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State |
Status/Date |
Level |
Summary |
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 | Accountability |
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| Accountability--Accreditation |
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| Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
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| Accountability--Reporting Results |
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| Accountability--Rewards |
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| Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
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| Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive |
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| Accountability--School Improvement |
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| Adult Basic Education |
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| Assessment |
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| Assessment--Accommodations |
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| Assessment--Computer Based |
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| Assessment--End-of-Course |
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| Assessment--Formative/Interim |
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| Assessment--High Stakes/Competency |
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| Assessment--NAEP (NAEP Results and NAEP Organization) |
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| Assessment--Performance Based/Portfolio |
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| Assessment--Value Added |
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| At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
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| At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
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| At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
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| Attendance |
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| Attendance--Compulsory |
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| Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower) |
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| Attendance--Truancy |
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| Background Checks |
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| Bilingual/ESL |
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| Business Involvement |
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| Career/Technical Education |
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| Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research |
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| Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
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| Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools |
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| Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
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| Civic Education |
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| Civic Education--Character Education |
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| Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance |
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| Class Size |
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| Curriculum |
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| Curriculum--Alignment |
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| Curriculum--Arts Education |
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| Curriculum--Drivers Education |
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| Curriculum--Environmental Education |
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| Curriculum--Excusal |
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| Curriculum--Family Living Education |
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| Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
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| Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language |
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| Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education |
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| Curriculum--International Education |
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| Curriculum--Language Arts |
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| Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling |
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| Curriculum--Mathematics |
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| Curriculum--Multicultural |
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| Curriculum--Physical Education |
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| Curriculum--Science |
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| Curriculum--Sex Education |
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| Curriculum--Social Studies/History |
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| Data-Driven Improvement |
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| Demographics--Enrollments |
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| Desegregation |
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| Economic/Workforce Development |
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| Education Research |
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| Equity |
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| Finance |
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| Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost |
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| Finance--Aid to Private Schools |
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| Finance--Bonds |
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| Finance--District |
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| Finance--Equity |
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| Finance--Facilities |
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| Finance--Funding Formulas |
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| Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
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| Finance--Lotteries |
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| Finance--Private Giving |
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| Finance--Resource Efficiency |
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| Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
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| Finance--Student Fees |
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| Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
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| Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues |
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| Governance |
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| Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule |
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| Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest |
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| Governance--School Boards |
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| Governance--School Boards--Training |
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| Governance--Site-Based Management |
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| Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
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| Health |
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| Health--Child Abuse |
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| Health--Nutrition |
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| Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses |
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| Health--Suicide Prevention |
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| Health--Teen Pregnancy |
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| High School |
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| High School--Advanced Placement |
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| High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
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| High School--Exit Exams |
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| High School--GED (General Education Development) |
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| High School--Graduation Requirements |
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| High School--International Baccalaureate |
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| Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices |
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| Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
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| Instructional Approaches--Problem Based Learning |
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| Instructional Approaches--Tracking/Ability Grouping |
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| Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools |
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| Leadership |
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| Leadership--District Superintendent |
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| Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Recruitment and Retention |
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| Middle School |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues--African American |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic |
