ECS
From the ECS State Policy Database
2004 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2004. This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the topic of interest. To view all, press the button located at the top labeled "Expand All."

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

State Status/Date Level Summary
+ Accountability
+ Accountability--Accreditation
+ Accountability--Measures/Indicators
+ Accountability--Reporting Results
+ Accountability--Rewards
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
+ Accountability--School Improvement
+ Adult Basic Education
+ Assessment
+ Assessment--Accommodations
+ Assessment--Computer Based
+ Assessment--End-of-Course
+ Assessment--Formative/Interim
+ Assessment--High Stakes/Competency
+ Assessment--NAEP (NAEP Results and NAEP Organization)
+ Assessment--Performance Based/Portfolio
+ Assessment--Value Added
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol
+ Attendance
+ Attendance--Compulsory
+ Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower)
+ Attendance--Truancy
+ Background Checks
+ Bilingual/ESL
+ Business Involvement
+ Career/Technical Education
+ Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research
+ Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment
+ Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers
+ Civic Education
+ Civic Education--Character Education
+ Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
+ Class Size
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Alignment
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
+ Curriculum--Drivers Education
+ Curriculum--Environmental Education
+ Curriculum--Excusal
+ Curriculum--Family Living Education
+ Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
+ Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
+ Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
+ Curriculum--International Education
+ Curriculum--Language Arts
+ Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling
+ Curriculum--Mathematics
+ Curriculum--Multicultural
+ Curriculum--Physical Education
+ Curriculum--Science
+ Curriculum--Sex Education
+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
+ Data-Driven Improvement
+ Demographics--Enrollments
+ Desegregation
+ Economic/Workforce Development
+ Education Research
+ Equity
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Aid to Private Schools
+ Finance--Bonds
+ Finance--District
+ Finance--Equity
+ Finance--Facilities
+ Finance--Funding Formulas
+ Finance--Local Foundations/Funds
+ Finance--Lotteries
+ Finance--Private Giving
+ Finance--Resource Efficiency
+ Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
+ Finance--Student Fees
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
+ Governance
+ Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule
+ Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
+ Governance--School Boards
+ Governance--School Boards--Training
+ Governance--Site-Based Management
+ Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies
+ Health
+ Health--Child Abuse
+ Health--Nutrition
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
+ Health--Teen Pregnancy
+ High School
+ High School--Advanced Placement
+ High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
+ High School--Exit Exams
+ High School--GED (General Education Development)
+ High School--Graduation Requirements
+ High School--International Baccalaureate
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Instructional Approaches--Problem Based Learning
+ Instructional Approaches--Tracking/Ability Grouping
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
+ Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Recruitment and Retention
+ Middle School
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--African American
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic
+ No Child Left Behind
+ No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress
+ No Child Left Behind--Assessment
+ No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer
+ No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools
+ No Child Left Behind--Finance
+ No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement
+ No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers
+ No Child Left Behind--Report Cards
+ No Child Left Behind--School Support
+ No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services
+ Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning
+ Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses
+ P-16 or P-20
+ P-3
+ P-3 Brain Development
+ P-3 Child Care
+ P-3 Content Standards and Assessment
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ P-3 Family Involvement
+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Governance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Kindergarten
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Preschool
+ P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development
+ Parent/Family
+ Parent/Family--Parent Rights
+ Postsecondary
+ Postsecondary Accountability
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation
+ Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants
+ Postsecondary Faculty
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Compensation
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Intellectual Property
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Teaching Assistants
+ Postsecondary Faculty--Tenure
+ Postsecondary Finance
+ Postsecondary Governance and Structures
+ Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges
+ Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary
+ Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent
+ Postsecondary Online Instruction
+ Postsecondary Participation--Access
+ Postsecondary Participation--Admissions Requirements
+ Postsecondary Participation--Affirmative Action
+ Postsecondary Students--Disabled
+ Postsecondary Students--Graduate/Professional
+ Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation
+ Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation
+ Private Schools
+ Promotion/Retention
+ Public Involvement
+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
+ Rural
+ Scheduling/School Calendar
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Summer School
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year Round
+ School Safety
+ School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution
+ School Safety--Code of Conduct
+ School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension
+ School Safety--No Child Left Behind--Safe Schools
+ School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault
+ School/District Structure/Operations
+ School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching)
+ School/District Structure/Operations--School Size
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation
+ Service-Learning
+ Special Education
+ Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations
+ Special Education--Finance
+ Special Education--Inclusion (Mainstreaming)
+ Special Education--Placement
+ Special Education--Transition
+ Special Populations--Corrections Education
+ Special Populations--Homeless Education
+ Special Populations--Military
+ Standards
+ Standards--Implementation
+ State Comparisons/Statistics
+ State Longitudinal Data Systems
+ State Policymaking
+ State Policymaking--Ballot Questions
+ State Policymaking--Constitutional Clauses
+ State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions
+ Student Achievement
+ Student Achievement--Closing the Achievement Gap
+ Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance
+ Student Supports--Mentoring/Tutoring
+ Student Supports--Remediation
+ Students
+ Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities
+ Students--Employment
+ Students--Mobility
+ Students--Records/Rights
+ Teaching Quality
- Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure
DERule Adoption 12/2004P-12Procedures Manual - Licensing
8 DEC, 911 Procedures Manual, Appendixes A and B
Amends the State Board of Education Procedures Manual by including licensing of substitute teachers and National Board teachers and removing...

