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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."

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

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+ Accountability
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+ Assessment
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+ Curriculum--Arts Education
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+ Health
+ Health--Child Abuse
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+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
- High School
MOAdopted 12/2005P-12High School Graduation Requirements
5 CSR 50-345.300
Modifies high school graduation requirements effective with the Class of 2010. Increases total number of units students must earn from 22 to...

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NYSigned into law 11/2005P-12Learning Opportunities in Technology
S.B. 5729
Relates to establishing the Tech Valley High School in the Capital Region and Questar III BOCES districts to provide expanded learning
oppo...

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CASigned into law 10/2005P-12High School Attrition Data
H.B. 1496
An act to add Section 33318.5 to the Education Code, relating to pupils. - High school attrition rates. This bill would require the departme...

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CASigned into law 10/2005P-12Charter Schools and High School Exit Exams
H.B. 1610
An act to amend Sections 33054, 47605, 47605.6, 47607, 47612.5, and 51745.6 of, and to add Section 47612.6 to, the Education Code, relating ...

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CAVetoed 10/2005P-12Exit Exams Waivers for Students with Disabilities
S.B. 586
High school exit examination: pupils with disabilities. This bill would require a school district to grant a high school
diploma to a pupil ...

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CAVetoed 09/2005P-12Incorporating SCANS into Teacher Training Programs
A.B. 693
Defines the competencies and personal skills identified in the Secretary of Labor's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) report....

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NYSigned into law 09/2005P-12Diplomas for war veterans
S.B. 2714
Authorizes the commissioner of education to implement a program for all war veterans to earn high school diplomas based on knowledge and exp...

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ORSigned into law 09/2005P-12Graduation Requirements
H.B. 3129
Amends ORS 332.114. In order to receive a high school diploma from a school district, a student must meet the requirements established by th...

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ILVetoed 08/2005P-12GED Incentive Program for Prisoners
S.B. 326
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the rules and regulations for the early release of a prisoner on account of good condu...

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ILSigned into law 08/2005P-12High School Graduation Requirements
S.B. 575
Increases high school graduation requirements in math from 2 to 3 units, effective with the Class of 2009. Effective with the Class of 2010,...

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ILSigned into law 07/2005P-12
Community College
GED Testing
S.B. 463
Transfers all powers and duties of the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Education with regard to high school equivalency...

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COVetoed 06/2005P-12Supplemental Online Education Courses
S.B. 139
Recognizes the importance of supplemental online education courses, especially to smaller districts and rural schools. States that such cour...

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IASigned into law 06/2005P-12Model Core Curriculum
S.F. 245
Requires the state board to develop a model core curriculum, taking into consideration the recommendations of the American college testing p...

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LASigned into law 06/2005P-12High School Redesign Commission
H.B. 434
Creates the High School Redesign Commission for the purpose of making recommendations for the development of statewide policies, guiding pri...

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LASigned into law 06/2005P-12
Postsec.
Amends Core Curriculum for Scholarship Purposes
S.B. 19
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3048.1(A)(1)(e)(xiii) and to enact R.S. 17:3048.1(A)(1)(e)(xiv), relative to the Louisiana Tuition Oppor...

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TXSigned into law 06/2005P-12
Postsec.
Eligibility for Early High School Graduation Scholarship
H.B. 2109
From bill analysis: The requirements of the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program (scholarship program) as stated prior to 2003 p...

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TXSigned into law 06/2005Postsec.Access to Higher Education, Early High School Graduation Scholarship
S.B. 1227
From bill analysis: S.B. 1227 makes an array of amendments to the Education Code to promote access to institutions of higher education, allo...

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COSigned into law 05/2005P-12
Postsec.
College Preparatory Courses/Exam Scores and Remediation
H.B. 1027
Beginning in spring 2006, requires the commission on higher education to send an annual notice concerning college preparatory courses to the...

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DESigned into law 05/2005P-12
H.B. 3
Eliminates multi-tiered diplomas in Delaware, establishing instead the "State of Delaware High School Diploma" to each student graduating fr...

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DESigned into law 05/2005P-12High School Graduation Requirements and Exit Exams
S.B. 72
Provides that high school diplomas issued in 2005 will be the same as were awarded in 2004. States that in 2006, the department must award ...

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INSigned into law 05/2005P-12Academic Honors Diploma Awards
H.B. 1001 (Section 201)
Districts are eligible for the academic honors diploma awards according to the number of students who successfully completed an academic hon...

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NVAdopted 05/2005P-12High School Proficiency Examinations
NAC 389.027, .051, .056, .058, .061, .071
Amends provisions governing high school proficiency examinations. NEVADA REG 3705 (SN)...

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OKSigned into law 05/2005P-12High School Graduation Requirements
S.B. 982, Section 7
Beginning with ninth-grade students enrolled in the 2008-2009 school year, three units or sets of competencies in mathematics must be comple...

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SCSigned into law 05/2005P-12
Postsec.
Community College
South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act
H.B. 3155
Adds a new chapter (59) establishing the South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act. Provides for the development of a curriculum...

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TXSigned into law 05/2005P-12Specialized High School Diploma
S.B. 1395
From bill analysis: Permits Job Corps Centers to offer a specialized high school diploma program to students enrolled in the federal program...

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WVSigned into law 05/2005P-12Alternative Education
H.B. 3018
House Bill 3018 includes provisions relating to alternative education programs and the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. Attendees of both are ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12Graduation Credit
S.B. 1043
Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, provides an elective credit towards high school graduation for serving as a student mentor. http://w...

