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From the ECS State Policy Database
2003 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2003. 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
ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, & Accountability Program and Academic Distress Program
ADE 162
Establishes rules governing the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program and the Academic Distress Program (ACTAAP). http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20162%20actaap.pdf...

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ILTotal veto stands 11/2003P-12Accountability Council
S.B. 564
Extends the repeal date of a Section requiring the establishment of the Chicago Schools Academic Accountability Council (from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2009). Extends the repeal date of provisions creating the State Board of Education Fund, the State Board of ...

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TXSigned into law 10/2003P-12
Postsec.
State Government
H.B. 7
One portion of this bill transfers the performance review of school districts, interscholastic competition, state agencies and state agency records management to the Legislative Budget Board from the Comptroller of Public Accounts. All unexpended and unobliga...

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MSRule Adoption 07/2003P-12Public School Accountability Standards
(Uncodified)
Revises content of the document formerly known as Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards 2001. MISSISSIPPI REG 8796 (SN)...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Community College
Postsec.
Charter Schools
H.B. 55-A
Requires emphasis on reading; requires certain accountability measures; eliminates the limitations on the number of charter schools per school district; authorizes community colleges to operate charter schools that provide students with the option of receiving...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12School Accountability
H.B. 2277
Modifies school achievement profile designations and extends for an additional year the time before a school is classified as a school failing to meet academic standards; provides that a parent of a pupil may apply for reimbursement from the failing schools tu...

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OKto governor 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Modification of Oversight Commission
H.B. 1767 - Omnibus Bill
Amends membership of Education Oversight Board; assigns responsibility to oversee implementation of the provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 1017 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature. Also oversees implementation of the provisions...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12Accountability
H.B. 1414 (Accountability Component)
Requires the state board to develop and implement in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (ESEA), P.L. No. 107-110, also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, an accountability system as provided for in 20 U.S.C., 6311 an...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Accreditation of Public School Districts
H.B. 2683
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, for purposes of determining the performance of a school district under this chapter, including the accreditation status of the district, a student confined by court order in a residential program or facility op...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Department of Education Website Requirements
H.B. 2887
Requires certain data be made available on the Department of Education website; includes financial data reports for school districts, administrator and teacher salary and benefit data, and local and state revenue sources. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Accountability and Assessment
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-402 - 6-15-406. Creates the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program Act; including requiring the State Board of Education to establish standards defining what students should know in content areas and a system for ...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12
Postsec.
Internal Audits Required at Postsecondary Institutions and Department of Education
H.B. 650
Establishes full-time program of internal auditing at specific state postsecondary institutions, including various community/junior colleges, the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University, and the department of education. Requires each specifi...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Office of Education Accountability
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds Section 69 to create the "office of education accountability" in the legislative council service. The office is to provide an independent evaluation of the Assessment and Accountability Act and the School Personnel Act by: monitoring implementation of bo...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Accountability System for Public Schools
S.B. 40
Establishes a single, statewide state accountability system. The system is required to hold public schools and public school districts accountable for the academic achievement of their students and must ensure that all public schools and all public school dist...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Duties of Boards
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-402 requires local boards to implement the core curriculum using instructional materials that best correlate to the core curriculum and graduation requirements; administer required tests and create plans to improve student progress; use progress-...

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- Accountability--Accreditation
ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Standards for Accreditation of Public Schools
ADE 156
Establishes rules governing standards of accreditation of Arkansas public schools. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20156%20standards.pdf...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Standards/Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding standards for accreditation of Arkansas public schools; describes the process for how public schools or districts will be cited or placed in probationary status for failure to meet standards of accreditation; establishes enforcement...

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TXRule Adoption 05/2003P-12Youth Commission Schools
37 TAC 91.41
Amends rules concerning education administration. Clarifies that Youth Commission schools are accredited under certain provisions. TEXAS REG 85576 (SN)...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Accreditation
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-202 - 6-15-209. Revises state accreditation regulations and consequences for schools and districts failing to meet Arkansas Standards of Accreditation. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2697.pdf...

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AREmergency Rule Adoption 04/2003P-12Emergency Amendment to Standards of Accreditation
ADE 153
Allow the Arkansas State Board of Education to waive the minimum of 178 days required in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools for the purposes of professional development or natural necessity due to inclement weather, fire, natural disast...

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- Accountability--Measures/Indicators
CAVetoed 10/2003P-12School Accountability: Opportunity to Learn Index
S.B. 495
States the intent of the Legislature to establish an Opportunity for Teaching and Learning Index as part of the Public School Performance Accountability Program to measure the opportunity for teaching and learning as evidenced by access to high-quality learnin...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12State Public School Accountability System
H.B. 3--Section 3302.01
Creates the Ohio Accountability Task Force to study the state's accountability system (to make recommendations, periodically review fees for data analysis and reporting, periodically report to the department and state board, to examine the implementation of th...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12AYP
H.B. 3--3302.01
This section defines "performance index score;" defines subgroups as major racial and ethic groups, students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and limited English proficient students. Defines "other academic indicators" as attendance rate for ele...

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NVSigned into law 06/2003P-12Alignment with No Child Left Behind Act - Accountability Provisions
S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
The measure revises the public school accountability provisions of the Nevada Education Reform Act and related sections of the law to conform to requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The bill requires the state board to define the meas...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12District Accreditation Standards
S.B. 1820
Currently, Texas law requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt rules to evaluate the performance of schools using the academic excellence indicators adopted under Sections 39.051(b)(1) through (7), Education Code, including assessment instrument re...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12School Accountability
H.B. 2277
Modifies school achievement profile designations and extends for an additional year the time before a school is classified as a school failing to meet academic standards; provides that a parent of a pupil may apply for reimbursement from the failing schools tu...

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- Accountability--Reporting Results
MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Reporting Requirements
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 19. (1) A district shall comply with any requirements of sections 1204a, 1277, 1278, and 1280 of the revised school code, MCL 380.1204a, 380.1277, 380.1278, and 380.1280, commonly referred to as "public act 25 of 1990" that are not also
required by the no...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Center for Educational Performance and Information
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 94a. (1) There is created within the office of the state budget director in the department of management and
budget the center for educational performance and information. The department of management and budget shall
provide administrative support to the...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12Report Cards
H.B. 3--Sec. 3302-021
Requires, by July 1, 2005 and not later than July 1, 2007, the implementation of a value-added progress dimension for districts and buildings, and the integration of that dimension into the report cards and performance ratings. Requires the state board to ado...

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NHBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12New Hampshire School District Profiles
H.B. 139 (193-E:3, III)
States that a comprehensive, statewide educational accountability system should include reporting on pupil performance at the school, school district, and state levels. Not later than December 1, 2003, and annually thereafter, the department must issue a publi...

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NYAdopted 07/2003P-12No Child Left Behind Act of 2001-Public Reporting Req.
Section 100.2(m) of Title 8 NYCRR
Establishes rules to establish criteria and procedures to ensure State and local educational agency compliance with the provisions of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 relating to public reporting requirements. NEW YORK REG 15899 (SN) The proposed ...

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NYAdopted 07/2003P-12No Child Left Behind Act of 2001-Data Reporting Req.
8 NYCRR Section 100.2(bb)
Establishes rules to establish criteria and procedures relating to school district data reporting to ensure State and local educational agency compliance with the provisions of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 relating to public reporting requireme...

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DERule Adoption 06/2003P-12Education Profiles/Schools/Districts and the State
14 DAC 104
Establishes rules due to changes in state and federal statutes concerning school, district and state accountability for student performance; continues the mandates for the development of profiles for schools districts and the state; includes the information th...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12Education Accountability
H.B. 915
Expands legislative intent for K-20 education performance accountability system; provides requirements and implementation schedule for performance-based funding; provides mission, goals, and measures; requires collection of certain data; provides eligibility c...

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NVSigned into law 06/2003P-12Assessment, Reporting Requirements
S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Senate Bill 1 also revises provisions governing accountability and reporting requirements, in accordance with implementing spring testing for all statewide achievement tests in grades 3 through 8. Until the 2005-2006 school year, the state will use the combin...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12School Dropout Data
S.B. 894
Requires the commissioner to develop a process for auditing school district dropout records electronically. The commissioner must also develop a system and standards for review of the audit or use systems already available at the agency. The system must be d...

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TXBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 06/2003P-12School District Reporting
S.B. 900
Relates to computation and reporting of the ratios of a school district's expenditures and personnel relating to direct student instruction....

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COVetoed 05/2003P-12School Accountability Reports
S.B. 275
Eliminates the requirement that the department of education print and provide to each public school a specified number of school accountability reports; eliminates the requirement that a public school distribute copies of its school accountability report to ev...

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DESigned into law 05/2003P-12Education Profile Reports
S.B. 76
Requires the State Department of Education to issue Delaware Public Education Profiles for all public schools, including charter schools and vocational-technical school districts, on or before August 1 of each year. The purpose of the profiles is to report on ...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Student Achievement Reporting
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Specifies that the state board must incorporate reporting of student achievement into the standards and accreditation system. NEW SUBSECTION. 53. Develop and implement a statewide program of educational assessment reporting. The director shall provide info...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Early Intervention Block Grant Program Repeal Date
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Changes repeal date from 2003 to 2004 on chapter establishing statewide early intervention block grant program. Components of this program include K-3 class size reduction and K-3 diagnostic reading assessments. Chapter requires districts to annually report to...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Data Collection Forms for Schools
H.B. 1055
Extends the implementation date for the applicability of specified standards for data collection forms for schools, school systems, and the state department of education. http://mlis.state.md.us/2003rs/bills/hb/hb1055t.rtf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - School Improvement
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-420 - 6-15-429. Requires the state board to establish a clear concise system of reporting the academic performance of each school on the state mandated criterion reference exam which conforms with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Accountability and Assessment
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-402 - 6-15-406. Creates the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program Act; including requiring the State Board of Education to establish standards defining what students should know in content areas and a system for ...

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AZSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Reporting Requirements
H.B. 2303
Requires the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to submit two reports to the Governor and Legislature that summarize the reporting requirements of school districts, charter schools and state education entities including recommendations to repeal any duplica...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12Department of Education Accountability Reports
S.B. 117
Concerns the schedule by which the Department of Education releases school accountability reports; deletes the requirement that the department wait to update its website to include reports until after the department transmits the reports for printing. http://w...

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INSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Corporation Performance Report; Graduation Rate
H.B. 1120
Changes the required publication date and some components of school corporation annual performance reports. Provides for reports to be made available on the Internet. Requires school corporations to provide free copies of reports upon request. Removes language...

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12Unsatisfactory Schools Classification; Charter School Proposals
S.B. 137
Concerns modifications for notifying schools districts of unsatisfactory schools. Concerns deadlines for charter school proposals. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/pubhome.nsf...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Reporting
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds a new section (22-2A-11). Requires state board to adopt the format for reporting student scores to parents. If the state board has adopted a state improving schools program, the annual report must include the results of that program for each public scho...

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- Accountability--Rewards
NJSigned into law 12/2003P-12Outstanding Educational Services Professionals
S.B. 2397
Establishes the Governor's Annual Award for Outstanding Educational Services Professionals....

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NYEmergency Rule Adoption 11/2003P-12Prepayment Methods of Academic Performance Awards
Title 8 NYCRR 2206.3
Prepayment Methods of General and Academic Performance Awards. Reflects the prepayment method which results in cost savings and improves administrative efficiency. NEW YORK REG 16380 (SN)...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12School Accountability
S.B. 878
Makes changes concerning school recognition standards for student performance and school improvement, recognition levels, rewards and acknowledgements for schools and school districts, academic warning and watch statuses for schools and districts, school and d...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12State Payment of National Board Certification Application Fee and Rewards
H.B. 4391 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 704. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for national board certification, the department shall pay 1/2 of the application fee for teachers who are deemed by the department to be qualified to apply to the national board for professional teaching standar...

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LASigned into law 07/2003P-12School Rewards Fund-School Improvements
S.B. 231
Allows state board to provide for and department to use monies (remaining after department provision of all school rewards in school accountability system) for school improvement as an optional secondary use for money in the statutory school rewards fund. http...

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MDRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Review and Recognition of Schools under NCLB
COMAR 13A.01.04.09
A. The State Board and the State Superintendent of Schools shall annually review the progress of each local school system to determine if the school system is making AYP in reading and in mathematics and shall publicize the results of the review to each local ...

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DESigned into law 05/2003P-12Education Profile Reports
S.B. 76
Requires the State Department of Education to issue Delaware Public Education Profiles for all public schools, including charter schools and vocational-technical school districts, on or before August 1 of each year. The purpose of the profiles is to report on ...

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- Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
TXRule Adoption 12/2003P-12Accountability
19 TAC 2.97.A.97.1 thru 97.4
Repeals old rules and establishes rules relating to public school accountability. Each school district must be assigned an accountability rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The accountability rating of a school district is based primarily on its overa...

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ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, & Accountability Program and Academic Distress Program
ADE 162
Establishes rules governing the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program and the Academic Distress Program (ACTAAP). http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20162%20actaap.pdf...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12School Accountability
S.B. 878
Makes changes concerning school recognition standards for student performance and school improvement, recognition levels, rewards and acknowledgements for schools and school districts, academic warning and watch statuses for schools and districts, school and d...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12Consequences for Schools
H.B. 3--Section 3302.03
Spells out what constitutes school or district status of "excellent," "effective," "in need of continuous improvement," "academic watch" and "academic emergency." Sets out requirements for processes and consequences of failing to meet adequate yearly progress ...

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CASigned into law 07/2003P-12High-Priority Schools
A.B. 96
Designates low-performing schools as high-priority schools for purposes of the Academic Performance Index. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_96&sess=CUR&house=B&author=bermudez...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Comprehensive Testing/Assessment/Accountability Program
ADE 188
Requires the development of a single Arkansas comprehensive testing, assessment and accountability program (ACTAAP); ensures all public school students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate grade-level academic proficiency; improves student learning and cla...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Temporary Driver's License Revocation for School Disciplinary Infractions
H.B. 1686
Requires the principal of any public or private school to notify the office of motor vehicles when any student between the ages of 14 and 18 has been subjected to any of the following disciplinary actions: expulsion or suspension from school for ten or more co...

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MDRule Adoption 06/2003P-12State Reconstitution
COMAR 13A.01.04.10
A. If the State Board of Education rejects a local board of education reconstitution proposal, school improvement plan, or annual update, or approves the recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools for State reconstitution of a school, the State Boar...

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NHBecame law without governor's signature 06/2003P-12School Peformance and Accountability Chapter
H.B. 139 (193-G:1)
Requires state commissioner to make public a list of schools not meeting performance targets. Establishes strategic responses for local education improvement plans. Requires state department to work cooperatively with the school or district(s). Establishes ...

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NVSigned into law 06/2003P-12Consequences for Low-Performing Schools
S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
The act sets forth the consequences for public schools and school districts that are designated as demonstrating need for improvement. Schools and school districts must be designated as "in need of improvement" on the basis of two consecutive years of data, a...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Low Performing Public Schools
S.B. 618
Requires the commissioner of education to reconstitute any campus rated as low performing for two consecutive years, removing closure
of the school program as one of the possible penalties. Provides that a special campus intervention team would decide which
ed...

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DESigned into law 05/2003P-12Education Profile Reports
S.B. 76
Requires the State Department of Education to issue Delaware Public Education Profiles for all public schools, including charter schools and vocational-technical school districts, on or before August 1 of each year. The purpose of the profiles is to report on ...

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LASigned into law 05/2003P-12Transfer of Failed School or Failed Charter to Recovery School District
S.B. 710
Specifies that any elementary or secondary school found academically unacceptable under the state school accountability system must be designated a "failed school." If the local board 1) does not present the state board with a plan to reconstitute the failed ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Districts in Fiscal Distress
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds §§ 6-20-1901- 6-15-1911. Creates the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program; to establish and implement a program at the Department of Education to identify, assess and address school districts in fiscal distress. http://www.arkleg.state.ar...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Governance
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-13-1403 - 6-13-1405; 6-13-1410. Outlines the conditions and the policies under which the State Board of Education may annex school districts who fail to meet the requirements of The Quality Education Act of 2003. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftpro...

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SCBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 04/2003P-12Impaired Local School District
H.B. 3872
(Joint Resolution) Approves regulations of the Board of Education; relates to intervention where quality of education in a local school district is impaired. The state department recommends the repeal of Regulation 43-301, Intervention Where Quality of Educat...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Takeover Provisions
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends Sections 22-2-6 and Section 22-2-14 to allow the state department to take over the control and management of a public schools or district that has failed to meet requirements of law or state board rules and standards. The state board may suspend a board...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Adquate Yearly Progress (AYP) for Schools
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Outlines procedures and timelines for schools that have failed to make adequate yearly progress for two consecutive years (ranked as a school that needs improvement). These schools must develop an improvement plan with documentation of performance measures in...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12No Pass No Drive Changes
S.B. 162
Expunges motor vehicle license information for nineteen-year-olds when suspensions or revocations of their licenses are due to school attendance....

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- Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
ORSigned into law 08/2003P-12Suspension of Driving Privileges
S.B. 342
Allows a school district to request suspension of driving privileges of a student who has been suspended or expelled at least twice for activities involving controlled substances; defines the mixture or substance for certain controlled substance laws....

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Temporary Driver's License Revocation for School Disciplinary Infractions
H.B. 1686
Requires the principal of any public or private school to notify the office of motor vehicles when any student between the ages of 14 and 18 has been subjected to any of the following disciplinary actions: expulsion or suspension from school for ten or more co...

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- Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers
MDRule Adoption 06/2003P-12State Reconstitution
COMAR 13A.01.04.10
A. If the State Board of Education rejects a local board of education reconstitution proposal, school improvement plan, or annual update, or approves the recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools for State reconstitution of a school, the State Boar...

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CASigned into law 05/2003P-12Oakland Unified School District: Emergency Loan
S.B. 39
Appropriates funds to provide the Oakland Unified School District with an emergency loan. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to appoint a trustee to oversee the operations of the district and to approve disbursements. Requires the district to de...

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LASigned into law 05/2003P-12Transfer of Failed School or Failed Charter to Recovery School District
S.B. 710
Specifies that any elementary or secondary school found academically unacceptable under the state school accountability system must be designated a "failed school." If the local board 1) does not present the state board with a plan to reconstitute the failed ...

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- Accountability--School Improvement
COEmergency Rule Adoption 12/2003P-12School Improvement Plan
1 CCR 301-52
Establishes rules regarding the administration of the School Improvement Plan. COLORADO REG 7620 (SN)
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard/download/bdregs_301-52%20feb04va.pdf...

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ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, & Accountability Program and Academic Distress Program
ADE 162
Establishes rules governing the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program and the Academic Distress Program (ACTAAP). http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20162%20actaap.pdf...

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ILAmendatory veto by Governor - Bill Dead 11/2003P-12School Improvement and Student Achievement
S.B. 207
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to implement and administer a student achievement improvement grant program to provide 2- year grants to school districts on the academic watch list and other school districts that have the lowest a...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12School Improvement Programs
A.B. 1266 § 9 - 13
Amends the Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program (IIUSP) to specify timelines for entering into a contract with a school assistance and intervention team and for adopting the team's recommendations. Specifies per pupil allocation of funds and ...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12School Accountability
S.B. 878
Makes changes concerning school recognition standards for student performance and school improvement, recognition levels, rewards and acknowledgements for schools and school districts, academic warning and watch statuses for schools and districts, school and d...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12Intensive, Ongoing Support
H.B. 3 - School Support
Directs the department to establish a system of "intensive, ongoing support" for the improveoment of school districts and buildings. Eliminates the requirement that the department provide the Ohio SchoolNet Commission with an annotated bibliography of successf...

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CASigned into law 07/2003P-12School Improvement
A.B. 36
Encourages the governing board of a school district to discuss Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test scores and to analyze the results of those assessments. Authorizes the governing board of a school district with a school not meeting a certain specif...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Comprehensive Testing/Assessment/Accountability Program
ADE 188
Requires the development of a single Arkansas comprehensive testing, assessment and accountability program (ACTAAP); ensures all public school students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate grade-level academic proficiency; improves student learning and cla...

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COSigned into law 06/2003P-12Achievement Gap
S.B. 254
Concerns closing achievement gap; creates a program to assist schools that have received an unsatisfactory rating or have a significant achievement gap; establishes a commission to propose actions to close the achievement gap. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/...

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DERule Adoption 06/2003P-12School Accountability for Academic Performance
14 DAC 101, 103
Amended regulation to conform to state and federal statutes that address school, district and state accountability for student performance; added five levels of performance for students in grades 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9 in reading, writing and mathematics beginning i...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12School Accountability
H.B. 2277
Modifies school achievement profile designations and extends for an additional year the time before a school is classified as a school failing to meet academic standards; provides that a parent of a pupil may apply for reimbursement from the failing schools tu...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - School Improvement
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-420 - 6-15-429. Requires the state board to establish a clear concise system of reporting the academic performance of each school on the state mandated criterion reference exam which conforms with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Accountability and Assessment
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-402 - 6-15-406. Creates the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program Act; including requiring the State Board of Education to establish standards defining what students should know in content areas and a system for ...

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12Unsatisfactory Schools Classification; Charter School Proposals
S.B. 137
Concerns modifications for notifying schools districts of unsatisfactory schools. Concerns deadlines for charter school proposals. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/pubhome.nsf...

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- Adult Basic Education
CASigned into law 10/2003Postsec.Student Financial Aid: Grade Point Average
S.B. 680
Relates to award of Cal Grants to older and returning adult students. Requires the Student Aid Commission to convene an existing advisory committee to review the existing formula for calculating high school grade point averages. Requires the commission to revi...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Family Resource Center Curriculum Blue Ribbon Study Committee
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 107a. (1) The family resource center curriculum blue ribbon study committee is established to explore and make
recommendations on implementing a new integrated system of delivering adult education and related family services
beginning with the 2004-2005 s...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Adult Education
S.B. 966
Defines an adult as a person who is not enrolled in a public school program, eliminates the requirement that local or regional board of education eligible expenditures for adult education for computer equipment not exceed five per cent of the total expenditure...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12
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Adult Education and Workforce Development
H.B. 6634
Establishes a pilot program to expand adult education opportunities for incumbent workers (individuals who are employed in this state, but who are in need of additional skills, training or education in order to upgrade employment). http://www.cga.state.ct.us/a...

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ORSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
H.B. 2450
Allows parent receiving temporary assistance for needy families to attend eligible post secondary institution as allowable work activity when necessary waivers are in effect or federal law permits enrollment at educational institution as allowable work activit...

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INSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Retroactive Credit For Earning A Degree In Prison
S.B. 482
Allows a prisoner to receive additional credit time for a diploma or degree completed before July 1, 1999, if the prisoner has a good conduct record since the completion of the diploma or degree, unless the prisoner has been convicted of certain sex crimes and...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12
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Adult Educational Opportunities
H.B. 2714
Provides for a continuum of adequate educational opportunities for adults who do not have a high school diploma; creates the Workforce Investment Board and Adult Education Study Committee. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2714.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant Program
S.B. 882
Creates the Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant Program; provides funding for collegiate level adult education....

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ARRule Adoption 04/2003Postsec.Adult Education Program Policies
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding adult education program policies. http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us/AdultEdProgramPolicies2003.pdf...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12
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Adult Basic Education Authority
S.B. 691
Relates to education; transfers the authority for adult basic education to the commission on higher education; imposes upon the commission the responsibility of planning and budgeting of statewide adult education programs and establishing protocols for access ...

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OHRule Adoption 04/2003P-12
Postsec.
Criteria/Enrolling Eligible Adults/Education Programs
OAC 3301-42-01; -43-01 thru -06; -45-01; -61-04 thru -15 (non-seq); -67-01
Establishes rules regarding criteria for enrolling eligible adults in public secondary education programs. Addresses definitions, adult high school diploma programs, program elements, basis for awarding adult high school credits, and criteria for issuing adult...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12
Community College
Schools
H.B. 744
Changes repealer from 2003 to 2007 on 1) the School Crisis Management Program, 2) the transfer of the industrial and adult short-term training programs to the State Board of Community Colleges, 3) the School Administrator Sabbatical Leave Program, 4) the secti...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003Postsec.Eligibility for Higher Education
H.B. 2051
Expands the eligibility for higher education adult part-time student grants....

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ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, & Accountability Program and Academic Distress Program
ADE 162
Establishes rules governing the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program and the Academic Distress Program (ACTAAP). http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20162%20actaap.pdf...

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OKEmergency Rule Adoption 11/2003P-12School Administration and Instructional Services
OAC 210:10-13-2 thru -18 (non seq.)
Establishes emergency rules regarding school administration and instructional services. Concerns School Testing Program scope and general administration. OKLAHOMA REG 12999 (SN)...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Achievement Tests
A.B. 1485 §§ 4 - 7
Amends the existing Leroy F. Greene California Assessment of Academic Achievement Act that provides a system of individual assessment of pupils. The existing act establishes the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program and requires each school distric...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12State Assessments
H.B. 3--Section 3301.0710
Requires the state board to develop tests to revise the system of statewide achievement testing to include annual achievement tests in reading and math in grades three through eight. Requires the state board to designate five ranges of scores on the tests (ad...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12AYP
H.B. 3--3302.01
This section defines "performance index score;" defines subgroups as major racial and ethic groups, students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and limited English proficient students. Defines "other academic indicators" as attendance rate for ele...

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DESigned into law 07/2003P-12Summer School
S.B. 141
Allows the use of indicators other than assessments prior to mandatory summer school; permits other indicators to be used to determine if a student has demonstrated proficient performance relative to the state content standards prior to summer school; provides...

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TXEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2003P-12Texas Success Initiative
19 TAC 4.51 thru .60
Establishes rules to implement the Success Initiative. Provides purpose, authority, and definitions. Specifies exemptions and exceptions. Concerns assessment instruments, minimum passing standards, advisement and plan for academic success, and determination of...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Comprehensive Testing/Assessment/Accountability Program
ADE 188
Requires the development of a single Arkansas comprehensive testing, assessment and accountability program (ACTAAP); ensures all public school students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate grade-level academic proficiency; improves student learning and cla...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12No Child Left Behind Act
S.B. 1155
Requires testing in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act; states an elementary teaching endorsement is valid for kindergarten to grade 6 and a comprehensive special education teaching endorsement is valid for kindergarten to grade 12; requires the stat...

