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State |
Status/Date |
Level |
Summary |
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 | 21st Century Skills |
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 | Accountability |
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 | Accountability--Accreditation |
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 | Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
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 | Accountability--Reporting Results |
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 | Accountability--Rewards |
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 | Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
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 | Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Play |
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 | Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers |
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 | Accountability--School Improvement |
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 | Adult Basic Education |
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 | Assessment |
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 | Assessment--Accommodations |
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 | Assessment--College Entrance Exams |
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 | Assessment--Computer Based |
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 | Assessment--End-of-Course |
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 | Assessment--Formative/Interim |
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 | At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
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 | At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
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 | At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
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 | Attendance |
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 | Attendance--Compulsory |
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 | Attendance--Truancy |
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 | Background Checks |
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 | Bilingual/ESL |
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 | Business Involvement |
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 | Career/Technical Education |
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 | Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship |
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 | Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
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 | Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts |
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 | Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings |
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 | Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters |
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 | Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance |
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 | Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Research |
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 | Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
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 | Choice of Schools--Innovation Schools |
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 | Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools |
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 | Choice of Schools--Tax Credits |
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 | Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
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 | Choice of Schools--Vouchers--Privately Funded |
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 | Civic Education |
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 | Civic Education--Character Education |
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 | Civic Education--Civic Knowledge and Literacy |
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 | Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance |
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 | Class Size |
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 | Curriculum |
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 | Curriculum--Arts Education |
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 | Curriculum--Drivers Education |
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 | Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
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 | Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language |
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 | Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education |
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 | Curriculum--Language Arts |
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 | Curriculum--Mathematics |
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 | Curriculum--Physical Education |
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 | Curriculum--Science |
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 | Curriculum--Sex Education |
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 | Curriculum--Social Studies/History |
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 | Data-Driven Improvement |
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 | Demographics--Enrollments |
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 | Desegregation |
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 | Economic/Workforce Development |
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 | Equity |
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 | Federal |
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 | Finance |
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 | Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost |
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 | Finance--Aid to Private Schools |
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 | Finance--Bonds |
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 | Finance--District |
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 | Finance--Facilities |
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 | Finance--Federal |
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 | Finance--Funding Formulas |
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 | Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
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 | Finance--Lotteries |
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 | Finance--Performance Funding |
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 | Finance--Private Giving |
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 | Finance--Resource Efficiency |
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 | Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
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 | Finance--Student Fees |
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 | Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
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 | Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues |
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 | Governance |
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 | Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule |
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 | Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest |
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 | Governance--Mandates |
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 | Governance--School Boards |
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 | Governance--School Boards--Training |
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 | Governance--Site-Based Management |
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 | Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
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 | Health |
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 | Health--Child Abuse |
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 | Health--Mental Health |
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 | Health--Nutrition |
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 | Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses |
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 | Health--Suicide Prevention |
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 | High School |
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 | High School--Advanced Placement |
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 | High School--College Readiness |
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 | High School--Dropout Rates/Graduation Rates |
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 | High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
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 | High School--Early Colleges/Middle Colleges |
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 | High School--Exit Exams |
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 | High School--GED (General Education Development) |
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 | High School--Graduation Requirements |
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 | High School--International Baccalaureate |
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 | Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices |
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 | Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
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 | Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools |
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 | Leadership |
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 | Leadership--District Superintendent |
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 | Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Induction Programs and Mentoring |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation--Alternative |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Professional Development |
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 | Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure |
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 | Middle School |
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 | Minority/Diversity Issues |
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 | Minority/Diversity Issues--African American |
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 | Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian |
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 | No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress |
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 | No Child Left Behind--Assessment |
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 | No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools |
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 | No Child Left Behind--Report Cards |
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 | No Child Left Behind--School Support |
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 | No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services |
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 | Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning |
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 | Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
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 | P-16 or P-20 |
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 | P-3 |
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 | P-3 Child Care |
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 | P-3 Content Standards and Assessment |
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 | P-3 Ensuring Quality |
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 | P-3 Finance |
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 | P-3 Governance |
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 | P-3 Grades 1-3 |
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 | P-3 Health and Mental Health |
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 | P-3 Kindergarten |
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 | P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten |
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 | P-3 Preschool |
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 | P-3 Special Ed./Inclusion |
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 | P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development |
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 | Parent/Family |
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 | Postsecondary |
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 | Postsecondary Accountability |
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 | Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation |
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 | Postsecondary Accountability--Student Learning |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability--Textbooks |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
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 | Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants |
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 | Postsecondary Faculty |
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 | Postsecondary Faculty--Compensation |
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 | Postsecondary Faculty--Intellectual Property |
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 | Postsecondary Faculty--Tenure |
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 | Postsecondary Finance |
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 | Postsecondary Finance--Efficiency/Performance-Based Funding |
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 | Postsecondary Finance--Facilities |
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 | Postsecondary Finance--Revenue and Expenditures |
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 | Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
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| WI | Signed into law 12/2011 | Postsec. | Amends 15.91 of the statutes regarding composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. At least one of the citizen members is required to reside in each of the state's congressional districts (14 citizen members total).
