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From the ECS State Policy Database
2007 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2007. 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
+ 21st Century Skills
+ Accountability
+ Accountability--Accreditation
+ Accountability--Measures/Indicators
+ Accountability--Reporting Results
+ Accountability--Rewards
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Play
+ Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers
+ 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--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
+ Cheating
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings
+ 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--Tax Credits
+ Choice of Schools--Vouchers
+ Civic Education
+ Civic Education--Character Education
+ Class Size
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
+ Curriculum--Censorship
+ Curriculum--Core Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Drivers Education
+ Curriculum--Environmental Education
+ Curriculum--Excusal
+ Curriculum--Family Living Education
+ Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
+ Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
+ Curriculum--Geography Education
+ Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
+ Curriculum--Language Arts
+ Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling
+ Curriculum--Mathematics
+ Curriculum--Physical Education
+ Curriculum--Science
+ Curriculum--Sex Education
+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
+ Curriculum--Speech Education
+ Data-Driven Improvement
+ Demographics
+ Desegregation
+ Economic/Workforce Development
+ Education Research
+ Equity
+ Federal
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Aid to Private Schools
+ Finance--Bonds
+ Finance--District
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+ 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
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+ Governance
+ Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule
+ Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
+ Governance--Mandates
+ Governance--School Boards
+ Governance--Site-Based Management
+ Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies
- Health
LAAdopted 12/2007P-12School Health Forms
LAC 28:CXV.1145
Amends sections of Bulletin 741-Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators concerning school health forms. Establishes standardized health...

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MASigned into law 12/2007P-12Hygenic Procedures Pertaining to Instruments
H.B. 413
Establishes a task force within the department of education to examine specified hygienic procedures pertaining to band instruments to preve...

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MASigned into law 12/2007P-12
H.B. 413
Establishes a task force within the department of education to examine hygienic procedures pertaining to school band instruments to prevent ...

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CAVetoed 10/2007P-12student health
S.B. 533
Relates to vaccinations. Adds pneumococcus to the list of childhood diseases for which the Legislature intends the eventual achievement of t...

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CASigned into law 10/2007P-12Health
S.B. 624
Relates to the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act that prohibits the furnishing of tobacco products to, and the purchase of tobacco...

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IAAdopted 10/2007P-12School Nurse, School Guidance Counselor
IAC 281-12.2(256), 12.3(11), 12.4(12)
Requires that each school district have a school nurse and a qualified (i.e., licensed by the Board of Education Examiners) guidance counsel...

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ILVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 10/2007P-12Eye Examinations
S.B. 641
In the section concerning health examinations and immunizations, provides that all children enrolling in kindergarten or enrolling for the f...

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OHSigned into law 10/2007P-12PE Standards
H.B. 119 - Physical Education Standards
Requires the state board to adopt standards for physical education in grades K-12 developed by the National Association for Sport and Physic...

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IASigned into law 09/2007P-12Blood Lead Test
H.F. 158
Requires children to receive a blood lead test by age six or prior to enrollment in an elementary school. Strongly encourages parents to hav...

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NYAdopted 09/2007P-12Diagnostic Screenings
Title 8 NYCRR Part 117
Amends regulations regarding diagnostic screenings of students who are new entrants to school or who have low test scores on the statewide t...

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ORAdopted 09/2007P-12Health and Physical Education
OAR 581-022-1210
Adds health and physical education to list of curriculum defined by state content standards. ...

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ILSigned into law 08/2007P-12Green Cleaning Schools Act
H.B. 895
Creates the Green Cleaning Schools Act. Requires the Green Government Coordinating Council, in consultation with other agencies and interest...

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ILSigned into law 08/2007P-12Training in CPR and Using a Defibrillator
H.B. 258
Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Requires the state board of education, subject to appropriation,...

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ILSigned into law 08/2007P-12Integrated Pest Management
H.B. 425
Relates to Integrated Pest Management Programs. Provides that required notification that such program is not economically feasible must be g...

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ILSigned into law 08/2007P-12Health Data Task Force
S.B. 547
Provides that a Health Data Task Force be convened to create a system for public access to integrated health data. Requires the state superi...

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NJSigned into law 08/2007P-12Virus Prevention Campaign
S.B. 2286
Requires distributing information about human papillomavirus to parents and guardians of seventh to twelfth graders and to pediatricians; es...