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DERule Adoption 06/2003P-12School Accountability for Academic Performance
14 DAC 101, 103
Amended regulation to conform to state and federal statutes that address school, district and state accountability for student performance; added five levels of performance for students in grades 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9 in reading, writing and mathematics beginning i...

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NVSigned into law 06/2003P-12Alignment with No Child Left Behind Act - Accountability Provisions
S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
The measure revises the public school accountability provisions of the Nevada Education Reform Act and related sections of the law to conform to requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The bill requires the state board to define the meas...

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OKVetoed 06/2003P-12Performance Levels
H.B. 1476
The performance standard and cut points are to be determined by a standard of what the average student in the applicable grade level should know relative to the content of the state academic standards set in the Priority Academic Student Skills. The performan...

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SCRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Basic Skills Assessment Program - Writing Test
R. 43-262.6
Establishes that the standards for student achievement be a matter of public record through information and policy rather than through regulation. Relates to the Basic Skills Assessment Program, Writing Test which sets the minimum standards of student achievem...

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TXto governor 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Programs of Mutual Benefit
S.B. 1108 (Section 29.910)
Requires state commissioner to develop, in coordination with appropriate representatives of institutions of higher education and school districts: (1) a diagnostic and assistance program for each subject assessed by an assessment instrument; and (2) other ac...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Technology Assisted Pilot Program
H.B. 2093
Requires pupils enrolled in the Technology Assisted Project Based Instruction Program (TAPBI) to be subject to testing requirements, and students who fail to meet testing requirements may not be able to participate in the Program the following year, unless mor...

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COVetoed 05/2003P-12Reading and Mathematics Assessments
S.B. 292
Suspends the administration of the reading and mathematics assessments for students in the ninth grade and the curriculum based, achievement college entrance exam to students in the eleventh grade. http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/sl2003a/2003SLSEN....

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COVetoed 05/2003P-12Writing Assessments
S.B. 309
Concerns a suspension of the administration of statewide assessments in writing. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/C2AD9B7F773A7D3287256CCB00775965?Open&file=309_enr.pdf...

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GASigned into law 05/2003P-12Assessment, Maximum Class size, Instruction, Revenue
S.B. 249
Revises provisions relating to payment of fees for advanced placement tests; revises provision relating to the release of certain test questions; deletes provision that students with alternate assessments shall not count for accountability purposes; changes pr...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Early Intervention Block Grant Program Repeal Date
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Changes repeal date from 2003 to 2004 on chapter establishing statewide early intervention block grant program. Components of this program include K-3 class size reduction and K-3 diagnostic reading assessments. Chapter requires districts to annually report to...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12State-Level Assessment Advisory Committee
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Language is effective immediately and applies to 2005-06 school year and later. Establishes assessment advisory committee of up to 11 members, all of whom are chosen by the state commissioner of education. Specifies required membership of commission. Requires ...

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NYProposed Rule 05/2003P-12Students with Limited English Proficiency
8 NYCRR 154
Establishes criteria for the identification and assessment of students with limited English proficiency through use of the Language Assessment Battery-Revised test and the New York State English as a Second Language Test. Establishes curriculum and reporting r...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12Oklahoma School Testing Program Act
H.B. 1414 (Assessment Component)
Brings the state testing program in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. The measure institutes the testing configuration:
3rd: Reading, Math
4th: Reading, Math
5th: Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing
6th: Reading, Math
7th: Reading, Mat...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - School Improvement
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-420 - 6-15-429. Requires the state board to establish a clear concise system of reporting the academic performance of each school on the state mandated criterion reference exam which conforms with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Accountability and Assessment
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends §§ 6-15-402 - 6-15-406. Creates the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability Program Act; including requiring the State Board of Education to establish standards defining what students should know in content areas and a system for ...

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NDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Reading, Mathematics, Science Assessments
S.B. 2065
Relates to assessment of public school students in reading, mathematics and science. From the Fiscal Note: SB 2065 requires the state to develop and implement state assessments in reading/English language arts, mathematics, and science in identified grades a...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Assessment and Accountability Act
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds Section 22-2A-3 and Section 22-2A-4. Requires the state board to adopt content and performance standards in mathematics, reading and language arts, science and social studies. Section 22-2A-4 requries the state board to establish a statewide assessment ...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Duties of Boards
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-402 requires local boards to implement the core curriculum using instructional materials that best correlate to the core curriculum and graduation requirements; administer required tests and create plans to improve student progress; use progress-...

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SDSigned into law 02/2003P-12Assessments Required in Public Schools
S.B. 39
Revises the achievement assessments required in public schools, and the grades to be assessed....

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TXAdopted 01/2003P-12Implementation of Testing Program
19 TAC 101.3001, 101.3003
Establishes rules relating to assessment. Implements certain requirements for the new testing program, called the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Clarifies transitional issues related to this new testing program. TEXAS REG 84616 (SN)...

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UTBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 01/2003P-12Education Testing
H.B. 6005
Relates to education testing amendments. Eliminates the requirement to include constructed response test times in certain achievement tests. Directs that the savings resulting from this change be used to pay for online test administration....

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TXEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2003P-12Texas Success Initiative
19 TAC 4.51 thru .60
Establishes rules to implement the Success Initiative. Provides purpose, authority, and definitions. Specifies exemptions and exceptions. Concerns assessment instruments, minimum passing standards, advisement and plan for academic success, and determination of...

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GASigned into law 05/2003P-12Assessment, Maximum Class size, Instruction, Revenue
S.B. 249
Revises provisions relating to payment of fees for advanced placement tests; revises provision relating to the release of certain test questions; deletes provision that students with alternate assessments shall not count for accountability purposes; changes pr...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Profile of Learning, High School Graduation Requirements, NCLB-Compliant Testing System, State Standards
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the 2003-04 school year and later, bars the state education commissioner from implementing the profile of learning portion of the state's results-oriented graduation rule, or classroom assessments that schools must use. Replaces references to "result...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Commissioner Recommendation Required on Provisions of State High School Tests
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the day after enactment, requires the commissioner to provide written recommendations to the committees of the legislature having jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education policy and budget issues by February 1, 2004, that: (1) identi...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Special Education Programs In Public Schools
H.B. 447
A special education student can be exempted from the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and given an alternative assessment instrument if the student receives modified instruction in the essential knowledge and skills and the TAKS would not provid...

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UTBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 01/2003P-12Education Testing
H.B. 6005
Relates to education testing amendments. Eliminates the requirement to include constructed response test times in certain achievement tests. Directs that the savings resulting from this change be used to pay for online test administration....

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- Assessment--End-of-Course
MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Commissioner Recommendation Required on Provisions of State High School Tests
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the day after enactment, requires the commissioner to provide written recommendations to the committees of the legislature having jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education policy and budget issues by February 1, 2004, that: (1) identi...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Graduation Requirements
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends Section 22-13-1.1. Increases graduation requirements: 4 units of English, with major emphasis on grammar and literature; 3 units of math, at least one of which is equivalent to algebra 1 or higher; 2 units of science, one of which has a lab requiremen...

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- Assessment--Formative/Interim
OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12State Assessments
H.B. 3--Section 3301.0710
Requires the state board to develop tests to revise the system of statewide achievement testing to include annual achievement tests in reading and math in grades three through eight. Requires the state board to designate five ranges of scores on the tests (ad...

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- Assessment--High Stakes/Competency
TXRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Program Services and Educational Programs
37 TAC 3.91.B.91.41, 91.43
Amends rules relating to basic education. Clarifies that commission youth are administered state educational assessments required to complete a high school diploma. TEXAS REG 90170 (SN)...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Special Education High School Exit Examination
S.B. 964
Requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop a request for a proposal for an independent consultant to assess options and provide recommendations for alternatives to the high school exit examination for pupils with disabilities to be eligible f...

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TXAdopted 09/2003P-12Performance Standards
19TAC §101.23 & 101.33
Requires the state board to determine the level of performance considered to be satisfactory on the assessment instruments. Sets the "commended" and "met" standards based on spring 2003 operational test forms. The adopted amendment to §101.23 incorporates into...

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TXRule Adoption 09/2003P-12Development and Administration of Tests
19 TAC 101.23, .33
§101.23. Performance Standards. (a)  Except as otherwise provided by the Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 39, Subchapter B, the State Board of Education (SBOE) shall determine the level of performance considered to be satisfactory on the assessment instrume...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Student Assessment
H.B. 2352
Makes provisions regarding state goals and assessments. Provides for student testing and limits maximum time allowed for all state testing in grades 3 through 8 not to exceed 38 (instead of 40) hours across those grades.Makes changes regarding testing time and...

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MARule Adoption 07/2003P-12Standards for Competency Determination on MCAS
603 CMR 30.03
Students in the graduating class of 2003 shall meet or exceed the Needs Improvement threshold scaled score of 220 on both the English Language Arts and the Mathematics MCAS grade 10 tests in order to satisfy the requirements of the Competency Determination. Th...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Student Assessment
S.B. 1093 § 1
Revises statutes to allow student scores on grade 10 mastery exams to be added to the student's permanent record and transcipt for a student who meets or exceeds the state-wide mastery goal level for any component of the exam; students passing componets of the...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12High School Graduation
H.B. 23
Provides learning opportunities for out-of-state and out-of- country transfer students and students needing additional instruction to meet high school graduation requirements; provides requirements for certain transfer students; provides for alternate assessme...

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NCSigned into law 06/2003P-12School Competency Test
H.B. 801
Modifies the state competency testing program to ensure that high school students who do not pass the competency test are given an opportunity to take an alternative test. http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2003/Bills/House/PDF/H801v4.pdf...

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NVSigned into law 06/2003P-12High School Exit Examination Component
S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Addresses the mathematics portion of the high school proficiency exam. A passing score on this exam is required for Nevada students to obtain a high school diploma. The bill requires the Department of Education to reset the passing score in accordance with a...

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TXto governor 06/2003P-12Personal Graduation Plans
S.B. 1108 (Section 28.0212)
Requires the principal or other staff to identify each student who (1) hasn't performed well on assessments; (2) is not likely to receive a diploma before the fifth year of high school and then develop a graduation plan for each student that (1) identifies edu...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Profile of Learning, High School Graduation Requirements, NCLB-Compliant Testing System, State Standards
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the 2003-04 school year and later, bars the state education commissioner from implementing the profile of learning portion of the state's results-oriented graduation rule, or classroom assessments that schools must use. Replaces references to "result...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Commissioner Recommendation Required on Provisions of State High School Tests
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the day after enactment, requires the commissioner to provide written recommendations to the committees of the legislature having jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education policy and budget issues by February 1, 2004, that: (1) identi...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Reciprocity Agreements
H.B. 591
To facilitate the transfer of military personnel and their dependents to and from the public schools of this state, the agency is required to pursue reciprocity agreements with other states governing the terms of those transfers. Reciprocity agreement must pe...

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WAEmergency Rule Adoption 04/2003P-12Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)
WAC 180-51-063
Establishes emergency rules to indicate notation on the high school transcript regarding the secondary Washington assessment of student learning (WASL) results. WASHINGTON REG 21518 (SN)...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003P-12National Assessment of Educational Progress
S.B. 38
Requires participation in the national assessment of educational progress....

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- At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Teacher Certification and Dropout Prevention Programs
A.B. 841
Requires each outreach consultant utilized for purposes of a school- based motivation and maintenance program to possess a Dropout Prevention Specialist Certificate from a California State University. Requires a school- based motivation and maintenance program...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Expulsions; Graduation Requirements; Special Education
A.B. 300
Revises the review day for expulsions; Provides that if a pupil completes algebra coursework in grades 7 or 8, the pupil is not exempt for the high school graduation requirement for algebra; Revises deadlines for individualized education programs; Includes oth...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Crime Prevention
S.B. 1107
Requires the Chicago Board of Education to establish a pilot program to prevent crime by developing guidelines to identify students at risk of committing crimes (limited to students who have engaged in serious acts of misconduct in violation of the board's pol...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12State Public School Accountability System
H.B. 3--Section 3302.01
Creates the Ohio Accountability Task Force to study the state's accountability system (to make recommendations, periodically review fees for data analysis and reporting, periodically report to the department and state board, to examine the implementation of th...

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NHSigned into law 07/2003P-12Dropout Prevention and Recovery
H.B. 619
This bill establishes a dropout prevention and dropout recovery program in the department of education to provide a variety of services to high school students. The program is required to: (a) Provide and coordinate services designed to assist pupils in the su...

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RIBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12Student Equity Investment Fund
H.B. 6055
Allocates moneys from the student equity investment fund based on each district's proportion of resident children eligible for USDA reimbursable school meals relative to the total number of eligible students statewide....

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Special Education Services
H.B. 6391
Acknowledges and address special education needs of children in the juvenile justice system. http://www.cga.state.ct.us/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=6391&which_year=2003&SUBMIT.x=14&SUBMIT.y=13...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Funding to Promote Children's Well-being
S.B. 886
Requires the State Prevention Council to determine long-term goals, strategies and outcome measures to promote the health and well being of children and families including; early intervention strategies, an increase in healthy pregnant women and newborns, a de...

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GASigned into law 06/2003P-12Child Abuse Records
S.B. 201
Relates to child abuse and deprivation records; permits the Department of Human Resources to share access to child abuse records and release information from such records to the Office of School Readiness, includes principals, guidance counselors, school socia...

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NHSigned into law 06/2003P-12Dropout Prevention
S.B. 116
Establishes a committee to study methods to prevent or reduce the high school dropout rate....

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TXVetoed 06/2003P-12Public School Dropouts
H.B. 1518
Having high school dropout rates affects the Texas economy and decreases not only the state's future tax revenues but also its ability to attract new business. Some believe that Texas' method of reporting dropouts has obscured the dropout problem, resulting in...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Public School Mentoring Services
S.B. 16
Authorizes each school district to provide a mentoring services program to students at risk of dropping out of school. The bill requires a district that provides a mentoring services program using compensatory education funds to meet standards adopted by the g...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12School Dropout Data
S.B. 894
Requires the commissioner to develop a process for auditing school district dropout records electronically. The commissioner must also develop a system and standards for review of the audit or use systems already available at the agency. The system must be d...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12
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Community College
High School Completion, Pilot BA Degree Program
S.B. 976
Requires districts to analyze information related to dropout prevention. Sec. 29.908. MIDDLE COLLEGE EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM requires: (a) The commissioner shall establish and administer a middle college education pilot program for students who are at risk...

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COSigned into law 05/2003P-12Juvenile Adjudication Proceedings
H.B. 1025
Allows the court to order a student with an individual education program to comply with this program as a condition of probation. The court must take into account the juvenile's intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior and emotional behaviors associated wit...

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INSigned into law 05/2003P-12Student Discipline
S.B. 186
Provides that a student who is expelled from a charter school is subject to the same requirements for enrollment in another school corporation as a student who is expelled from a public school or required to separate from a nonpublic school or a school in a st...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Children in Informal Kinship Care Relationships
S.B. 32
Defines "informal kinship care" as a child who is not under the care or custody of social services living with a relative due to serious family hardship. Defines "serious family hardship." Requires a district receiving a child living in an informal kinship car...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Residential Child Care Programs
S.B. 178
Defines "residential child care program" and specifies that group homes, alternative living units and emergency shelter care are classified as such. Requires a licensed operator of a residential child care program who receives state funding and who has legal c...

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NVSigned into law 05/2003P-12Training Programs for Teachers
S.B. 36
The governing body of a regional training program may facilitate and coordinate access to information by teachers and administrators concerning issues related to suicide among pupils. Such information must be offered for educational purposes only. Receipt of o...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Young At-Risk Students
S.B. 1975
Revises the criteria for determining at-risk children for pre-school and early learning programs from those "who live below the poverty line determined pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 9847" to those "who meet eligibility requirements identical to those met by sc...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public School Dropout Rates
H.J.R. 19
Creates a special joint committee to study public school dropout rates in Tennessee. This special joint committee, consisting of 5 Representatives and 5 Senators, shall reports its findings and recommendations no later than February 1, 2004, at which time the
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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Relates to Public School Dropout and Completion
S.B. 186
Requires dropout rates, including dropout rates and district completion rates for grade levels 9 through 12, be computed in accordance
with standards and definitions adopted by the National Center for Education Statistics of the United States Department of Edu...

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AZSigned into law 04/2003P-12Students
S.B. 1238
Requires student level data for the Student Accountability Information System (SAIS) to include reasons for a withdrawal, if provided by the pupil or the parent or guardian of the pupil. The Arizona Department of Education must include data relating to student...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Attendance Law
H.B. 1226
Concerns a juvenile's right to counsel at proceedings under the School Attendance Law of 1963. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/C38AB5E15B8915CF87256CAB000098EF?Open&file=1226_enr.pdf...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Prevention Programs for the Youth
H.B. 700
Relates to juveniles; authorizes public support for public-private partnerships to develop after-school and other prevention programs for the youth of New Mexico; provides for fund distribution....

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12Teen Pregnancy And Dropout Prevention
H.B. 1028
Concerns the continuation of the statewide pilot program for teen pregnancy and dropout prevention. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/2909E7C05A4AB41187256C87004DB7AE?Open&file=1028_enr.pdf...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Method of Reporting Graduation and Dropout Rates
H.B. 859
Requires the department to annually report graduation and dropout rates to the legislature in terms of grades 7-12 and grades 9-12 cohort groups, both by district and statewide. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2003/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0859SG.htm...

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- At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education
CAEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2003P-12Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM)
Title 5 CCR 1068 thru 1074
Establishes emergency rules concerning alternative schools accountability model. CALIFORNIA REG 15452 (SN)
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NCSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Innovative Education Initiatives Act
S.B. 656
Creates the Innovative Education Initiatives Act to develop cooperative efforts between secondary schools and institutions of higher education to reduce dropout rates, increase high school and college graduation rates and decrease the need for higher education...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Alternative Education Programs
H.B. 1314
Relates to placement of certain students in alternative education programs....

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LASigned into law 05/2003P-12Expulsion Provisions for Students Found Guilty of Certain Drug Charges
H.B. 639
States that mandatory minimum 24-month expulsion of any student age 16 or older, or mandatory minimum 12-month expulsion of student under age 16 in grades six through 12, who is found guilty of possession of, or knowledge of and intentional distribution of, or...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
H.B. 490
Makes juvenile justice alternative education pilot program a permanent, non-pilot program. Specifies that the juvenile justice alternative education program is for students who are suspended, expelled, identified as candidates for being suspended or expelled,...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12Schools
S.B. 801
Prohibits the state board from providing funding to an alternative education program that does not receive a recommendation for continued funding in the evaluation provided for in this subsection. Any school district not receiving such a recommendation for co...

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- At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol
DERule Adoption 11/2003P-12Possession/Use or Distribution of Drugs and Alcohol
14 DAC 612
Establishes rules removing the reference to an unauthorized beeper or communication devise from 1.3 and 3.10 as it relates to searching a student's motor vehicle. Changes the words 'caffeine pills' to 'diet pills' for clarity of intention in the definition of ...

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ORRule Adoption 08/2003P-12Athletics Department Chemical Health Program
OAR 577-033-0001, -0010, -0020, -0030, -0040, -0050, -0060
Establishes rules to support the Athletics Department chemical health program which incorporates educational, testing, and treatment components. Establishes procedural requirements for drug testing of participants in student athletic programs. OREGON REG 24555...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Sale of Tobacco to Minors
S.B. 1030
Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that the sale or distribution at no charge of cigarettes from a lunch wagon engaging in any sales activity within 1,000 feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school grounds is prohibited. http:...

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WAEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2003Postsec.Alcohol on Campus
WAC 478-136-030
Amends rules concerning alcohol on campus. Regulates the sale, possession, consumption, and service of alcohol on the UW campuses. Repeals rules prohibiting the sale of alcohol on campus. WASHINGTON REG 21962 (SN)...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12Smoking On or Near School Property
H.B. 63 - A
Revises provisions of the Smoking in Enclosed Indoor Workplace Act for purpose of implementing an article of State Constitution;
re-enacts provisions which prohibit any person under 18 years of age to smoke tobacco in, on, or within 1,000 feet of the real pro...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Drug Abuse, Prevention and Control
S.B. 1588
Prohibits the sale, manufacture, or delivery of controlled substances, or possession of controlled substances with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, within 1000 feet of certain educational institutions, public parks, publicly owned community centers or ...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Drug Survey and Drug Prevention Programs
H.P. 333 (LD 425)
Requires the director of the office of substance abuse to review procedures for collecting youth drug and alcohol use information, including a review of Washington State's "Healthy Youth Survey." Director must report to legislature in fall 2003 with recommend...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund
H.F. 685
Makes appropriation from the healthy Iowans tobacco trust and the tobacco settlement trust fund for various initiatives, including for a $400,000 grant to a program that utilizes high school mentors to teach life skills, violence prevention, and character educ...

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TXBecame law without governor's signature 05/2003P-12Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs
S.B. 491
Requires the Texas Education Agency, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, shall assess existing school-based mental health and subs...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12
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Manufacturing a Controlled Substance
H.B. 2155
Subjects an offender to an enhanced sentence of an additional ten years in prison for manufacturing a controlled substance nears various facilities including a school or college. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2155.pdf...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Drug Test in Public Schools
H.B. 2091
Requires voluntary and mandatory drug testing policies, in accordance with the most recent enunciation of constitutional principles by the Supreme Court of the United State of America, to be included in the Board of Education's guidelines for student conduct p...

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- Attendance
NMRule Adoption 12/2003P-12School Attendance
NMAC 8.200.420; Section 10
Establishes rules amending language to remove school attendance requirements for children under 18 years of age. Clarifies school attendance requirements for children 18 years of age. NEW MEXICO REG 3931 (SN)...

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WISigned into law 11/2003P-12Dispositional Orders for Truancy
A.B. 62
Provides for the specifications for school attendance of a dispositional order for truant or habitual truant and the disclosure of juvenile court records by a juvenile court or a municipal court for children of certain age groups....

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TXRule Adoption 10/2003P-12Student Attendance Accounting
19 TAC 129.1025
Amends rules concerning student attendance accounting. Adopts by reference the 2003-2004 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook which provides student attendance accounting rules for school districts and charter schools. TEXAS REG 86427 (SN)...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12Measuring Attendance
H.B. 3 - Omnibus Bill -- Attendance Rates
Requires the department of education, by January 1, 2004, to provide to the General Assembly a feasible standard for measuring school district attendance rates....

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DESigned into law 07/2003P-12Truancy
H.B. 186
Relates to truancy; permits local school districts and charter schools to define what constitutes a valid excuse from attending school and to excuse students with a valid excuse from attending school; requires that persons acting as caregivers must ensure that...

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NCSigned into law 07/2003P-12Child Welfare Laws
S.B. 421
Enhances the state's ability to protect children; after a student has 10 absences, if a principal finds that the parent has not made a
good faith effort to comply with the law, the principal is required to notify the district attorney and the director of socia...

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NHSigned into law 07/2003P-12Public School Education Legal Residency
H.B. 568
Relates to legal residency for the purpose of public school education; changes the definition of legal residency for homeless children and youths; provides that disputes regarding residency shall be resolved by the commissioner of the department of education, ...

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RISigned into law 07/2003P-12First Grade Entrance Age
S.B. 593
This act would provide that a child, who has or will have completed six (6) years of life on or before September 1, rather than December 1, of any school year, shall be eligible to attend first grade. This act would take effect on January 1, 2006....

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RISigned into law 07/2003P-12Compulsory Schooling Ages
S.B. 594
Provides that a child, who has or will have completed six (6) years of life by September 1, rather than December 1, of any school year, and has not completed sixteen (16) years of life, must regularly attend school....

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DESigned into law 06/2003P-12Homeschool and Attendance Requirements
S.B. 103
This legislation is in response to the report by the Homeschool Committee as created by SJR 9. This legislation defines the types of homeschools, provides that students who are educated in the defined types of homeschools are exempt from the public school com...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Health Records
S.P. 96 (LD 262)
Requires that disciplinary, attendance and health records be included in the records that follow a student who transfers to another school either within or outside the state. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/billtexts/LD026201-1.asp...

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MESigned into law 05/2003P-12Enrollment Age EligibilitySAME AS: 592
S.P. 201
Regards age eligibility for enrollment in a public secondary school; authorizes the Commissioner of Education to waive on a case-by-case basis waivers of age requirements to allow students who have reached 20 years of age before the start of the school year to...

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NVSigned into law 05/2003P-12Requirements for Promotion to Next Grade
S.B. 253
Provides that a pupil must be in attendance for a minimum number of days to obtain credit or to be promoted to the next higher grade; requiring each school to provide notice to the parent or legal guardian of a
pupil before the pupil is denied credit or promot...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Fraudulent Enrollment
S.B. 396
Prohibits out-of-district or out-of-state enrollment within a school system. Restitution for out-of-district or out-of-state enrollment would be based on an amount equal to the local per pupil expenditure for students identified by the Tennessee department of...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Reciprocity Agreements
H.B. 591
To facilitate the transfer of military personnel and their dependents to and from the public schools of this state, the agency is required to pursue reciprocity agreements with other states governing the terms of those transfers. Reciprocity agreement must pe...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Attendance Law
H.B. 1226
Concerns a juvenile's right to counsel at proceedings under the School Attendance Law of 1963. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/C38AB5E15B8915CF87256CAB000098EF?Open&file=1226_enr.pdf...

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WASigned into law 04/2003P-12Expanding Residency
H.B. 1470
Expands "residency" for purposes of attending Washington public schools. Any child who is of school age and otherwise eligible, residing
in a home that is located in Idaho but that has a Washington address for the purposes of the United States postal service...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12Full School Days
H.B. 1439
Requires high school students in grades 9 -12 to attend a full school day. Beginning with the 2004-2005 school year, students in
grades nine through twelve (9-12) shall be required to schedule and attend a full school day. (b)(1) No later than January 30, 2004...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12Attendance Law
H.B. 1457
Amends the compulsory attendance law to reflect changes in the general education diploma requirements.http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1457.pdf...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum Compulsory School Age
S.B. 2394
Provides that the Compulsory School Attendance Law shall apply to any 5-year-old as of September 1st of an academic year, and who is already enrolled in a full-day public school kindergarten program (minimum compulsory school age remains 6 for those children w...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Truancy Court
H.B. 1559
Allows a juvenile who is found to be in need of services or in need of supervision for failure to comply with the compulsory school attendance requirements to be deferred for a period of 120 days and admitted to a truancy program approved by the court; provide...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12No Pass No Drive Changes
S.B. 162
Expunges motor vehicle license information for nineteen-year-olds when suspensions or revocations of their licenses are due to school attendance....