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/related/acts/89
Title: S.B. 28
Source: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
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| ND | Signed into law 11/2011 | Postsec. | Allows the University of North Dakota to complete the directive of the State Board of Higher Education and to meet the terms of the 2007 settlement agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association by transitioning away from the current nickname and logo. Prohibits selection of any logo prior to 2015.
http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/special-session/documents/11-0830-04000.pdf
Title: S.B. 2370
Source: http://www.legis.nd.gov
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| TX | Adopted 11/2011 | Postsec. | From Texas Register: Requires institutions of higher education to submit requests to the higher education coordinating board for revisions to programs already on their approved program inventories. In particular, provides that revisions that result in a reduction in the number of overall semester credit hours required for the degree are automatically approved, while revisions that result in an increase in the overall semester credit hours required for the degree must be reviewed and approved by board staff. Provides that revisions to program curricula that do not change the overall number of required semester credit hours do not require board approval or notification. Page 33 of 94: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/1125/1125adop.pdf
Title: 19 TAC 5.55
Source: www.sos.state.tx.us
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| CA | Signed into law 10/2011 | Postsec. | From bill summary: Provides that any student, including a person without lawful immigration status, or a person who is exempt from nonresident tuition, as described in statute, may serve in any capacity in student government at the California State University or the California Community Colleges and receive any grant, scholarship, fee waiver or reimbursement for expenses that is connected with that service to the full extent consistent with federal law. Requests the University of California to comply with this provision. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_0801-0850/ab_844_bill_20111008_chaptered.pdf
Title: A.B. 844
Source: www.leginfo.ca.gov
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| SC | Signed into law 08/2011 | Postsec. |
Transparency and Efficiency
Requires each public institution of higher learning to maintain a transaction register that includes a complete record of all funds expended, from whatever source for whatever purpose. Provides that the register must be prominently posted on the institution's Internet website and made available for public viewing and downloading. Grants the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education the authority to employ and administer certain administrative efficiency provisions.
Comprehensive Human Resources System
Directs the State Budget and Control Board's State Office of Human Resources to participate with five representatives selected by the respective presidents of the public institutions of higher learning and technical colleges to represent all of the public institutions of higher learning and technical colleges to study, develop, and recommend a separate, comprehensive human resources system for the public institutions of higher learning and technical colleges. Provides that the recommendation must include, but not be limited to, prescription of a methodology to establish a uniform compensation and classification plan among the public institutions of higher learning and technical colleges.
Facility and Procurement
Defines "permanent improvement project" for institutions of higher learning and revises the procurement statutory provisions.