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ILSigned into law 12/2004P-12Speech-Language Pathology License
S.B. 2395
Amends the School Code. Amends requirements for a speech-language pathologist who provides speech- language pathology services pursuant to a...

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OHAdopted 12/2004P-12Programs of Internship, Teacher Licensure
OAC 3301-21-10, -11, -23-30 thru -32, -24-01, -03 thru -05, -07, -08, -25-01 thru -05, -07, -08
Rescinds rules regarding requirements to offer programs of internship, preparation of teachers, high school internship certificates, and pro...

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ORAdopted 12/2004P-12Licensing Standards
OAR 584-005-0005 thru -100-0071 non seq.
Amends rules governing licensing standards. Updates standards for the Initial Administrator's License and Continuing Administrator License. ...

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DERule Adoption 11/2004P-12Standard Certificate Reading Specialist
14 DAC 1554
Amends regulation relating to the Standard Certificate Reading Specialist, to clarify as to which educators this regulation applies to. ...

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NHInterim Rule Adoption 11/2004P-12Minimum Standards
Ed 300, 500, 600
Extends existing rules regarding Minimum Standards for School Approval, Individual Certification, and Standards for Graduate Preparation Pro...

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WARule Adoption 11/2004P-12Definitions of Abuse
WAC 180-88-010 thru -060
Adopts a new chapter to the Board of Education policies. Provides definitions of sexual misconduct, verbal abuse, and physical abuse. Relate...

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GAAdopted 10/2004P-12Educator Certification
GAC 505-2-.03 thru .355 (non seq)
Clarifies rules regarding educator certification. Includes general rules, teaching field rules, service field rules and leadership field rul...

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LAAdopted 10/2004P-12Reading Competencies for Alternate Certification
LAC 28:I.903
Amends rules to add a requirement for demonstration of reading competencies by alternate teacher certification program completers. http://ww...

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WARule Adoption 10/2004P-12Limited and Transitional Certificates
WAC 180-79A-231
Amends rules to allow educators in all three roles - teachers, administrators, and educational staff associates (ESAs) to be eligible for a ...

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WARule Adoption 10/2004P-12Continuing Certification
WAC 180-85-025, -033
Amends rules concerning certification. Updates rules relating to continuing education, definitions, credit hours, professional growth team c...

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CASigned into law 09/2004P-12Teacher Credentialing: Internship Programs
A.B. 2286
Existing law authorizes the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, until January 1, 2008, to issue district intern credentials authorizing
per...

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CAVetoed 09/2004P-12
Postsec.
Teachers
A.B. 242
Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and, where appropriate, the State Department of Education, to incorporate into licensure re...

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CASigned into law 09/2004P-12Testing Requirements for Out-of-State Certification Candidates
A.B. 3001 (multiple provisions)
Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to grant an appropriate credential to an applicant from another state who comp...

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CASigned into law 09/2004P-12Reciprocity Requirements
A.B. 3001 (multiple provisions)
Deletes the requirement that an out-of-state prepared teacher who is issued a California 5-year preliminary multiple subject, single subject...

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CASigned into law 09/2004P-12Commission on Teacher Credentialing's Annual Report
A.B. 3001 (multiple provisions)
SEC. 2: Expands the kind of information to be included in the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's annual report to the Legislature and the...

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DERule Adoption 09/2004P-12Certification of Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
14 DAC, 331, 1566, 1.0 - 3.3.12
Amends regulations relating to the requirements for a standard certificate for educational personnel. Changes are made to conform to changes...

