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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."

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
+ 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
+ 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
NYAdopted 12/2002P-12Renewal of a Provisional Teaching Certificate STATE ID: EDU-41-02-00008
8 NYCRR 80-1.7(a)(2), 80-5.15
Establishes rules relating to renewal of a provisional teaching certificate. Specifies: requirements for the renewal of an expired provision...

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ORAdopted 12/2002P-12Continuing Education Programs
OAC 850-010-0210
Allows more options for teachers to meet the educational experience requirements in order to move the Initial Teaching License. Allows use ...

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ALAdopted 11/2002P-12Resolution on Subject Matter Testing
N/A
Authorizes the superintendent to initiate discussions and negotiations with the plaintiff parties in Allen v. State Board of Education in or...

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ALAdopted 10/2002P-12Teacher Certification
AAC 290-3-2
Repeals and establishes rules implementing the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program. Requires prospective teachers to pass a basic sk...

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ALPassed 10/2002P-12Alabama Prospective Teacher Test
Resolution
Resolution requires prospective state teachers to be tested in basic math and reading skills. The tests are a precondition for all teachers ...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 10/2002P-12Licensure for Educators
NAC 391.077
Amends rules concerning extension of time prescribed for renewal of license or for validity of provisional license. NEVADA REG 3152 (SN)...

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ORAdopted 10/2002P-12Teacher Certification
OAR 584-001-0000, -005-0005, 584-017-0001 thru 584- 090-0040 (non seq)
Allows more options for teachers to meet the educational experience requirements for the Initial Teaching License. Middle level teachers req...

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CASigned into law 09/2002P-12Rules for Teacher Intern Certificates
S.B. 2029
Authorizes the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to issue district intern certificates to persons employed by any school district. Elimina...

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CAVetoed 09/2002P-12Change in the single subject teaching credential requirement
A.B. 2575
Permits the subject matter requirement for a single subject teaching credential to also be satisfied by obtaining approval of an approved ev...

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CASigned into law 08/2002P-12Rules for expedited alternative teacher credentials
S.B. 1655
Authorizes the Commission on Teachers Credentialing to issue preliminary and professional services credentials to persons who meet expedited...

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CAVetoed 08/2002P-12Teacher Basic Skills Testing
S.B. 1250
Relates to teacher basic skills proficiency testing requirement in hiring. Exempts a retired certificated employee who has taught 15 years o...

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FLSigned into law 08/2002P-12Education Code Re-Write: Teacher Certification Requirements
S.B. 20E
According to legislative summary: "Amends ... to clarify that a statement of status of eligibility for a subject area authorized at the time...

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ILSigned into law 08/2002P-12Teacher Certification
H.B. 1436
Amends the Teacher Certification Article of the School Code. Makes provision regarding issuance of the Standard Teaching Certificate before ...

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MASigned into law 08/2002P-12Second Language Acquisition Coursework Required for Teacher Certification
H.B. 5010
Requires candidates for provisional or standard teacher certification or recertification to have completed state board-required courses in s...

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NMAdopted 08/2002P-12Content Knowledge Assessments, other Teacher Certification
6.61.5.7 and 6.61.5.8
Adds to components necessary for K-12 licensure (Bachelor's, student teaching, 24 to 36 semester hours in at least one field, 12 of which mu...

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IDSigned into law 07/2002P-12
Postsec.
Reading assessment for preservice teachers
H.B. 399
PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS-Amends existing law to clarify that only K-8 preservice teachers shall pass the State Board of Education's preservice r...

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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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ILSigned into law 07/2002P-12Basic Skills for Certification
S.B. 1953
Amends the Teacher Certification Article of the School Code. Provides that a student may not enroll in a teacher preparation program at a re...

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MDSigned into law 07/2002P-12Development of Middle School Teacher Certification
H.B. 661
Requires that the department and Professional Standards in Teaching Education Board develop a certificate for middle school teachers. http:/...

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COSigned into law 06/2002P-12Teacher in Residence Programs
H.B. 1300
Permits individual to be employed as a resident teacher (emergency certified) in special education for three years. Beginning in the 2003-04...