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- Attendance--Compulsory
RISigned into law 07/2003P-12Compulsory Schooling Ages
S.B. 594
Provides that a child, who has or will have completed six (6) years of life by September 1, rather than December 1, of any school year, and has not completed sixteen (16) years of life, must regularly attend school....

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- Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower)
RISigned into law 07/2003P-12First Grade Entrance Age
S.B. 593
This act would provide that a child, who has or will have completed six (6) years of life on or before September 1, rather than December 1, of any school year, shall be eligible to attend first grade. This act would take effect on January 1, 2006....

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MESigned into law 05/2003P-12Enrollment Age EligibilitySAME AS: 592
S.P. 201
Regards age eligibility for enrollment in a public secondary school; authorizes the Commissioner of Education to waive on a case-by-case basis waivers of age requirements to allow students who have reached 20 years of age before the start of the school year to...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum Compulsory School Age
S.B. 2394
Provides that the Compulsory School Attendance Law shall apply to any 5-year-old as of September 1st of an academic year, and who is already enrolled in a full-day public school kindergarten program (minimum compulsory school age remains 6 for those children w...

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- Attendance--Truancy
WISigned into law 11/2003P-12Dispositional Orders for Truancy
A.B. 62
Provides for the specifications for school attendance of a dispositional order for truant or habitual truant and the disclosure of juvenile court records by a juvenile court or a municipal court for children of certain age groups....

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DESigned into law 07/2003P-12Truancy
H.B. 186
Relates to truancy; permits local school districts and charter schools to define what constitutes a valid excuse from attending school and to excuse students with a valid excuse from attending school; requires that persons acting as caregivers must ensure that...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Truancy Court
H.B. 1559
Allows a juvenile who is found to be in need of services or in need of supervision for failure to comply with the compulsory school attendance requirements to be deferred for a period of 120 days and admitted to a truancy program approved by the court; provide...

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- Background Checks
PASigned into law 12/2003P-12Background Checks and Educational Improvement Tax Credit
S.B. 80
Amends the Public School Code. Amends provisions related to background checks of prospective employees, tax levy and limitations, per capita taxes, tuition for certain exceptional children in charter schools for the deaf and blind, Head Start supplemental assi...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Crimes: School Employees
A.B. 608
Requires the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol and arresting law enforcement to give notices to specified school officials upon the arrest of a school employee for specified controlled substances or sex offenses, including the Commission on Teacher...

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NYSigned into law 09/2003P-12Background Checks-Supplemental Education Services
S.B. 5546
Requires that a criminal background check be performed on any individual who is employed by a supplemental education services provider....

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Criminal History Records Checks
H.B. 564
Amends various Acts relating to criminal history records checks. Provides that applicants for various occupations, including prospective school employees, submit fingerprints to the Department of State Police. Provides for a fee for the records check. http://w...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Professional Personnel Register
H.B. 4391 (multiple provisions)
Requires the department to maintain a professional personnel register and certificate revocation/felony conviction files.
http://www.michiganlegislature.org/documents/2003-2004/publicact/pdf/2003-PA-0145.pdf...

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ORTemporary Rule Adoption 08/2003P-12Criminal Records Checks of School Employees
OAR 581-022-1730, -1732
Amends rules to authorize the Department of Education to conduct on behalf of a school district or a private school criminal records checks of potential school employees, other than teachers, who will have direct, unsupervised contact with children. Provides a...

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NCSigned into law 07/2003P-12Safeguard Children
S.B. 993
Enhances the ability of the State Board of Education to safeguard schoolchildren through automatic revocation of teacher certificates upon conviction of certain crimes, and the use of investigative services as needed....

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NYSigned into law 07/2003P-12Conditional Employment of Prospective Employees
S.B. 5059
Authorizes the division of criminal justice services is authorized to submit the fingerprints to the federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history record check. ...

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WIVetoed 07/2003P-12Unpardoned Felons
A.B. 41
Permits an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon....

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COSigned into law 06/2003P-12Criminal Conviction and Background Checks
H.B. 1114
Requires courts to report felony convictions to the Department of Education when the convicted person is a current or former employee of a school district or charter school in Colorado or the person holds an educator license or authorization. The reporting req...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Immorality Grounds for Dismissal of School Employees
H.B. 778
Adds a charge of immorality as a cause for dismissal of a teacher, bus driver, or permanent employee; defines immorality as conviction of a felony offense against the public morals.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/bills/byinst.asp?sessionid=03RS&billid=HB778&doct...

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MEVetoed 06/2003P-12Fingerprinting
H.P. 667 (LD 890)
Restricts fingerprinting of educational personnel to new hires. Specifies that statistics and other information gathered during fingerprinting and background checks of educational personnel are public information, but that dissemination of such information mu...

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12Teacher Job Sharing
H.B. 346 (multiple provisions)
Requires the state board to adopt rules to facilitate job-sharing positions for classroom teachers, as the term "job-sharing" is defined in this section. Rules must allow a classroom teacher in a job-sharing position to receive paid legal holidays, annual vaca...

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12
S.B. 296 (multiple provisions)
Specifies that all valid teaching certificates issued prior to September 1988 are exempt from the professional development requirement that follows. Narrows types of teacher licences available to an initial professional certificate and a career continuous pro...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Requirement to Report School Employee Nonrenewal or Termination Due to Alleged or Actual Misconduct
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Requires any local board, superintendent or head of any nonpublic school to report to the state educational examiners board every instance of revocation or nonrenewal of a school employee's contract due to alleged or actual misconduct, as well as the resignati...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Temporary Contract to Fill Military Leave Vacancy
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Allows a temporary contract to be issued to a teacher to fill a vacancy created by a leave of absence occasioned by a teacher's taking of military leave. Such temporary contract must automatically terminate when the former incumbent returns from military leav...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Grounds for Disqualification from or Revocation of Teaching License
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Requires the state board of educational examiners to disqualify an individual from obtaining a teaching license or revoke the teaching license of any individual who pleas guilty or is found guilty of "sexual exploitation by a school employee," regardless of th...

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INSigned into law 05/2003P-12Background checks, criminal acts, contract and license termination, liability,
H.B. 1620
Revises policies a school may adopt concerning criminal history checks; requires a prosecuting attorney to notify the state superintendent of public instruction and the employer when a licensed school employee is convicted of certain offenses; revises grounds ...

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MESigned into law 05/2003P-12Substitute Teacher Fingerprinting
H.P. 749 (LD 1032)
Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, requires a person employed as a substitute teacher and a person who is a regular school employee and who also needs fingerprinting and a criminal history record check to be issued a temporary approval card by the Depar...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12Criminal History Checks
H.B. 1469
Relates to criminal history checks for licensing of bailbondsman, security guards and private investigator licensure, school district teacher employment, members of the Horse Racing Commission, members of the Alcoholic Law Enforcement Commission, precious meta...

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WASigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Registration of Sex Offenders
H.B. 1712
Revises provisions relating to registration of sex offenders and kidnapping offenders; requires such offenders who gain employment or student status at an institution of higher education to register with the sheriff of the county of residence or location of th...

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MSSigned into law 04/2003P-12Private School Use of Criminal Background Check System
H.B. 742
Adds that any nonpublic school accredited or approved by the state board may use the procedures established in statute for criminal background checks of public school employees, and must pay the same fees for these checks as public school employees.
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TNSigned into law 04/2003P-12Persons Working With Children
H.B. 1314
Clarifies that criminal history records check for persons working with children will include check conducted by federal bureau of investigation along with Tennessee bureau of investigation; clarifies that federal bureau of investigation will be reimbursed for ...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Reporting Convictions
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends Section 22-10A-5 by adding a requirement for superintendents to report to the department any known conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude of a licensed school employee that results in any type of action against the employee. Th...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Criminal Background Investigations
S.B. 157
Clarifies and revises certain provisions concerning criminal background investigations of school district employees and student teachers....

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- Bilingual/ESL
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12
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Instructional Strategies: English Learners
S.B. 611
Amends existing law pertaining to instructional strategies to include the provision of such strategies for working with English learners as a purpose of the subject matter projects. Includes English language development assessments and standards for English la...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12English Learners; Reading First
A.B. 1485 §§ 1 - 3
Prohibits the department of education and the state board of education from developing or implementing requirements or criteria making a local educational agency ineligible for funding for providing primary language instruction and comprehensive English langua...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Family Resource Center Curriculum Blue Ribbon Study Committee
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 107a. (1) The family resource center curriculum blue ribbon study committee is established to explore and make
recommendations on implementing a new integrated system of delivering adult education and related family services
beginning with the 2004-2005 s...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Children With Disabilities
S.B. 566
Amends the School Code. Makes provisions regarding the State Board of Education's rules to determine the eligibility of children to receive special education. Requires non-discriminatory tests to limited English proficiency students. Defines rules for determin...

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NYAdopted 07/2003P-12Assessing English Language Learners
NYCRR 8 Part 154
1) Establishes criteria for the identification and assessment of students with limited English proficiency through use of, respectively, the Language Assessment Battery-Revised (LAB-R) test and the New York State English as a Second Language Test (NYSESLAT); (...

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TXto governor 06/2003P-12High Quality Teachers
S.B. 1108 (Section 21.005)
Amends Sec. 21.005. HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS. Allows the commissioner to establish by rule a statewide standard to be used to certify each school district that is preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers in a manner consistent with the No Child...

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TXRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Program Access for English Learners
37 TAC 91.25
Establishes rules concerning youth with limited English proficiency. Provides for reasonable access to all programs and services for the Youth Commission youth's who are determined to have limited English proficiency. TEXAS REG 85657 (SN)...

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TXto governor 06/2003P-12Training for Teachers of ELL Students
S.B. 1108 (Section 39.024)
Requires the state agency to develop and make available teacher training materials and other teacher training resources to assist teachers in enabling students of limited English proficiency to meet state performance expectations. The teacher training resourc...

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MARule Adoption 05/2003P-12Education of English Learners Regulations
603 CMR 14.00
Amends rules relating to the provision of education to students who are limited English proficient. Requires school districts to provide English language education to limited English proficient students. Relates to the district's annual obligation to identify ...

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MESigned into law 05/2003P-12Spoken Language Interpreters
S.P. 305 (LD 909)
Establishes the Committee to Investigate the Feasibility of and Need for Regulation of Spoken Language Interpreters. Establishes committee membership, which must include a member representing the Portland schools multilingual program. Requires the committee to...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 05/2003P-12English as a Second Language
NAC 391.237, 391.242
Sets forth provisions governing provisional 1-year endorsements to teach English as a second language and to teach program of bilingual education. NEVADA REG 3150 (SN)...

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NYProposed Rule 05/2003P-12Students with Limited English Proficiency
8 NYCRR 154
Establishes criteria for the identification and assessment of students with limited English proficiency through use of the Language Assessment Battery-Revised test and the New York State English as a Second Language Test. Establishes curriculum and reporting r...

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TXRule Adoption 05/2003P-12Basic Education
37 TAC 91.43
Amends rules concerning basic education. Establishes that the individual case plan developed for each youth address special education or English as a second language as needed. TEXAS REG 85577 (SN)...

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NDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Payment for English Language Learners
H.B. 1383
Amends the funding formula for educating English language learners. Ratchets up the amount of funding as English skills improve, ranging from a multiple of 10 for the lowest proficiencies to a multiple of 4 for students with higher proficiency in English. Re...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Assessment and Accountability Act
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds Section 22-2A-3 and Section 22-2A-4. Requires the state board to adopt content and performance standards in mathematics, reading and language arts, science and social studies. Section 22-2A-4 requries the state board to establish a statewide assessment ...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Students with Limited English Proficiency
H.B. 2442
Amends the Standards of Quality to require school boards to identify students with limited English proficiency and enroll these students in appropriate instructional programs and to require state funding, pursuant to the appropriation act, for 10 full-time equ...

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NMRule Adoption 02/2003P-12Guidelines for Implementing Bilingual Education Program
6.32.2, 6.63.6, 6.64.12
Implements rules regarding primary and secondary education, education standards, Bilingual Multicultural and Language Revitalization programs, licensure requirements for ancillary and support personnel, and licensure for school counselors K-12. Old rules were:...

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- Business Involvement
CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Donation Of Teaching Services By Private Sector
H.B. 5841
Permits the donation of teaching services by private sector specialists in workforce shortage areas identified by the Labor Commissioner and the Office of Workforce Competitiveness. http://www.cga.state.ct.us/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bil...

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- Career/Technical Education
ARRule Adoption 10/2003Postsec.Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant Rules
Rules And Regs 008.10.3--001
Establishes rules regarding Arkansas Workforce Improvement Grant rules. http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/register/oct-03-reg/008.10.03-001.pdf...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Vocational Education and Graduation Requirements
A.B. 591
Amends existing law that requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop a model curriculum framework for implementation of career and technical education in consultation with an advisory group. Encourages advisory group to identify career technic...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12School-to-Career Programs
A.B. 1266 § 15 - 17
Amends the Interagency Partnership for School-to-Career Programs requiring the state department of education to administer the program instead of the interagency partnership. Eliminates the appropriation and provides funding is contingent on an appropriation f...

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ORSigned into law 09/2003Community College
Postsec.
Advanced Technology Education and Training
S.B. 272
Relates to education; creates new provisions; appropriates money; limits expenditures; creates the Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund; appropriates moneys continuously to the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development for grants an...

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UTRule Adoption 09/2003P-12Pupil Accounting
R277-419
Amends rules to allow school districts to count in membership students participating in released time for appropriate individual learning activities. UTAH REG 26436 (SN)...

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MARule Adoption 08/2003P-12Vocational Technical Schools
603 CMR 4.00
Relates to Guidelines for Vocational Technical Education Programs and Educator Licensure, and the Guidelines for Admission Policies of Vocational Technical Secondary Schools and Comprehensive Secondary Schools. Establishes program standards for vocational tech...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Michigan Career Preparation System
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 68. (1) From the general fund appropriation in section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000.00 for 2003-2004 to be used to implement the Michigan career preparation system as provided under this
section. These funds may be used for th...

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CASigned into law 07/2003P-12Vocational Education
A.B. 774
Existing law requires the minimum day in specified vocational education programs to consist of 4 periods totaling at least 180
minutes in duration. This bill would additionally provide that for a pupil who attends a school, as specified, in which the regularly...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003Postsec.Technical Careers Student Loan/Forgiveness Program
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding Arkansas technical careers student loan forgiveness program. ARKANSAS REG 3469 (SN)
http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us/LoanForgiveness/Book/RULES&REGS2003-revised6-2003.doc...

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OKto governor 06/2003P-12Board of Career and Technology Education
H.B. 1068, S.B. 628
Modifies governance of the state career and technology system through a reconstitution of the State Board of Career and Technology Education. The current membership of the State Board is abolished on August 31, 2003, and the terms of office of all current boar...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Definition of Career Pathways Program
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Deletes language defining a career pathways program as "a comprehensive school transformation program under section 294A.14."
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/cgi-bin/Legislation/File_only.pl?FILE=/usr/ns-home/docs/GA/80GA/Legislation/HF/00500/HF00549/030508.html...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Workstart Programs
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Eliminates provision that allows districts to use Phase III "and other available school funds" to establish workstart programs. Eliminates provision defining workstart program as a comprehensive school transformation program.
See Section 12: http://www.legis....

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Students in Unpaid Work Based Learning Experiences
H.B. 1128
Requires employers to provide workers' compensation coverage to students in unpaid work based learning experiences; designates the employer of the student for purposes of workers' compensation coverage; allows the participating employer to satisfy this certain...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Career and Technology Training
H.B. 242
Addresses career and technology education issues in several ways, including broadening the participation of industry and business representatives in educational planning activities; allowing a school district to recognize a student's achievement in a career an...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.
Community College
College and Technical Institute Study Committee
H.B. 2844
An act to create the two-year college and technical institute study committee. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2844.pdf...

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ARRule Adoption 04/2003Postsec.Adult Education Program Policies
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding adult education program policies. http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us/AdultEdProgramPolicies2003.pdf...

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AZSigned into law 04/2003P-12Vocational and Technological Education
H.B. 2001
Establishes a joint legislative committee on vocational and technological education; establishes membership and purpose of committee. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/46leg/1r/bills/hb2001h%2Ehtm&DocType=B...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Job Mentorship Tax Credit
H.B. 572
Creates the job mentorship tax credit; providing income tax and corporate income tax credits for employment of youth participating in career preparation education programs....

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WASigned into law 04/2003P-12Public High Schools Course Options
S.B. 5505
All public high schools of the state are required to provide a program, directly or in cooperation with a community or technical college, a skills center, an apprenticeship committee, or another school district, for students who plan to pursue career or work ...

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WASigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Community College Apprenticeship Programs
H.B. 1061
The legislature finds that (1) Apprenticeships are very rigorous and highly structured programs with specific academic and work training requirements; (2) There is a misperception that apprenticeships are only for noncollege bound students; and (3) The state s...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Cost-Benefit Analysis of Pre-Kindergarten, Mandatory Kindergarten and Occupational Diplomas
H.B. 859
Requires the department of education to conduct a needs assessment to determine what areas do not currently have pre-kindergarten programs, and a cost-benefit analysis creating statewide pre-kindergarten programs. Requires department to perform cost-benefit a...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Joint School Curriculum
S.B. 1099
Allows two or more school boards to establish joint or regional high schools to offer specialized training for careers in law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency and rescue services, and other occupations addressing public safety and welfare. http://leg1.st...

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WYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Block Grant Model for Vocational Education
S.B. 59
Establishes a costbased block grant model for vocational education; providing for grants to districts to assist with initiating and expanding vocational education programs; defining terms; imposing funding conditions and criteria; delegating rulemaking authori...

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NYEmergency Rule Adoption 02/2003P-12Transitional E. Certificate
8 NYCRR 80-5.16
Establishes rules regarding requirements for the transitional E certificate for teachers of specific occupational subjects. Permits the certification of candidates who have requisite work experience and meet other prescribed requirements to teach specific occu...

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DERule Adoption 01/2003P-12
Postsec.
Vocational-Technical Education Programs
14 DAC 122 (d)
Combines rules relating to requirements for vocational and technical education programs, cooperative education and diversified occupations programs into one inclusive rule. Removes language the could have restricted the approval of certain career and technical...

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MASigned into law 01/2003P-12Workers Compensation Insurance
H.B. 2852
Relates to providing Workers Compensation insurance coverage for certain students participating in a school-to-work program. Provides that such students who receive personal injuries arising out of such participation shall be deemed employees of such employers...

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- Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship
MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Michigan Career Preparation System
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 68. (1) From the general fund appropriation in section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000.00 for 2003-2004 to be used to implement the Michigan career preparation system as provided under this
section. These funds may be used for th...

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- Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
ARSigned into law 12/2003P-12School for Math, Science, and Art
H.B. 1038
Provides for the State School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts; provides the University of Arkansas may petition the State Board of Education for the school to receive charter school status. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003s2/public/HB10...

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UTRule Adoption 12/2003P-12Charter School Revolving Loan Fund
R277-487
Provides procedures and standards for eligible charter schools to apply for and receive loans to pay for the costs of constructing, renovating, and purchasing charter school facilities. UTAH REG 26654 (SN)...

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UTRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Charter Schools
R277-470
Amends rules to provide for timeline changes that allow more flexibility for charter school applicants, terminology changes, and changes to the source of funding language. UTAH REG 26602 (SN)...

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WIVetoed 11/2003P-12Charter Schools
A.B. 261
Relates to charter schools located in a 1st class city school district....

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Charter Schools
A.B. 1137
Specifies oversight duties of a chartering authority with respect to a charter school under its authority. Repeals Instructional Time and Staff Development Program provisions as they apply to charter schools. Repeals provisions relating to charter school appli...

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MIBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 10/2003P-12
Postsec.
Charter School Law
S.B. 393
Provides for revisions to charter school law with respect to oversight and regulations; provides for the creation of high school academies operated by nonprofit corporations under contract with a state institution of higher education.

http://www.michiganlegis...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12School Facilities
S.B. 15
Sets forth the manner of funding charter school facilities under the Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004 by the State Allocation Board and the California School Finance Authority. Allows an additional apportionment to be made, ...

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IAAdopted 09/2003P-12Charter Schools
Iowa Admin. Code 281-68.1 (256F)
Adds a new chapter to implement Iowa Code Sec. 256F. Addresses review of two types of applications: planning and charter status. Requires that the department rank applications on a point system, with maximum points of 100. Specifies criteria for scoring. Assig...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12School Aid
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 8b. (1) The department shall assign a district code to each public school academy that is authorized under the revised school code and is eligible to receive funding under this act within 30 days after a contract is submitted to the department by the auth...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12State Charter School Office Staffing
H.B. 4391 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 601. (1) From the amount appropriated in part 1 for education options, charters, and choice, there is allocated $350,000.00 and 3.5 FTE positions to operate a charter school office to administer charter school legislation and associated regulations, and t...

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NCSigned into law 08/2003P-12Educational Reviews
S.B. 35
Authorizes the state board of education to grant or renew certain charter schools; requires review of certain charter schools....

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DESigned into law 07/2003P-12Charter School Teacher Scholarships
S.B. 92
Clarifies that teachers teaching full time at a charter school are eligible for the critical need scholarships; clarifies that the eligibility criteria for the scholarship is cumulative and that a teacher must hold a limited standard, temporary or emergency ce...

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NHSigned into law 07/2003P-12Charter Schools
H.B. 135
Establishes a 10-year pilot program for the approval of up to 20 charter schools by the state Board of Education; provides that funding for charter schools shall be through reimbursement anticipation notes or cash tuition payments directly payable to the chart...

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AKSigned into law 06/2003P-12Charter School Grant Program
H.B. 171
Repeals the Charter School Grant Program; takes effect only if the state has received federal funding for charter school start-up costs that equals or exceeds the funding provided by the state for charter school start-up costs in fiscal year 2003. ...

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AZLine item vetoed 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Budget Reconciliation Education
H.B. 2534
Creates budget reconciliation for education and includes the following provisions: Prohibits the State Board of Education from sponsoring additional charter schools in FY 2003-04, and requires the State Board for Charter Schools to provide oversight for existi...

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DESigned into law 06/2003P-12Professional Incentive Programs
S.B. 68
Relates to the Christa McAuliffe Scholarship Program for loan forgiveness to encourage academically talented residents to pursue teaching careers in a Delaware public school; expands eligibility to teachers in charter schools and teachers who provide contract ...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Community College
Postsec.
Charter Schools
H.B. 55-A
Requires emphasis on reading; requires certain accountability measures; eliminates the limitations on the number of charter schools per school district; authorizes community colleges to operate charter schools that provide students with the option of receiving...

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HISigned into law 06/2003P-12Charter Schools
S.B. 1700
Establishes the charter school education agency to be administratively attached to the Board of Education; provides for an executive director and staff for the office; requires BOE to submit a budget that provides equal per pupil funding as that of Department ...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Members of Charter School Governing Boards and Compliance with Charter School Laws
H.B. 1309
Prohibits a charter school from employing any member of the governing or management board of such school. Prohibits more than 20% of the members of a charter school's governing or management board from being members of the same immediate family. Requires chart...

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OHRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Community Schools
OAC 3301-102-01 thru -07
Establishes rules relating to community schools. Provides for approval of sponsors, sponsorship agreement, reporting requirements for all sponsors, payments, adjustments and deductions for community schools, and revocation of sponsorship authority. OHIO REG 10...

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OHSigned into law 06/2003P-12Appropriations Bill
H.B. 95
Funding Formula:

Eliminates the requirement that the General Assembly recalculate the base funding amount every six years.

Eliminates school districts ability to calculate their student enrollment on a three year rolling basis.

Requires the Department to de...

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ORSigned into law 06/2003P-12Charter Schools Authorizer Exemption
H.B. 3557
Exempts public charter schools that are operated by school district from requirement that public charter school must be established as nonprofit organization. Declares emergency, effective on passage....

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Charter Schools
H.B. 1146
Adds provision that unless the commissioner has specific cause to conduct an additional audit, the commissioner may not conduct more than one on-site audit under Section 12.1163 during any fiscal year, including any financial and administrative records. For pu...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Open Enrollment Charter School
H.B. 1202
Currently, charter school contracts stipulate the maximum allowable enrollment of a particular charter school. In compliance with this contract, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is authorized to recover excess funds when a charter school exceeds the contract e...

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TXTo governor 06/2003P-12Authority to grant a charter
S.B. 1108 (Section 12.0521)
Allows school boards or the governing body of a home-rule school district to grant a charter for: (1) a new district campus; or (2) a program that is operated: (A) by an entity that has entered into a contract with the district under Section 11.157 to pro...

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TXto governor 06/2003P-12Academic Achievement in Public Schools
S.B. 1108
Provides alternate certification procedures for a charter school; provides for parental choice; provides for charter school teacher participation in the Teacher Retirement System; provides for teacher training consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act; prov...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter Schools
H.B. 2098
Relates to charter school finance; clarifies enrollment status of student enrolled in a charter school and a non-charter public school, provides for sponsorship of a charter school by a school district. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Nu...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Electronic Bidding
H.B. 2376
Requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to adopt rules for the procurement of goods and information services by school districts and charter schools using electronic online bidding. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2376 ...

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COSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter School Capital Construction Financing
H.B. 1021
Concerns the financing of capital construction for qualified charter schools that have bonds issued on their behalf by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/6218A4F4A2D0D87687256C5...

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INSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter School Funding
S.B. 501
Requires the department of education to distribute tuition support and other state funding to a charter school at the same time and in the same manner as it distributes funding to school corporations; provides that the governing body of a school corporation sh...

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LASigned into law 05/2003P-12Transfer of Failed School or Failed Charter to Recovery School District
S.B. 710
Specifies that any elementary or secondary school found academically unacceptable under the state school accountability system must be designated a "failed school." If the local board 1) does not present the state board with a plan to reconstitute the failed ...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public Charter School Act
S.B. 75
Establishes the Maryland Public Charter School Program. Defines public charter school. Designates local board of education as the primary public chartering authority for granting a charter. Designates as the secondary public chartering authority the state boar...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance
S.F. 287
Effective 2003-04 school year and thereafter, requires recitation of the pledge of allegiance in all public schools, including charter schools, at least once a week. Allows a local board or charter school board of directors to waive this requirement by annual ...