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NYSigned into law 08/2007P-12Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act
A.B. 4051
Enacts Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act. Directs the commissioner to establish an anaphylactic policy for school districts for th...

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NYSigned into law 08/2007P-12Nebulizers in Schools
S.B. 6074
Requires every school district and board of cooperative educational services to provide and maintain a nebulizer on-site in every public and...

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NYSigned into law 08/2007P-12Idling of School Bus Engines
S.B. 5973
Requires the commissioner of education to promulgate regulations requiring school districts with a significant number of children with asthm...

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ILSigned into law 07/2007P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Smoking Ban in Schools and Dormitories
S.B. 500
Creates the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Prohibits smoking in schools and student dormitories of both public and private postsecondary instituti...

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NCSigned into law 07/2007P-12Tobacco Free Schools
S.B. 1086
Requires local boards to adopt written policies prohibiting the use of tobacco products by any person in public school buildings and school ...

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NYSigned into law 07/2007P-12Dental Health Certificates
S.B. 1239
Provides a dental health certificate must be requested when a student enrolls in a school, or at any time local school authorities feel such...

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ORSigned into law 07/2007P-12Reduction in Diesel Emissions
H.B. 2172
Requires the Environmental Quality Commission to establish a goal to reduce excess lifetime risk of cancer due to exposure to diesel engine ...

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ORSigned into law 07/2007P-12Self-Administration of Medication
S.B. 1040
Requires that school district boards adopt policies and procedures relating to self-administration of medication by students with asthma or ...

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RISigned into law 07/2007P-12Pesticide Applications
S.B. 560
Protects children from exposure to lawn care pesticides by prohibiting the application of such at schools and day care centers; requires a c...

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RISigned into law 07/2007P-12Pilot Program: Physical Exercise, Weight Control
H.B. 5900
Establishes a pilot program to develop curriculum in communities of several cities and towns to encourage physical exercise and promote heal...

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RISigned into law 07/2007P-12Peanut Allergies: Safety Issues
H.B. 5671
Requires schools to post a notice in a conspicuous place advising if there is a student in the school that has an allergy to peanuts; prohib...

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TNSigned into law 07/2007P-12Eye Examinations
S.B. 152
If the parent or guardian of a child with a need for an eye examination is unable to afford such an examination, an LEA of a county or munic...

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NCSigned into law 06/2007P-12Instruction in Lawful Abandonment of Newborn Baby
H.B. 485
Requires local boards of education to ensure that students in grades nine through twelve receive annual health instruction including informa...

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NHSigned into law 06/2007P-12External Defibrillator Advisory Commission
H.B. 911
Establishes an automated external defibrillator advisory commission. It is the legislature's intent to encourage all schools to obtain and m...

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ORSigned into law 06/2007P-12Task Force on School Nurses
H.B. 2773
Creates a Task Force on School Nurses to study the availability of nursing services in schools and the feasibility of expanding existing ser...

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ORSigned into law 06/2007P-12Steroids, Performance-Enhancing Substances
S.B. 517
Prohibits school district employees, contractors and volunteers from selling, marketing, distributing, endorsing or suggesting steroid or pe...

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RISigned into law 06/2007P-12Healthier Beverages, Snacks
H.B. 5050
Requires all senior high schools that sell or distribute beverages and snacks on their premises, including those sold through vending machin...

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TNSigned into law 06/2007P-12Providing Health Care to Students
H.J.R. 200
Directs the Education Oversight Committee to hold hearings on the demands placed upon public schools in providing health care to students.
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TXSigned into law 06/2007P-12Coordinated Health Program
H.B. 3618
From bill analysis: Student populations along the Texas-Mexico border suffer from high rates of Type 2 diabetes and are at an increased risk...

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IASigned into law 05/2007P-12Dental Screenings
H.F. 906
Requires children to have a dental screening as a condition of enrollment in elementary or high school; provides for exceptions. http://cool...

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INSigned into law 05/2007P-12
H.B. 1116
Requires an individual to have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, removing obstructions to a person's airway and the Heimlich maneuv...

