS State Policy Database
2000 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2000. This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the topic of interest. To view all, press the button located at the top labeled "Expand All."

Please cite use of the database as: Education Commission of the States (ECS) State Policy Database, retrieved [date].

State Status/Date Level Summary
+ Accountability
+ Accountability--Accreditation
+ Accountability--Measures/Indicators
+ Accountability--Reporting Results
+ Accountability--Rewards
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
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+ Adult Basic Education
+ Assessment
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+ Assessment--End-of-Course
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+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
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+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year Round
+ School Safety
+ School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution
+ School Safety--Code of Conduct
+ School Safety--Corporal Punishment
- School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension
OHSigned into law 12/2000P-12Permits a school district board to adopt a resolution authorizing expulsion for up to one year to any student making a bomb threat to a school or a school activity.
Title: H.B. 620
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

CASigned into law 07/2000P-12Relates to existing law relating to pupil expulsion and the right of the pupil or pupil's guardian to file an appeal and be provided with specified transcripts by the school district within 5 schooldays of the request. Requires the pupil's request for a copy of the written transcripts and supporting documents to be in writing and would require the school district to provide the pupil with the transcriptions, supporting documents, and records within 10 schooldays following the request.
Title: A.B. 1721
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

COSigned into law 06/2000P-12Centers on a conduct and discipline code with identified violations to result in actions taken. Forms the basis for annual reporting to local board and state department. Addresses juvenile delinquency records of students and "pertinent performance record or disciplinary record" of a teacher applying for a position. Requires districts to adopt policies of students at risk of suspension/expulsion and to devise plans necessary to intervene prior to those actions. Expands grounds for suspension, expulsion and denial of admission to include students declared "habitually disruptive." Redefines "rights of free expression for public school students" to clarify and more clearly define threats to safety or threats of violence to property or persons.
Title: S.B. 133
Source: Colorado Association of School Executives

FLSigned into law 06/2000P-12Revises the definition of suspension; revises data used to determine school's performance grade category; revises information required to be included in student code of conduct; specifies types of drills and emergencies for which district school boards are required to develop procedures; requires district school boards to establish model emergency management and emergency preparedness procedures. Requires schools to report data concerning school safety and discipline to the department of education. Includes provisions such as ability of teachers to remove disruptive students from the classroom, liability protection for teachers, reporting of safety incidents, etc.
Title: S.B. 852
Source: Florida House of Representatives

AKSigned into law 05/2000P-12Establishes a school disciplinary and safety program; requires the reporting of information relating to school disciplinary and safety programs and of incidents of disruptive or violent behavior.
Title: H.B. 253
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

MSSigned into law 05/2000P-12Clarifies the authority of school superintendents, principals and school boards to suspend, expel, or change the placement of pupils for conduct that renders a pupil's presence in the classroom detrimental to the school's educational environment or the best interest of a class as a whole; requires school boards to obtain 2 appraisals before purchasing certain real property; authorizes the referral of such pupils to an alternative school program.
Title: H.B. 776
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

TNSigned into law 05/2000P-12, Defines expulsion, suspension and remand for purposes of disciplinary actions in schools.
Title: H.B. 3022
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

WISigned into law 05/2000P-12Relates to the conditional early reinstatement to school of a pupil who has been expelled from school.
Title: A.B. 447
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

IDSigned into law 04/2000P-12Amends existing law to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon while on the property of a school or other structure on school grounds being used for an activity sponsored through a school in this state; provides application to students of schools who are off school property; defines terms; provides for the search of students or minors; provides exceptions; provides penalties.
Title: H.B. 444
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

TNSigned into law 04/2000P-12Revises "zero tolerance" law on suspension or expulsion of students who commit certain offenses.
Title: H.B. 2679
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

AZSigned into law 03/2000P-12Relates to suspension and expulsion of pupils; requires school districts to establish Alternative to Suspension Programs.
Title: S.B. 1466
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

GASigned into law 03/2000P-12Relates to public school disciplinary tribunals; requires local school system receiving certain State education funds to suspend a student who commits any act of violence resulting in substantial injury to a teacher for the remainder of the school year; provides for a disciplinary hearing regarding the suspension to provide that such a student shall not be eligible for enrollment in public education programs.
Title: S.B. 401
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

GASigned into law 03/2000P-12In-school suspension is eliminated as a separate program
Title: H.B. 1187
Source: Georgia Department of Education

UTSigned into law 03/2000P-12Relates to public schools; provides that a student, who has been expelled from school for a firearm, explosive, or flammable material violation, and the student's parent shall meet with the local school board superintendent or their designee within 45 days after the expulsion to determine what would be in the best interest of all parties regarding the student's schooling options.
Title: H.B. 245
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

VASigned into law 03/2000P-12Clarifies that possession of weapons on school bus stops is grounds for expulsion from school attendance and constitutes a crime; clarifies that school property includes real property and vehicles owned or leased by a school or operated on behalf of a school.
Title: H.B. 464
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

VASigned into law 03/2000P-12Directs local school boards to provide, within their respective standards for student conduct, for the suspension and expulsion of students for the use of profane or obscene language.
Title: H.B. 815
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

MISigned into law 01/2000P-12Public Act 274; Relates to crimes; prohibits the consumption or possession of alcoholic liquor on school property; provides penalties.
Title: S.B. 246
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet

+ School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault
+ School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes
+ School/District Structure/Operations
+ School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation
+ School/District Structure/Operations--District Size
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching)
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation
+ Service-Learning
+ Special Education
+ Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations
+ Special Education--Finance
+ Special Education--Inclusion (Mainstreaming)
+ Special Education--Placement
+ Special Education--Transition
+ Special Populations--Corrections Education
+ Special Populations--Gifted and Talented
+ Special Populations--Homeless Education
+ Standards
+ Standards--Implementation
+ State Longitudinal Data Systems
+ State Policymaking
+ State Policymaking--Politics
+ State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions
+ Student Achievement
+ Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance
+ Student Supports--Mentoring/Tutoring
+ Student Supports--Remediation
+ Students
+ Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities
+ Students--Records/Rights
+ Teaching Quality
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds.
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--State Prof. Standards Bds.
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers
+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance
+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits
+ Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring
+ Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals
+ Teaching Quality--Preparation
+ Teaching Quality--Professional Development
+ Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention
+ Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools
+ Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights
+ Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract
+ Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining
+ Technology
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+ Technology--Equitable Access
+ Technology--Funding Issues
+ Technology--Internet Safety
+ Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training
+ Textbooks and Open Source
+ Urban
+ Whole Child