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From the ECS State Policy Database
2005 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2005. This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the topic of interest. To view all, press the button located at the top labeled "Expand All."

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State Status/Date Level Summary
+ Accountability
+ Accountability--Accreditation
+ Accountability--Measures/Indicators
+ Accountability--Reporting Results
+ Accountability--Rewards
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers
+ Accountability--School Improvement
+ Adult Basic Education
- Assessment
AKAdopted 12/2005P-12Standards-based science assessment
4 AAC 04.140 thru 06.825
Requires the commissioner to select a standards-based science assessment and school districts to administer the assessment in selected grade...

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CASigned into law 10/2005P-12Assessing English Language Learners; and Posting State Test Items
S.B. 755
This bill would require a pupil identified as limited English proficient who is enrolled in any of grades 2 to 11, and who either receives i...

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CAVetoed 10/2005P-12Assessment Accommodations for English Language Learners
S.B. 385
This bill would require a pupil to take achievement tests in his or her primary language, if the pupil is identified as limited English prof...

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NCSigned into law 08/2005P-12School testing program
H.B. 911
Streamline School Testing Program....

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DESigned into law 07/2005P-12Best Practices of Other State Assessment Programs
H.J.R. 4
This Resolution creates a Task Force to examine best practice models of other state assessment programs for the purpose of providing recomme...

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COVetoed 06/2005P-12Diagnostic Academic Growth Calculation
S.B. 214 (Section 7-8)
Section 7: Encourages the state board to establish accreditation indicators based in part on the diagnostic academic growth calculation adde...

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ORSigned into law 06/2005P-12Assessment Dates
S.B. 169
Deleted requirement that an assessment shall be administered to students on or after March 1 of a school year if the
assessment is: (A) A ma...

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INSigned into law 05/2005P-12Phonologic Weakness
H.B. 1488
Defines "phonologic weakness." Requires the department of education to develop and implement a plan to
(1) train teachers, especially the t...

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MISigned into law 05/2005P-12Provisions in original MEAP authorizing statute relating to administration of state assessment program
H.B. 4142
AN ACT to amend 1970 PA 38, entitled "An act to provide for assessment and remedial assistance programs of students in reading, mathematics ...

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MSRule Adoption 05/2005P-12Statewide Assessment System
IIB-3
Provides that the information contained within the Guidelines for Testing Students with Disabilities and the Guidelines for Educational Serv...

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OKSigned into law 05/2005P-12Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005
S.B. 982
New law establishing the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005. One new section establishes the Oklahoma Mathematics Improvement Progra...

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WASigned into law 05/2005P-12Potential Alternative Assessments
H.B. 1987
Directs the superintendent of public instruction to review the course requirements and assessments in one or more representative career and ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12
Postsec.
Career Counseling for Students
H.B. 2868
Requires each district's student services plan to include a district-level tracking system for students who fail to reach proficiency on sta...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12End of Course Assessment Requirements
H.B. 1983 (multiple provisions)
Establishes system for districts to report all students' scores on end-of-course assessments. Requires the division of public school accoun...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12Grade 3-8 Assessments, End-of-Course Exams and Remediation
H.B. 2824
Requires a student not passing an immediately previous grades 3-8 benchmark assessment or in a secondary level end-of-course assessment to p...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12End-of-Course Success Incentive Program
H.B. 1983 (multiple provisions)
Creates the End-of-Course Success Incentive Program under the department of education. Awards schools $50.00 for each student passing the en...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12
Postsec.
Eligibility for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program
H.B. 1983 (multiple provisions)
Modifies eligibility requirements for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, effective for applicants graduating from an Arkan...

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AZVetoed 04/2005P-12Department Reporting and Student Testing
H.B. 2033
Requires the department to report to specified members of the legislature on its budget status every two months for the first half of each f...

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UTRule Adoption 04/2005P-12Makeup Days: Basic Skills Competency Testing Requirements
R277-705-6
Amends rule to provide for makeup days in administration of required Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT). Changes add language for sch...

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WASigned into law 04/2005P-12Mandatory Norm Referenced Student Assessments
H.B. 1068
From the fiscal note: The bill eliminates the mandatory requirement for norm referenced testing in the third, sixth, and ninth grade classes...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Student Achievement Improvement
H.B. 93 (Section 1, multiple provisions)
Sets forth legislative intent related to early diagnosis of and intervention for elementary students struggling in reading and mathematics, ...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Committee for Mathematics Achievement
H.B. 93 (Section 2)
Defines terms, including "mathematics coach," "mathematics diagnostic assessment," "mathematics intervention program," "mathematics leader,"...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12Mathematics Achievement Fund
H.B. 93 (Section 3)
Creates the mathematics achievement fund to provide developmentally appropriate diagnostic assessment and intervention services to students,...

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TXAdopted 03/2005P-12Student Testing Requirements
§101.5
The adopted amendments update and revise the rules to align with current statute (3-10 testing rather than 3-8). http://www.tea.state.tx.us/...

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NMRule Adoption 02/2005P-12Examination Opportunities, Results, Verification
11.12, 11.13, 11.15, 11.16
Proposes rules regarding examination opportunities, exam results, verification of exam results, and examination of record purposes. NEW MEXI...

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UTRule Adoption 02/2005P-12Testing Procedures
R277-473
Removes 'Constructed response portions' from definitions and language. Updates Criterion Reference Test (CRT) assessment window and adds new...

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+ Leadership
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+ Middle School
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+ No Child Left Behind
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+ No Child Left Behind--Report Cards
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+ Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning
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+ P-16 or P-20
+ P-3
+ P-3 Child Care
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+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
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+ P-3 Family Involvement
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+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
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+ Partnerships--University/School
+ Postsecondary
+ Postsecondary Accountability
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+ Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills
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+ Postsecondary Faculty
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+ Postsecondary Finance
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+ Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent
+ Postsecondary Online Instruction
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+ Postsecondary Students--Disabled
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+ Private Schools
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+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
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+ Rural
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+ School Safety
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+ School Safety--Code of Conduct
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+ School Safety--Special Education
+ School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes
+ School/District Structure/Operations
+ School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching)
+ School/District Structure/Operations--School Size
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation
+ Service-Learning
+ Special Education
+ Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations
+ Special Education--Finance
+ Special Education--Placement
+ Special Education--Transition
+ Special Populations--Corrections Education
+ Special Populations--Gifted and Talented
+ Special Populations--Homeless Education
+ Standards
+ State Longitudinal Data Systems
+ State Policymaking
+ State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions
+ STEM
+ Student Achievement
+ Student Achievement--Closing the Achievement Gap
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+ Students
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+ Teaching Quality
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative
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+ 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
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+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits
+ Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring
+ Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals
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+ Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention
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+ Teaching Quality--Teacher Attitudes
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+ Technology
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+ Textbooks and Open Source