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IAAdopted 09/2004P-12Requirements for Special Education Endorsements
282 IAC 15.3
Modifies the requirements for the director of special education. Clarifies the authorization to include the 'director of special education o...

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IAAdopted 09/2004P-12Requirements for Special Education Endorsements
282 IAC 15.3
Modifies the requirements of the special education consultant. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Rules/Current/iac/282iac/28215/28215pp7.pdf...

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ILSigned into law 09/2004P-12Education Reform and Accountability Act of 2004
S.B. 3000
Under the School Employee Benefit Act, provides the prescription drug benefit program shall be maintained on an ongoing, affordable basis, a...

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NMRule Adoption 09/2004P-12Provisions/Fees/Licensing/Education/Disciplinary Proced
NMAC 16.21.1, .2, .3, .4, .5, .7, .8, .10, .11
Establishes rules regarding general provisions, fees, license by exam, license by reciprocity, temporary license, license expiration and ren...

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ORTemporary Rule Adoption 09/2004P-12Emergency Licenses for Educators
OAR 584-060-0210, -070-0130, -0410, -080-0171
Establishes rules to allow form issuance of Emergency Licenses to educators, schools counselors, school psychologists, and administrators wh...

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SCSigned into law 09/2004P-12Board of Education Initial Certification
H.B. 4885
(Joint Resolution) Approves regulations of the Board of Education; relates to requirements for initial certification at the advanced level.h...

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UTRule Adoption 09/2004P-12Licensing Routes
R277-503
Provides for changes to criteria and eligibility requirements for teacher licensing routes. UTAH REG 27270 (SN)...

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WVRule Adoption 09/2004P-12Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel
Title 126, Series 136
Amends rules regarding minimum requirements for the licensure of professional/paraprofessional personnel and advanced salary classifications...

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CASigned into law 08/2004P-12Pilot Program: Special Education Teacher Preparation
S.B. 1621
Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to participate in a pilot program, which may include the San Joaquin County Office of Educa...

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CASigned into law 08/2004P-12
Postsec.
Beginning Teacher Induction Requirements
A.B. 2210
Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to determine that a candidate has fulfilled the induction program requirement if the candid...

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ILEmergency Rule Adoption 08/2004P-12Requirements for Renewal of Certificates
23 IAC 25.11 thru .945(non seq), Appendix D
Clarifies rules regarding changes made to the requirements for renewal of teaching and administrative certificates, teachers' movement from ...

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MSRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Administrative Procedures Act
(Uncodified)
Amends rules concerning the administrative procedures act. Establishes and revises Cut Scores for Praxis II tests as approved by the Commiss...

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NMRule Adoption 08/2004P-12License Renewal and Advancement
NMAC 6.60.6.1, .8, thru 12
AFTER JUNE 30, 2004: A. A teacher holding a valid level I license, seeking a level II license must meet the following requirements, which ma...

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NMRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Educator License Requirements
NMAC 6.60.7.1, .3, .7, .8
Amends issuing agency, statutory authority, definitions, and requirements relating to applicants seeking an initial educator license....

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NMRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Alternative Licensure
NMAC 6.60.3.1, .6, .8, thru 11
Relates to alternative licensure requirements. ...

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NMRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Instructional Support Providers
NMAC 6.63.3.1, .3, .6, thru .11
Amends issuing agency, statutory authority, objectives, definitions, and requirements pertaining to instructional support providers. ...

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NMRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Educator License Requirements
NMAC 6.60.7.1, .3, .7, .8, .10
Amends issuing agency, statutory authority, definitions, and requirements relating to applicants seeking an initial educator license. NEW ME...

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UTRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Entry Years Enhancement for Quality Teaching
R277-522
Amends rules concerning entry years enhancement (EYE) for quality teaching. Provides clarification of who is required to complete the EYE in...

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UTRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Educator Licensing and Data Retention
R277-502
Amends rules concerning educator licensing and data retention. Provides for consistency with other Board of Education rules. Provides for li...

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UTRule Adoption 08/2004P-12Special Qualification Authorization
R277-511
Repeals rules concerning eminence or special qualification authorization for teaching in the public schools. UTAH REG 27213 (SN)...

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CASigned into law 07/2004P-12Teachers: State Basic Skills Proficiency Test
S.B. 1208
Allows the governing board of a school district to hire on a permanent, temporary, or substitute basis a retired certificated person who has...

