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From the ECS State Policy Database
2002 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2002. 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."

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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
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers
+ Accountability--School Improvement
+ Adult Basic Education
+ Assessment
+ Assessment--Accommodations
+ Assessment--End-of-Course
+ Assessment--Formative/Interim
+ Assessment--High Stakes/Competency
+ Assessment--NAEP (NAEP Results and NAEP Organization)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol
+ Attendance
+ Attendance--Truancy
+ Background Checks
+ Bilingual/ESL
+ Business Involvement
+ Career/Technical Education
+ Cheating
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance
+ Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment
+ Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Tax Credits
+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers
+ Civic Education
+ Civic Education--Character Education
+ Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
+ Class Size
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
+ Curriculum--Core Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Drivers Education
+ Curriculum--Environmental Education
+ Curriculum--Family Living Education
+ Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
+ Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
+ Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
+ Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling
+ Curriculum--Mathematics
+ Curriculum--Multicultural
+ Curriculum--Physical Education
+ Curriculum--Science
+ Curriculum--Sex Education
+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
+ Data-Driven Improvement
+ Demographics--Enrollments
+ Desegregation
+ Economic/Workforce Development
+ Education Research
+ Equity
+ Federal
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Bonds
+ Finance--District
+ Finance--Does Money Matter?
+ Finance--Equity
+ Finance--Facilities
+ Finance--Funding Formulas
+ Finance--Local Foundations/Funds
+ Finance--Lotteries
+ Finance--Private Giving
+ Finance--Resource Efficiency
+ Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
+ Finance--Student Fees
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
+ Governance
+ Governance--School Boards
+ Governance--School Boards--Training
+ Governance--Site-Based Management
+ Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies
+ Health
+ Health--Child Abuse
+ Health--Mental Health
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ High School
+ High School--Advanced Placement
+ High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
+ High School--Exit Exams
+ High School--GED (General Education Development)
+ High School--Graduation Requirements
+ High School--International Baccalaureate
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Instructional Approaches--Official English
+ Instructional Approaches--Tracking/Ability Grouping
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ International Benchmarking
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Recruitment and Retention
+ Middle School
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--African American
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic
+ No Child Left Behind
+ No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress
+ No Child Left Behind--Assessment
+ No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer
+ No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools
+ No Child Left Behind--Report Cards
+ No Child Left Behind--School Support
+ No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services
+ Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning
+ Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses
+ P-16 or P-20
+ P-3
+ P-3 Child Care
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ P-3 Family Involvement
+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Governance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Preschool
+ P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development
+ Parent/Family
+ Parent/Family--Parent Rights
+ Postsecondary
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants
+ Postsecondary Faculty
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Intellectual Property
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Tenure
+ Postsecondary Finance
+ Postsecondary Governance and Structures
+ Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges
+ Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary
+ Postsecondary Participation--Access
+ Postsecondary Participation--Admissions Requirements
+ Postsecondary Participation--Affirmative Action
+ Postsecondary Participation--Outreach
+ Postsecondary Students--Disabled
+ Postsecondary Students--Minority
+ Private Schools
+ Privatization
+ Promotion/Retention
+ Public Involvement
+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
+ Religion--Prayer/Meditation
+ Scheduling/School Calendar
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Summer School
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year Round
+ School Safety
+ School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution
+ School Safety--Code of Conduct
+ School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension
+ School Safety--No Child Left Behind--Safe Schools
+ 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--Facilities
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching)
+ School/District Structure/Operations--School Size
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation
+ Service-Learning
- Special Education
KYEmergency Rule Adoption 12/2002P-12Early Intervention Program Assessment/Service Planning
911 KAR 2:130E
Establishes emergency rules pertaining to early intervention program assessment and service planning. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/911/002...

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MISigned into law 12/2002P-12Michigan School for the Blind
H.B. 5721
Amends the act that provides for the maintenance, management and control of the Michigan School for the Blind. http://www.michiganlegislatur...

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NYEmergency Rule Adoption 12/2002P-12Individualized Education Program
EDU 41-02-00009
Establishes emergency rules ensuring that school districts provide teachers, related service providers and other service providers with a co...

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AKRule Adoption 09/2002P-12Special Education Due Process Hearings
4 AAC 52.550
Relates to special education due process hearings. Provides that on request the department will provide a record of the hearing findings or ...

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CASigned into law 09/2002P-12Prohibits Employee Intimidation
A.B. 1895
Prohibits an employee of a school district, county office of education or a special education local plan area from directly or indirectly us...

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CAVetoed 09/2002P-12Special Education Disputes
A.B. 164
Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a statewide program of grant funding to support special education local pla...

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CASigned into law 09/2002P-12Revises State's Special Education Provisions
A.B. 1859
Revises and recasts certain provisions relating to the suspension and expulsion of a pupil with exceptional needs by school districts, count...

