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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."

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+ Accountability
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- Career/Technical Education
ARRule Adoption 12/2004P-12Policies and Procedures for Secondary Area Technical Centers
Uncodified
Amends rules related to special policies and procedures related to secondary area technical centers. http://dwe.arkansas.gov/SecondaryAreaCenters/centerpoliciesprcoeduresdecember2004.doc...

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MISigned into law 12/2004P-12
Postsec.
Career and Technical Preparation Act
S.B. 1157
Provides for replacing high school MEAP test with the Michigan Merit Examination in the Career and Technical Preparation Act.

http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=getObject&objName=2004-SB-1157...

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SDAdopted 12/2004P-12Exemption Process/Technical Education/Study Courses
SDCR 24:03:01:01, 04:16, 17, 17.01, 18, 06:06.01, 31, 32, 10:42:23
Aligns rule to current statutes and removes State Board of Education from the exemption process. Changes new technical education program proposal deadline to April 1. Creates definitions for the proposed three high school courses of study. Defines the requirem...

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MISigned into law 11/2004P-12Special Education and ISDs
H.B. 5839
Clarifies and limits duration of intermediate school district millages to fund special education and vocational education; relates to the limited use of bonds for special education and vocational education facilities.

http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg....

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CAVetoed 09/2004P-12Academic and Career Exploration Plan
A.B. 2295
Authorizes a school district to provide a pupil with an individualized academic and career exploration plan prior to the completion of grade 9. The plan must be developed jointly by the student, parent and a school counselor with a valid credential in pupil pe...

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CAVetoed 09/2004Postsec.Private Postsecondary Education Reform
A.B. 711
Relates to the Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Reform Act of 1989. Defines nationally accredited institution to mean an institution that provides a degree, diploma or certificate and that is accredited by a recognized national institutional accr...

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CAVetoed 09/2004P-12School Accountability Report Card: Requirements
A.B. 2596
Deletes the requirement, under the Classroom Instructional Improvement and Accountability Act, that the School Accountability Report Card include information on the degree to which pupils are prepared to enter the workforce and whether the school qualifies for...

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ALRule Adoption 07/2004P-12Requirements for Occupational Diploma
AAC 290-3-1-.02
Establishes rules amending language to include the requirements for the Alabama Occupational Diploma. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/ed/3ED1.htm#T1...

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CAVetoed 07/2004P-12Regional Occupational Program: Pupil Eligibility
S.B. 1591
Provides that a pupil who will attain the age of 16 years during the school year may be admitted to a regional occupational center or program. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_1551-1600/sb_1591_bill_20040624_enrolled.html
Veto message: http://www.gove...

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HIBecame law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 07/2004P-12
Community College
Freely Associated States Students Education
S.B. 214
Authorizes Leeward Community College to develop a program to provide services for Freely Associated States students as well as the Microesian, Marshallese and Palauan community at large, to ensure their success in school through cultural education and integrat...

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MISigned into law 07/2004P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Licensing Fees for Training Occupation Schools
S.B. 1231
Clarifies the process for issuance of certain registrations and licenses; expands the process to include discount and refund language; relates to training occupation schools; exempts certain professions.

http://www.michiganlegislature.org/documents/2003-2004/...

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ARRule Adoption 06/2004P-12
Postsec.
Adult Skill Training Classes/Secondary Vocation Centers
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding secondary area centers as a part of the policies and procedures for secondary programs and adult skill training classes and secondary vocational centers....

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FLSigned by Governor 06/2004P-12Career and Technical Education
H.B. 769
Relates to career, workforce and technical education; requires said education programs within the comprehensive high school program of study to be industry certified; provides academic requirements for students enrolled in said education programs; allows chart...

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FLVetoed 06/2004Postsec.Workforce Development Programs
S.B. 1258
Relates to workforce development education programs; redesignates adult technical education programs as workforce development education programs; provides requirements for funding. http://www.flsenate.gov/cgi-bin/view_page.pl?Tab=session&Submenu=1&FT=D&File=sb...

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ILSigned into law 06/2004Postsec.Private Business and Vocational Schools
H.B. 3088
Amends the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act. Provides that certain educational institutions that enroll students in one or more bachelor-level programs and are accredited by a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of ...

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MSRule Adoption 06/2004P-12Vocational Technical Management Training
(uncodified)
Amends rules concerning the vocational technical management training system (EMTS) instruction manual. MISSISSIPPI REG 9118 (SN)...

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AZSigned into law 05/2004P-12
Community College
Vocational Program Participation
H.B. 2005
Allows individuals over 22 years of age to attend vocational programs on a campus that is not a comprehensive high school campus during regular school hours in a county with a population that exceeds one million in a joint technological education district (JTE...