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| No Child Left Behind |
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| No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress |
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| No Child Left Behind--Assessment |
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| No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer |
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| No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools |
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| No Child Left Behind--Finance |
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| No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement |
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| No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers |
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| No Child Left Behind--Report Cards |
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| No Child Left Behind--School Support |
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| No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services |
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| Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning |
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| Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
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| P-16 or P-20 |
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| P-3 |
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| P-3 Brain Development |
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| P-3 Child Care |
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| P-3 Content Standards and Assessment |
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| P-3 Early Intervention (0-3) |
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| P-3 Ensuring Quality |
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| P-3 Family Involvement |
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| P-3 Finance |
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| P-3 Governance |
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| P-3 Grades 1-3 |
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| P-3 Kindergarten |
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| P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten |
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| P-3 Preschool |
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| P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development |
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| Parent/Family |
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| Parent/Family--Parent Rights |
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| Postsecondary |
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| Postsecondary Accountability |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
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| CA | Signed into law, with line items vetoed 08/2004 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Relates to revenue limit calculation factors for school districts and county superintendents of schools for specified fiscal years. Relates to apportionments and minimum funding to school districts and community college districts, funding for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program, special education funding for non-public non-sectarian institutions. Requires dual admissions programs in State institutions of higher education. Relates to student loans and fees. (Line Item veto of small competitive grants program, Arts Work.) http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_1101-1150/sb_1108_bill_20040811_chaptered.html
Title: S.B. 1108
Source: California Legislative Web site
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| IL | Signed into law 07/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Authorizes a deduction of up to $10,000 per taxable year for amounts contributed in the taxable year to a College Savings Pool Account or the Illinois Prepaid Tuition Trust Fund, excluding amounts rolled over into the account. Provides that the deduction of certain amounts contributed to a account or trust fund shall be for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2005. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=093-0812
Title: H.B. 4914
Source: Illinois Legislative Web site
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| IL | Signed into law 07/2004 | Postsec. | Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that if a person is on active military duty and stationed in Illinois, then a university's governing board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=093-0738
Title: H.B. 3877
Source: Illinois Legislative Web site
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| IL | Signed into law 07/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Provides that persons in military service with the State or in federal active duty service pursuant to the orders of the President of the United States or the Governor are entitled to a monetary credit or refund for moneys paid to an institution of higher learning. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=093-0822
Title: H.B. 4372
Source: Illinois Legislative Web site
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| IL | Signed into law 07/2004 | P-12
Postsec. | Creates the FY2005 Budget Implementation (Education) Act. Creates several education related funds for receipt of federal moneys for education and other areas; addresses subjects students must be tested on; provides transitional assistance payments; increases the foundation level of support of supplemental state aid in relation to districts with a Low Income Concentration Level over a specified amount; provides for the National Guard Grant Program for tuition assistance. http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=093-0838
Title: S.B. 2205
Source: Illinois Legislative Web site
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| LA | Became law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 07/2004 | Postsec. | Relates to the alternative means for determining residency for the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students for dependent students who graduate from eligible state high schools and have a parent or court-ordered custodian who resides in an adjoining state.
Title: S.B. 209
Source: StateNet
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| LA | Signed into law 07/2004 | Postsec. | Relates to the Tuition Opportunity Program; provides for use of a program award by a student for any cost of attendance for such student at an eligible public college or university as determined in accordance with specified guidelines.
Title: S.B. 224
Source: StateNet
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| NC | Signed into law 07/2004 | Postsec. | Provides that a member of the military or a dependent relative of a member of the military who attends a constituent university or a community college shall be charged only the in-State tuition rate; authorizes in-state tuition for nonresident members of the the North Carolina National Guard; clarifies laws prohibiting discrimination against persons who serve in the National Guard.
Title: S.B. 1058
Source: StateNet
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| RI | Passed 07/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Bill as written would have prohibited the Board of Governors for Higher Education from denying admission to any state secondary institution of higher learning based solely upon the applicant's undocumented immigration status or failure to provide proof of the issuance of a valid Social Security number; prohibits the public institution of higher learning from considering the immigration and naturalization status of the parents of the applicant to the institution. Was amended to resolution status recommending that the Board of Governors for Higher Education review its admission and residency policies with regard to international students.
Title: H.B. 7936
Source: StateNet
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| AZ | Signed into law 06/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Makes changes to the Family College Savings by establishing the Family College Savings Program Trust; provides for appointment of a financial institution program manager. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/46leg/2r/laws/0327.htm
Title: H.B. 2593
Source: Arizona Legislative Web site
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| FL | Signed into law 06/2004 | Postsec. | Relates to the state university athletic fees; authorizes a fee increase to defray costs of changing competitive divisions; provides that increase may exceed limit on fee increases; limits such increase to not more than $2 per credit hour; requires that such increase be approved by athletic fee committee. http://www.flsenate.gov/cgi-bin/view_page.pl?Tab=session&Submenu=1&FT=D&File=sb2810er.html&Directory=session/2004/Senate/bills/billtext/html/
Title: S.B. 2810
Source: Florida Legislative Web site
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| KS | Signed into law 06/2004 | Postsec. | Relates to postsecondary education tuition fees; relates to applicants with the greatest financial need who were in foster care on a specified date; provides for five new applicants in any academic year; provides that expenditures for the tuition waiver program by the department of social and rehabilitation services shall not exceed a certain percentage of the federal award; relates to a family postsecondary education savings account; provides a tax exemption and tax levies.