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MNSigned into law 05/2007P-12Statewide Hearing Loss Education Intervention Coordinator
H.F. 2245 [Hearing Loss Intervention]
Specifies duties of the Statewide Hearing Loss Education Intervention Coordinator. (Section 7)
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/bin/bldbil...

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NCSigned into law 05/2007P-12Provision of HPV, Other Information
S.B. 260
Ensures that educational materials are provided so that schools provide information to parents and guardians concerning cervical cancer, cer...

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NVSigned into law 05/2007P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Physical Examinations
A.B. 354
Requires a physical examination before the completion of the first year of enrollment in elementary school. Requires examinations of height ...

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NVSigned into law 05/2007P-12Immunization Information System
A.B. 410
Existing law requires the immunization of children in public schools, private schools and child care facilities in certain circumstances. Re...

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TNSigned into law 05/2007P-12Health and Safety
H.B. 337
Requires the department of education to consider, in reviewing the lifetime wellness curriculum, instruction in school safety issues. Encour...

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TXSigned into law 05/2007P-12HPV Included in Course Materials
H.B. 1379
The bill requires the inclusion of additional information regarding human papillomavirus in course materials related to sexually transmitted...

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TXBecame law without governor's signature 05/2007P-12HPV Immunization
H.B. 1098
Prohibits requiring immunization against human papillomavirus (HPV) as a condition for admission to any elementary or secondary school. All ...

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TXSigned into law 05/2007P-12Notice of Immunizations Needed; Translation Requirement
H.B. 1059
Sec. 38.019. IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS PROGRAM. Requires the Department of State Health Services to prepare a list of the immunizations require...

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VTSigned into law 05/2007P-12All-Age Access to Smoking Cessation Programs
H.B. 113
Allows youth to access and consent to state smoking cessation programs.
http://www.leg.state.vt.us/DOCS/2008/BILLS/PASSED/H-113.DOC...

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AKPassed 04/2007P-12health insurance
S.J.R. 1
Do pass., Relates to reauthorization of federal funding for children's health insurance; encourages the Governor to support additional fundi...

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INSigned into law 04/2007P-12Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
S.B. 327
Directs the state department of health to provide a school that enrolls grade 6 female students with information on cervical cancer and the ...

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MDSigned into law 04/2007P-12HPV Vaccine Task Force
H.B. 1049; S.B. 774
Establishes a Task Force on the HPV Vaccine; provides for the membership and staffing of the Task Force; provides that the members of the Ta...

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MSSigned into law 04/2007P-12Mississippi Healthy Student Act
S.B. 2369
Requires a minimum period of physical activity-based instruction for students in K-8 and requires one unit of physical education for high sc...

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MTSigned into law 04/2007P-12Self-Adminstered Epinephrine
S.B. 289
Allows students to carry and self-adminster prescribed epinephrine in school for severe allergies.
http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/2007/billhtm...

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NDSigned into law 04/2007P-12Automated External Defibrillators
S.B. 2313
Requires the state superintendent to purchase and distribute automated external defibrillators (AEDs. From the Fiscal Note: SB 2313 allocat...

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NMVetoed 04/2007P-12HPV Vaccine in School-Based Clinics
S.B. 1174
Relates to health care; provides for the Human Papillomavirus vaccine in school-based clinics.
http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/07%20Regula...

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TNSigned into law 04/2007P-12Immunization of Homeless Students
S.B. 1965
Requires the Commissioner of Education to report annually to the House and Senate Education Committees the number of homeless children who e...

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VASigned into law 04/2007P-12Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Requirement
H.B. 2035, S.B. 1230
Requires females to receive three doses of properly spaced human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in order to attend a public or private element...

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WASigned into law 04/2007P-12Sexual Health Education
S.B. 5297
By September 1, 2008, every public school that offers sexual health education must assure that it is medically and scientifically accurate; ...

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WASigned into law 04/2007P-12HPV Information
H.B. 1802
Provides that, beginning with sixth grade entry, every public and private school in the state shall provide parents and guardians with infor...

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FLIssued 03/2007P-12Establishing the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
E.O 07-52
Establishes the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness to develop a state plan of action to increase physical fitness through regular exerci...

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KYSigned into law 03/2007P-12Crohn's Disease Awareness
H.C.R. 141
Urges the state department of education to work with local school systems to ensure that educators are aware of the impact that living with ...