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CASigned into law 07/2004P-12Teacher Credentialing: Special Education
A.B. 2171
Authorizes the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to issue a two-year services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services...

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DERule Adoption 07/2004P-12Educator Mentoring
14 DAC 1502
Establishes regulations concerning the duties and responsibilities of educator lead mentors, mentors, and new educators. All educators servi...

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HISigned into law 07/2004P-12Education Reform
H.B. 2002
The education reform in this Act shall be known as the "Reinventing Education Act of 2004." The provisions include (1) establishing a weight...

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NDRule Adoption 07/2004P-12Educator's Professional License
NDAC 67.1-02-02-, -04, -05, -07, -09
Establishes rules regarding initial licenses, distance learning instructor - definition - qualifications - licensure, two-year and five-year...

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NDRule Adoption 07/2004P-12Interim Licenses
NDAC 67.1-02-04-01, -02 thru -08
Establishes rules regarding interim licenses for teacher shortages. Addresses interim licenses for substitute teachers, provisional licenses...

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WAEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2004P-12Out-of-State Teaching Certificate
WAC 180-79A-257
Establishes emergency rules to allow teachers who hold the appropriate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, a teaching ce...

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WAEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2004P-12Teachers with Endorsed Certificates
WAC 180-82A-204
Establishes emergency rules to allow teachers with endorsed certificates to add certain additional endorsements to their certificates throug...

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WAEmergency Rule Adoption 07/2004P-12Applications for State Residency for Teachers
WAC 181-01-002
Establishes emergency rules to grant individuals from out-of-state applying for a state residency teaching certificate up to one year to tak...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2004P-12Teacher Licensure By Reciprocity
ADE 170
Establishes rules regarding teacher licensure by reciprocity. http://arkedu.state.ar.us/pdf/ade%20170%20teacher%20licensure%20reciprocity.pd...

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CASigned into law 06/2004P-12Emergency Teaching Permits
S.B. 1658
Permits the issuance or reissuance of emergency teacher permits for validity periods not to exceed one year as determined by the Commission ...

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CTSigned into law 06/2004P-12English as a Second Language Instruction
H.B. 5438
Concerning English as a second language instruction and in-service training for teachers and teacher preparation courses; requires persons s...

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DERule Adoption 06/2004P-12Foreign Language and Bilingual Teacher Regulations
14 DAC 1528, 1529, 1533, 1537, and 1558
Amends regulations that apply to the requirements for Standard Certificates for Foreign Language and Bilingual Teachers. These amendments re...

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FLSigned into law 06/2004P-12Education Personnel
S.B. 2986
Relates to education personnel; provides for expunging of criminal history records of applicants for employment at certain education related...

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HISigned into law 06/2004P-12Retired Teachers
H.B. 2645
Exempts, for ten years, retired DOE teachers holding a teaching license from any prerequisite coursework that the department requires of oth...

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LASigned into law 06/2004P-12Prior Criminal Record in Education Employment
H.B. 96
Allows the state board to disqualify an applicant for employment or for a license, permit or certificate for an occupation, trade or profess...

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LASigned into law 06/2004P-12
Postsec.
Teaching of Reading Coursework for Certification Candidates
S.B. 542
Eliminates requirement that the applicant have completed three semester hours in the teaching of reading for secondary-level certification, ...

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SDRule Adoption 06/2004P-12Endorsement Approval/Content Exam/Certification
24:15:06:01 thru 24:16:10:04 (Non-Seq.)
Amends rules to give the department the authority to grant endorsement level approval, rather than individual universities. Allows students ...

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AZSigned into law 05/2004P-12Teacher Certification
H.B. 2188
Relates to the certification of teachers: application withdrawals and denials for administrative deficiencies; restrictions on application a...

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COSigned by Governor 05/2004P-12Educator Licensure
H.B. 1104
Concerns educator licensure. Provides requirements for authorization of adjunct instructor, special services intern, emergency applicant, te...

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CTSigned into law 05/2004P-12Teachers Licensure Reciprocity and National Certification
S.B. 536
Concerning national board certification; allows nationally board certified teachers with certain teaching experience in another state and th...

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DERule Adoption 05/2004P-12Certification School Social Work Services
14 DAC 1582
Amends regulations relating to requirements for a standard certificate. Changes made to comply with statutory changes regarding the licensur...