Title: H.B. 2937
Source: StateNet
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| LA | Signed into law 06/2004 | Postsec. | Authorizes and sets limit on increases in tuition and mandatory attendance fee amounts for students enrolled in technical community colleges under the Board of Supervisors for Community and Technical Colleges.
Title: H.B. 1474
Source: StateNet
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| TN | Signed into law 06/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Added the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute to the list of institutions which full-time employees of the state of Tennessee are eligible for enrollment in one course per term. (Others include any state-supported college or university, technology center.) State employees are not required to pay tuition charges, maintenance fees, student activity fees or registration fees. Current members of the general assembly are to be considered as full-time employees of the state of Tennessee. Enrollment privileges may be limited or denied on an individual basis according to space availability. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/Chapter/PC0883.pdf
Title: H.B. 2867
Source: http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/Chapter/PC0883.pdf
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| CO | Signed into law 05/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Concerns the classification of a dependent of a member of the armed forces for purposes of determining tuition at public institutions of higher education. http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2004a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/2B214A80B7EA9C5887256DC50057712A?Open&file=1006_enr.pdf
Title: H.B. 1006
Source: Colorado Legislative web site
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| CO | Signed into law 05/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Concerns tuition assistance to members of the Colorado National Guard; allocates funds for tuition assistance. http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2004a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/12F1E5BCFB26B76187256E1D0062F653?open&file=1347_enr.pdf
Title: H.B. 1347
Source: Colorado Legislative Web site
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| CO | Signed into law 05/2004 | Postsec. | Establishes the fixed tuition and fee rate program. Beginning with the 2005-06 school year, state institutions designated as an enterprise institution may offer a fixed tuition and free rate to students willing to enter into a contract. Guarantees availability of classes so student can complete degree program within contract period. Includes provisions for flexibility to allow for additional fees and major/degree changes. http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2004a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/080A0C1EB54B464187256DB0004D0212?Open&file=1207_enr.pdf
Title: H.B. 1207
Source: Colorado Legislative Web site
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| FL | Became law without governor's signature 05/2004 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Relates to education funding; requires school districts to establish certain policies and procedures regarding lottery fund enhancements; provides tax credit cap for contributions to nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations; prohibits use of funds for lab schools for certain overhead or indirect costs; redesignates specified community colleges as colleges; specifies maximum fee waiver percentage for school districts and community colleges; authorizes use of the Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program funds; requires reports regarding inmate education provided by community colleges; authorizes Florida State University to construct classroom building. http://www.flsenate.gov/cgi-bin/view_page.pl?Tab=session&Submenu=1&FT=D&File=hb1867er.html&Directory=session/2004/House/bills/billtext/html/
Title: H.B. 1867
Source: Florida Legislative Web site
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| KS | Signed into law 05/2004 | Postsec. | Concerns certain nonresidents deemed to be residents for purposes of tuition and other fees at postsecondary educational institutions; makes provisions for persons without lawful immigration status under certain circumstances. Would provide that individuals who have attended a Kansas high school or who have lived in Kansas for three years and are a student at a postsecondary education institution are considered residents of the state for the purpose of tuition and fees. Would allow undocumented immigrants, who are currently required to pay non-resident tuition, to pay resident tuition.
Title: H.B. 2145
Source: StateNet
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| MD | Signed into law 05/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Establishes that specified military personnel, spouses and dependents of military personnel, and veterans are exempt from paying nonresident tuition at public institutions of higher education under specified circumstances; requires the State Higher Education Commission to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the Act.
Title: H.B. 172
Source: StateNet
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| MD | Vetoed 05/2004 | Postsec. | Limits the annual increase in tuition that may be charged to a resident undergraduate student at specified public senior higher education institutions to 5% for academic years beginning in the fall of 2004 through the fall of 2007; requires the Governor to include in the annual budget submission for fiscal years 2006 through 2008 a specified increase in the amount of State support for the University System of Maryland and Morgan State University.