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NCSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter Schools and State Retirement
S.B. 39
Authorizes certain charter schools to elect to participate in the teachers' and State employees' retirement system and the North Carolina teachers' and State employees' comprehensive major medical plan; assesses interest on premium payments not remitted by cha...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Social Security for Charter School Employees
S.B. 116
Requires public charter schools to enter into agreements with the commissioner of social security to ensure that the benefits of the federal old-age and survivors' insurance system are extended to eligible employees of the charter school. http://www.legislatur...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Open Enrollment Charter School
H.B. 1564
Relates to the use of municipal funds for the acquisition of land or acquisition, construction, expansion, or renovation of facilities for an open- enrollment charter school....

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public School Disciplinary Action
H.B. 2061
Under current law, if a disciplinary action is being taken against a student who is transferring from a charter school to a public school, the charter school is not required to send a copy of the student's order of disciplinary action to the public school. As ...

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TXRule Adoption 05/2003P-12Charter Schools General Provisions
19 TAC 100.1011
Amends rules concerning general provisions for charter schools. Defines the role of shared services cooperative as it relates to charter school board and officer training. Includes details relating to contractual agreements. TEXAS REG 85430 (SN)...

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IASigned into law 04/2003P-12Public Charter School Pilot Program
S.F. 172
Requires the state board to apply for a federal grant under the No Child Left Behind Act to provide financial assistance in planning, designing and implementing the pilot charter school program in the state. Changes charter school pilot program repealer from 2...

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Charter School Property Tax Exemption
H.B. 255
Amends existing law to provide that property used primarily for charter school purposes is exempt
from property taxation; and to provide for the assessment of property used for charter school purposes
and business purposes. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/H0255...

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12Unsatisfactory Schools Classification; Charter School Proposals
S.B. 137
Concerns modifications for notifying schools districts of unsatisfactory schools. Concerns deadlines for charter school proposals. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/pubhome.nsf...

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ILSigned into law 03/2003P-12Chicago Educational Labor Relations
S.B. 19
Provides that amendatory Act may be referred to as the Chicago Education Reform Act of 2003. Amends requirements for Chicago area charter schools. Amends the School Code and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Requires the Chicago Board of Education ...

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OHSigned into law 03/2003P-12Schools
S.B. 12
Removes the prohibition on establishing a conversion community school as an Internet-or computer-based community school; permits school districts and nonpublic schools to count any hours or partial hours after March 1, 2003, that schools are in session beyond ...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Charter School Amendment
S.B. 57
Expands the number of charter schools that the Board of Education may sponsor; removes enrollment limitations on charter schools sponsored by local school boards; specifies requirements for charter schools; expands a school building loan program to include cha...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
This act modifies the State System of Public Education Code by providing funding for the Minimum School Program and school building aid programs. This act establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the Minimum School Program for fiscal year 2003-04 of...

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WYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Charter School Amendments
H.B. 78
Part of this Act amends 21-3-303. Charter school applications must include a financial feasibility statement
of charter school viability following the first three (3) years of charter school operation. Also amends finance provisions. http://legisweb.state.w...

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WYRule Adoption 03/2003P-12Charter Schools
(uncodified)
Pertains to charter schools, and applicable federal rules on federal allocated grants pass-through to charter schools. Clarifies appeals, waivers and annual reporting requirements. WYOMING REG 4324 (SN)...

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CAEmergency Rule Adoption 02/2003P-12Charter School Facilities Program
Title 4 CCR 10151 thru 10162
Establishes emergency rules concerning requirements for financing charter school construction projects, pursuant to Charter School Facilities Program. CALIFORNIA REG 15069 (SN)...

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NVAdopted 02/2003P-12Charter Schools
NAC 386.130,
Establishes temporary rules revising various provisions concerning charter schools. Specifies the following: application to form charter school, required forms, dates for submission, restrictions, inclusion of information regarding educational program, inclusi...

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OHSigned into law 01/2003P-12Community Schools; E-Schools; At-Risk Funding
H.B. 364
Provides procedures for the expansion of sponsorship of community schools to certain school districts; creates a Community School Revolving Loan Fund and Community School Security Fund; requires a study of E-schools; related to Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid p...

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- Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings
LASigned into law 05/2003P-12Transfer of Failed School or Failed Charter to Recovery School District
S.B. 710
Specifies that any elementary or secondary school found academically unacceptable under the state school accountability system must be designated a "failed school." If the local board 1) does not present the state board with a plan to reconstitute the failed ...

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- Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters
COEmergency Rule Adoption 08/2003P-12Cyberschools
1 CCR 301-56
Establishes emergency rules regarding the administration of cyberschools. http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard/download/Online%20Emergency%20Rules%20August%2003_Rev8-15-031.pdf...

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OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12Omnibus Bill - Community Schools, Including Cyber Schools
H.B. 3
Requires the state board, by September 30, 2003, to recommend to the General Assembly standards governing the operation of Internet- or computer-based community schools. Permits any existing start-up community schools that has been established in an Urban 21 d...

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- Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance
UTRule Adoption 12/2003P-12Charter School Revolving Loan Fund
R277-487
Provides procedures and standards for eligible charter schools to apply for and receive loans to pay for the costs of constructing, renovating, and purchasing charter school facilities. UTAH REG 26654 (SN)...

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UTRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Charter Schools
R277-470
Amends rules to provide for timeline changes that allow more flexibility for charter school applicants, terminology changes, and changes to the source of funding language. UTAH REG 26602 (SN)...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Charter Schools
A.B. 1137
Specifies oversight duties of a chartering authority with respect to a charter school under its authority. Repeals Instructional Time and Staff Development Program provisions as they apply to charter schools. Repeals provisions relating to charter school appli...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12School Facilities
S.B. 15
Sets forth the manner of funding charter school facilities under the Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004 by the State Allocation Board and the California School Finance Authority. Allows an additional apportionment to be made, ...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12School Aid
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 8b. (1) The department shall assign a district code to each public school academy that is authorized under the revised school code and is eligible to receive funding under this act within 30 days after a contract is submitted to the department by the auth...

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AKSigned into law 06/2003P-12Charter School Grant Program
H.B. 171
Repeals the Charter School Grant Program; takes effect only if the state has received federal funding for charter school start-up costs that equals or exceeds the funding provided by the state for charter school start-up costs in fiscal year 2003. ...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Community College
Postsec.
Charter Schools
H.B. 55-A
Requires emphasis on reading; requires certain accountability measures; eliminates the limitations on the number of charter schools per school district; authorizes community colleges to operate charter schools that provide students with the option of receiving...

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OHSigned into law 06/2003P-12Appropriations Bill
H.B. 95
Funding Formula:

Eliminates the requirement that the General Assembly recalculate the base funding amount every six years.

Eliminates school districts ability to calculate their student enrollment on a three year rolling basis.

Requires the Department to de...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter Schools
H.B. 2098
Relates to charter school finance; clarifies enrollment status of student enrolled in a charter school and a non-charter public school, provides for sponsorship of a charter school by a school district. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Nu...

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COSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter School Capital Construction Financing
H.B. 1021
Concerns the financing of capital construction for qualified charter schools that have bonds issued on their behalf by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/6218A4F4A2D0D87687256C5...

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INSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter School Funding
S.B. 501
Requires the department of education to distribute tuition support and other state funding to a charter school at the same time and in the same manner as it distributes funding to school corporations; provides that the governing body of a school corporation sh...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Open Enrollment Charter School
H.B. 1564
Relates to the use of municipal funds for the acquisition of land or acquisition, construction, expansion, or renovation of facilities for an open- enrollment charter school....

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Charter School Property Tax Exemption
H.B. 255
Amends existing law to provide that property used primarily for charter school purposes is exempt
from property taxation; and to provide for the assessment of property used for charter school purposes
and business purposes. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/H0255...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
This act modifies the State System of Public Education Code by providing funding for the Minimum School Program and school building aid programs. This act establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the Minimum School Program for fiscal year 2003-04 of...

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CAEmergency Rule Adoption 02/2003P-12Charter School Facilities Program
Title 4 CCR 10151 thru 10162
Establishes emergency rules concerning requirements for financing charter school construction projects, pursuant to Charter School Facilities Program. CALIFORNIA REG 15069 (SN)...

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- Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Charter Schools
A.B. 1137
Specifies oversight duties of a chartering authority with respect to a charter school under its authority. Repeals Instructional Time and Staff Development Program provisions as they apply to charter schools. Repeals provisions relating to charter school appli...

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- Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment
ARRule Adoption 10/2003P-12Arkansas Public School Choice Act
ADE 157
Establishes rules governing the guidelines, procedures and enforcement of the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20157%20school%20choice%20rule.pdf...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Education: School Attendance Requirements
S.B. 140
Prohibits a school district from requiring a pupil in kindergarten through grades 6 attending the school pursuant to an interdistrict attendance agreement, originated after this act's effective date, to reapply for attendance in that school district. Authorize...

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MOSigned into law 07/2003P-12Intra-District Student Transfer
S.B. 666
Requires school board of each school district with multiple attendance centers containing the same grade levels to, no later than July 1, 2004, develop, and make available to the public, a policy regarding the transfer of that school district's students to oth...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Public School Choice Act
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding guidelines, procedures, and enforcement of the Arkansas Public School Choice Act.
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/school%20choice%20regs.pdf...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Desegregation and Funding Concerns in Open Enrollment Program
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Specifies that the superintendent of a district subject to voluntary or court-ordered desegregation may not deny a request for transfer under the state's open enrollment policy if the request for transfer is submitted to the district before January 1 of the pr...

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NESigned into law 05/2003P-12Student Fees, Choice & Participation
L.B. 249
The Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act does not limit the ability of a governing body to request
donations of money, materials, equipment, or attire to defray costs if the request is made in such a way that it is clear that the requ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Schools Districts and Public School Choice
S.B. 242
Requires all school districts to participate in public school choice. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB242.pdf...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12Opportunity Contract Pilot Program
H.B. 1160
Establishes the "Colorado Opportunity Contract Pilot Program" beginning in the '04-'05 school year, which requires school districts with eight or more low or unsatisfactory schools to allow eligible students to attend a participating nonpublic school under the...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Open Enrollment (Choice) Section
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends Section 22-1-4. Requires boards to adopt and promulgate rules governing enrollment and re-enrollment at public schools other than charter schools within the school district. Admissions must give students enrolled in a school ranked as a school that nee...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Public School Choice Enrollment
H.B. 86
Relates to public school choice enrollment by extending the application period for enrollment in a school district located outside a student's resident district. Revises submission of applications from prior timeframe of the month of January to the period fro...

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SDSigned into law 02/2003P-12Open Enrollment
H.B. 1042
Students (or their families) may apply to a school district other than the resident district or in a school within the resident district other than the school to which the student has been assigned by filling out forms provided by the Department of Education a...

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IAAdopted 01/2003P-12Open Enrollment
281 IAC 17.4
Establishes rules conforming to the statute, Iowa Code section 282.18, by clarifying the open enrollment application deadline and clarifying the authority of the department in the event of a complaint lodged with the Department by one district against another ...

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- Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools
OKSigned into law 06/2003P-12The Oklahoma School Of Science And Mathematics
S.B. 26
Relates to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics; makes an appropriation; states purpose; provides for the budgeting of funds in certain categories and amounts; requires performance measures for budget categories; provides for duties and compensation ...

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- Choice of Schools--Vouchers
WIVetoed 11/2003P-12Parental Choice Program
A.B. 260
Extends the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County....

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WIVetoed 11/2003P-12Milwaukee Parental Choice Program Study
A.B. 126
Directs the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program....

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WIVetoed 11/2003P-12Milwaukee Parental Choice Program Income Limit
A.B. 472
Relates to the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program income limit. (Governor vetoed in November 2003; Assembly sustained veto in May 2004)...

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COSigned into law 06/2003P-12Opportunity Contract Pilot Program Eligibility
H.B. 1369
Modifies the eligibility criteria for children in grades 1 through 3 for purposes of the "Colorado Opportunity Contract Pilot Program" (HB03-1160) to require a child to have been continuously attending a public school during the previous school year and has be...

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OHSigned into law 06/2003P-12Appropriations Bill
H.B. 95
Funding Formula:

Eliminates the requirement that the General Assembly recalculate the base funding amount every six years.

Eliminates school districts ability to calculate their student enrollment on a three year rolling basis.

Requires the Department to de...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12Opportunity Contract Pilot Program
H.B. 1160
Establishes the "Colorado Opportunity Contract Pilot Program" beginning in the '04-'05 school year, which requires school districts with eight or more low or unsatisfactory schools to allow eligible students to attend a participating nonpublic school under the...

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- Civic Education
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Voter Registration
A.B. 593
Requires the Secretary of State to provide voter registration forms and information to students in all high schools, community colleges, and campuses of the University of California and California State University. Provides that a voter's name would be deleted...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Minor Voting Program
H.B. 30
Requires the State Board of Elections and State Board of Education to jointly develop a program for K-12 students in participating school districts in participating counties to vote in a simulated election conducted at actual polling places with volunteers and...

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ALIssued 06/2003P-12Civics and American History Education
Executive Order 2003-08
Designates the American Village Citizenship Trust Statewide Educational Center and Classroom Laboratory in American History, Civics, and Government, as created by §16-44A-30 as the state's American History and Civics Initiative. Creates and charges the America...

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COSigned into law 06/2003P-12The Pledge of Allegiance Daily Recitation
H.B. 1368
Creates a requirement for the daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance in each public school in the state. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/92F78D48B9E0622D87256D09006210EF?Open&file=1368_enr.pdf...

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COPassed 06/2003Postsec.Civic Education
H.J.R. 1027
Concerns the importance of history and civic education at the college level. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/DC1C87A2F74B970D87256CBC0064C346?Open&file=HJR1027_enr.pdf...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Student Voter Registration
S.B. 646
Establishes an official state-wide student voter registration drive; encourages students to learn about civics and participate in the democratic process. http://www.cga.state.ct.us/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=646&which_year=20...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Service by Students as Poll Workers
S.B. 647
Encourages student to participate in the election process by serving as poll workers. http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2003/act/Pa/2003PA-00108-R00SB-00647-PA.htm...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Legislative Youth Advisory Council
H.P. 557
Implements the recommendations of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. Increases the council membership from 21 to 22, increasing appointments by senate president from 10 to 11, thereby increasing from one to two the appointees who are senate members.
Estab...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Citizenship Education
H.P. 333
(House Resolve) Establishes the Commission to Study the Scope and Quality of Citizenship Education. Commission is to be comprised of three senate members, three house members, and 10 governor appointees representing different levels of the education community....

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12Observance of Veterans Day
S.B. 325
Requires every school to devote a period of time equal to one class period to an observance that conveys the meaning and significance of Veterans Day. Requires such observance to take place on or as close as possible to Veterans Day. Requires the local board, ...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Character Education Program Funding
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Eliminates language allowing schools to use phase III funds to establish character education programs. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/cgi-bin/Legislation/File_only.pl?FILE=/usr/ns-home/docs/GA/80GA/Legislation/HF/00500/HF00549/030508.html...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund
H.F. 685
Makes appropriation from the healthy Iowans tobacco trust and the tobacco settlement trust fund for various initiatives, including for a $400,000 grant to a program that utilizes high school mentors to teach life skills, violence prevention, and character educ...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance
S.F. 287
Effective 2003-04 school year and thereafter, requires recitation of the pledge of allegiance in all public schools, including charter schools, at least once a week. Allows a local board or charter school board of directors to waive this requirement by annual ...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public Education Objectives
H.B. 319
Added a new objective to the list of objectives of public education. OBJECTIVE 5: Educators will prepare students to be thoughtful, active citizens who have an appreciation for the basic values of our state and national heritage and who can understand and pro...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Observance of One Minute of Silence
S.B. 83
Requires the board of trustees of each school district to provide for the observance of one minute of silence during each school day at each school in the district. Also requires local boards to require require students, once during each school day at each sc...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
United States National Motto Display in Schools
H.B. 219
Relates to the display of the United States national motto in public elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education....

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Virtues Education Program
H.C.R. 73
Directs the Texas Education Agency and the state board to adopt and promote a virtues education program and to provide school districts with materials and support to assist in the program's implementation; and that the virtues education program include age-app...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12The Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
H.B. 2388
Requires the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by all public school students. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2388.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.College Students to Participate as Poll Workers
H.B. 1487
Creates a program for college students to participate in the election process as poll workers. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1487.pdf...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12Government course graduation requirement
S.B. 36
Makes satisfactory completion of a course on federal and state civil government a requirement of high school graduation in the state; directs each school district board to convene a community forum periodically to discuss adopted standards in civics and gradua...

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IASigned into law 04/2003P-12Service Learning, Character Education
H.F. 180
Local boards or heads of a nonpublic school may require service learning units for a service learning endorsement on a high school diploma or as a condition of graduation (in Iowa, all high school graduation requirements are determined at the district level). ...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12Establishes Freedom Week
H.B. 2756
Creates Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools on the last full week of classes in September. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2756.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12American Historical Documents
S.B. 57
Requires public school districts to allow and encourage teachers to read or display documents of American or state history. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB57.pdf...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Veterans Day
H.B. 303
Requires all public high schools to observe Veterans Day as established in this section. Requires a class period on Veterans Day or on one of the five school days before Veterans Day to be devoted to observance of Veterans Day; observance requires students to ...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Character and Citizenship Education
H.C.R. 7
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor urges Utah's public elementary and secondary schools to promote character and citizenship education through an emphasis on teaching civic responsibility and respect for others. http://www.le.state...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance in Public Schools
S.B. 105
The pledge of allegiance to the flag must be recited at the beginning of the day in each elementary public school and once a week at the beginning of a school day in each public secondary school in the state. http://bb.utahsenate.org/perl/bb/bb_find.pl...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12High School Diploma Civics Education Seal
H.B. 1503
Directs the state board to establish criteria for awarding a diploma seal for excellence in civics education and understanding of the state and federal Constitutions and the democratic model of government for the standard and advanced studies diplomas....

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Posting of First Amendment in Public Schools
H.B. 2140
Amends the two uncodified Acts of Assembly requiring the posting of the National Motto in public schools to add the required posting of the text to the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, along with the statement, The First Amendment to t...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Virginia Statement of Values
H.B. 1498
Modifies the current character education requirement to require instruction in what is designated as the Virginia Statement of Values; requires school boards to provide for the posting of the Virginia Statement of Values in each public school classroom in whic...

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ARSigned into law 02/2003P-12Election Process and High School Students
H.B. 1028
Creates a program for high school students to participate in the election process as poll workers. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1028.pdf...

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- Civic Education--Character Education
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Voter Registration
A.B. 593
Requires the Secretary of State to provide voter registration forms and information to students in all high schools, community colleges, and campuses of the University of California and California State University. Provides that a voter's name would be deleted...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Minor Voting Program
H.B. 30
Requires the State Board of Elections and State Board of Education to jointly develop a program for K-12 students in participating school districts in participating counties to vote in a simulated election conducted at actual polling places with volunteers and...

More...
ALIssued 06/2003P-12Civics and American History Education
Executive Order 2003-08
Designates the American Village Citizenship Trust Statewide Educational Center and Classroom Laboratory in American History, Civics, and Government, as created by §16-44A-30 as the state's American History and Civics Initiative. Creates and charges the America...

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COSigned into law 06/2003P-12The Pledge of Allegiance Daily Recitation
H.B. 1368
Creates a requirement for the daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance in each public school in the state. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/92F78D48B9E0622D87256D09006210EF?Open&file=1368_enr.pdf...

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COPassed 06/2003Postsec.Civic Education
H.J.R. 1027
Concerns the importance of history and civic education at the college level. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/DC1C87A2F74B970D87256CBC0064C346?Open&file=HJR1027_enr.pdf...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Student Voter Registration
S.B. 646
Establishes an official state-wide student voter registration drive; encourages students to learn about civics and participate in the democratic process. http://www.cga.state.ct.us/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=646&which_year=20...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Service by Students as Poll Workers
S.B. 647
Encourages student to participate in the election process by serving as poll workers. http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2003/act/Pa/2003PA-00108-R00SB-00647-PA.htm...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Legislative Youth Advisory Council
H.P. 557
Implements the recommendations of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. Increases the council membership from 21 to 22, increasing appointments by senate president from 10 to 11, thereby increasing from one to two the appointees who are senate members.
Estab...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Citizenship Education
H.P. 333
(House Resolve) Establishes the Commission to Study the Scope and Quality of Citizenship Education. Commission is to be comprised of three senate members, three house members, and 10 governor appointees representing different levels of the education community....

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12Observance of Veterans Day
S.B. 325
Requires every school to devote a period of time equal to one class period to an observance that conveys the meaning and significance of Veterans Day. Requires such observance to take place on or as close as possible to Veterans Day. Requires the local board, ...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Character Education Program Funding
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Eliminates language allowing schools to use phase III funds to establish character education programs. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/cgi-bin/Legislation/File_only.pl?FILE=/usr/ns-home/docs/GA/80GA/Legislation/HF/00500/HF00549/030508.html...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund
H.F. 685
Makes appropriation from the healthy Iowans tobacco trust and the tobacco settlement trust fund for various initiatives, including for a $400,000 grant to a program that utilizes high school mentors to teach life skills, violence prevention, and character educ...

More...
MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance
S.F. 287
Effective 2003-04 school year and thereafter, requires recitation of the pledge of allegiance in all public schools, including charter schools, at least once a week. Allows a local board or charter school board of directors to waive this requirement by annual ...

More...
TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public Education Objectives
H.B. 319
Added a new objective to the list of objectives of public education. OBJECTIVE 5: Educators will prepare students to be thoughtful, active citizens who have an appreciation for the basic values of our state and national heritage and who can understand and pro...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Observance of One Minute of Silence
S.B. 83
Requires the board of trustees of each school district to provide for the observance of one minute of silence during each school day at each school in the district. Also requires local boards to require require students, once during each school day at each sc...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
United States National Motto Display in Schools
H.B. 219
Relates to the display of the United States national motto in public elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education....

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Virtues Education Program
H.C.R. 73
Directs the Texas Education Agency and the state board to adopt and promote a virtues education program and to provide school districts with materials and support to assist in the program's implementation; and that the virtues education program include age-app...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12The Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
H.B. 2388
Requires the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by all public school students. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2388.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.College Students to Participate as Poll Workers
H.B. 1487
Creates a program for college students to participate in the election process as poll workers. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1487.pdf...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12Government course graduation requirement
S.B. 36
Makes satisfactory completion of a course on federal and state civil government a requirement of high school graduation in the state; directs each school district board to convene a community forum periodically to discuss adopted standards in civics and gradua...

More...
IASigned into law 04/2003P-12Service Learning, Character Education
H.F. 180
Local boards or heads of a nonpublic school may require service learning units for a service learning endorsement on a high school diploma or as a condition of graduation (in Iowa, all high school graduation requirements are determined at the district level). ...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12Establishes Freedom Week
H.B. 2756
Creates Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools on the last full week of classes in September. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2756.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12American Historical Documents
S.B. 57
Requires public school districts to allow and encourage teachers to read or display documents of American or state history. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB57.pdf...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Veterans Day
H.B. 303
Requires all public high schools to observe Veterans Day as established in this section. Requires a class period on Veterans Day or on one of the five school days before Veterans Day to be devoted to observance of Veterans Day; observance requires students to ...

More...
UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Character and Citizenship Education
H.C.R. 7
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor urges Utah's public elementary and secondary schools to promote character and citizenship education through an emphasis on teaching civic responsibility and respect for others. http://www.le.state...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance in Public Schools
S.B. 105
The pledge of allegiance to the flag must be recited at the beginning of the day in each elementary public school and once a week at the beginning of a school day in each public secondary school in the state. http://bb.utahsenate.org/perl/bb/bb_find.pl...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12High School Diploma Civics Education Seal
H.B. 1503
Directs the state board to establish criteria for awarding a diploma seal for excellence in civics education and understanding of the state and federal Constitutions and the democratic model of government for the standard and advanced studies diplomas....

More...
VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Posting of First Amendment in Public Schools
H.B. 2140
Amends the two uncodified Acts of Assembly requiring the posting of the National Motto in public schools to add the required posting of the text to the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, along with the statement, The First Amendment to t...

More...
VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Virginia Statement of Values
H.B. 1498
Modifies the current character education requirement to require instruction in what is designated as the Virginia Statement of Values; requires school boards to provide for the posting of the Virginia Statement of Values in each public school classroom in whic...

More...
ARSigned into law 02/2003P-12Election Process and High School Students
H.B. 1028
Creates a program for high school students to participate in the election process as poll workers. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1028.pdf...

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- Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
COSigned into law 06/2003P-12The Pledge of Allegiance Daily Recitation
H.B. 1368
Creates a requirement for the daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance in each public school in the state. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/92F78D48B9E0622D87256D09006210EF?Open&file=1368_enr.pdf...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance
S.F. 287
Effective 2003-04 school year and thereafter, requires recitation of the pledge of allegiance in all public schools, including charter schools, at least once a week. Allows a local board or charter school board of directors to waive this requirement by annual ...

More...
TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Observance of One Minute of Silence
S.B. 83
Requires the board of trustees of each school district to provide for the observance of one minute of silence during each school day at each school in the district. Also requires local boards to require require students, once during each school day at each sc...

More...
ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12The Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
H.B. 2388
Requires the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by all public school students. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2388.pdf...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Pledge of Allegiance in Public Schools
S.B. 105
The pledge of allegiance to the flag must be recited at the beginning of the day in each elementary public school and once a week at the beginning of a school day in each public secondary school in the state. http://bb.utahsenate.org/perl/bb/bb_find.pl...

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- Class Size
GAAdopted 11/2003P-12Public School Capital Outlay
GAC 160-5-4-.04
Clarifies rules regarding special appropriation for public school capital outlay. Adds the additional funds authorized by the General Assembly to assist local boards of education in funding the construction of instructional units needed to implement the requir...

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ILAmendatory veto by Governor - Bill dead 11/2003P-12Class Size Reduction Grant
S.B. 902
Amends the School Code. Creates a K-3 class size reduction grant program to be implemented and administered by the state board of education. Limits use of grant funds to operating and maintaining classes in grades K-3 with a class size of no more than 20 pupil...