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DERule Adoption 05/2004P-12Certification Trade And Industrial (T & I) Teacher
14 DAC 1559
Amends rules to comply with statutory changes regarding licensure and certification of educators. Defines terms and clarifies the requiremen...

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DERule Adoption 05/2004P-12Standard Certificate Primary Teacher
14 DAC 1556
Amends rules that apply to the requirements for a standard certificate for an elementary teacher. Renames title and changes the grade span o...

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DERule Adoption 05/2004P-12Standard Certificate Middle Level Teacher
14 DAC 1557
Amends regulation relating to the requirements for a standard certificate for a middle level teacher. Changes grade span from 5-8 to 6-8. Al...

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DERule Adoption 05/2004P-12Teacher Standard Certificate
14 DAC 1516
Amends regulation concerning the requirements for certification of educational personnel. Reflects the upcoming establishment of PRAXIS II s...

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HIVeto override 05/2004P-12Reinventing Education Act of 2004
S.B. 3238
Establishes a weighted student formula; provides additional information technology; empowers principals through a Hawaii principals academy ...

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MDSigned into law 05/2004P-12Aid Program for the Certification of Teachers
S.B. 1
Extends the termination provision relating to a certain State and local aid program for the certification of teachers....

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MSSigned into law 05/2004P-12Procedure For Reinstatement Of A Teacher's License
S.B. 2308
Revises the procedure for reinstatement of voluntarily surrendered teacher licenses to require a majority vote of all members present of the...

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NDRule Adoption 05/2004P-12Instructional Personnel/Curriculum/Secondary School
Repeals NDAC 67-19-01-23 thru -29
Repeals rules regarding instructional personnel - curriculum or instructional area director, secondary school teacher qualifications; specif...

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UTRule Adoption 05/2004P-12Educator Licensing Renewal
R277-501
"Highly qualified" means a teacher has met the specific requirements of ESEA, NCLB. NCLB Highly Qualified - Secondary. In order to meet the...

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ARRule Adoption 04/2004P-12Eligibility & Incentives For Board Certification
ADE 166
Establishes rules regarding ADE 166, eligibility and financial incentives for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ARKANSAS R...

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DERule Adoption 04/2004P-12Certification of Certain Teaching Positions
14 DAC 342, 364, 365, 373, 374, and 383
Repeals the following teacher certification categories, due to unnecessary requirements for licensure and certification; endorsement trade a...

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DERule Adoption 04/2004P-12Issuance and Renewal of Continuing License
14 DAC 1511
Amends rule to clarify some of the requirements for options for renewal of a continuing license and sets forth requirements for professional...

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HISigned into law 04/2004P-12Hawaii Teacher Interstate Agreement
H.B. 1926
Enacts the Interstate Agreement on Qualifications of Educational Personnel. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb1926_.htm...

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IDSigned into law 04/2004P-12Charter School Teacher Employment
S.B. 1363
Amends existing law to require that employment of charter school teachers and administrators shall be on written contract in a form as appro...

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IDSigned into law 04/2004P-12Teacher Certification Requirements
H.B. 728
Authorizes a requirement in technology proficiency for teachers; provides exceptions; provides that a waiver process shall be adopted; provi...

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KYSigned into law 04/2004P-12
Postsec.
Alternative Certification
H.B. 152
Specifies that there are persons who should be recruited to teach in Kentucky's public schools because they have academic majors, strong ver...

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LAAdopted 04/2004P-12Deadline Date for Completing Endorsements for Personnel
LAC 28:I.903
Adopts rules to extend the deadline from July 1, 2004 to August 31, 2004, for teachers to complete requirements for adding endorsements. All...

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LAAdopted 04/2004P-12PRAXIS Exams and Passing Scores
LAC 28:I.903
Adopts rules to specify the exam and passing score(s) for the following certification areas: Business Education; Middle School Science; and ...

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NJSigned into law 04/2004P-12Teacher Certification
A.B. 896
Relates to teacher certification; authorizes the Board of Education to issue a technology education endorsement and an endorsement for indus...

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VASigned into law 04/2004P-12Special Education Teachers
H.B. 1048
Prohibits local school boards from issuing a previously allowed, valid three-year nonrenewable local eligibility license to special educatio...

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WVSigned into law 04/2004P-12Teaching Certificate Standards
H.B. 4553
Adds the following language: Any teacher who has graduated from a teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited institution of high...

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IDSigned into law 03/2004P-12Teacher Certification
S.B. 1351
Amends existing law relating to public school teachers to provide for placing conditions on a certificate; to provide an additional ground f...