http://mlis.state.md.us/2004rs/bills/hb/hb1188e.rtf
Title: H.B. 1188
Source: StateNet
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| CA | Signed into law 04/2004 | Postsec. | Amends provisions which excuse mandatory public postsecondary tuition and fees of a surviving spouse or child of a deceased person who was employed by a public agency who performed law enforcement or fire suppression duties, and who was killed while on duty. Extends the application provisions to the surviving spouse and child of a contractor, or an employee of a contractor, performing services for a public agency under certain conditions. Applies to the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and California State University. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sb_279&sess=CUR&house=B&author=chesbro
Title: S.B. 279
Source: California Legislative Web site
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| KY | Signed into law 04/2004 | Postsec. | Allows a tuition waiver to any student under the age of 23 who is a dependent of a veteran and is enrolled in a state-supported university, junior college, or vocational school; allows a tuition waiver to any student under the age of 23 who is a dependent of a disabled veteran and is enrolled in a state- supported university, junior college, or vocational school.
Title: H.B. 460
Source: StateNet
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| MD | Signed into law 04/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Alters the requirements for exemption from payment of tuition at community colleges for specified individuals; relates to disabled persons or persons receiving retirement benefits under Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Act.
http://mlis.state.md.us/2004rs/bills/hb/hb0322e.rtf
Title: H.B. 322
Source: http://mlis.state.md.us/2004rs/bills/hb/hb0322e.rtf
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| UT | Signed into law 03/2004 | Postsec. | Modifies the State System of Higher Education by requiring disclosure to students of certain dollar amounts relating to the full cost of instruction; requires each institution within the state system of higher education to plainly disclose to its students the full cost of instruction, the portion of that amount collected from student tuition and fees, and the difference that is paid by state tax dollars and other monies.
Title: H.B. 248
Source: StateNet
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| WA | Signed into law 03/2004 | Postsec. | Relates to allowing a student who is a military dependent to maintain residency status if the person on active military duty is reassigned out of state.
Title: S.B. 6164
Source: StateNet
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| NH | Signed into law 02/2004 | Postsec. | Removes judicial discretion to order a divorced parent to contribute to an adult child's college expenses.
Title: H.B. 299
Source: StateNet
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants |
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| Postsecondary Faculty |
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| Postsecondary Faculty--Compensation |
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| Postsecondary Faculty--Intellectual Property |
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| Postsecondary Faculty--Teaching Assistants |
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| Postsecondary Faculty--Tenure |
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| Postsecondary Finance |
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| Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
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| Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges |
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| Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
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| Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent |
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| Postsecondary Online Instruction |
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| Postsecondary Participation--Access |
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| Postsecondary Participation--Admissions Requirements |
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| Postsecondary Participation--Affirmative Action |
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| Postsecondary Students--Disabled |
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| Postsecondary Students--Graduate/Professional |
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| Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation |
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| Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation |
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| Private Schools |
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| Promotion/Retention |
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| Public Involvement |
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| Reading/Literacy |
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| Religion |
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| Rural |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Summer School |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Year |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Year Round |
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| School Safety |
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| School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
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| School Safety--Code of Conduct |
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| School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension |
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| School Safety--No Child Left Behind--Safe Schools |
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| School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
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| School/District Structure/Operations |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching) |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--School Size |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
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| Service-Learning |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations |
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| Special Education--Finance |
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| Special Education--Inclusion (Mainstreaming) |
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| Special Education--Placement |
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| Special Education--Transition |
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| Special Populations--Corrections Education |
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| Special Populations--Homeless Education |
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| Special Populations--Military |
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| Standards |
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| Standards--Implementation |
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| State Comparisons/Statistics |
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| State Longitudinal Data Systems |
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| State Policymaking |
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| State Policymaking--Ballot Questions |
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| State Policymaking--Constitutional Clauses |
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| State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions |
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| Student Achievement |
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| Student Achievement--Closing the Achievement Gap |
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| Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance |
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| Student Supports--Mentoring/Tutoring |
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| Student Supports--Remediation |
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| Students |
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| Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
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| Students--Employment |
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| Students--Mobility |
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| Students--Records/Rights |
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| Teaching Quality |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Assignment |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds. |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--State Prof. Standards Bds. |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers |
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| Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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| Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
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| Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits |
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| Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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| Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring |
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| Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
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| Teaching Quality--Preparation |
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| Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
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| Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
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| Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools |
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| Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights |
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| Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
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| Technology |
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| Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware |
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| Technology--Equitable Access |
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| Technology--Funding Issues |
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| Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training |
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| Textbooks and Open Source |
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| Urban |
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