Public Vote for Tuition Change
When the governing board of a public institution of higher learning, excluding technical colleges, adopts a change to the tuition or fees imposed on students, the change may be implemented by the institution only after a public vote with the number of trustees voting for and against the change being counted. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess119_2011-2012/bills/172.htm
Title: S.B. 172
Source: http://www.scstatehouse.gov
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| CA | Signed into law 07/2011 | Community College
Postsec. | Extends to January 1, 2014 deletion of requirement that the board of governors of the California Community Colleges review and approve courses of instruction that are not offered as part of an educational program approved by the board of governors. Extends to January 1, 2018 authorization for a community college district governing board to offer credit courses of instruction without the approval of the board of governors under conditions authorized by regulations adopted by the board of governors. Requires the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges by January 1, 2013 (instead of January 1, 2012) to submit a report to the chairpersons of the appropriate legislative policy and fiscal committees describing the results of the monitoring of these courses undertaken pursuant to board of governors regulations and the extent to which community college districts have complied with those regulations. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab_1001-1050/ab_1029_bill_20110725_chaptered.pdf
Title: A.B. 1029
Source: www.leginfo.ca.gov
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| CT | Signed into law 07/2011 | Postsec. | Existing law creates the Blue Ribbon Commission to develop and implement a strategic master plan for higher education in the state. Renames the commission the Planning Commission for Higher Education. Repeals the existing parameters for the master plan to be developed by the commission, and instead calls for the master plan to (1) establish numerical goals for 2015 and 2020 to increase the number of people earning a bachelor degree, associate degree or certificate, (2) increase the number of people successfully completing coursework at the community college level and the number of people entering the state's workforce and (3) eliminate the postsecondary completion gap. Requires that the master plan identify specific strategies to achieve such goals. Also requires that the master plan recommend changes to funding policies, practices and accountability to (1) align policies and practices with specified goals for the state's higher education system, including an evaluation of the use of performance-based funding and (2) consider how institutions might publicly report on expenditures, staffing and state support in a transparent and thorough manner. Repeals the requirement that the commission report biennially to the governor and general assembly on progress toward benchmarks identified in the strategic plan. Instead requires that the commission submit a preliminary report by January 2012 on the development of the strategic master plan, and submit a master plan by October 2012. Replaces biennial reporting requirements to governor and relevant legislative committees with annual reporting requirements. Specifies that the commission may periodically suggest changes to the goals as necessary. Rescinds language terminating the commission in January 2021.
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/ACT/Pa/pdf/2011PA-00070-R00SB-00858-PA.pdf
Title: S.B. 858 - Postsecondary Provisions
Source: http://www.cga.ct.gov
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| LA | Signed into law 07/2011 | Postsec. | Transfers the University of New Orleans to the University of Louisiana System. Addresses facilities, resources, funds, obligations, and functions of the institution and related foundations. Addresses the transition responsibilities of the impacted institution and management boards and the division of administration; cooperative agreements; accreditation issues; and funding.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=762137
Title: S.B. 266
Source: http://www.legis.state.la.us
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| FL | Signed into law 06/2011 | Postsec. | Establishes the Higher Education Coordinating Council and directs the council to make recommendations on: (1) The primary core mission of public and nonpublic postsecondary education institutions in the context of state access demands and economic development goals; (2) Performance outputs and outcomes designed to meet annual and long-term state goals, including, but not limited to, increased student access, preparedness, retention, transfer, and completion; (3) The state's articulation policies and practices to ensure that cost benefits to the state are maximized without jeopardizing quality; and (4) A plan for workforce development education.
Directs the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Chancellor of the State University System, to establish the Articulation Coordinating Committee which will make recommendations related to statewide articulation policies to the Higher Education Coordination Council, the State Board of Education, and the Board of Governors. Details the duties of the committee.