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CAVetoed 09/2002P-12Programs that will increase the number of teachers to blind and visually impaired pupil populations
A.B. 2616
Requires the Trustees of the California State University to assess the current status of the university's credential programs that prepare t...

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CASigned into law 09/2002P-12Formation of a task force to develop standards for the mastery of the braille code by pupils.
A.B. 2326
Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to form an advisory task force, with prescribed membership approved by the State Board of ...

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CASigned into law 09/2002P-12Disabled Student Out-of-State Placement
S.B. 2012
Requires certain interagency agreements to meet the requirement of federal law to ensure a free and appropriate public education. Requires t...

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CTSigned into law 09/2002P-12State Expenditures (various sections)
H.B. 6004 (Special Session Act No. 02-7)
Amends the provisions concerning the exemptions of limited English proficient special education students from participation in the state mas...

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FLSigned into law 08/2002P-12Education Code Re-Write: Public School Student Progression, Remedial Services, Reporting Requirements
S.B. 20E
Shifts responsibility for establishing rules regarding student report cards from state superintendent to state board. Modifies rules relatin...

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NYSigned into law 08/2002P-12Training for Bus Drivers
A.B. 2786
Requires school bus attendants to receive training relating to the special needs of pupils with a handicapping condition; provides that bus ...

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NYSigned into law 08/2002P-12IEPs
A.B. 10601
Requires that each regular education teacher, special education teacher, assistant, and related service provider responsible for implementin...

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ILSigned into law 07/2002P-12Special Education Teachers
S.B. 1777, H.B. 4466
Requires the State Teacher Certification Board to categorically certify a special education teacher in one or more specialized categories or...

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MIVetoed 07/2002P-12Membership of Department's Special Education Advisory Committee
H.B. 4990
Revises membership on the Special Education Advisory Committee in the Department of Education....

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TNSigned into law 07/2002P-12Assessing Students With Disabilities
H.B. 572
When a child is referred for assessment or evaluation of a possible disability, such assessment or evaluation must be completed as specified...

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AKAdopted 06/2002P-12Waivers for Special Education Teachers
4 AAC 12.025 (a)
Waivers are allowed if districts are (A) recruiting through the University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Teacher Placement program; or
(B) adve...

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AZBecame law without governor's signature 06/2002P-12Deficiencies Corrections Deadlines and State Schools for Deaf and Blind
Omnibus--H.B. 2710
States that dates by which actions must be completed do not apply to the Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind. Requires that sch...

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AZBecame law without governor's signature 06/2002P-12Duties of School Facilities Board
Omnibus--H.B. 2710
Requires that school building inspection carried out by school facilities board every five years ensure compliance wtih routine preventative...

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CATo governor 06/2002P-12Rules for Special Ed. Students at Charter Schools
S.B. 1708
Clarifies that a charter school is allowed to report average daily attendance to accommodate eligible pupils who require extended year servi...

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DESigned into law 06/2002P-12Special Education Services for Inmates Ages 18-21
S.B. 391
Requires the Department of Education to continue to provide funding for a portion of the education costs associated with prison inmates aged...

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MOSigned into law 06/2002P-12Major Bill - Assessment Component
H.B. 1711
For students who receive special education services, the state board must, through a teacher panel, determine if appropriate alternate asses...

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MOSigned into law 06/2002P-12Preference to Child's Birth-3 Service Provider
S.B. 874
Requires school districts that provide early childhood special education to give preference to a child's birth to age 3 service provider whe...

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AZSigned into law 05/2002P-12Pilot Cooperative Special Education Program
H.B. 2702
Establishes three-year pilot project for cooperative programs for low incidence pupils. Establishes an advisory committee to assist in estab...

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COVetoed 05/2002P-12Hearing Aids for Children
H.B. 1220
Finds that providing hearing aids to hearing impaired children will improve the language development of such children; declares that providi...

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COSigned into law 05/2002P-12Eligible Facilities Education Task Force
H.B. 1246
Establishes the Eligible Facilities Education Task Force; requires the task force to examine the placement of children in eligible families ...

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DESigned into law 05/2002P-12Autistic Monitoring Review Board
H.B. 234
Requires the Autistic Monitoring Review Board to review at least annually the education of and provision of related services to students wit...

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12
Postsec.
Education Code Re-Write: John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
S.B. 20E
Requires districts to notify the parent of a disabled student within 10 school days of the parent's application for a John M. McKay Scholars...

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12Education Code Re-Write: Program for Disabled Adults Discontinued
S.B. 20E
Eliminates educational program for disabled adults funded in Workforce development education fund. See bil section 236, page 588, line 7 ff:...