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MSSigned into law 03/2007P-12Immunization Against Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
S.B. 2859
Requires the state board of health to develop regulations to ensure that all children enrolled or enrolling in a state licensed child care ...

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MSSigned into law 03/2007P-12School Nurse Program
H.B. 1132
Establishes and provides funding for a school nurse program under department of education, run by the office of healthy schools. Specifies n...

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NDSigned into law 03/2007P-12Concept-Based Fitness Class
S.B. 2354
Amends graduation requirement of one-half unit of physical education during each school year to include the following: Once every
four years...

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VAPassed 03/2007P-12Childhood Obesity Joint Subcommittee
H.J. 637
This joint resolution of the legislature establishes a joint subcommittee to study childhood obesity in Virginia's public schools. The subc...

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TXIssued 02/2007P-12HPV Vaccinations
Executive Order RP 65
Requires the Department of State Health Services to make the HPV vaccine available through the Texas Vaccines for Children program for eligi...

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VASigned into law 02/2007P-12Combatting Childhood Obesity & Chronic Health Conditions
H.B. 2214, S.B. 974
Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the state Health Commissioner to work together to combat childhood obesity and other c...

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VASigned into law 02/2007P-12Childhood Obesity
H.B. 2214, S.B. 974
Relates to childhood obesity; requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Health Commissioner to work together to combat...

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WYSigned into law 02/2007P-12Medication Administration for Life Threatening Conditions
H.B. 61
Requires school districts to permit students to possess and self-administer medication required for potentially life threatening conditions ...

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+ Health--Child Abuse
+ Health--Mental Health
+ Health--Nutrition
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
+ Health--Teen Pregnancy
+ High School
+ High School--Advanced Placement
+ High School--College Readiness
+ High School--Dropout Rates/Graduation Rates
+ High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
+ High School--Early Colleges/Middle Colleges
+ High School--Exit Exams
+ High School--GED (General Education Development)
+ High School--Graduation Requirements
+ High School--International Baccalaureate
+ Instructional Approaches--Constructivism
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Instructional Approaches--Official English
+ Instructional Approaches--Problem Based Learning
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ International Benchmarking
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership
+ 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
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure
+ Middle School
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--African American
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian
+ 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--Special Populations
+ 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 Content Standards and Assessment
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ P-3 Evaluation/Economic Benefits
+ P-3 Family Involvement
+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Governance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
+ P-3 Health and Mental Health
+ P-3 Kindergarten
+ P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten
+ P-3 Preschool
+ P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development
+ Parent/Family
+ Parent/Family--Parent Rights
+ Partnerships--University/School
+ 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 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 Students--Disabled
+ Postsecondary Students--Foster Youth
+ Postsecondary Students--Graduate/Professional
+ Postsecondary Students--Military
+ Postsecondary Students--Minority
+ Postsecondary Success--Completion--Completion Rates (Statistics)
+ Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation
+ Postsecondary Success--Retention/Persistence
+ Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation
+ Private Schools
+ Privatization
+ Public Involvement
+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
+ Religion--Prayer/Meditation
+ Rural
+ Scheduling/School Calendar
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Summer School
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Year
+ School Safety
+ School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution
+ School Safety--Code of Conduct
+ School Safety--Disaster/Emergency Preparedness
+ School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension
+ School Safety--No Child Left Behind--Safe Schools
+ School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault
+ School Safety--Special Education
+ School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes
+ School/District Structure/Operations
+ School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation
+ School/District Structure/Operations--District Size
+ 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--Foster Care
+ Special Populations--Gifted and Talented
+ Special Populations--Homeless Education
+ Special Populations--Migrant Education
+ Special Populations--Military
+ Standards
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+ State Policymaking
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+ State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions
+ STEM
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+ Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance
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+ Students
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+ Teaching Quality
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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
+ 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--Recruitment and Retention--High-Needs Subjects
+ Teaching Quality--Reduction in Force
+ Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights
+ Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract
+ Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining
+ Teaching Quality--Working Conditions
+ Technology
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+ Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware
+ Technology--Equitable Access
+ Technology--Funding Issues
+ Technology--Internet Safety
+ Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training
+ Textbooks and Open Source
+ Urban
+ Whole Child