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CAVetoed 10/2003P-12Class Size
S.B. 556
Requires, through the 2005-06 school year, any school district establishing a class size reduction program to select the grade level or levels at a schoolsite to be reduced and to give priority to reducing class size in the selected grade level or levels befor...

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GAAdopted 07/2003P-12Class Size
GAC 160-5-1-.08
Clarifies rules regarding class size. Specifies definitions and requirements. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-5-1-.08.pdf...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12Quality Education
S.B. 30
Establishes maximum class sizes; creates the Classrooms for Kids Program; establishes the District Effort Recognition Program; establishes the Class Size Reduction Lottery Revenue Bond Program; authorizes bonds; makes provisions regarding parental notification...

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GASigned into law 05/2003P-12Assessment, Maximum Class size, Instruction, Revenue
S.B. 249
Revises provisions relating to payment of fees for advanced placement tests; revises provision relating to the release of certain test questions; deletes provision that students with alternate assessments shall not count for accountability purposes; changes pr...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Early Intervention Block Grant Program Repeal Date
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Changes repeal date from 2003 to 2004 on chapter establishing statewide early intervention block grant program. Components of this program include K-3 class size reduction and K-3 diagnostic reading assessments. Chapter requires districts to annually report to...

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- Counseling/Guidance
HIVetoed 07/2003P-12School Counselors
S.B. 209
Appropriates funds for the conversion of ten month counselor positions to twelve month for multi-track schools. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB209&showstatus=on&showtext=on&press1=docs...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12School Counselor Requirements
H.B. 514
Amends the School Code concerning school counselors. Provides that in lieu of holding or qualifying for a teaching certificate in addition to a school service personnel certificate, a school counselor may fulfill such other requirements as the State Board of E...

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GAVetoed 06/2003P-12School Counselors
S.B. 178
Relates to conditions of employment of certain persons under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for salary increases for certain persons credentialed as National Certified School Counselors and to provide for salary increases for certain schoo...

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- Curriculum
ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Standards for Accreditation of Public Schools
ADE 156
Establishes rules governing standards of accreditation of Arkansas public schools. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20156%20standards.pdf...

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ILTotal veto stands 11/2003P-12Driver Education and Practice Driving
S.B. 70
Removes a provision that allows a school district to adopt a policy to permit proficiency examinations for the practice driving part of the driver education course at any time after the completion of 3 hours of practice driving under direct individual instruct...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Outdoor Environmental Education Program
A.B. 1330
Establishes the Outdoor Environmental Education Program to foster stewardship of the environment and an appreciation of the importance of the wise use of natural resources. Requires the Department of Education administer the program and, according to a priorit...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Advancement Placement Exams Fees
S.B. 507
Relates to existing law that establishes a 5-year pilot grant program to school districts to cover the costs of advanced placement examination fees and authorizes school districts to apply to the department for grant funding under the program based on the numb...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Education: Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention
S.B. 71
Establishes the Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Act. Authorizes school districts to provide comprehensive sexual health education in any kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, to ensure that all pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, ...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Environmental Curriculum
A.B. 1548
Establishes the Office of Education on the Environment. Requires the office to develop education principles for the environment for elementary and secondary school pupils, to develop a model curriculum and to submit the curriculum for approval. Requires the cu...

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GAAdopted 10/2003P-12State-Funded K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses
GAC 160-4-2-.03
Provides list of state-funded K-8 subjects and 9-12 courses. Amended 10/2003 clarifying rules regarding state-funded subjects and courses. Assigns a unique course number to accurately report gifted education services using the Resource Class model. http://www....

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NYSigned into law 10/2003P-12Student Financial Education Act
S.B. 4113
Enacts the "student financial education act" to create within children the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to manage personal finances and obtain general financial literacy; allows a credit union organized to open and maintain a student branch upon ...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12History Curriculum
A.B. 1537
Authorizes the inclusion of instruction on World War II and the American role in that war. Makes a finding and declaration that the current state- adopted academic content standards already include instruction on the Korean and Vietnam wars in the appropriate ...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Health Education
A.B. 195
Specifies pupils may receive instruction relating to the components of preventative health. The instruction on nutrition may include related topics such as obesity and diabetes. Specifies the health care professionals should represent the varied fields of heal...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Physical Education
S.B. 78
Requires the department of education to encourage K- 12 schools to provide quality physical education that develops the knowledge, attitudes, skills, behavior, and motivation needed to be physically fit for life. Requires the department to encourage those scho...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Arts Education
A.B. 1512
Establishes the Arts Work Visual and Performing Arts Education Program to be administered by the department of education for awarding grants to local educational agencies to develop their capacity to implement high- quality, instructional programs based on the...

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CASigned into law 09/2003Postsec.Business Ethics & Golden State Business Award
S.B. 821
Requires the Trustees of the California State University and the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges, and requests the Regents of the University of California and accredited private and independent colleges and universities to require students ...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Community Service
S.B. 372
Provides that community service may include participation in a high school or community blood drive or other blood recruitment campaign. Provides for development of units of instruction. Allows a school district to also teach students about blood donor and tra...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Asian History Requirement
S.B. 890
Amends the School Code. Provides that the teaching of United States History shall include a study of the role and contributions of Asian Americans. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=890&GAID=3&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=3761&SessionID=3...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Drivers Education
H.B. 1491
Public schools and educational facilities may not contract with an entity engaged in giving instruction in the driving of motor vehicles or in the preparation of an applicant for the Secretary of State's driver's license examination unless that entity is licen...

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MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Required Content of Sex Education Courses
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Requires sex education instruction to include information clearly informing pupils that having sex or sexual contact with an individual under the age of 16 is a crime punishable by imprisonment, and that one of the other results of being convicted of this crim...

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CASigned into law 07/2003P-12Education: Instruction: World War II
A.B. 399
Relates to public school instruction on World War II and the American role in that war; authorizes the instruction in the area of social sciences to contain instruction on World War II and the American role in that war. (Existing law required instruction on Wo...

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CASigned into law 07/2003P-12Instruction on the Vietnam War
A.B. 78
Expresses the encouragement of the Legislature for K-12 instruction to contain instruction on the Vietnam War, including the Secret War in Laos and the role of the Southeast Asians in that war; encourages including a component drawn from personal testimony of ...

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HISigned into law 07/2003P-12Education
S.B. 1326
Allows the Department of Education to adopt a program for grades 3- 12 which provides opportunities for competency in a second language. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB1326&showstatus=on&showtext=on&press1=docs...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Sex Education
H.B. 2298
Requires sex education materials and instruction to advise pupils of the provisions of the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act, responsible parenting and the availability of confidential adoption services. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatu...

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LASigned into law 07/2003P-12Half Hour of Daily Physical Activity for Grades K-6
S.B. 398
Starting in the 2004-05 school year and thereafter, requires every public school serving students in grades K-6 to offer students at least 30 minutes of quality physical activity every school day.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/leg_docs/03RS/CVT2/OUT/0000KT2Y.PD...

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RIBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12
Community College
Driver Education
H.B. 5598
Transfers the administration of the driver education program from the department of elementary and secondary education to the Community College of Rhode Island. ...

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ALIssued 06/2003P-12Civics and American History Education
Executive Order 2003-08
Designates the American Village Citizenship Trust Statewide Educational Center and Classroom Laboratory in American History, Civics, and Government, as created by §16-44A-30 as the state's American History and Civics Initiative. Creates and charges the America...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
American Sign Language
S.B. 162
Requires school boards to advise students taking American Sign Language as a foreign language that post-secondary schools outside of Florida may not accept these courses as satisfying foreign language requirements. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/house/Session/inde...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Free Enterprise Curriculum to Include Personal Finance
S.B. 38
Requires the free enterprise curriculum to include instruction in personal finance beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. States that personal finance includes but is not limited to income, money management, spending and credit, and savings and investing. h...

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SCSigned into law 06/2003P-12High School Students Personal Finance
S.B. 258
Requires high school students to receive instruction in the area of personal finance....

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program
S.B. 578
Relates to awards granted under the Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program to schools for providing a college advanced placement course....

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Profile of Learning, High School Graduation Requirements, NCLB-Compliant Testing System, State Standards
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the 2003-04 school year and later, bars the state education commissioner from implementing the profile of learning portion of the state's results-oriented graduation rule, or classroom assessments that schools must use. Replaces references to "result...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Enrichment Curriculums
S.B. 815
As a condition of accreditation, a school district is required to provide instruction using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the foundation curriculum, whereas in the enrichment curriculum, the TEKS standards are only required to be used as g...

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public School Curriculum
H.C.R. 15
Directs the state board to implement the inclusion of elements relating to personal finance among the essential knowledge and skills in the required public school curriculum, and to adopt and promote a personal finance education program that provides public sc...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12All Courses Offered by School Districts
H.B. 2375
Requires that all courses offered by school districts be aligned with the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2375.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Oral Health Instruction into Public School
S.B. 811
Implements oral health instruction into public school curricula. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB811.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Comprehensive Plan to Revise Curriculum
H.B. 2374
Develops a comprehensive plan to revise content standards and curriculum frameworks adopted by the state in core academic areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, geography and civics. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12List of Classes for Parents
H.B. 2339
Requires school districts to provide parents of students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) with a list of classes that are required to be taught by the school district. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2339.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Requirement For Physical Education
S.B. 936
Changes the requirement for physical education under Arkansas Code from students through grade 9 to students through grade 8; requires the district to provide assurance of compliance....

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DESigned into law 04/2003P-12
Postsec.
Drivers Education Training
H.B. 25
Enables state colleges, universities, high schools and those contracted by the Department of Education to conduct driver education classes without obtaining a commercial driver training school license as long as the curriculum is approved and given by certifie...

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KSSigned into law 04/2003P-12Personal Finance Literacy Program
S.B. 74
Requires the state board to assist in the implementation of personal financial literacy instructional programs, to include consumer financial education, personal finance and personal credit. Requires the state board to create standards and objectives for perso...

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MTSigned into law 04/2003P-12Student Banks in High Schools
S.B. 380
Authorizes formation of student banks, called "student financial institutions" in a high school as an education program to serve only those students enrolled in the school in which the program is located. The student financial institution may be advised but no...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Fine Arts Education Act
H.B. 12
Enacts the Fine Arts Education Act; provides funding for fine arts in public schools through the funding formula; defines the number of program units for teachers certified by the national board....

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Instructional Material
S.B. 396
Requires multicultural content for a percentage of instructional material approved by the State Board of Education....

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12Organ Donor Education
S.B. 167
Provides for organ donor education in driver education courses and high school health classes; provides for leave for bone marrow or organ donation. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB167.pdf...

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KYAdopted 03/2003P-12Advanced Placement
704 KAR 3:510
Establishes rules regarding the criteria a school shall meet in order to designate a course an advanced placement course, including content and program standards concerning student admission criteria, data collection, and reporting. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Integration of Arts and Foreign Languages into Elementary School Curriculum
S.B. 154
Requires the department to create a program to promote the integration of the arts and foreign languages into the elementary school program. Schools are to submit applications, with the department granting funds to at least one school per region, giving prefer...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Local School Health/Physical Education Advisory Councils
S.B. 2339
Allows local boards to create a local school health/physical education advisory council to help the district implement health and physical education instruction. Lists areas in which local school health/physical education councils may make recommendations and ...

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NJSigned into law 03/2003P-12Student Instruction:domestic Violence/Child Abuse
S.B. 487
Provides for instruction for middle school and high school students in the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse....

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Duties of Boards
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-402 requires local boards to implement the core curriculum using instructional materials that best correlate to the core curriculum and graduation requirements; administer required tests and create plans to improve student progress; use progress-...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-13-108 is a new section of law requiring the state board to establish rigorous curriculum and graduation requirements for grades 9-12, beginning no later than with the graduating class of 2007. These must (1) use competency-based standards and ass...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Core Curriculum: Skills and Competencies
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-1-402.6 requires the state board to implement a core curriculum that will enable students to communicate effectively, apply mathematics and access, analyze and apply information. Depth and complexity should increase from year to year. 53A-1-409 r...

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WVTo governor 03/2003P-12Commission On Holocaust Education
S.B. 510, H.B. 2879
Relates to continuing the commission on holocaust education; provides for reimbursement of reasonable expenses by members; authorizes the commission to accept state funds as appropriated by the Legislature....

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Holocaust Education
H.B. 2879, S.B. 510
Continues the West Virginia commission on holocaust education until the first day of July, 2009 unless sooner terminated, continued or reestablished....

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Holocaust Education
H.B. 2879
Relates to continuation of the West Virginia commission on Holocaust education....

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ARSigned into law 02/2003Postsec.American history course required for college degree
S.B. 213
Amends the requirement for a course in American History or civil government prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB213.pdf...

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- Curriculum--Alignment
ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12All Courses Offered by School Districts
H.B. 2375
Requires that all courses offered by school districts be aligned with the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2375.pdf...

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CAAdopted 01/2003P-12Instructional Materials Realignment Program
Title 5 CCR 9531, 9532
Requires the State Board to adopt instructional materials for grades K-8 that are consistent with the curriculum frameworks and establish rules and regulations for the use of state instructional materials funds. Establishes the expenditure percentages and prio...

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- Curriculum--Arts Education
CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Arts Education
A.B. 1512
Establishes the Arts Work Visual and Performing Arts Education Program to be administered by the department of education for awarding grants to local educational agencies to develop their capacity to implement high- quality, instructional programs based on the...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Profile of Learning, High School Graduation Requirements, NCLB-Compliant Testing System, State Standards
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Effective the 2003-04 school year and later, bars the state education commissioner from implementing the profile of learning portion of the state's results-oriented graduation rule, or classroom assessments that schools must use. Replaces references to "result...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Fine Arts Education Act
H.B. 12
Enacts the Fine Arts Education Act; provides funding for fine arts in public schools through the funding formula; defines the number of program units for teachers certified by the national board....

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KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Integration of Arts and Foreign Languages into Elementary School Curriculum
S.B. 154
Requires the department to create a program to promote the integration of the arts and foreign languages into the elementary school program. Schools are to submit applications, with the department granting funds to at least one school per region, giving prefer...

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- Curriculum--Drivers Education
ILTotal veto stands 11/2003P-12Driver Education and Practice Driving
S.B. 70
Removes a provision that allows a school district to adopt a policy to permit proficiency examinations for the practice driving part of the driver education course at any time after the completion of 3 hours of practice driving under direct individual instruct...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Drivers Education
H.B. 1491
Public schools and educational facilities may not contract with an entity engaged in giving instruction in the driving of motor vehicles or in the preparation of an applicant for the Secretary of State's driver's license examination unless that entity is licen...

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RIBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12
Community College
Driver Education
H.B. 5598
Transfers the administration of the driver education program from the department of elementary and secondary education to the Community College of Rhode Island. ...

More...
DESigned into law 04/2003P-12
Postsec.
Drivers Education Training
H.B. 25
Enables state colleges, universities, high schools and those contracted by the Department of Education to conduct driver education classes without obtaining a commercial driver training school license as long as the curriculum is approved and given by certifie...

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- Curriculum--Environmental Education
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Outdoor Environmental Education Program
A.B. 1330
Establishes the Outdoor Environmental Education Program to foster stewardship of the environment and an appreciation of the importance of the wise use of natural resources. Requires the Department of Education administer the program and, according to a priorit...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Environmental Curriculum
A.B. 1548
Establishes the Office of Education on the Environment. Requires the office to develop education principles for the environment for elementary and secondary school pupils, to develop a model curriculum and to submit the curriculum for approval. Requires the cu...

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- Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
NYSigned into law 10/2003P-12Student Financial Education Act
S.B. 4113
Enacts the "student financial education act" to create within children the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to manage personal finances and obtain general financial literacy; allows a credit union organized to open and maintain a student branch upon ...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Free Enterprise Curriculum to Include Personal Finance
S.B. 38
Requires the free enterprise curriculum to include instruction in personal finance beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. States that personal finance includes but is not limited to income, money management, spending and credit, and savings and investing. h...

More...
SCSigned into law 06/2003P-12High School Students Personal Finance
S.B. 258
Requires high school students to receive instruction in the area of personal finance....

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TXSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public School Curriculum
H.C.R. 15
Directs the state board to implement the inclusion of elements relating to personal finance among the essential knowledge and skills in the required public school curriculum, and to adopt and promote a personal finance education program that provides public sc...

More...
KSSigned into law 04/2003P-12Personal Finance Literacy Program
S.B. 74
Requires the state board to assist in the implementation of personal financial literacy instructional programs, to include consumer financial education, personal finance and personal credit. Requires the state board to create standards and objectives for perso...

More...
MTSigned into law 04/2003P-12Student Banks in High Schools
S.B. 380
Authorizes formation of student banks, called "student financial institutions" in a high school as an education program to serve only those students enrolled in the school in which the program is located. The student financial institution may be advised but no...

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- Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12
Postsec.
Curriculum: Foreign Languages
S.B. 5
Requires the department of education, by June 1, 2009, to adopt content standards for teaching foreign languages in grades K-12 pursuant to recommendations developed by the superintendent of public instruction. Provides these standards are intended to guide s...

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HISigned into law 07/2003P-12Education
S.B. 1326
Allows the Department of Education to adopt a program for grades 3- 12 which provides opportunities for competency in a second language. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB1326&showstatus=on&showtext=on&press1=docs...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
American Sign Language
S.B. 162
Requires school boards to advise students taking American Sign Language as a foreign language that post-secondary schools outside of Florida may not accept these courses as satisfying foreign language requirements. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/house/Session/inde...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Integration of Arts and Foreign Languages into Elementary School Curriculum
S.B. 154
Requires the department to create a program to promote the integration of the arts and foreign languages into the elementary school program. Schools are to submit applications, with the department granting funds to at least one school per region, giving prefer...

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- Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Education: Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention
S.B. 71
Establishes the Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Act. Authorizes school districts to provide comprehensive sexual health education in any kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, to ensure that all pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, ...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Health Education
A.B. 195
Specifies pupils may receive instruction relating to the components of preventative health. The instruction on nutrition may include related topics such as obesity and diabetes. Specifies the health care professionals should represent the varied fields of heal...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12School Nutrition
S.C.R. 49
Requests the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study issues related to nutrition among state public school children....

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Oral Health Instruction into Public School
S.B. 811
Implements oral health instruction into public school curricula. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB811.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Child Health Advisory Committee
H.B. 1583
Creates a Child Health Advisory Committee; coordinates statewide efforts to combat childhood obesity; provides for standards and policy recommendations of foods sold individually in school cafeterias but outside the regulated National School Lunch Program and ...

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- Curriculum--International Education
KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Integration of Arts and Foreign Languages into Elementary School Curriculum
S.B. 154
Requires the department to create a program to promote the integration of the arts and foreign languages into the elementary school program. Schools are to submit applications, with the department granting funds to at least one school per region, giving prefer...

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- Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling
COVetoed 05/2003P-12Writing Assessments
S.B. 309
Concerns a suspension of the administration of statewide assessments in writing. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/C2AD9B7F773A7D3287256CCB00775965?Open&file=309_enr.pdf...

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- Curriculum--Mathematics
MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Comprehensive Master Plan for Mathematics and Science Centers
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 99. (1) From the appropriations in section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 for
2003-2004 for implementing the comprehensive master plan for mathematics and science centers developed by the
department and approved by the state ...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12Block Grant Program
S.B. 201
Creates the Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program in order to provide greater flexibility and efficiency in the distribution and use of state funds and ensure that students meet or exceed Illinois Learning Standards for Science. Provides that Mathematics...

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UTRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Math, Engineering, Science Achievement
R277-717
Amends rules to increase the participation range for Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) students, change the Application Review Committee, and provide for better coordination among public education, higher education, industry, and community groups. ...

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- Curriculum--Multicultural
NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Instructional Material
S.B. 396
Requires multicultural content for a percentage of instructional material approved by the State Board of Education....

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- Curriculum--Physical Education
CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Physical Education
S.B. 78
Requires the department of education to encourage K- 12 schools to provide quality physical education that develops the knowledge, attitudes, skills, behavior, and motivation needed to be physically fit for life. Requires the department to encourage those scho...

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LASigned into law 07/2003P-12Half Hour of Daily Physical Activity for Grades K-6
S.B. 398
Starting in the 2004-05 school year and thereafter, requires every public school serving students in grades K-6 to offer students at least 30 minutes of quality physical activity every school day.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/leg_docs/03RS/CVT2/OUT/0000KT2Y.PD...

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FLRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Teacher Certification
FAC 6A-4.028
The current model for certification in physical education is replaced by a new comprehensive, grades K-12, physical education certification area effective July 1, 2003 as adopted in Rule 6A-4.0283, F.A.C. FLORIDA REG 27169 (SN) http://fac.dos.state.fl.us/...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Drug Survey and Drug Prevention Programs
H.P. 333 (LD 425)
Requires the director of the office of substance abuse to review procedures for collecting youth drug and alcohol use information, including a review of Washington State's "Healthy Youth Survey." Director must report to legislature in fall 2003 with recommend...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Requirement For Physical Education
S.B. 936
Changes the requirement for physical education under Arkansas Code from students through grade 9 to students through grade 8; requires the district to provide assurance of compliance....

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Local School Health/Physical Education Advisory Councils
S.B. 2339
Allows local boards to create a local school health/physical education advisory council to help the district implement health and physical education instruction. Lists areas in which local school health/physical education councils may make recommendations and ...

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- Curriculum--Science
MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Comprehensive Master Plan for Mathematics and Science Centers
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Sec. 99. (1) From the appropriations in section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 for
2003-2004 for implementing the comprehensive master plan for mathematics and science centers developed by the
department and approved by the state ...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Science Curriculum Materials
H.B. 2332
In a Section concerning the loan of textbooks to students free of charge, provides that "textbook" includes science curriculum materials in a kit format that includes pre-packaged consumable materials if certain requirements are met. http://www.legis.state.il....

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FLRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Teacher Certification
FAC 6A-4.0323
A new certification subject area in general science was approved by the State Board of Education to be effective July 1, 2003. Leadership of the agency has since determined that the current system of offering certification in the four separate areas of science...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12Block Grant Program
S.B. 201
Creates the Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program in order to provide greater flexibility and efficiency in the distribution and use of state funds and ensure that students meet or exceed Illinois Learning Standards for Science. Provides that Mathematics...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Public School Student Performance
H.B. 411
Currently, Texas students' performance on tests in the areas of math and science are below the national average. In order to improve the test scores, some advocates believe that a "Master Science" program needs to be developed to identify effective instructio...

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UTRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Math, Engineering, Science Achievement
R277-717
Amends rules to increase the participation range for Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) students, change the Application Review Committee, and provide for better coordination among public education, higher education, industry, and community groups. ...

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- Curriculum--Sex Education
MISigned into law 08/2003P-12Required Content of Sex Education Courses
H.B. 4401 (multiple provisions)
Requires sex education instruction to include information clearly informing pupils that having sex or sexual contact with an individual under the age of 16 is a crime punishable by imprisonment, and that one of the other results of being convicted of this crim...

More...
ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Sex Education
H.B. 2298
Requires sex education materials and instruction to advise pupils of the provisions of the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act, responsible parenting and the availability of confidential adoption services. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatu...

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- Curriculum--Social Studies/History
CASigned into law 09/2003P-12History Curriculum
A.B. 1537
Authorizes the inclusion of instruction on World War II and the American role in that war. Makes a finding and declaration that the current state- adopted academic content standards already include instruction on the Korean and Vietnam wars in the appropriate ...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Asian History Requirement
S.B. 890
Amends the School Code. Provides that the teaching of United States History shall include a study of the role and contributions of Asian Americans. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=890&GAID=3&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=3761&SessionID=3...

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CASigned into law 07/2003P-12Education: Instruction: World War II
A.B. 399
Relates to public school instruction on World War II and the American role in that war; authorizes the instruction in the area of social sciences to contain instruction on World War II and the American role in that war. (Existing law required instruction on Wo...

More...
CASigned into law 07/2003P-12Instruction on the Vietnam War
A.B. 78
Expresses the encouragement of the Legislature for K-12 instruction to contain instruction on the Vietnam War, including the Secret War in Laos and the role of the Southeast Asians in that war; encourages including a component drawn from personal testimony of ...

More...
ALIssued 06/2003P-12Civics and American History Education
Executive Order 2003-08
Designates the American Village Citizenship Trust Statewide Educational Center and Classroom Laboratory in American History, Civics, and Government, as created by §16-44A-30 as the state's American History and Civics Initiative. Creates and charges the America...

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COPassed 06/2003Postsec.Civic Education
H.J.R. 1027
Concerns the importance of history and civic education at the college level. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/DC1C87A2F74B970D87256CBC0064C346?Open&file=HJR1027_enr.pdf...

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FLRule Adoption 06/2003P-12Teacher Certification
FAC 6A-4.0332
The current model of social science certification is replaced by a new comprehensive social science certification effective July 1, 2003. The new social science certification allows various social science majors, such as history, political science, etc. eligib...

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WVTo governor 03/2003P-12Commission On Holocaust Education
S.B. 510, H.B. 2879
Relates to continuing the commission on holocaust education; provides for reimbursement of reasonable expenses by members; authorizes the commission to accept state funds as appropriated by the Legislature....

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Holocaust Education
H.B. 2879, S.B. 510
Continues the West Virginia commission on holocaust education until the first day of July, 2009 unless sooner terminated, continued or reestablished....

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Holocaust Education
H.B. 2879
Relates to continuation of the West Virginia commission on Holocaust education....

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- Demographics
NDSigned into law 05/2003P-12School District Planning
S.B. 2421 (First of Four New Sections)
School district demographics - Long-term planning process.
1. Between January first and June thirtieth of every even-numbered year, the board of each school district is to invite the public to participate in a planning process addressing the effects that demog...

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- Demographics--Enrollments
OHSigned into law 08/2003P-12Attendance out of District
H.B. 3--313.64 (H)
If parents relocate, but the student was enrolled at the end of the first full week of October, the student may continue to attend schools in the district. Parents must provide written notification to the superintendent of each of the two districts, and the d...