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12Education Code Re-Write: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
S.B. 20E
Permits collaboration between Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) and local districts and boards. Allows FSDB to carry forward ...

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FLSigned into law 05/2002P-12Education Code Re-Write: Informing of Parents of Special Education Services
S.B. 20E
Requires local superintendent to apprise parents of disabled students of all services available that are appropriate to child's disability. ...

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MDSigned into law 05/2002P-12Equivalent Access to Technology for Students with Disabilities
S.B. 226
Defines "computer-based technology" as computer hardware or software used by teachers and students in the delivery of an instructional progr...

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MDSigned into law 05/2002P-12Special Needs Children and the State School-Based Health Center Policy Advisory Council
H.B. 1386
Renames State Coordinating Countil for Residential Placement of Handicapped Children as State Coordinating Council for Children. Adds Maryl...

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MDSigned into law 05/2002P-12Finance Overhaul
S.B. 856
Requires that county board financial audit results be reported to state superintendent, county fiscal authority, and specified house and sen...

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MDSigned into law 05/2002P-12Placement in Nonpublic Setting and Provision of Wraparound Services
H.B. 1221
Defines "wraparound services." States that child in need of special education may be placed in appropriate nonpublic educational setting if ...

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MOSigned into law 05/2002P-12Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
H.B. 1783
Changes the name of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf to the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Changes membership req...

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MOSigned into law 05/2002P-12Provision of Special Education Services
H.B. 2023
Specifies that appeal of special education identification, evaluation, placement or provision case where review of the hearing panel's decis...

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ALSigned into law 04/2002P-12Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
H.B. 154
Appropriates a certain amount from the Education Trust Fund, Impaired Drivers Trust Fund and Federal and Local Funds to the Department of Re...

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ALSigned into law 04/2002P-12Special Education Program Funds
H.B. 145
Appropriates a certain amount from the Education Trust Fund to the State Board of Education for the support and maintenance of special progr...

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FLSigned into law 04/2002P-12Services to Persons with Disabilities
H.B. 1825
Relates to vocational rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities; requires the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to develop a...

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KYSigned into law 04/2002P-12Textbooks for Visually Impaired Students
S.B. 243
States intent to ensure to the degree feasible that all students with reading accommodations have textbooks and instructional materials in a...

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LASigned into law 04/2002P-12Definition of "Resident" for Exceptional Child
H.B. 96A
Provides relative to the definition of resident as it applies to a child with an exceptionality. http://www.legis.state.la.us/leg_docs/021ES...

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LASigned into law 04/2002P-12Special Education Hearings and Appeals
H.B. 94A
Specifies procedures for hearings and appeals regarding the provision of special education and related services to children with exceptional...

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NHSigned into law 04/2002P-12Home District Pays for Special Education Out-Placement
H.B. 1443
Relates to liability for educational expenses incurred during placement of any resident or patient, who is capable of being benefited by ins...

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UTSigned into law 04/2002P-12Upper Age for Services
S.B. 81
Modifies provisions regarding Public Education for students with disabilities by indicating that the education services are available to the...

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WISigned into law 04/2002P-12School for the Deaf
S.B. 176
Changes the name of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf to the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; specif...

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IDSigned into law 03/2002P-12Special education services for correctional facility inmates
H.B. 398
SPECIAL EDUCATION-Amends existing law to revise eligibility requirements for special education services provided to adult correctional facil...

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INSigned into law 03/2002P-12
Postsec.
Interagency Task Force
S.B. 290
Requires the Director of the Division of Special Education to coordinate an interagency task force to review services and funding sources av...

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MNFiled with Secretary of State. Chapter No. 03/2002P-12Revenue Allocation and Medical Coverage for Special Education Students
S.B. 2550
Relates to human services; modifies consent requirements for billing medical assistance and Minnesota Care for covered individual education ...

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UTSigned into law 03/2002P-12Elimination of Certain Requirements
H.B. 262
Eliminates certain requirements pertaining to the preparation and implementation of student education plans and student education/occupation...

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VASigned into law 03/2002P-12Medicaid for Special Education Students
S.B. 465
Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to reimburse school divisions providing health-related services to special education ...

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WASigned into law 03/2002P-12Medication or Treatment Orders
H.B. 2834
Requires a medication or treatment order as a condition for children with life-threatening conditions to attend public schools; defines medi...

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+ Special Education--Finance
+ Special Education--Placement
+ 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--Employment
+ Students--Records/Rights
+ Teaching Quality
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers
+ 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--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--Teacher Rights
+ Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract
+ Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining
+ Technology
+ Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware
+ Technology--Equitable Access
+ Technology--Funding Issues
+ Technology--Internet Safety
+ Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training
+ Textbooks and Open Source
+ Urban