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MOSigned into law 06/2002P-12Major Bill - Teacher Certification Component
H.B. 1711
Out-of-state certified teachers with five years of experience and an appropriate background check may receive provisional certification, whi...

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HISigned into law 05/2002P-12Denial or Revocation of Licenses of Student Loan Defaulters
H.B. 2752
Provides for mandatory denial or suspension of professional licenses for persons in default or breach of the conditions of a federal or stat...

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HISigned into law 05/2002P-12Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
H.B. 2165
Clarifies that the Hawaii teacher standards board has sole jurisdiction over all matters concerning the issuance and revocation of teacher l...

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ILSigned into law 05/2002P-12Resident Teacher Licensure
S.B. 1707
Increases from 2 years to 4 years the term during which a resident teacher certificate is valid for employment as a resident teacher in a pu...

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MDSigned into law 05/2002P-12
Postsec.
Need-Based Financial Aid Programs for Undergraduate and Professional Degrees; College Readiness Mentoring Program; PSAT for 10th-Graders, K-16 Leadership Council, Middle School Teacher Certificate
S.B. 453
Requires the department to distribute a grant in specified amounts to distressed counties in FY 03 and 04 and to all counties in FY05 and su...

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OKSigned into law 05/2002P-12
H.B. 2625
Allows sixth grade mathematics teachers to obtain middle level endorsement by successfully completing a professional development institute i...

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OKSigned into law 05/2002P-12Teacher Issues
S.B. 1595
Requires successful completion of the competency examination for licensure except for Alternative Placement Program candidates; adds additio...

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TNSigned into law 05/2002P-12Substitute Teacher Qualifications
S.B. 2632
Requires districts to adopt policies on the employment of substitute teachers. Such policies shall, at a minimum, address qualifications and...

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IASigned into law 04/2002P-12Licensee Investigations and Proceedings
H.B. 2482
Expands the board of educational examiners' authority with regard to licensee disciplinary investigations and proceedings....

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IASigned into law 04/2002P-12Teaching License Denial or Revocation
S.B. 2258
Modifies circumstances under which Board of Educational Examiners' may deny or revoke a teaching license. Requires board to deny or revoke l...

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KYSigned into law 04/2002P-12Provisional Teacher Certification and Kentucky Professional Standards Board
S.B. 192
Permits the Education Professional Standards Board to issue a conditional one-year certificate to a teacher who has completed teacher prepar...

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MSSigned into law 04/2002P-12Nontraditional Teacher Education, Certification, Inservice and Mentoring; Transitional Bilingual Teacher Certification; Qualifications of Nontraditional Administrator Certification Candidates
S.B. 2370
Establishes requirements for nontraditional teacher preparation and licensure through the Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI), as well as ment...

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NHSigned into law 04/2002P-12Non-Certified Teachers
H.B. 1190
This bill allows a local school board or superintendent to offer a one-time, one-year certificate of eligibility allowing a person to teach ...

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INVetoed 03/2002P-12Background Checks
H.B. 1202
Requires a prosecuting attorney to notify the state superintendent of public instruction and the employer when a licensed school employee is...

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MESigned into law 03/2002P-12Teacher and Administrator Certification Changes
H.B. 1517
Amends the laws regarding the certification for school administrators and teachers by incorporating performance standards for provisional te...

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NMSigned into law 03/2002P-12Limited Licenses
S.B. 126
Relates to education; provides limited licenses for teachers of Native American language and culture....

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VASigned into law 03/2002P-12Recognizing Child Abuse
S.B. 92
Requires persons seeking initial licensure or license renewal as teachers on and after July 1, 2004, to complete study in child abuse recogn...

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VASigned into law 03/2002P-12Licensure Renewal
S.B. 53
Requires the Board of Counseling to promulgate regulations establishing the requirements for evidence of continued competency as a condition...

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WV*****Eligible for GOVERNOR'S desk. 03/2002P-12School Psychologists
H.B. 4507
Enables school psychologists to practice school psychology within the scope of their employment with a permit issued by the Department of Ed...

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NMSigned into law 02/2002P-12Native American Language Teachers
H.B. 204
Provides for a Native American Language Teacher certificate....

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+ 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