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NDSigned into law 05/2003P-12School District Planning
S.B. 2421 (First of Four New Sections)
School district demographics - Long-term planning process.
1. Between January first and June thirtieth of every even-numbered year, the board of each school district is to invite the public to participate in a planning process addressing the effects that demog...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Fraudulent Enrollment
S.B. 396
Prohibits out-of-district or out-of-state enrollment within a school system. Restitution for out-of-district or out-of-state enrollment would be based on an amount equal to the local per pupil expenditure for students identified by the Tennessee department of...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Enrollment Growth Program Units
S.B. 231
Changes the calculation for determining enrollment growth program units. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/senate/SB0231.html...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Public School Finance
H.B. 169
Relates to public school finance; changes the calculation for determining enrollment growth program units. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/house/HB0169.pdf...

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WASigned into law 04/2003P-12Expanding Residency
H.B. 1470
Expands "residency" for purposes of attending Washington public schools. Any child who is of school age and otherwise eligible, residing
in a home that is located in Idaho but that has a Washington address for the purposes of the United States postal service...

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NDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Student Residency
H.B. 1155
The legislative council shall consider studying, during the 2003-04 interim, the criteria by which a student's school district of residence is established and whether that criteria correctly assigns both benefits and responsibilities to the appropriate school ...

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ARSigned into law 02/2003P-12Public School Enrollment Documents
H.B. 1007
Adds military identification cards to the list of documents acceptable for public school enrollment. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1007.pdf...

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- Desegregation
ALSigned into law 09/2003P-12Brown v Board of Education Anniversary Commission
S.J.R. 16
Creates to the Alabama Interim Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission. http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Brown v. Board of Education Advisory Commission
A.B. 648
Establishes the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Advisory Commission. Requires the commission to develop community and educational awareness programs to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of ...

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ALBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 06/2003P-12Segregation of Schools By Race
H.B. 587
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution; removes references to segregation of schools by race; repeals section relating to poll taxes. http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp?SESSION=1026...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Desegregation and Funding Concerns in Open Enrollment Program
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Specifies that the superintendent of a district subject to voluntary or court-ordered desegregation may not deny a request for transfer under the state's open enrollment policy if the request for transfer is submitted to the district before January 1 of the pr...

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- Economic/Workforce Development
MOIssued 12/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Commission on the Future of Higher Education
Executive Order 03-07
The Commission of the Future of Higher Education was created by Executive Order 03-07 on March 17, 2003, with a final report due by January 1, 2004. The purpose of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education shall be to develop plans to strengthen and imp...

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NYSigned into law 09/2003Postsec.State University Affiliated Academic Incubator
S.B. 4000
Amends the education law, in relation to university- related economic development facilities; authorizes the state university to establish an account to receive payments from leases of the pharmaceutical technology manufacturing building; allows any payments d...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003Postsec.Technical Careers Student Loan/Forgiveness Program
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding Arkansas technical careers student loan forgiveness program. ARKANSAS REG 3469 (SN)
http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us/LoanForgiveness/Book/RULES&REGS2003-revised6-2003.doc...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Adult Education and Workforce Development
H.B. 6634
Establishes a pilot program to expand adult education opportunities for incumbent workers (individuals who are employed in this state, but who are in need of additional skills, training or education in order to upgrade employment). http://www.cga.state.ct.us/a...

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NHSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Economic Effects of Student Activities
S.B. 22
Establishes a committee to study the economic effects of student activities on state higher education campuses on the surrounding municipalities....

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TNSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Collaboration
S.B. 1560
Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 7 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to enhancing economic and community development in Tennessee through collaboration between the state, historically Black colleges and universities, and private indust...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Higher Education
S.B. 370
Provides a means for post-secondary educational institutions to address and improve the state's response to critical social, economic, educational and other issues; creates the Higher Education Program Development Enhancement Fund. At the beginning of each fi...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Endowed Chairs
S.B. 466
Relates to higher education; provides for additional endowed professorships at major research institutions for the purpose of economic development. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/senate/SB0466FCS.html...

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NMPocket Veto by GOVERNOR. 04/2003Postsec.Higher Education Program Development Fund
H.B. 392, H.B. 393, S.B. 366, S.B. 368
Provides a means for post-secondary educational institutions to address and improve the state's response to critical social economic, educational and other issues; creates the Higher Education Program Development Enhancement Fund. The fund is to be administer...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Endowed Chairs
H.B. 756
Relates to higher education; provides for additional endowed chairs at major research institutions for the purpose of economic development; makes an appropriation....

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NMSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.
Community College
Work Force Skills Development Fund
H.B. 394
Creates the "work force skills development fund" in the state treasury. Provides matching funds for community college programs. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/house/HB0394.pdf...

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WAVetoed 04/2003Postsec.Standards Of Review For Lines Of Instruction
H.B. 1808
Relates to establishing standards of review in order to change lines of instruction at research universities; provides that courses of instruction at state institutions of higher education shall relate to major lines of industry exclusive to the state....

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WVSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Centers For Economic Development
S.B. 646
New article. The Legislature finds that economic development in West Virginia depends in part on the effective and efficient management of research grants and opportunities at doctoral institutions of higher education, on collaborations developed between doct...

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WVSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.West Virginia Academy of Science and Technology
S.B. 651
Creates new article. The Legislature hereby finds that educational and economic development require an integrated program of support for research and development, assistance in the transfer of technological innovations and discoveries to public and private en...

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- Equity
ALSigned into law 09/2003P-12Brown v Board of Education Anniversary Commission
S.J.R. 16
Creates to the Alabama Interim Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission. http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp...

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- Federal
OKSigned into law 06/2003P-12Federal/State Oversight
H.B. 1767 - Omnibus Bill
Requires the state department to conduct a review of provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 1017 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature as amended, Enrolled House Bill No. 1759 of the 1st Regular Session of the 47th Oklahoma Legislatu...

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NMto governor 03/2003P-12Resolution re: Federal Support
S.J.M. 13
HJM 13 states that New Mexico and other western states face funding conditions exacerbated by projections that public school enrollment will increase in the western states while declining in the rest of the nation; that despite wide disparities in expenditures...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Federal Funding
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-402 was amended to add the following: A program created with or expanded by federal funds may be reduced to the extent allowed by law when federal funds for that program are subsequently reduced or eliminated. http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2003/bi...

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- Finance
MISigned into law 12/2003P-12Supplemental School Aid
S.B. 556
Provides for multisection school aid supplemental appropriations....

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ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Arkansas Fiscal Assessment & Accountability Program
ADE 158
Establishes rules identifying and governing the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20158%20fiscal%20assessment.pdf...

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NYNovember 2003 11/2003P-12Limits Entities Subject to Debt Limitation
Constitutional Amendment # 2
Constitution Amendment: Asks voters to eliminate school districts that are coterminous with, or partly within, or wholly within a city having less than one hundred twenty-five thousand inhabitants, from the entities subject to a general constitutional debt lim...

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OHDid Not Pass 11/2003Postsec.Bonds from Infrastructure
State Issue 1
Constitutional Amendment that authorizes state and local governments to issue bonds and provide other financial assistance to support "science and technology based research and development purposes," including biomedical and other research, new product develop...

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MISigned into law 10/2003P-12State School Aid Reports
S.B. 365
Provides for school districts to be able to submit all reports required by state directly to one state agency; provides that the state budget director shall appoint an advisory committee; relates to the school budget; Makes provisions for circumstances when th...

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NMApproved by voters 09/2003P-12Finance
Constitutional Amendment 2 (SJR6-2003)
Proposed amendment to the Constitution to provide for a limited additional distribution from the permanent funds to provide more money for the Public Schools to implement and maintain Educational Reforms and for other permanent fund recipients. http://www.sos....

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CTSigned into law 08/2003P-12Special Education Funding and Evaluation or Consent; Regional Education Center Funding
H.B. 6806
Concerns the general budget and revenue implementation; makes provisions regarding funding for children requiring special education; amends provisions regarding re-evaluation or withdrawal of consent in special education cases; makes grants to regional educati...

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LASigned into law 07/2003P-12
Postsec.
Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund Reduction Limits
H.B. 573
Requires total dollar amount of reductions to appropriations from the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund resulting from budget adjustments to avoid a deficit to be apportioned equally between the appropriations to the board of regents and the state board...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Termination of Trust Funds
S.B. 818
Relates to the termination of trust funds; terminates specified trust funds within the Education Department; provides for disposition of balances in and revenues of such trust funds; prescribes procedures for termination of such trust funds; declares findings ...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.University Concurrency Trust Fund
S.B. 816
Creates the University Concurrency Trust Fund within the Education Department; provides for sources of funds and purposes; exempts the trust fund from service charges; provides for annual carry forward of funds; provides for future legislative review and termi...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Charitable Gambling
H.B. 162
Repeals provision allowing only one parent-teacher association or booster club for each school. http://www.legis.state.la.us/bills/byinst.asp?sessionid=03RS&billid=HB162&doctype=BT...

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OHSigned into law 06/2003P-12Appropriations Bill
H.B. 95
Funding Formula:

Eliminates the requirement that the General Assembly recalculate the base funding amount every six years.

Eliminates school districts ability to calculate their student enrollment on a three year rolling basis.

Requires the Department to de...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Paper Gaming to Pay for Specified School Costs
H.B. 1000
Establishes in Allegany County a licensing procedure for specified for-profit businesses and qualified organizations to sell paper gaming devices and for persons to sell paper gaming devices to licensees; authorizes the board of county commissioners to impose ...

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NESigned into law 05/2003P-12Student Fees, Choice & Participation
L.B. 249
The Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act does not limit the ability of a governing body to request
donations of money, materials, equipment, or attire to defray costs if the request is made in such a way that it is clear that the requ...

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Public School Permanent Endowment Fund
H.B. 322
Increases the amount of money the Endowment Fund Investment Board shall make available from the Public School Permanent Endowment Fund for purposes of purchasing notes; provides that the amount of debt guaranteed by the credit enhancement program shall not be ...

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Education Board
S.B. 1084
Amends existing law to authorize the State Board of Education to set up and regulate deferred compensation programs for certain eligible employees; and to provide rulemaking authority. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/S1084.html#billtext...

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SCSigned into law 04/2003P-12Student Fees
H.B. 3274
Revises the manner in which matriculation and incidental fees may be charged by school districts including provisions to exempts students eligible for free lunches from these fees. http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess115_2003-2004/prever/3274_20030325.htm...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Timber Disposal on Highways to Benefit Education Enhancment Fund
S.B. 2102
Allows the Mississippi Transportation Commission to enter into an agreement with the state forestry commission for the general supervision and management of timber on selected portions of the rights-of-way of the interstate highway system and those completed s...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Consumer Sales and Service Tax
S.B. 107
Creates exemption for purchases of back-to-school clothing and school supplies by consumers during three-day period in August 2003. http://129.71.164.29/Bill_Text_HTML/2003_SESSIONS/Regular_Session/Senate/S_BILLS/SB100-199/RS_2003_SB100Frm.htm...

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WYSigned into law 02/2003P-12Sales Tax School Fundraiser Events
H.B. 161
Provides a sales tax exemption for school fundraising activities....

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- Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
FLSigned into law 11/2003P-12Florida Education Finance Program
S.B. 22
Increases funding for the Florida Education Finance Program through partial reduction of tax credits for contributions to nonprofit scholarship- funding organizations based on estimated student enrollment; specifies total amount of tax credits and carry forwar...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Quality Education Model: School Funding
S.B. 712
Requires the California Quality Education Commission to determine an adequate base funding amount for each of the 3 prototype schools and to recommend funding adjustments to allow schools that meet certain criteria to receive additional funding beyond the base...

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ARSigned into law 02/2003P-12Joint Committee on Educational Adequacy
H.B. 1115
Creates the Joint Committee on Educational Adequacy to examine the educational needs and funding for the State. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1115.pdf...

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OHAdopted 02/2003P-12School Funding Resolution
N/A
State board unanimously approved a school funding resolution expressing the board's commitment to work with the Governor and the Ohio General Assembly to explore ways to better fund Ohio's public schools. The Board requested in the resolution that the Governor...

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- Finance--Bonds
OHDid Not Pass 11/2003Postsec.Bonds from Infrastructure
State Issue 1
Constitutional Amendment that authorizes state and local governments to issue bonds and provide other financial assistance to support "science and technology based research and development purposes," including biomedical and other research, new product develop...

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COSigned by Governor 05/2003P-12Tax Exempt Bond Financing
H.B. 1363
Repeals the statutory provisions that prohibit a religious entity from receiving tax-exempt bond financing through the Colorado educational and cultural facilities authority. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/B8D12A394DB4C10487256CFC005...

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Bond Equalization Levy
H.B. 319
Relates to the school bond levy equalization support program to change the time limitations which govern certain bond and bond levy amounts; provides a special application of state payment provisions; requires reports by school districts. http://www3.state.id....

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- Finance--District
ARRule Adoption 11/2003P-12Arkansas Fiscal Assessment & Accountability Program
ADE 158
Establishes rules identifying and governing the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20158%20fiscal%20assessment.pdf...

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ILBill dead - amendatory veto 11/2003P-12Special Educational Funding
H.B. 1180
Amends the School Code. Relates to provisions concerning the special educational services block grant for a school district having a population exceeding 500,000 inhabitants. Removes the extraordinary and private tuition components of the special education pro...

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ILAmendatory veto by Governor - Bill Dead 11/2003P-12School Improvement and Student Achievement
S.B. 207
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to implement and administer a student achievement improvement grant program to provide 2- year grants to school districts on the academic watch list and other school districts that have the lowest a...

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ILAmendatory Veto - Overridden by Legislature 11/2003P-12Funding for Specific Types of Students
S.B. 1333
Amends the School Code with respect to reimbursement to school districts for certain costs relating to children from orphanages, foster family homes, children's homes, and State housing units. Repeals provisions that provide that total reimbursement is limited...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Instructional Materials
S.B. 469
Authorizes a school district to use its allowance from the Materials Funding Realignment Program to purchase adopted instructional materials for the visual and performing arts, foreign language, health or any other curricular area if it certifies that it has p...

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CAVetoed 10/2003P-12Education Finance
S.B. 588
Authorizes a school district to sell, lease or leaseback certain surplus real and personal property and to deposit the proceeds into the general fund of the school district or county office of education, and to use the proceeds from this transaction for any on...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12Public School Employers: Unlawful Acts
A.B. 109
Defines the prohibition on the refusal or failure to meet and negotiate in good faith to include the knowing provisions by a public school employee to an exclusive representative of inaccurate information regarding its financial resources, whether or not it is...

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NVAdopted 09/2003P-12Calculating Basic Support
NAC 387.345
Revises the number of courses certain pupils must be enrolled in for the purpose of calculating basic support. NEVADA REG 3129 (SN)...

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UTRule Adoption 09/2003P-12Pupil Accounting
R277-419
Amends rules to allow school districts to count in membership students participating in released time for appropriate individual learning activities. UTAH REG 26436 (SN)...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Chicago School Finance Authority
S.B. 1368
Amends the School Finance Authority Act of the School Code. Provides that the powers and responsibilities granted to or imposed upon the Chicago School Finance Authority and the Chicago Board of Education are suspended until December 31, 2010. http://www.legis...

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ORSigned into law 08/2003P-12Collection of Amounts Owed by Students
H.B. 3044
Allows a school district to seek payment of an amount of money owed by a student from parent or guardian of student; directs school district boards to adopt policies on collection of amounts that are $50 or more; directs such districts to withhold grade report...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12School District Additional or Supplemental Budgets
H.B. 3101
Provides if a school district adopts, in a fiscal year, an additional or supplemental budget as a result of the voters in the school district having voted in favor of an increase in the annual tax rate for educational or operations and maintenance purposes or ...

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NHSigned into law 07/2003P-12School Administrative Unit Budget
H.B. 336
This bill sets forth the procedure for an alternative method of adopting the school administrative unit budget and requires that the school administrative unit board shall prepare a preliminary budget for approval at a joint meeting of the school districts in ...

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ALSigned into law 06/2003P-12Foundation Program and Instructional and Support Staff
S.B. 1
To establish the Foundation Program funding divisors for the state allocation of teacher units and to express intent that adequate instructional support and classified staff be provided for the public schools, the Department of Youth Services School District a...

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ALSigned into law 06/2003P-12Public Schools Financial Practices
S.B. 24
Relates to public schools; provides for the School Fiscal Management and Responsibility Act; requires the State Superintendent of Education to employ a chief education financial officer to oversee the financial integrity of schools; requires school boards to a...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2003P-12School Districts in Fiscal Distress
Uncodified
Establishes rules and regulations for how the department of education and the state board will evaluate, assess, identify, classify and
address school districts in fiscal distress. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/fiscal%20distress%20final%20draft.pdf...

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COSigned into law 06/2003P-12Loans to School Districts
H.B. 1274
Concerns modifications to the program under which the State Treasurer makes loans to school districts with general fund cash deficits; authorizes the Treasurer to issue tax and revenue anticipation notes. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillco...

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FLVetoed 06/2003P-12K-12 Public Education Instructional Materials
S.B. 1838
Changes date by which school superintendents must notify Department of Education regarding certain instructional materials;requires publishers to provide and price adopted instructional materials on an individual basis for purchase by school districts; revises...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12School Budget Referendum Language
H.P. 77 (LD 69)
Requires school budget referendum language to provide voters with a simple definition for "foundation allocation," "debt service" and "additional local funds." http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/billdocs/LD006901.doc...

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OKSigned into law 06/2003P-12School District Finance
H.B. 1767 (Fiscal Components)
Deals with various fiscal issues related to school districts' financial struggles. Among other items, this bill: Authorizes the State Board of Education to continue to waive penalties on class size violations if the violation is a result of economic hardship; ...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Reimbursing Classroom Teachers
H.B. 1844
Relates to reimbursing classroom teachers for personal funds expended on classroom supplies. ...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Nonstate Aid School Districts
H.B. 2126
Allow a "non-state aid" school district to increase its property tax rate in order to fund anticipated enrollment growth, subject to certain limitations. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2126
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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Shool District Budget Correction Procedures
H.B. 2175
Requires school districts that miscalculated the school district's budget during FY 2001-2002 to correct the errors over a five-year period beginning in FY 2002-2003 if specified conditions exist and provides for accrued interest to be paid at a rate determine...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Classroom Site Funds Administrative Use
H.B. 2462
Stipulates that monies distributed from the Classroom Site Fund for class size reduction, Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) intervention programs and dropout programs must only be used for instructional purposes. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/Docum...

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CASigned into law 05/2003P-12Oakland Unified School District: Emergency Loan
S.B. 39
Appropriates funds to provide the Oakland Unified School District with an emergency loan. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to appoint a trustee to oversee the operations of the district and to approve disbursements. Requires the district to de...

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GASigned into law 05/2003P-12Assessment, Maximum Class size, Instruction, Revenue
S.B. 249
Revises provisions relating to payment of fees for advanced placement tests; revises provision relating to the release of certain test questions; deletes provision that students with alternate assessments shall not count for accountability purposes; changes pr...

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ILSigned into law 05/2003P-12Impact fees
H.B. 528 -- Public Act 93-330
Adds a new authorization to the Counties Code and Municipal Code for purposes of implementing ordinances regarding developer donations or impact fees and only for the expenditures thereof. "Public grounds for schools" is defined as including land or site impr...

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NDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Funds Carryover
S.B. 2421 (Fourth of Four New Sections)
The board of a school district may carryover moneys to the ensuing fiscal year to meet the cash requirements of all funds or purposes to which the credit of the school district may be legally extended. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2003, and ...

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NVSigned into law 05/2003P-12Group Insurance
S.B. 28
Provides that certain money set aside for group insurance for officers and employees of school districts must not be used for other purposes. (BDR 23-195)...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12District Funds
H.B. 1572
Authorizes school districts which receive gifts, grants, or donations of monies for noncapital expenditures to place the monies in the general fund, and such monies shall not be required to be used during the year in which the money was received but may accum...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12School Sales Tax Exemption
H.B. 1002
Deletes the sales tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property by accredited public and private schools to allow for the sale of rings, bracelets, necklaces and other similar items that exceed a certain cost under such exemption....

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ORSigned into law 05/2003P-12Amount to be Accrued
H.B. 2650
Modifies the method of calculating the amount allowed to be accrued as revenues on budget and financial statements by school district or and education service district that uses an accrual basis method of accounting; modifies the method of calculating the amou...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Local Education Agencies Purchases
S.B. 878
Under present law, any municipality, county, utility district or other local government unit of the state may, upon request, purchase supplies, equipment and services for any other local government unit. Such purchases are made on the same terms and under the ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Financial Management Systems Applications
S.B. 845
Requires public schools educational cooperatives to use certain financial management software systems applications of the Arkansas Public School Computer Network. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB845.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Quality Education Act of 2003 - Districts in Fiscal Distress
H.B. 2697 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds §§ 6-20-1901- 6-15-1911. Creates the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program; to establish and implement a program at the Department of Education to identify, assess and address school districts in fiscal distress. http://www.arkleg.state.ar...

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AZBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 04/2003P-12School Financial Audits
H.B. 2276
Requires annual and biennial financial statement audits of school districts that are not required to comply with the federal Single Audit Act of 1996 and that meet specified criteria.  Requires audit contracts to include a systematic review of average daily me...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12School District's Bond Redemption Fund
S.B. 237
Requires a school district board of education to select a third party trustee to administer the school district's bond redemption fund, unless the county treasurer maintains the accounts and funds of the school district or the school district has given notice ...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12Sale of School District Property
S.B. 158
Concerns the sale of property of a school district related to fiscal shortfall. http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/sl2003a/sl_166.htm...

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COSigned into law 04/2003P-12School District Accounting Practices
S.B. 149
Requires the board of education of a school district to use the modified accrual basis as its basis of budgetary accounting and to use generally accepted accounting principles in keeping its financial records; specifies that a school district budget shall not ...

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IASigned into law 04/2003P-12School Health Insurance Reform Team Study and Recommendations
S.F. 386
Requires the insurance division of the department of commerce to establish a school health insurance reform team study and to make recommendations to the general assembly; provides for review of affordable health insurance coverage for school district employee...

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KSSigned into law 04/2003P-12Capital Outlay Fund
S.B. 83
Concerns school districts; relates to the capital outlay fund. Allows districts greater freedom when attempting to win voter approval of a millage vote for capital cost. http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2004/83.pdf...

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MSSigned into law 04/2003P-12Payments to School Districts
H.B. 742
Allows the department to pay districts from the common school fund and the adequate education fund on a date earlier than December 15 if it is deemed in the best interest of the districts to do so. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2003/html/HB/0700-0...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Acceptable Cash Balances
H.B. 745
Relates to public school finance; limits school districts and charter school cash balances. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/house/HB0745ECS.html...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12Funds School Districts Give Teachers for Supplies
H.B. 1619
Increases the amount that school districts must give to teachers for the purchase of classroom supplies. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1619.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12School Districts
S.B. 764
Clarifies the signatures required for disbursements by school districts.http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB764.pdf...

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12Interest Free Loan Program
H.B. 1032
Concerns a school district education board's oversight of a school district's participation in the interest-free loan program.http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/pubhome.nsf...

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NDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Student Fees
S.B. 2169
A school board may not charge a fee for textbooks or other items necessary for completion of a specific course required for grade advancement or graduation. Does allow student fees for the use of musical instruments. http://www.state.nd.us/lr/assembly/58-200...

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SCSigned into law 03/2003P-12District Personnel Furlough
S.B. 375
(Joint Resolution) Provides that the school districts of this state may furlough district personnel to the extent necessary to avoid a year end deficit and a reduction in force; provides the terms and conditions of a furlough pursuant to this provision....

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12School Funding
H.B. 2151
Codifies and broadens existing budget language to direct the Department of Education to collect annually necessary data to make calculations at the beginning and end of each school year to ensure that each school division has appropriated sufficient funds to s...

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NYPocket veto by governor 02/2003P-12Board of Education Surplus Funds
S.B. 6520
Increases the allowable amount of unexpended surplus funds which may be retained by a board of education....

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- Finance--Equity
RIBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12Student Equity Investment Fund
H.B. 6055
Allocates moneys from the student equity investment fund based on each district's proportion of resident children eligible for USDA reimbursable school meals relative to the total number of eligible students statewide....

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WASigned into law 06/2003P-12State Property Taxes
S.B. 6058
Modifies the distribution of state property taxes. For the 2005-2006 school year, requires that an amount equal to three hundred dollars per full-time equivalent student in all school districts be deposited in the student achievement fund to be distributed to...

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OHAdopted 02/2003P-12School Funding Resolution
N/A
State board unanimously approved a school funding resolution expressing the board's commitment to work with the Governor and the Ohio General Assembly to explore ways to better fund Ohio's public schools. The Board requested in the resolution that the Governor...

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- Finance--Facilities
ARSigned into law 12/2003P-12K-12 Educational Facilities Committee
S.B. 10
Repeals the fiscal year allocation provision for expenses of the joint committee on K-12 educational facilities. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003s2/public/SB10.pdf...

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GAAdopted 11/2003P-12Public School Capital Outlay
GAC 160-5-4-.04
Clarifies rules regarding special appropriation for public school capital outlay. Adds the additional funds authorized by the General Assembly to assist local boards of education in funding the construction of instructional units needed to implement the requir...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003Postsec.
Community College
Postsecondary Facilities
Question 5: Bond Issue
Do you favor a $19,000,000 bond issue to make repairs, upgrades and other facility improvements and enhance access for students with disabilities and upgrade classroom equipment at various campuses of the University of Maine System; the Maine Maritime Academy;...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12School Site Acquisition
S.B. 763
Authorizes the governing board of a school district to acquire a site for a school building if the petition requesting the acquisition is approved by a majority of the members of the governing board of the acquiring school district and filed with the county su...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12School Facilities Funding: Replacement Buildings
A.B. 1631
Relates to existing law requiring the State Allocation Board to provide a supplemental grant for 50% of the replacement cost of a single story building if a school proposes to demolish the building and replace it with a multistory building under certain condit...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12School Restrooms
S.B. 892
Requires every public and private school to have restroom facilities open during school hours, and at all times to keep every restroom maintained and cleaned regularly, fully operational, and stocked with soap and paper supplies. Makes a school district inelig...

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CASigned into law 10/2003P-12Surplus School Property: Use of Proceeds
A.B. 264
Authorizes a school district to deposit up to 25% of the proceeds of the sale of surplus school real property into the district's general fund for the use for any one-time expenditure under prescribed conditions. Precludes the transfer from disqualifying the s...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12
Postsec.
School Facilities: Maintenance and Repair
A.B. 1124
Requires a priority for the use of maintenance funding under the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 be to ensure that facilities, including, but not limited to, rest-room facilities for pupils, are functional and that they meet local hygiene standar...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12School Facilities
S.B. 15
Sets forth the manner of funding charter school facilities under the Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004 by the State Allocation Board and the California School Finance Authority. Allows an additional apportionment to be made, ...