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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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AZSigned into law 04/2005P-12High School Equivalency Diplomas
H.B. 2051
Authorizes the state board to establish and collect fees for the issuance and reissuance of general equivalency diplomas and general equival...

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FLEmergency Rule Adoption 04/2005P-12Course Requirements/Basic/Adult Secondary Programs
FAC 6AER05-1
Establishes emergency rules regarding course requirements. Establishes basic and adult secondary programs for 2005.
Course Requirements - G...

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INSigned into law 04/2005P-12
Postsec.
Core 40 Curriculum
S.B. 200
Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, requires, with certain exceptions, a student to complete the Core 40 curriculum in order to gradua...

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KSBecame law without governor's signature 04/2005P-12
H.B. 2247 (section 6)
Requires every accredited school to teach the subjects and areas of instruction adopted by the state board of education as of January 1, 200...

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NMSigned into law 04/2005P-12Honors Classes
S.B. 69
Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, each school district shall offer at least one honors or similar academically rigorous class each i...

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OKSigned into law 04/2005P-12Physical Education
S.B. 312
Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, the state board of Education must require, as a condition of accreditation, that school districts ...

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OKSigned into law 04/2005P-12Courses Offered by Supplemental Education Organizations
H.B. 1600
Allows certain courses offered by supplemental education organizations to be counted for credit upon approval. http://www.sos.state.ok.us/do...

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ARSigned into law 03/2005P-12Sports Activities
S.B. 2
Defines "organized physical activity course." Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, allows a student in grades 9-12 successfully completin...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12Awarding of High School Diplomas to Veterans
H.B. 60
Requires a local board of education to award an authentic high school diploma to an honorably discharged veteran who did not complete high s...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12Vietnam Veterans
H.B. 230
Relates to Vietnam veterans; requires a local board of education to award a high school diploma to an honorably discharged veteran who was e...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12Teacher' Professional Growth Fund
H.B. 93 (Sections 5 and 6)
Specifies that the teachers' professional growth fund is to provide teachers with high quality professional development in content knowledge...

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NMSigned into law 03/2005P-12Korean Conflict Veterans High School Diplomas
S.B. 198
Authorizes the issuance of high school diplomas for certain Korean conflict veterans.

http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/05%20Regular/final/...

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ORAdopted 03/2005P-12Certificate of Initial Mastery
OAR 581-022-1110 and 1120, 1210
Amends rules concerning the Certificate of Initial Mastery. Clarifies the requirements for the Certificate of Initial Mastery. ...

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SDRule Adoption 03/2005P-12Study Courses/Licensure/Certification/Endorsements
24:15:03:04, 24:15:06:22, 24:15:06:36, 24:15:06:37, 24:15:01:01, 24:16:08:16, 24:16:08:59, 24:03:01:01, 24:03:06:06.01, 24:03:06:31, 24:03:06:32
Creates definitions for three proposed high school courses of study. "Advanced high school program," the required course of study every stud...

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VASigned into law 03/2005P-12Credits for Industry Certification
S.B. 1045
Directs the Board of Education to provide for the award of verified credits for passing scores on industry certifications, state licensure e...

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WAEmergency Rule Adoption 03/2005P-12Assignment of Graduation Year
WAC 180-51-035
Amends rules to provide for the assignment of the graduation year for each student upon entering a high school program. WASHINGTON REG 24200...

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ARSigned into law 02/2005P-12Honor Roll Programs
S.B. 250
An act to ensure the continuation of district honor roll and academic achievement recognition programs. Specifies that no district may be pr...

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INAdopted 02/2005P-12Graduation Requirements
511 IAC 6-7.1
Adds 511 IAC 6-7.1, effective with the graduating class of 2010, to adopt new minimum high school graduation requirements, adopt new Core 40...

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SDSigned into law 02/2005P-12Honorary Diplomas for Vietnam Veterans
H.B. 1163
Allows Vietnam veterans to receive honorary high school diplomas....

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ILSigned into law 01/2005P-12School Code
H.B. 757
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code to allow a child with a disability who has completed four years of high sch...

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+ High School--College Readiness
+ High School--Dropout Rates/Graduation Rates
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+ High School--Early Colleges/Middle Colleges
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+ High School--GED (General Education Development)
+ High School--Graduation Requirements
+ High School--International Baccalaureate
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
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+ Leadership
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+ Middle School
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
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+ No Child Left Behind
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+ 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
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+ 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 Child Care
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ P-3 Evaluation/Economic Benefits
+ P-3 Family Involvement
+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Preschool
+ P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development
+ Parent/Family
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+ Partnerships--University/School
+ Postsecondary
+ Postsecondary Accountability
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+ Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills
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+ 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 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 Participation--Outreach
+ Postsecondary Students--Disabled
+ Postsecondary Students--Minority
+ Postsecondary Success--Completion
+ Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation
+ Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation
+ Private Schools
+ Privatization
+ Promotion/Retention
+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
+ Religion--Prayer/Meditation
+ Rural
+ Scheduling/School Calendar
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Day/Class Length
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+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year
+ School Safety
+ School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution
+ School Safety--Code of Conduct
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+ School Safety--No Child Left Behind--Safe Schools
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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
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+ School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation
+ Service-Learning
+ Special Education
+ Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations
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+ Standards
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+ 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
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+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds.
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education
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+ Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits
+ Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness
+ Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring
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+ Technology
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