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COSigned into law 05/2004Community College
Postsec.
Vocational Schools Transfers
H.B. 1361
Directs the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education to adopt policies to ensure the transfer of credits from area vocational schools to institutions within the state system of community and technical colleges. http://www.leg.state.co.us/c...

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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 requirements for course work by trade and industrial teachers. (Previously 14 DAC 341) http://legis.state.de.us/LIS/Register.NSF/v...

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LAAdopted 05/2004P-12Business Education Content Standards and Curriculum
LAC 28:LXVII.Chapters 1-9
Codifies rules relating to the business education content standards and the curriculum framework for Louisiana. Provides rules relating to the mission and goals of education in the state, the mission statement of business education in the state, business educa...

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MESigned into law 05/2004P-12Educational Funding and Property Tax Relief
S.P. 761
The bill provides that by fiscal year 2009-10 the state share of kindergarten to grade 12 education funding, as described by essential programs and services, must be 55%. It also establishes a local cost share expectation for property tax years beginning on o...

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MSSigned into law 05/2004P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training
H.B. 973
Establishes the "Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004" to create one comprehensive workforce training system for the state by consolidating the Mississippi Workforce Development Advisory Council and the Workforce...

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MSSigned into law 05/2004Postsec.Income Taxation
S.B. 2710
Relates to income taxation; increases the tax credit for employers providing skills training at a local community or junior college.

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2004/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2710SG.htm...

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NYSigned into law 05/2004P-12Work Activity Internship Positions
S.B. 6358
Extends chapter 534 of the laws of 2000, which clarifies the definition of work activities to include certain work study and internship positions, further ensures that students will have the opportunity to continue in school even if assigned to other work acti...

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LAAdopted 04/2004P-12Career and Technical Course Offerings
LAC 28:I.901 (Sections 2.105.25 thru .27)
Adopts rules to revise current course offerings, bringing them in-line with current industry standards. Up-dates career and technical course offerings. Assures that these rules will be more aligned with national standards....

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VASigned into law 04/2004P-12
Community College
Career and Technical Education
H.B. 769
Directs local school boards to include, within the currently required career and technical education program, curricula that promote knowledge of entrepreneurship and small business ownership. Current programs are to address "all types of employment opportunit...

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VASigned into law 04/2004P-12Substantial Amendments to the Standards of Learning
H.B. 1014
Amends section 22.1-253.13:1 and 22.1-253.13:2 . Specifies that the Standards of Learning form the core of Virginia's educational program and other educational objectives. Specifies that the state board must, at a minimum, define Standards of Learning for Eng...

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COSigned into law 03/2004Community CollegeTraining Program Transfer of Moneys
H.B. 1166
Concerns an increase in the amount of moneys transferred by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education from the Colorado Customized Training Program to the Colorado Existing Industry Training Program. http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2004...

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COSigned into law 03/2004P-12
Postsec.
Vocational Education
H.B. 1029
Concerns authorization for counties to increase participation in vocational education by Colorado works participants to meet federal requirements. http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2004a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/AF4C96D0CE809CD287256D8D006992C5?Open&file=1029_enr.pdf...

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VASigned into law 03/2004P-12Joint Schools
S.B. 553
Authorizes school boards to create joint or regional schools offering a specialized curriculum leading to a high school diploma and a postsecondary credential, such as industry certification, career certificated, or degree....

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ARSigned into law 01/2004P-12Technical Careers Student Loan Forgiveness
S.B. 44
Transfers funds for the state technical careers student loan forgiveness program. Enacted to partial meet the State Supreme Court requirements of providing children with an adequate and equitable education. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2003s2/pu...

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SDRule Adoption 01/2004P-12Convene a Meeting of the Technical Directors/Staff
24:10:42:23
Establishes rules requiring the director of the Office of Career and Technical Education to convene a meeting of the technical directors and an Office of Economic Development staff member to review applications for new or expanded programs prior to their prese...

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+ Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
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+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers
+ Civic Education
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+ Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
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+ Counseling/Guidance
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Alignment
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
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+ Curriculum--Environmental Education
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+ 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
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+ Education Research
+ Equity
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Aid to Private Schools
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+ Finance--District
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+ Finance--Facilities
+ Finance--Funding Formulas
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+ Finance--Lotteries
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+ Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
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+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
+ Governance
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+ Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
+ Governance--School Boards
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+ Governance--Site-Based Management
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+ Health
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+ Health--Nutrition
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
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+ High School
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+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
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+ International Baccalaureate
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
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