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NYSigned into law 09/2003Postsec.State University Affiliated Academic Incubator
S.B. 4000
Amends the education law, in relation to university- related economic development facilities; authorizes the state university to establish an account to receive payments from leases of the pharmaceutical technology manufacturing building; allows any payments d...

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ORSigned into law 08/2003Postsec.Capital Construction
H.B. 5028
Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Higher Education for capital construction; establishes accounts related to issuance of general obligation bonds; authorizes the issuance of lottery bonds to fund projects related to the university r...

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WYEmergency Rule Adoption 08/2003P-12Uniform Adequacy Standards for Facilities
(Uncodified) Chapter 4
Establishes emergency rules relating to uniform statewide standards for the adequacy of school buildings and facilities necessary for providing educational programs prescribed by law for the the public schools. WYOMING REG 4370 (SN)...

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HILine-item various appropriations veto 07/2003P-12Helping Hands Hawaii
S.B. 58
Establishes the Hawaii 3R's School Repair and Maintenance Fund;appropriates funds for a grant to Hawaii 3R's for the school repair and maintenance fund; appropriates funds for a position with the Department of Accounting and General Services to coordinate the ...

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NCSigned into law 07/2003Postsec.
Community College
Community Colleges
S.B. 773
Authorizes community colleges to enter into public/private partnerships for construction projects....

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NHSigned into law 07/2003P-12School Building Aid Grant
H.B. 751
Implements an alternative school building aid grant formula; establishes size and cost standards for the construction of new school facilities or administrative unit facilities; permits high school vocational technical education programs which lease space to b...

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HISigned into law 06/2003P-12School Repair and Maintenance
H.B. 281
Transfers control of management and funding for school repair and maintenance to the department of education. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb281_.htm...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Portable Classroom Space
S.P. 538 (LD 1577) (omnibus bill)
Amends section allowing district to appeal to extend 5-year maximum approval period for leasing portable classroom space if this limitation creates an undue burden. Specifies that when making a determination on a school administrative unit's request for relie...

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AZVetoed 05/2003P-12School Building Renewal Formula
H.B. 2012
Changes the formula used by the School Facilities Board for building renewal, school district space conversion or replacement cost. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2012...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12School Facilities
H.B. 2091
Removes the School Facilities Board's (SFB) requirement to provide project managers to requesting school districts for constructing new school facilities and maintaining existing school facilities. Requires a county school superintendent operating and administ...

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COSigned into law 05/2003P-12Charter School Capital Construction Financing
H.B. 1021
Concerns the financing of capital construction for qualified charter schools that have bonds issued on their behalf by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/6218A4F4A2D0D87687256C5...

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COSigned by Governor 05/2003P-12Tax Exempt Bond Financing
H.B. 1363
Repeals the statutory provisions that prohibit a religious entity from receiving tax-exempt bond financing through the Colorado educational and cultural facilities authority. http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcbill.nsf/fsbillcont/B8D12A394DB4C10487256CFC005...

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COPartial veto 05/2003P-12Financing of Public Schools
S.B. 248
Concerns the procedures for the funding of public schools, including adjustments to the district size factor, minimum per pupil funding, at-risk student calculation; temporary reduction of number of children participating on the Colorado Preschool Program; cha...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12School Infrastructure Financing Program
S.F. 445
Relates to the establishment of a school infrastructure financing program by providing for a local option school infrastructure sales tax and providing for the use of the revenues from the local option tax for school infrastructure or property tax relief purpo...

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IDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Unsafe and Unhealthy Schools
H.B. 403
Establishes a safe school facilities levy; establishes criteria under which the levy may be imposed and allows
for judicial confirmation when the safety levy fails; brings all pending lawsuits under the constitutionally based
Education Claims Act. http://www3....

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IDSigned into law 05/2003Postsec.
Community College
Community College Facilities
H.B. 396
Authorizes the State Building Authority to receive contributions from community college districts and to rent, lease, sell or sublease to community college districts; requires approval of the Legislature prior to financing facilities for community college dist...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Use of Solar Energy
S.B. 2
Relates to the pilot program to use solar energy in public school buildings. Extends program from solely newly constructed buildings to also include existing or renovated public schools. Specifies how much of an elementary, middle or high school's electrical e...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public School Facilities
S.B. 498
Extends the Aging Schools Program to fiscal year 2004 and every fiscal year thereafter; Requires the impact of the proposed goals, objectives and implementation strategies on public school facilities and capital improvements that may be needed to implement the...

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MESigned into law 05/2003P-12Portable Classrooms
H.P. 619
Allows a school administrative unit that is engaged in a lease-purchase agreement for portable classroom space to be eligible for state support beyond the 10-year limit if the unit has a major capital improvement application on file with the department and is ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Joint Committee on Educational Facilities
S.B. 307
Creates the joint committee on educational facilities to evaluate school facilities across the state to ensure that adequate and substantially equal facilities are provided for children. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/SB307.pdf...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Public Private Partnerships to School Districts
H.B. 2272
Allows school districts to enter into public-private partnerships whereby the school district enters into lease-purchase agreements for school buildings built by the private entities with facilities bonds that are exempt from federal taxes; provides for short-...

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AZBecame law without governor's signature 04/2003P-12School Building Renewal Funds
H.B. 2096
Authorizes School Facilities Board to withhold building renewal monies until school districts comply with reporting requirements. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2096...

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COAdopted 04/2003P-12Schools
6 CCR 1010-6
Establishes emergency rules concerning schools, specifying the following: general provisions; grounds; sanitary facilities and controls; building, occupancy, space and use; mechanical requirements; equipment and supplies; school food service; laboratory, indus...

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Unsafe Schools
H.B. 326
Provides that the repair, renovation or replacement of unsafe or unhealthy conditions in public school facilities is an ordinary and necessary expense within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Idaho. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/H0326.html...

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KSSigned into law 04/2003P-12Capital Outlay Fund
S.B. 83
Concerns school districts; relates to the capital outlay fund. Allows districts greater freedom when attempting to win voter approval of a millage vote for capital cost. http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2004/83.pdf...

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MDSigned into law 04/2003P-12State Debt for School Facilities
S.B. 7
Authorizes the creation of a State Debt to be used as a grant to the Interagency Committee on School Construction for the allocation to eligible school systems under the Aging School Program for the repair, renovation, and capital improvements of qualified zon...

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MERule Adoption 03/2003P-12Maine School Facilities Program/School Revolving Fund
05-071-64, 94-376-64
Proposes rules governing the application and approval process for projects to be considered through the School Revolving Renovation Fund, Facility Maintenance and Capital Improvement Programs, Maine School Facilities Finance Program, and lease and lease/purcha...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
This act modifies the State System of Public Education Code by providing funding for the Minimum School Program and school building aid programs. This act establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the Minimum School Program for fiscal year 2003-04 of...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Facilities
S.B. 710
Provides that schools must be maintained in a manner ensuring compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and that the school be accessible, barrier free, safe, and clean; provides suitable space for classrooms, administrative staff, pupil per...

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VASigned into law 03/2003P-12Standards of Quality/Learning Environment
H.B. 1493
Amends Standard 1 of the Standards of Quality to express the belief of the General Assembly and the Board of Education that the quality of public education is dependent upon an appropriate learning environment within school facilities built and equipped to mee...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12
Postsec.
School Building
S.B. 180
Provides for school building on a cash basis, flood insurance, use of specified funds to finance construction, technical-vocational facilities, and facilities for junior colleges. http://129.71.164.29/Bill_Text_HTML/2003_SESSIONS/Regular_Session/Senate/S_BILL...

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CAEmergency Rule Adoption 02/2003P-12Charter School Facilities Program
Title 4 CCR 10151 thru 10162
Establishes emergency rules concerning requirements for financing charter school construction projects, pursuant to Charter School Facilities Program. CALIFORNIA REG 15069 (SN)...

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- Finance--Federal
COSigned into law 06/2003P-12Literacy
H.B. 1173
Specifies that the general assembly intends for the Department of Education, for purposes of Colorado family literacy programs, to actively pursue all federal moneys for family literacy available through the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Wor...

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NMto governor 03/2003P-12Resolution re: Federal Support
S.J.M. 13
HJM 13 states that New Mexico and other western states face funding conditions exacerbated by projections that public school enrollment will increase in the western states while declining in the rest of the nation; that despite wide disparities in expenditures...

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- Finance--Funding Formulas
ARSigned into law 12/2003P-12Notification of State Aid Calculation to Public Schools
H.B. 1019
Requires the department of education provide assistance to the Office of Economic and Tax Policy when requested to provide the office with any information regarding changes in the calculation of state aid to public school districts within 7 days of the change....

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ILBill Dead - Amendatory Veto 11/2003P-12School Tax Equalized Assessed Valuation
S.B. 1321
Amends the school code. States that in recomputing a general state aid claim that was originally calculated using an extension limitation equalized assessed valuation, a qualifying reduction in equalized assessed valuation shall be deducted from the extension ...

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NVAdopted 09/2003P-12Calculating Basic Support
NAC 387.345
Revises the number of courses certain pupils must be enrolled in for the purpose of calculating basic support. NEVADA REG 3129 (SN)...

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NVSigned into law 07/2003P-12State Financial Administration
S.B. 8 - Sec. 164.50
Section 164.50, one section of this bill, relates to expenditures on instructional materials, educational retirement and class size. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/20thSpecial/bills/SB/SB8_EN.html...

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RIBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12Student Equity Investment Fund
H.B. 6055
Allocates moneys from the student equity investment fund based on each district's proportion of resident children eligible for USDA reimbursable school meals relative to the total number of eligible students statewide....

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AKSigned into law 06/2003P-12School Transportation
S.B. 202
Relates to school transportation; relates to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education. http://www.legis.state.ak.us/pdf/23/Bills/SB0202B.PDF...

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ALSigned into law 06/2003P-12Foundation Program and Instructional and Support Staff
S.B. 1
To establish the Foundation Program funding divisors for the state allocation of teacher units and to express intent that adequate instructional support and classified staff be provided for the public schools, the Department of Youth Services School District a...

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ALSigned into law 06/2003P-12Foundation Program
S.B. 4
Foundation Program revised: minimum school days increased to 180 days by 2008, allocation for professional days and leave, additional instructional support allowance, average daily membership based on first 20 school days after Labor Day, pupil-teacher ratios ...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12Block Grant Program
S.B. 201
Creates the Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program in order to provide greater flexibility and efficiency in the distribution and use of state funds and ensure that students meet or exceed Illinois Learning Standards for Science. Provides that Mathematics...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
FY2004 Budget Implementation (Education) Act
S.B. 744
Creates the FY2004 Budget Implementation (Education) Act with the purpose of the Act to make changes relating to education that are necessary to implement the State's FY2004 budget. Makes changes to the State aid formula provisions by increasing the foundation...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Minimum Foundation Pay Formula Resubmission
S.B. 578
Specifies that before approving the minimum foundation program formula, the legislature, by majority vote in both chambers of the legislature, may return the formula adopted by the state board of elementary and secondary education and may recommend to the boar...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12School Essential ProgramsSAME AS: 1623
S.P. 575
Implements school funding based on essential programs and services; targets increased State share percentage; provides for transition adjustment; addresses distribution method.

http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/externalsiteframe.asp?ID=280011049&LD=1...

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OHSigned into law 06/2003P-12Appropriations Bill
H.B. 95
Funding Formula:

Eliminates the requirement that the General Assembly recalculate the base funding amount every six years.

Eliminates school districts ability to calculate their student enrollment on a three year rolling basis.

Requires the Department to de...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Students with Dyslexia or a Related Disorder
H.B. 1691
Under current law, a school district is entitled to compensatory education funding to provide services to students who are educationally disadvantaged or who are at risk of dropping out of school. However, a school district is prohibited from using compensator...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Computation of Wealth Per Student
H.B. 1619
Relates to computation of wealth per student for certain school districts; provides for adjusted property value for districts not offering all grade levels....

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VTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Homeless and Migrant Children
S.B. 185
This act clarifies that the state board of education is authorized to administer federal education funds available under the No Child Left Behind Act; for the next two years, authorizes the commissioner of education to make an annual, instead of biennial, dete...

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WASigned into law 06/2003P-12Teacher Cost of living Provisions
S.B. 6059
Suspends teacher cost-of-living provisions for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years. Deletes the following provision: Beginning with the 2001-02 school year, the state shall fully fund the cost-of-living increase in this section as part of its obligation to ...

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MTSigned into law 05/2003P-12K-12 Public School Renewal Commission
H.B. 736
Establishes a K-12 public school renewal commission to propose amendments and new provisions to components of K-12 education, including governance and finance structures and the state and federal roles in public education. The commission must include at a mini...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Young At-Risk Students
S.B. 1975
Revises the criteria for determining at-risk children for pre-school and early learning programs from those "who live below the poverty line determined pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 9847" to those "who meet eligibility requirements identical to those met by sc...

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Equalization Funding
H.B. 2511
Allows the states to further reduce education spending. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB2511.pdf
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NDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Reports to Superintendent of Schools
H.B. 1166
Relates to reports made to the county superintendent of schools and the Superintendent of Public Instruction; regards students in average daily membership and apportioned funds. On or before June thirtieth of each year, the school board must certify to the su...

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NDVetoed 04/2003P-12School District Pupil Payments and Teacher Pay
S.B. 2154
Concerns school district per student payments and weighting factors, supplemental payments and teacher compensation....

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Enrollment Growth Program Units
S.B. 231
Changes the calculation for determining enrollment growth program units. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/senate/SB0231.html...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Public School Finance
H.B. 169
Relates to public school finance; changes the calculation for determining enrollment growth program units. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/house/HB0169.pdf...

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IASigned into law 03/2003P-12State School Foundation Program
S.F. 211
Provides for an establishment of the State percent of growth for purpose of the State School Foundation Program for the school budget year beginning July 1, 2004....

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NDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Payment for English Language Learners
H.B. 1383
Amends the funding formula for educating English language learners. Ratchets up the amount of funding as English skills improve, ranging from a multiple of 10 for the lowest proficiencies to a multiple of 4 for students with higher proficiency in English. Re...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003P-12State Aid
S.B. 170
Increases the per student allocation in the state aid to education formula....

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
This act modifies the State System of Public Education Code by providing funding for the Minimum School Program and school building aid programs. This act establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the Minimum School Program for fiscal year 2003-04 of...

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OHAdopted 02/2003P-12School Funding Resolution
N/A
State board unanimously approved a school funding resolution expressing the board's commitment to work with the Governor and the Ohio General Assembly to explore ways to better fund Ohio's public schools. The Board requested in the resolution that the Governor...

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OHSigned into law 01/2003P-12Community Schools; E-Schools; At-Risk Funding
H.B. 364
Provides procedures for the expansion of sponsorship of community schools to certain school districts; creates a Community School Revolving Loan Fund and Community School Security Fund; requires a study of E-schools; related to Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid p...

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- Finance--Litigation
IDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Unsafe and Unhealthy Schools
H.B. 403
Establishes a safe school facilities levy; establishes criteria under which the levy may be imposed and allows
for judicial confirmation when the safety levy fails; brings all pending lawsuits under the constitutionally based
Education Claims Act. http://www3....

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- Finance--Local Foundations/Funds
CASigned into law 08/2003P-12Local Government Finance
A.B. 1766
Decreases, for the fiscal adjustment period, the amount of ad valorem property tax revenue allocated to a county's Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund. Requires this amount to be allocated to each county's Sales and Use Tax Compensation Fund, created by this...

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- Finance--Lotteries
FLSigned into law 11/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Unclaimed Lottery Prize Money
H.B. 43
Requires specified unclaimed lottery prize money be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund; provides an appropriation from the trust fund to community colleges as matching funds for certain private donations; provides appropriation from the trus...

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LAApproved by voters 10/2003P-12Lottery Proceeds Fund to Education Foundation Program
Ballot Measure 9 (HB 583)
To require that monies in the Lottery Proceeds Fund be annually appropriated by the legislature for the minimum foundation program of education for public elementary and secondary schools and up to five hundred thousand dollars for services related to compulsi...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12Educational Enhancement Trust Fund
S.B. 28 - A
Increases amounts to be deposited into the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund; provides for construction of act in pari materia with laws enacted during Regular Session of Legislature; amends percentage from 30% to 39% of gross revenue from sale of on- line lo...

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Distribution of the Gaming Commission Fund
H.B. 444
Alters the distribution of Gaming Commission Fund; provides funds for veterans facilities, the National Guard College Trust, early childhood development education, and the College Guaranty Fund.

http://www.house.state.mo.us/bills03/biltxt/truly/HB0444T.HTM...

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OKSigned into law 06/2003P-12Oklahoma Education Lottery Act
H.B. 1278
Creates the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act to be submitted to the voters for their approval at the November 2004 General Election. If approved by the voters, the Oklahoma Education Lottery would be governed by the seven member Oklahoma Lottery Commission. At ...

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TNSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
State Lottery
S.B. 437
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, is amended by adding the following as a new part: § 49-4-901. Net proceeds of the state lottery shall be used exclusively for the purposes set out in Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tenness...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12Crimes And Punishments
S.B. 837
Allows raffles to be conducted by churches, schools and affiliated entities, and certain organizations and states that such raffles are not a violation of lottery or gambling laws of the state. Any raffle conducted by a qualified organization must be conducte...

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OKTo governor 04/2003P-12
Postsec.
Constitutional Amendment
S.J.R. 22
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution creating the Education Lottery Trust Fund consisting of funds transferred from the Education Lottery; requires the trust fund to be expended only for certain education-related purposes, including support of public scho...

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- Finance--Performance Funding
FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12Education Accountability
H.B. 915
Expands legislative intent for K-20 education performance accountability system; provides requirements and implementation schedule for performance-based funding; provides mission, goals, and measures; requires collection of certain data; provides eligibility c...

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WASigned into law 05/2003Postsec.Performance Contracts
H.B. 2111
Authorizes performance contracts between the state and institutions of higher education. The legislature finds that ten years have passed since the state attempted to redefine the relationship with its institutions of higher education based on trust, evidence,...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003Postsec.Higher Education
S.B. 369
Creates the Higher Education Performance Fund to fund achievement at public post-secondary educational institutions. The commission is to distribute money in the fund annually to each public post-secondary educational institution that met its performance stand...

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- Finance--Private Giving
LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Charitable Gambling
H.B. 162
Repeals provision allowing only one parent-teacher association or booster club for each school. http://www.legis.state.la.us/bills/byinst.asp?sessionid=03RS&billid=HB162&doctype=BT...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Income Tax Credits
H.B. 2396
Requires every school tuition organization and public school that receives a contribution or fee, which can then be taken as an individual income tax credit, to report certain information to the Department of Revenue. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForB...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Cash Contributions to Schools
H.B. 2421
Relates to individual income tax credits for cash contributions to public schools; provides that site councils for schools that receive undesignated contributions may determine how the contributions are to be used at the school site. http://www.azleg.state.az....

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- Finance--Resource Efficiency
ARVetoed 04/2003Postsec.State Agency Paper Law
S.B. 420
Relates to the State Agency Paper Reduction Law; exempts information, brochures, and catalogs distributed by an institution of higher education to any prospective student from the Paper Reduction Law; requires the publication to contain information notifying t...

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ARSigned into law 03/2003P-12State Board of Education and Paperwork
H.B. 1040
Requires the State Board of Education to identify reports required from local school districts and to eliminate unnecessary reports and paperwork. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003/public/HB1040.pdf...

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- Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
ILVeto Overridden: Restored Items Became Law. 11/2003Postsec.
Community College
Appropriations for Postsecondary Education
H.B. 2671
Amends appropriations to the Board of Higher Education, the Department of Public Health, for medical education scholarships, the Mathematics and Science Academy, the Student Assistance Commission, the Community College Board, the public universities and the St...

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ILVeto overridden: Restored items became law 11/2003P-12Appropriations for the State Board of Education
H.B. 2663
Makes appropriations to the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2004. Effective July 1, 2003. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2663&GAID=3&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=5202&SessionID=3...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003P-12Education Funding
Question 1B
Competing Measure: Do you want to lower property taxes and avoid the need for a significant increase in state taxes by phasing in a 55% state contribution to the cost of public education and by providing expanded property tax relief? http://www.state.me.us/sos...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003P-12Education Funding
Question 1A
Citizen Initiative: Do you want the State to pay 55% of the cost of public education, which includes all special education costs, for the purpose of shifting costs from the property tax to state resources? http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/elec/intent.pdf...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003P-12Education Funding
Question 1C
Allows voter to vote against both the Citizen Initiative (Question 1A) and the Competing Measure (Question 1B). http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/intent.pdf...

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CAVetoed 10/2003P-12Supplemental Instruction
A.B. 52
Repeals existing law requiring a school district to offer supplemental instruction to pupils in grades 2 to 9, inclusive, who are
recommended for retention or who are retained in the same grade. Existing law requires the superintendent of public instruction to...

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CASigned into law 08/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Education Finance
A.B. 1754
Relates to reimburse rates under the Child Care and Development Services Act, revenue limits for school districts and county superintendents of schools for 2003-04 and 2004-05 fiscal years, school district's school building maintenance account, school district...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12State Budget Transfers
H.B. 765
Amends the School Code concerning interfund transfers. Provides that certain limitations on transfers, one of which requires the transfer to be for the purpose of meeting one-time, non-recurring expenses and the other of which requires the transfer to be made ...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003Postsec.Higher Education Appropriation Requirements
H.B. 1543
Amends the State Finance Act. Requires appropriations for higher education to be by separate line items and not by lump sum. Provides that each state-supported institution of higher learning shall provide a financial report to the Governor and the General Asse...

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LASigned into law 07/2003P-12
Postsec.
Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund Reduction Limits
H.B. 573
Requires total dollar amount of reductions to appropriations from the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund resulting from budget adjustments to avoid a deficit to be apportioned equally between the appropriations to the board of regents and the state board...

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CASigned into law 06/2003P-12Targeted Instructional Improvement Grant Program
S.B. 1040
Reduces the appropriation to the State Department of Education for local assistance for purposes of the Targeted Instructional Improvement Grant Program and appropriates the new amount for the 2003-04 fiscal year for the program. Declares the funds appropriate...

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CTSigned into law 06/2003P-12Funding to Promote Children's Well-being
S.B. 886
Requires the State Prevention Council to determine long-term goals, strategies and outcome measures to promote the health and well being of children and families including; early intervention strategies, an increase in healthy pregnant women and newborns, a de...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
FY2004 Budget Implementation (Education) Act
S.B. 744
Creates the FY2004 Budget Implementation (Education) Act with the purpose of the Act to make changes relating to education that are necessary to implement the State's FY2004 budget. Makes changes to the State aid formula provisions by increasing the foundation...

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ORSigned into law 06/2003P-12Education Stability Fund
H.B. 3642
Directs State Treasurer to transfer moneys from Education Stability Fund to State School Fund; makes finding that economic and revenue forecast conditions required by Constitution to make transfer have been met; prohibits State Treasurer from diverting earning...

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CASigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Education Finance
S.B. 28
Repeals the Teacher Recruitment Initiative Program, administered by the Sacramento County Office of Education, which awards competitive grants to operate regional recruitment centers that focus on recruiting teachers to low-performing schools. Makes the Govern...

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COPartial veto 05/2003P-12Financing of Public Schools
S.B. 248
Concerns the procedures for the funding of public schools, including adjustments to the district size factor, minimum per pupil funding, at-risk student calculation; temporary reduction of number of children participating on the Colorado Preschool Program; cha...

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NVSigned into law 05/2003P-12Distributive School Account Appropriation
A.B. 253
Makes supplemental appropriation to State Distributive School Account in State General Fund for unanticipated shortfall in Fiscal Year 2002- 2003....

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MSVetoed 04/2003P-12Education Contingency Fund
H.B. 1036
Creates a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the 2004 Education Contingency Fund which shall be expended for public education purposes; directs the state treasurer from July 1, 2003, until July 1, 2004, to transfer to the 2004 Education Continge...

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OKSigned into law 04/2003P-12State Board Of Education
H.B. 1247
Requires the legislature to fund common education at least 25 days in advance of the deadline for school districts to notify teachers of hiring decisions for the next school year, not to be later than April 1. ...

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SCBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 04/2003P-12Furloughs
S.B. 320
Authorizes the adjutant generals office to furlough state-funded Full-time Equivalent Enrollments during fiscal year 2002-2003 under specific conditions; includes classified and unclassified employees. http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess115_2003-2004/prever/320_...

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12General Fund Appropriation
S.B. 195
Concerns the amount of general fund appropriation for the states share of districts total program funding required to be made to be in compliance with the Constitution; makes provisions regarding public school finance.http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/pubhome.n...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12State Classroom Supply Funds
H.B. 663
Relates to state classroom supply funds; clarifies method of distribution and administration of. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2003/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0663SG.htm...

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ORSigned into law 03/2003P-12Use of the Education Stability Fund
S.B. 855
The Legislative Assembly finds that the March 2003 quarterly economic and revenue forecast issued on February 28, 2003, by the Office of Economic Analysis of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services met the conditions described in section 4 (6)(a)(C), ...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003P-12State Aid
S.B. 170
Increases the per student allocation in the state aid to education formula....

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
This act modifies the State System of Public Education Code by providing funding for the Minimum School Program and school building aid programs. This act establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the Minimum School Program for fiscal year 2003-04 of...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Budget Reserve Account Amendments
H.B. 27
Establishes the General Fund Budget Reserve Account and sets processes and limits. According to the fiscal note, provisions of this bill require a transfer of 25 percent of the year end Uniform School Fund surplus to a Restricted Account - Education Budget Re...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Fund Expiration of General Fund
H.B. 102
Appropriates the state surplus for fiscal year 2003 -- part of which is appropriated to the Department of Education and the Arts. http://129.71.164.29/Bill_Text_HTML/2003_SESSIONS/1X/House/H_BILLS/HB101-200/hb102%20enr.htm#HD0...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Surplus to Supplement Existing Appropriations
H.B. 104, H.B. 103
Relates to supplementing, amending, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated balance to the department of tourism, department of education, lottery education fund and higher education fund. ...