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IDSigned into law 03/2004P-12Teacher Certification
S.B. 1350
Amends existing law to provide that the chief certification officer for the Department of Education or the administrator for the Professiona...

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IDTemporary Rule Adoption - Concurrently Proposed 03/2004P-12Computer Based Alternative Certification
IDAPA 08.02.02
Creates a consistent alternative route to teacher certification for individuals who have already completed college degrees. IDAHO REG 3799 (...

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MSRule Adoption 03/2004P-12Uniformity
IDAPA 08.02.02
Creates a consistent alternative route to teacher certification for individuals who have already completed college degrees. MISSISSIPPI REG ...

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NMSigned into law 03/2004P-12Substitute Teachers
S.B. 149
Requires the Public Education Department to provide by rule for the qualifications for a substitute teacher certificate....

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NYEmergency Rule Adoption 03/2004P-12Certification in the Classroom Teaching Service
Title 8 NYCRR 80-1.2, 80-2.12, 80-2.13, 80-3.1, 80- 3.5, 80-4.3, 80-5.6 and 80-5.13
Clarifies and corrects omissions in the new requirements for the certification of teachers in the classroom teaching service that became eff...

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OHSigned into law 03/2004P-12Teaching Success
S.B. 2

· Creates an Educator Standards Board to develop and submit to the State Board of Education recommendations for statewide educator standard...

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SDRule Adoption 03/2004P-12Implementation Date/Curriculum Rule Back One Year
24:03:06:06.05, 24:15:03:06, 24:15:05:01, 24:15:05:02, 24:15:05:03, 24:15:05:04
Establishes rules moving the implementation date of a curriculum rule back one year. Enables an individual licensed as a clinical psychologi...

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UTRule Adoption 03/2004P-12Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers
R277-520
Eliminates old definitions and adds the following definitions required by state and federal law including 'core academic subjects,' 'demonst...

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UTRule Adoption 03/2004P-12Athletic Coaching Certification
R277-517
Includes athletic coaches in the Computer Aided Credentials of Teachers in Utah System. Provides for informing parents of coaching staff qua...

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UTSigned into law 03/2004P-12Teacher Classifications
H.B. 126
Modifies the State System of Public Education by distinguishing between teachers and associate teachers; requires school districts and schoo...

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UTSigned into law 03/2004P-12Public Education Amendments
S.B. 185
Modifies the membership and terms of the nominating and recruiting committee that selects candidates for membership on the State Board of Ed...

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WASigned into law 03/2004P-12
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Residency Teacher Certification Programs
S.B. 6245
Relates to residency teacher certification partnership programs; provides partnerships between school districts and state-approved higher ed...

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WVSigned into law 03/2004P-12Teacher Certificates Revocation
H.B. 4552
Relating to grounds for the revocation of teacher certificates. http://129.71.164.29/Bill_Text_HTML/2004_SESSIONS/RS/House/H_BILLS/hb4552%20...

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CARule Adoption 02/2004P-12Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements
Title 5 CCR 6100-6014, 6110-6112, 6115
Implements federal mandates in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) by adopting California's requirements for qualifying as a 'highly qualifi...

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DERule Adoption 02/2004P-12Issuance of Initial License for Educators
14 DAC 1510
Establishes rules amending regulation 1510 Issuance of Initial License. Applies to the issuance of an initial license as established by 14 D...

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GAAdopted 02/2004P-12Teacher Certification
GAC 505-2-.01 thru .137 (non seq)
Clarifies rules regarding educator certification. (GEORGIA REG 1493)
As of March 15, 2004, a redesigned educator certification system that ...

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SCBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 02/2004P-12Certification Requirements
H.B. 3877
(Joint Resolution) Approves regulations of the Board of Education; relates to requirements for certification....

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DERule Adoption 01/2004P-12Certification
14 DAC 1516
Establishes rules concerning the requirements for certification of educational personnel. Addresses ways in which educators may acquire the ...

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+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Assignment
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds.
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--State Prof. Standards Bds.
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers
+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance
+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits
+ Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring
+ Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals
+ Teaching Quality--Preparation
+ Teaching Quality--Professional Development
+ Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention
+ Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools
+ Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights
+ Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract
+ Technology
+ Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware
+ Technology--Equitable Access
+ Technology--Funding Issues
+ Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training
+ Textbooks and Open Source
+ Urban