Requires Department of Education to utilize student performance data in subsequent coursework to determine appropriate Advanced Placement, Advanced International Certificate of Education examination, and International Baccalaureate examination scores for the receipt of college credit. Repeals the exemption from the state university system summer term enrollment requirement for students who have earned 9 or more credits through acceleration mechanisms. Requires the State Board of Education to specify by rule provisions for alternative remediation opportunities and retesting policies. Provides access to postsecondary education for individuals with intellectual disabilities, by allowing for reasonable substitution for admission and graduation requirements. Repeals the Florida Business and Education Collaborative and the University Concurrency Trust Fund.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h7151er.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=7151&Session=2011
Title: H.B. 7151
Source: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov
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| LA | Signed into law 06/2011 | Community College
Postsec. | Creates the Northshore Technical Community College. Addresses the management, supervision, operation of the institution. Address program offerings, and awarding of certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Addresses duties and responsibilities of the Board of Regents and the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=760359
Title: S.B. 69
Source: http://www.legis.state.la.us
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| LA | Adopted 06/2011 | Postsec. | Urges and requests the Board of Regents to create a commission to study the governance, management, and supervision of public postsecondary education and to submit to the legislature a plan for reorganization of the governance, management, and supervision of postsecondary education not later than sixty days prior to the beginning of the 2012 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=759678
Title: H.C.R. 184
Source: http://www.legis.state.la.us
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| OH | Signed into law 06/2011 | Postsec. | Directs the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents to develop a plan for designating public institutions of higher education as charter universities. Directs the chancellor to study specified issues and consult with the presidents of constituent institutions of the university system of Ohio in developing the plan. Directs the chancellor to specify in the plan (1) The manner in which a state institution of higher education may become eligible for restructured financial and operational authority, and performance measures and criteria to determine eligibility; (2) Specific areas of financial and operational authority subject to increased flexibility; and (3) The nature and term of the management agreement required between the state and an institution. By August 15, 2011, directs the chancellor to submit to the general assembly and the governor a report of findings and recommendations for use in developing policy changes necessary to implement the plan. Provides no institution may be designated a charter university until the general assembly, after considering the chancellor's plan, has enacted legislation establishing a procedure for making the designation. Prohibits the chancellor from adopting, amending or rescind any rules with respect to designating institutions as charter universities until that legislation is enacted. Establishes legislative intent that the general assembly, governor and chancellor take actions necessary for implementation of the plan for charter universities to commence July 1, 2012. Pages 457-458 of 1000: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/BillText129/129_HB_153_EN_part2.pdf
Title: H.B. 153 - Charter Universities
Source: www.legislature.state.oh.us
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| TX | Signed into law 06/2011 | Postsec. | Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HC00129F.pdf#navpanes=0
Title: H.C.R. 129
Source: www.capitol.state.tx.us
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| TX | Signed into law 06/2011 | Postsec. | Clarifies that the state meets U.S. Department of Education requirements concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the state that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HJ00130F.pdf#navpanes=0
Title: H.J.R. 130
Source: www.capitol.state.tx.us
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| TX | Signed into law 06/2011 | Postsec. | Existing Sections 54.5031 and 54.5032 providing for student fee advisory committee meetings. New provisions require that such committees conduct meetings at which a quorum is present in a manner that is open to the public and in accordance with procedures prescribed by the president of the institution. Creates requirements that such procedures must meet. Requires the final recommendations made by a student fee advisory committee to be recorded and made public. Pages 31-32 of 38: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/SB00005F.pdf#navpanes=0
Title: S.B. 5 - Student Fee Advisory Committee Meetings and Recommendations
Source: www.legis.state.tx.us
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| GA | Signed into law 05/2011 | Community College
Postsec. | Changes the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia. http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/116879.pdf
Title: H.B. 49
Source: www.legis.ga.gov
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| HI | Signed into law 05/2011 | Postsec. | Allows for the election of up to two vice-chairpersons of the University of Hawaii board of regents and requires the board to elect any vice-chairperson and chairperson at a meeting held before July 1. Clarifies the start dates of the terms of a board chairperson and vice-chairperson. Makes housekeeping amendments to the Board of Regents and Regents Candidate Advisory Council selection statutes. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/Bills/SB1386_HD1_.HTM
Title: S.B. 1386
Source: www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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| IN | Vetoed 05/2011 | Postsec. | Modifies the manner in which alumni members of the Indiana University board of trustees are elected. Requires all of the members of the board of trustees for Indiana University to be citizens of the United States. Requires a majority of the members of the board of trustees for Indiana University to be residents of Indiana. Allows the board of trustees to hold meetings at the dates, times, and places the board of trustees agrees upon. Repeals a provision concerning emergency appointments to the board of trustees of Indiana University. Requires a majority of the members of the board of trustees of Ball State University to be residents of Indiana.
http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/HE/HE1177.1.html
Title: H.B. 1177
Source: http://www.in.gov
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| MO | Signed into law 05/2011 | Postsec. | Repeals sections 172.030, 173.005, and 174.450 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to higher education governing boards. Currently, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, the University of Missouri Board of Curators, and the Missouri State University Board of Governors have nine voting members, with no more than one person appointed from the same Congressional district. This bill requires at least one voting member, but no more than two, to be appointed from each Congressional district.A member who is in office on the effective date of the bill may complete his or her term.
http://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills111/billpdf/truly/HB0174T.PDF
Title: H.B. 174
Source: http://www.house.mo.gov
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| ND | Signed into law 05/2011 | Postsec.