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WVSigned into law 03/2003P-12Supplemental Appropriation to Schools
H.B. 101
An Act supplementing, amending, reducing and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the state fund, general revenue, from the state department of education-state aid to schools, to the state department of education, all supplementing and amending...

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OKSigned into law 02/2003P-12The Constitutional Reserve Fund
H.B. 1240
Relates to the Constitutional Reserve Fund; makes an appropriation to the Department of Education; states purpose; provides an effective date; declares an emergency. Appropriates to the state board $25,486,165.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the...

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- Finance--Student Fees
ORSigned into law 08/2003P-12Collection of Amounts Owed by Students
H.B. 3044
Allows a school district to seek payment of an amount of money owed by a student from parent or guardian of student; directs school district boards to adopt policies on collection of amounts that are $50 or more; directs such districts to withhold grade report...

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HIVetoed 07/2003P-12Textbooks and Fees
H.B. 32
Authorizes schools to assess and collect annual fees for textbooks; requires schools to compile annual list of textbooks to be used during that school year and to be made available upon request of student, parent or guardian of student. http://www.capitol.hawa...

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NESigned into law 05/2003P-12Student Fees, Choice & Participation
L.B. 249
The Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act does not limit the ability of a governing body to request
donations of money, materials, equipment, or attire to defray costs if the request is made in such a way that it is clear that the requ...

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SCSigned into law 04/2003P-12Student Fees
H.B. 3274
Revises the manner in which matriculation and incidental fees may be charged by school districts including provisions to exempts students eligible for free lunches from these fees. http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess115_2003-2004/prever/3274_20030325.htm...

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NDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Student Fees
S.B. 2169
A school board may not charge a fee for textbooks or other items necessary for completion of a specific course required for grade advancement or graduation. Does allow student fees for the use of musical instruments. http://www.state.nd.us/lr/assembly/58-200...

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- Finance--Taxes/Revenues
PASigned into law 12/2003P-12Background Checks and Educational Improvement Tax Credit
S.B. 80
Amends the Public School Code. Amends provisions related to background checks of prospective employees, tax levy and limitations, per capita taxes, tuition for certain exceptional children in charter schools for the deaf and blind, Head Start supplemental assi...

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FLSigned into law 11/2003P-12Florida Education Finance Program
S.B. 22
Increases funding for the Florida Education Finance Program through partial reduction of tax credits for contributions to nonprofit scholarship- funding organizations based on estimated student enrollment; specifies total amount of tax credits and carry forwar...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003P-12Education Funding
Question 1B
Competing Measure: Do you want to lower property taxes and avoid the need for a significant increase in state taxes by phasing in a 55% state contribution to the cost of public education and by providing expanded property tax relief? http://www.state.me.us/sos...

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MENovember 2003 Ballot 11/2003P-12Education Funding
Question 1C
Allows voter to vote against both the Citizen Initiative (Question 1A) and the Competing Measure (Question 1B). http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/intent.pdf...

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ALAmendment did not pass - bill became law without GOVERNOR'S signature 09/2003P-12Excellence Initiative Fund
Statewide Amendment No. 1 (H.B. 1)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, establishing the Alabama Excellence Initiative Fund which may be used to fund programs including, but not limited to, the furtherance of excellence in public education, college scholarships, health...

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CASigned into law 08/2003P-12Local Government Finance
A.B. 1766
Decreases, for the fiscal adjustment period, the amount of ad valorem property tax revenue allocated to a county's Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund. Requires this amount to be allocated to each county's Sales and Use Tax Compensation Fund, created by this...

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NCSigned into law 08/2003P-12State Fund for Certain Moneys
S.B. 965
An Act to amend the North Carolina Constitution to provide that the General Assembly may place clear proceeds of civil penalties, civil forfeitures, and civil fines collected by a state agency in a state fund to be used exclusively for maintaining free public ...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12School District Additional or Supplemental Budgets
H.B. 3101
Provides if a school district adopts, in a fiscal year, an additional or supplemental budget as a result of the voters in the school district having voted in favor of an increase in the annual tax rate for educational or operations and maintenance purposes or ...

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ALSigned into law 06/2003P-12Income Tax Revenue
H.B. 19
Relates to individual and corporate income tax to provide for funding for the public education; distribution of revenue to Education Trust Fund and Alabama Excellence Initiative Fund; contingent on voter approval of constitional amendment (HB1) http://alisdb....

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GASigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Sales Tax Holiday
H.B. 43
Section 12 provides a 4-day sales tax holiday for school supplies, clothing, eye wear and certain technology items. http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2003_04/sum/hb43.htm...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12Riverboat Gambling Act
S.B. 1606
Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Increases the admission tax and the wagering tax. Provides that the additional wagering tax revenues shall be paid into the Common School Fund. Imposes a privilege tax on the business of riverboat gambling based on adjusted g...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12Riverboat Gambling Act
S.B. 1607
Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Provides intent to assist economic development and increase revenue to support education. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=3&GA=93&DocTypeId=SB&DocNum=1607...

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ILSigned into law 06/2003P-12Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act
S.B. 969
Creates the Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act for the payment of certain taxes due to the state. Provides that interest and penalties for taxes paid during the amnesty period shall be abated and not collected. Excludes taxpayers who are parties to criminal investiga...

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12School District Property Values
S.B. 671
Relates to the determination of school district property values and the accountability of appraisal district operations. This bill provides for greater equalization of property tax valuations....

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12School Fund Composition and Transfers
S.B. 206
Relates to the composition of the Permanent School Fund and the Available School Fund and to procedures governing transfers from the Permanent School Fund to the Available School Fund....

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TXSigned into law 06/2003P-12Sale and Lease of Public School Land
H.B. 2249
Relates to sale and lease of public school land. Currently, the School Land Board (SLB) does not have the authority to use
brokers to market land, charges no reinstatement fee, and allows a purchaser five years to reinstate a claim. C.S.H.B. 2249 changes the
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VTSigned into law 06/2003Postsec.Higher Education Investment Plan
H.B. 141
Relates to the state higher education investment plan income tax credit; provides that contributions to such account shall be eligible for a credit against income tax....

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WASigned into law 06/2003P-12State Property Taxes
S.B. 6058
Modifies the distribution of state property taxes. For the 2005-2006 school year, requires that an amount equal to three hundred dollars per full-time equivalent student in all school districts be deposited in the student achievement fund to be distributed to...

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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12Nonstate Aid School Districts
H.B. 2126
Allow a "non-state aid" school district to increase its property tax rate in order to fund anticipated enrollment growth, subject to certain limitations. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2126
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AZSigned into law 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Property Tax Assessment and Levy Increases
S.B. 1331
Prohibits a community college district, county, city, or town from levying or assessing primary property tax rates higher than the prior year if its governing board failed to comply with Truth in Taxation (TNT) noticing and hearing requirements.  It also would...

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GASigned into law 05/2003P-12Assessment, Maximum Class size, Instruction, Revenue
S.B. 249
Revises provisions relating to payment of fees for advanced placement tests; revises provision relating to the release of certain test questions; deletes provision that students with alternate assessments shall not count for accountability purposes; changes pr...

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IDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Unsafe and Unhealthy Schools
H.B. 403
Establishes a safe school facilities levy; establishes criteria under which the levy may be imposed and allows
for judicial confirmation when the safety levy fails; brings all pending lawsuits under the constitutionally based
Education Claims Act. http://www3....

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ILSigned into law 05/2003P-12Impact fees
H.B. 528 -- Public Act 93-330
Adds a new authorization to the Counties Code and Municipal Code for purposes of implementing ordinances regarding developer donations or impact fees and only for the expenditures thereof. "Public grounds for schools" is defined as including land or site impr...

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NEGOVERNOR'S veto overridden by LEGISLATURE. 05/2003P-12
Community College
School Levies and State Aid
L.B. 540
Amends provisions relating to state aid, allowable growth for school district budgets, school levies. Provides for a statutory computation of annual community college area state aid eligibility. http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/Legal/SLIP_LB540.pdf....

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Bond Equalization Levy
H.B. 319
Relates to the school bond levy equalization support program to change the time limitations which govern certain bond and bond levy amounts; provides a special application of state payment provisions; requires reports by school districts. http://www3.state.id....

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IDSigned into law 04/2003P-12Charter School Property Tax Exemption
H.B. 255
Amends existing law to provide that property used primarily for charter school purposes is exempt
from property taxation; and to provide for the assessment of property used for charter school purposes
and business purposes. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/H0255...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Job Mentorship Tax Credit
H.B. 572
Creates the job mentorship tax credit; providing income tax and corporate income tax credits for employment of youth participating in career preparation education programs....

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COSigned into law 03/2003P-12General Fund Appropriation
S.B. 195
Concerns the amount of general fund appropriation for the states share of districts total program funding required to be made to be in compliance with the Constitution; makes provisions regarding public school finance.http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/pubhome.n...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Timber Disposal on Highways to Benefit Education Enhancment Fund
S.B. 2102
Allows the Mississippi Transportation Commission to enter into an agreement with the state forestry commission for the general supervision and management of timber on selected portions of the rights-of-way of the interstate highway system and those completed s...

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SDSigned into law 03/2003P-12Property Taxes
H.B. 1064
Revises the property taxes of the general fund of a school district (rates for personal dwellings, agricultural, etc.) All levies are to be imposed on valuations where the median level of assessment represents eighty-five percent of market value as determined...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Education Support License Plates
S.B. 176
Modifies the Motor Vehicles Code by adding a Public Education Support special group license plate to provide financial support to the state public education....

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WYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Amendment for Public Schools
Constitutional Amendment A (S.J.R. 6)
Proposes a Constitutional amendment. The adoption of this amendment eliminates a maximum on the
amount of revenues rebated from school districts with assessed valuations exceeding statewide averages. http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2003/enroll/sj0006.pdf and ht...

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ARSigned by Governor 02/2003Postsec.
Community College
County Tax for Community Colleges
H.B. 1019
Requires a county sales tax levied for maintenance and operation of any technical college, two-year college, community college or satellite campus of a community college to be distributed directly to the college.http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003...

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- Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Charitable Gambling
H.B. 162
Repeals provision allowing only one parent-teacher association or booster club for each school. http://www.legis.state.la.us/bills/byinst.asp?sessionid=03RS&billid=HB162&doctype=BT...

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MDSigned into law 05/2003P-12Paper Gaming to Pay for Specified School Costs
H.B. 1000
Establishes in Allegany County a licensing procedure for specified for-profit businesses and qualified organizations to sell paper gaming devices and for persons to sell paper gaming devices to licensees; authorizes the board of county commissioners to impose ...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12District Funds
H.B. 1572
Authorizes school districts which receive gifts, grants, or donations of monies for noncapital expenditures to place the monies in the general fund, and such monies shall not be required to be used during the year in which the money was received but may accum...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12Crimes And Punishments
S.B. 837
Allows raffles to be conducted by churches, schools and affiliated entities, and certain organizations and states that such raffles are not a violation of lottery or gambling laws of the state. Any raffle conducted by a qualified organization must be conducte...

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OKSigned into law 05/2003P-12School Sales Tax Exemption
H.B. 1002
Deletes the sales tax exemption for sales of tangible personal property by accredited public and private schools to allow for the sale of rings, bracelets, necklaces and other similar items that exceed a certain cost under such exemption....

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WVSigned into law 04/2003P-12School Property Leases
S.B. 522
Relates to county boards of education to lease school property no longer needed....

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12Timber Disposal on Highways to Benefit Education Enhancment Fund
S.B. 2102
Allows the Mississippi Transportation Commission to enter into an agreement with the state forestry commission for the general supervision and management of timber on selected portions of the rights-of-way of the interstate highway system and those completed s...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Education Support License Plates
S.B. 176
Modifies the Motor Vehicles Code by adding a Public Education Support special group license plate to provide financial support to the state public education....

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WYSigned into law 02/2003P-12Sales Tax School Fundraiser Events
H.B. 161
Provides a sales tax exemption for school fundraising activities....

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- Governance
NDRule Adoption 12/2003P-12Organization/Department of Public Instruction/History
67-01-01-01, -02
Establishes rules regarding organization of the department of public instruction. Address history, superintendent, administrative units, divisions, and inquiries and contact information. NORTH DAKOTA REG 3675 (SN)...

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CASigned into law 10/2003Community CollegeCommunity Colleges: Board of Governors
S.B. 644
Revises the membership of the Board of Governors of the California State Community Colleges so it would include 12 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of 2/3 of the membership of the Senate. Adds to the board of governors one classifi...

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LAApproved by voters 10/2003P-12Authorizes State Board to Operate Failing Schools
Ballot Measure 4 (SB 225)
To authorize the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to supervise, manage, and operate any public elementary or secondary school determined to be failing or to provide for others to do so; to authorize the state board to receive, control, and exp...

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NYEmergency Rule Adoption 10/2003P-12Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer
Title 8 NYCRR 3.8 and 3.9
Provides for the appointment of a chief of staff; specifying the duties of the chief of staff and the chief operating officer; and designates the chief of staff as the deputy commissioner of education as specified in Education Law, section 101, who, in the abs...

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NMApproved by voters 09/2003P-12Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Constitutional Amendment 1 (S.J.R. 2)
Transfer the state department of Public Education to a cabinet department headed by a secretary of public education who shall serve in the executive cabinet and to create an elected Public Education Commission.
. Creates a Public Education Commission that sha...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12Chicago School Finance Authority
S.B. 1368
Amends the School Finance Authority Act of the School Code. Provides that the powers and responsibilities granted to or imposed upon the Chicago School Finance Authority and the Chicago Board of Education are suspended until December 31, 2010. http://www.legis...

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HIVetoed 07/2003P-12Advisory Boards
H.B. 289
Authorizes the Superintendent of Education to create complex areas and advisory boards for each complex area consisting of multiple school complexes. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/search/billsearch.asp?qu=HB289&press1=search...

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NCSigned into law 07/2003P-12State Board of Education
S.B. 698
Adds 3 advisory members to the state board of education, one of whom is a superintendent; another is principal of the year; and the third is an award-winning board member. http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/html2003/bills/AllVersions/Senate/S698vc.html...

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NYSigned into law 07/2003P-12Community District Education Council
S.B. 5688
Establishes the community district education council within the New York city community school district system; establishes a community council for each community district; establishes a city board on special education. Defines community council as the commun...

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HISigned into law 06/2003P-12Department of Education Restructuring
H.B. 1175
Proposes statutory revision to reflect the new administration structure of the Department of Education; replaces district superintendents with complex area superintendents. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB1175&showstatus=on&showtext...

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HISigned into law 06/2003P-12Department of Education Positions
S.B. 337
Establishes 15.00 FTE complex area facility manager positions by converting 8 existing business and fiscal officer positions into complex area facility manager positions, and creating 7 new complex area facility manager positions. Converts 42.00 business assis...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Recreates the Department of Education
S.B. 83
Includes provisions to provide for the re-creation of the department of education and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law; provides for the effective termination date for all statutory authority for the existence of such statutory entit...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12Membership and Duties of State Advisory Commission on Teacher Education and Certification
S.B. 126
Increases membership on the state advisory commission on teacher education and certification from 11 to 13 members. Decreases from ten to nine the members who are employed by a city or parish, adds that one of these nine may be employed by some "other local pu...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
S.P. 193 (LD 553)
Establishes a task force to study the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adolescents. Establishes membership of task force, appointments to which must be made within 30 days of effective date of this resolve. Requires the task force to examine the...

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MESigned into law 06/2003P-12Legislative Youth Advisory Council
H.P. 557
Implements the recommendations of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. Increases the council membership from 21 to 22, increasing appointments by senate president from 10 to 11, thereby increasing from one to two the appointees who are senate members.
Estab...

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NHBecame law without governor's signature 06/2003P-12School Peformance and Accountability Chapter
H.B. 139 (193-G:1)
Requires state commissioner to make public a list of schools not meeting performance targets. Establishes strategic responses for local education improvement plans. Requires state department to work cooperatively with the school or district(s). Establishes ...

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OKto governor 06/2003P-12Board of Career and Technology Education
H.B. 1068, S.B. 628
Modifies governance of the state career and technology system through a reconstitution of the State Board of Career and Technology Education. The current membership of the State Board is abolished on August 31, 2003, and the terms of office of all current boar...

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CASigned into law 05/2003P-12Oakland Unified School District: Emergency Loan
S.B. 39
Appropriates funds to provide the Oakland Unified School District with an emergency loan. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to appoint a trustee to oversee the operations of the district and to approve disbursements. Requires the district to de...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Department of Children, Families, and Learning Name Change to Department of Education
S.F. 296
Renames the Department of Children, Families, and Learning to the Department of Education; makes conforming changes to reflect the department name change. http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/bldbill.pl?bill=S0296.0&session=ls83...

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MNSigned into law 05/2003P-12State-Level Assessment Advisory Committee
H.F. 302 (multiple provisions)
Language is effective immediately and applies to 2005-06 school year and later. Establishes assessment advisory committee of up to 11 members, all of whom are chosen by the state commissioner of education. Specifies required membership of commission. Requires ...

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MTSigned into law 05/2003P-12K-12 Public School Renewal Commission
H.B. 736
Establishes a K-12 public school renewal commission to propose amendments and new provisions to components of K-12 education, including governance and finance structures and the state and federal roles in public education. The commission must include at a mini...

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OKto governor 05/2003P-12
Postsec.
Modification of Oversight Commission
H.B. 1767 - Omnibus Bill
Amends membership of Education Oversight Board; assigns responsibility to oversee implementation of the provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 1017 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature. Also oversees implementation of the provisions...

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TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12State Board of Education
H.B. 455
Relates to the state board of education; requires one appointee to be a K-12 public school teacher....

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ARSigned into law 04/2003P-12Interim Policies for Consolidated Districts
H.B. 2842
Provides for an interim personnel policies committee in the event of consolidation of school districts....

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KSSigned into law 04/2003P-12State Board of Education Member Elections
H.B. 2179
Repeals section 25-1904 of the state statutes, which describes the method by which state board members are to be elected. http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2004/2179.pdf...

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MSVetoed 04/2003P-12
Postsec.
State Personnel Board
H.B. 773
Removes the repeal on the State Personnel Board; provides that the State Board of Education may increase the salary of the State Superintendent of Public Education upon the approval of the State Personnel Board. Exempts state superintendent of education from ...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Secretary of Education, State Board
S.B. 911
Replaces the state board with the Secretary of Education and changes state superintendent to Secretary of Education, contingent upon the adoption by the people of the amendment put forth by S.J.R. 2. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/bills/senate/...

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NMPocket Veto by GOVERNOR. 04/2003P-12Youth Council
H.B. 199, S.B. 425
Creates a youth council; encourages young people to consider and discuss the problems they face and to develop possible solutions. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/house/hb0199.pdf...

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TNSigned into law 04/2003P-12Electronic Dissemination
H.B. 2014
Requires the Commissioner of Education to distribute in electronic format to the local boards of education, at the
conclusion of each regular session of the General Assembly, copies of newly enacted public chapters pertaining to public education.
Present law r...

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TNTo governor 04/2003P-12Board of Standards
H.B. 1539
Extends the termination date of the Board of Standards until June 30, 2009. Under the Tennessee Governmental Entity
Review Law, the Board is scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2003....

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IDAdopted 03/2003P-12Rules Governing Federally Funded Programs
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 106
Stating findings of the legislature and rejecting IDAPA 08.02.01.100, rule of the state board of education relating to rules governing administration and federally funded programs. REJECTED RULE IDAPA 08.02.01.100: The State Board of Education designates the S...

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KYSigned into law 03/2003P-12Kentucky Board of Education Member Requirements
S.B. 152
Clarifies the specific qualifications for members of the State Board of Education regarding age, education, business or political ties, relation to any education department employee, etc. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/RECORD/03RS/SB152.htm...

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MSSigned into law 03/2003P-12
Postsec.
Internal Audits Required at Postsecondary Institutions and Department of Education
H.B. 650
Establishes full-time program of internal auditing at specific state postsecondary institutions, including various community/junior colleges, the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University, and the department of education. Requires each specifi...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Office of Education Accountability
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Adds Section 69 to create the "office of education accountability" in the legislative council service. The office is to provide an independent evaluation of the Assessment and Accountability Act and the School Personnel Act by: monitoring implementation of bo...

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NMSigned into law 03/2003P-12Duties of Local Boards
H.B. 212 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends 22-5-4 (Section 21). Revises the duties of local boards. Deletes the provisions to delegate administrative and supervisory functions to the superintendent of schools, to approve or disapprove employment, termination or discharge of employees and to fi...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12State System of Public Education Amendments
H.B. 257
Creates the Public Education Legislative Task Force. The task force, in cooperation with the public education community, business, industry, employers, and parents, shall study and make recommendations for public education: (a) establishing a clear mission, ...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12State Board Membership (Section 20A-14-104)
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends law to establish a nominating and recruiting commmittee with broad-based membership to recruit potential candidates for membership on the state board prior to the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy. The committee will also prepare a list for ...

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UTSigned into law 03/2003P-12Repeal of Education Reports and Duties
H.B. 39
This act modifies provisions relating to the state system of public education by eliminating requirements to submit certain reports to the Legislature. Modifies certain duties and responsibilities of the state board and the superintendent of public instruction...

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IAAdopted 01/2003P-12Organization and Operation
281 IAC 1.1, 1.2, 1.4
Establishes rules giving public secondary students in Iowa a voice, although not a vote, on the State Board of Education. Gives voting Board members the benefit of the thoughts and experiences of the secondary student. IOWA REG 2176 (SN)...

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ILSigned into law 01/2003P-12Regional School Superintendents
S.B. 616
Amends the School Code. Removes a provision relating to the election of a regional superintendent of schools for a consolidated region, filing a bond, and vacancies in an educational region, including a qualified home rule unit. Makes a provision providing tha...

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- Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule
TNSigned into law 05/2003P-12Public Education
S.B. 1024
Allows the Commissioner of Education to authorize up to 16 school systems to operate as alternative education programs which emphasize
school-based decision making. Current law authorizes up to eight school systems to operate such programs. Raises the maximum...

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NMSigned into law 04/2003P-12Waivers for High Performing Schools
S.B. 80
Allows for the waiver of certain requirements for schools that exceed educational standards; waivers may be given for accreditation review, length of school day, individual class load requirement, subject area requirement, graduation requirement, school person...

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- Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
LASigned into law 06/2003P-12School Board Members May Not Coerce Decisions
H.B. 1905
Prohibits a school board member from acting in an individual capacity without the authorization of the school board to use his authority of office to directly or indirectly compel or coerce personnel decisions or employee decisions, including the promotion, di...

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- Governance--School Boards
CASigned into law 10/2003P-12School Site Acquisition
S.B. 763
Authorizes the governing board of a school district to acquire a site for a school building if the petition requesting the acquisition is approved by a majority of the members of the governing board of the acquiring school district and filed with the county su...

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NMRule Adoption 10/2003P-12Standards for Excellance/Procedural Requirements
NMAC 6.30.2.3, 6.30.2.10
Establishes rules adding a new subsection D reflecting the statutory authority to establish mandatory training of local school board members. Includes training requirements for local school board members. NEW MEXICO REG 3856 (SN)...

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CASigned into law 09/2003P-12School District Governing Boards: Contracts
S.B. 65
Prohibits the governing board of a school district from entering into or renewing any contract for the sale of carbonated beverages or non-nutritious beverages and certain non-nutritious food within the school district unless the board provides written notice ...

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ILSigned into law 08/2003P-12School Code Waivers
S.B. 206
Amends provisions of the School Code relating to waivers and modifications of School Code mandates. Requires the local public hearing on a district's waiver or modification application to be held on a day other than a regular school board meeting day, requires...

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NYSigned into law 08/2003P-12School District Board Office Members
S.B. 293
Allows certain high school students to serve as ex officio members of school district boards provided that the voters of such district have favorably approved such proposal; requires that such student member would not have a vote, would not be allowed to atten...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12School Board Election Eligibility
H.B. 338
Provides that in order to be eligible for election to a school board (or in Chicago to be eligible for appointment), a person must not be a child sex offender. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=338&GAID=3&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=669&Ses...

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ILSigned into law 07/2003P-12Disaster Relief Organizations and School Boards
S.B. 877
Requires a school board to cooperate with disaster relief organizations, including the Red Cross, with regard to civil defense shelters. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=877&GAID=3&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=3729&SessionID=3...

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NYSigned into law 07/2003P-12Community District Education Council
S.B. 5688
Establishes the community district education council within the New York city community school district system; establishes a community council for each community district; establishes a city board on special education. Defines community council as the commun...

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OKSigned into law 07/2003P-12Board Meetings by Videoconference
H.B. 1030
Relates to schools; relates to teleconferences by public bodies; updates statutory references; authorizes a board of education of a technology center school to hold meetings by videoconferencing; requires each member be visible by certain means; provides certa...

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RIBecame law without governor's signature 07/2003P-12Professional Development for Boards
H.B. 5350
Adds to the list of professional development issues for school committees: student achievement, strategic planning, educational standards, student assessment, school accountability, data interpretation and analysis, collaboration building, advocacy. Requires...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12
Postsec.
Community College
School Board Member Employment
S.B. 958
Revises options for participants in the Community College Optional Retirement Program; revises certain limitations on positions for which district school boards may employ members after specified period of retirement; revises payroll contribution rates for def...

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LASigned into law 06/2003P-12School Board Members May Not Coerce Decisions
H.B. 1905
Prohibits a school board member from acting in an individual capacity without the authorization of the school board to use his authority of office to directly or indirectly compel or coerce personnel decisions or employee decisions, including the promotion, di...

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12Anti-Nepotism Policy
S.B. 686 (§ 162.261)
States that no seven-director, urban, or metropolitan school district board of education may hire a spouse of any member of such board for a vacant or newly created position unless the position has been advertised pursuant to board policy and the superintenden...

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MOSigned into law 06/2003P-12Eligible School Board Candidates
S.B. 686 (§ 162.601)
Eliminates text that barred an employee of the St. Louis school district or relative of a St. Louis school district employee from running for school board. http://www.senate.state.mo.us/03info/billtext/tat/sb686.htm...

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ALRule Adoption 05/2003P-12School Boards' Chief School Finance Officers
AAC 290-2-5
Establishes rules regarding requirements for local boards of education to have a qualified, highly- trained individual to supervise the financial operations of the local board of education. ALABAMA REG 6101 (SN) http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us...

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