Community College | Provides that the State Board for Career and Technical Education may authorize the operation of an academic or professional postsecondary educational institution that offers educational credentials only upon approval by the director of the Department of Career and Technical Education and the commissioner of the State Board of Higher Education.
http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/title-summaries/2011titlesummaries.pdf
Title: H.B. 1092
Source: http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly
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| OK | Signed into law 05/2011 | P-12
Postsec. | Creates until November 1, 2011, the P-20 Council Task Force. The 9- member task force must study the feasibility, value and structure of a P-20 council or educational partnership that would assure a seamless system of education that maximizes achievements of all students form early childhood through elementary, secondary, post secondary and career technology education. Provides that the Secretary of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education serve as co-chairs of the task force and does not provide travel reimbursement for members of the task force.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2011-12%20ENR/SB/SB206%20ENR.DOC
Title: S.B. 206
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us
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| WA | Partial veto 05/2011 | Postsec. | Establishes the office of student financial assistance and the council for higher education by eliminating the higher education coordinating board and transferring its functions to various entities.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5182-S2.PL.pdf
Title: S.B. 5182
Source: http://apps.leg.wa.gov
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| WV | Signed into law 05/2011 | Postsec. | Authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission to collect and disseminate information concerning higher education institutions. Requires each institution to annually provide the commission, as requested, all information the commission or council considers necessary to assess the performance of the institution and to determine whether the institution continues to meet the minimum standards for conferring degrees. This information includes, but is not limited to:(1) Consumer information the commission or council considers necessary, including, but not limited to, graduation and retention rates, transfers, post-graduation placements, loan defaults and numbers and types of student complaints; (2) A detailed explanation of financial operations including, but not limited to, policies, formulas and procedures related to calculation, payment and refund for all tuition and fees; and (3) An assessment of the adequacy of the institution's curriculum, personnel, facilities, materials and equipment to meet the minimum standards for conferring degrees. Permits the commission to revoke an institution's authority to confer degrees when the institution's governing body, chief executive officer, or both, have done any one or more of the following: (1) Failed to maintain the minimum standards for conferring degrees; (2) Refused or willfully failed to provide information to the commission or council pursuant to this subsection in a manner and within a reasonable time frame as established by the commission or council, as appropriate; or (3) Willfully provided false, misleading or incomplete information to the commission or council. Requires the commission to compile the information collected and report on the information to the Legislature annually beginning December 1, 2012. Requires the report to be made available to the public. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb375%20ENR.htm&yr=2011&sesstype=RS&i=375
Title: S.B. 375
Source: http://www.legis.state.wv.us
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| WV | Signed into law 05/2011 | P-12
Postsec. | Clarifies the duties and responsibilities of the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC). Sets deadlines in coming years for working toward fulfilling pay levels included in a state-determined salary schedule. Provides that a tutition and fee increase greater than five percent for resident students requires the approval fo the HEPC. Requires, by July 1, 2015, the governing board of each state institution of higher education under the jurisdiction of the HEPC, including the governing boards of Marshall University and West Virginia University, to attain a graduation rate for full-time undergraduate students that equals or exceeds the peer-established graduation rate (W. Va. Code §18B-1A-3). http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB330%20SUB1%20ENR.htm&yr=2011&sesstype=RS&i=330
Title: S.B. 330
Source: http://www.legis.state.wv.us
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| MT | Passed 04/2011 | Postsec. | A joint resolution urging the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education to require ongoing posttenure review for Montana University teachers and urging the Board of Regents to require university presidents or chancellors to report to the Board of Regents on the process at their institutions. Urges the Board of Regents to study the advantages and disadvantages of posttenure review.
http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/2011/billpdf/SJ0011.pdf
Title: S.J.R. 11
Source: http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills
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| ND | Signed into law 04/2011 | Postsec. | Requires the staff senate to annually appoint one individual to serve as an adviser to the state board of higher education. The adviser may attend and participate in all meetings of the state board but may not vote.
http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/documents/11-0399-03000.pdf
Title: H.B. 1213
Source: http://www.legis.nd.gov
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| ID | Signed into law 03/2011 | Community College
Postsec. | Amends existing law relating to trustees of community college districts and election campaign contributions and expenditures to provide provisions relating to the application of laws relating to certain election campaign contributions and expenditures. Candidates for community college trustee positions will be required to file sunshine reports for their campaigns just like other non-political positions, such as city councils.
http://legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2011/S1107.htm
Title: S.B. 1107
Source: http://legislature.idaho.gov/
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 | Postsecondary Governance and Structures--Administrative/Leadership Issues |
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 | Postsecondary Governance and Structures--State Executives/State Agencies |
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 | Postsecondary Institutions |
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 | Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges |
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 | Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
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 | Postsecondary Institutions--Four-Year Baccalaureate |
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 | Postsecondary Institutions--HBCUs/Minority-Serving Institutions |
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 | Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent |
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 | Postsecondary Online Instruction |
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 | Postsecondary Participation--Access |
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 | Postsecondary Participation--Admissions Requirements |
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 | Postsecondary Participation--Affirmative Action |
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 | Postsecondary Participation--Enrollments (Statistics) |
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 | Postsecondary Students |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Adults |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Disabled |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Foster Youth |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Graduate/Professional |
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 | Postsecondary Students--International |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Low-Income |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Military |
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 | Postsecondary Students--Minority |
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 | Postsecondary Success |
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 | Postsecondary Success--Completion |
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 | Postsecondary Success--Completion--Completion Rates (Statistics) |
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 | Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation |
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 | Postsecondary Success--Retention/Persistence |
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 | Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation |
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 | Private Schools |
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 | Privatization |
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 | Promising Practices |
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 | Promotion/Retention |
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 | Public Involvement |
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 | Reading/Literacy |
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 | Reading/Literacy--Adult Literacy |
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 | Religion |
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 | Rural |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar--Day/Class Length |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar--Summer School |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar--Week |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar--Year |
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 | Scheduling/School Calendar--Year Round |
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 | School Climate/Culture |
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 | School Safety |
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 | School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
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 | School Safety--Code of Conduct |
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 | School Safety--Corporal Punishment |
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 | School Safety--Disaster/Emergency Preparedness |
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 | School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension |
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 | School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
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 | School Safety--Special Education |
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 | School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--District Size |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching) |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--School Size |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Staffing Ratios |
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 | School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
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 | Service-Learning |
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 | Special Education |
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 | Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations |
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 | Special Education--Finance |
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 | Special Education--Placement |
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 | Special Education--Transition |
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 | Special Populations--Corrections Education |
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 | Special Populations--Foster Care |
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 | Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
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 | Special Populations--Homeless Education |
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 | Special Populations--Immigrant Education |
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 | Special Populations--Migrant Education |
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 | Special Populations--Military |
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 | Standards |
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 | Standards--Common Core State Standards |
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 | State Longitudinal Data Systems |
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 | State Policymaking |
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 | State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions |
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 | STEM |
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 | Student Achievement |
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 | Student Supports |
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 | Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance |
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 | Student Supports--Mentoring/Tutoring |
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 | Student Supports--Remediation |
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 | Student Surveys |
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 | Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
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 | Students--Employment |
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 | Students--Incentives |
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 | Students--Records/Rights |
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 | Teaching Quality |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Assignment |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds. |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--State Prof. Standards Bds. |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers |
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 | Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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 | Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
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 | Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits |
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 | Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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 | Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring |
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 | Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
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 | Teaching Quality--Preparation |
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 | Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
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 | Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
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 | Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools |
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 | Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--High-Needs Subjects |
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 | Teaching Quality--Reduction in Force |
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 | Teaching Quality--Teacher Attitudes |
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 | Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights |
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 | Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
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 | Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
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 | Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining--Strikes |
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 | Technology |
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 | Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware |
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 | Technology--Equitable Access |
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 | Technology--Funding Issues |
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 | Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training |
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 | Textbooks and Open Source |
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 | Urban--Change/Improvements |
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