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From the ECS State Policy Database
2012 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2012. 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--Takeovers
+ Accountability--School Improvement
+ Adult Basic Education
+ Assessment
+ Assessment--Accommodations
+ Assessment--College Entrance Exams
+ Assessment--Computer Based
+ Assessment--End-of-Course
+ Assessment--High Stakes/Competency
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education
+ Attendance
+ Attendance--Compulsory
+ Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower)
+ Attendance--Truancy
+ Background Checks
+ Bilingual/ESL
- Career/Technical Education
NHAdopted 12/2012P-12Comprehensive Agricultural, Marketing and Business Education
NH ADC Ed 507.04, 507.46, 47; NH ADC Ed 612.31
These rules describe what an individual has to do and know to be certified as a teacher in Career and Technical Education for Agriculture, M...

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UTAdopted 11/2012P-12Pupil Accounting
UT ADC R277-419-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Amended to provide funding to local education agencies (LEAs) for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students, including transportation ti...

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CASigned into law 09/2012P-12
Postsec.
Career Technical Education Pathways Program
S.B. 1070
From bill summary: Establishes the Career Technical Education Pathways Program until June 30, 2015, which requires the Chancellor of the Cal...

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LAAdopted 09/2012P-12CTE Technology Education Courses
LAC 28:CXV.2385
From Louisiana Register: Identifies four state-recognized technology education course offerings within the CTE program. These four course of...

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NVAdopted 09/2012P-12Program of Career and Technical Education General Requirements
NAC 389.800
Requires a pupil who completes the final course of instruction for a particular course of study in career and technical education to take an...

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NYSigned into law 08/2012P-12BOCES Contracts with Out-of-State Districts
A.B. 10205
Permits boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to enter into contracts of up to two years with out-of-state districts for specia...

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DCSigned into law 07/2012pre-K-12
Postsec.
Community College
Career and Technical Education Plan Establishment Act of 2012
B19-770
Establishes a task force to develop a city-wide strategic plan for career and technical education programs in the District. (ACT/Resolution ...

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MOSigned into law 07/2012P-12CTE, Private Schools and Agricultural Education
S.B. 599- CTE and Private Schools
The State Board of Education must establish standards for agricultural education that may be adopted by a private school accredited by an ag...

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ALAdopted 06/2012P-12CTE Teaching Credentials
AL ADC 290-3-2-.23, 24, 25, 26
Provides an option for individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree to become certified through the Specialty Area Career and Technical Ce...

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CASigned into law 06/2012P-12Appropriations and Reappropriations
S.B. 1016 - Appropriations and Reappropriations
From section 56 of bill summary: Reduces by various amounts appropriations made for supplemental school counseling, special education, partn...

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ILAdopted 06/2012P-12Area Career and Technical Education and Vocational Centers Task Force
H.J.R. 79
Creates the Area Career and Technical Education and Vocational Centers Task Force. Directs the task force to study the issue of funding of a...

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KSSigned into law 06/2012Postsec.Career Technical Workforce Grant
H.B. 2435
Replaces the existing Vocational Education Scholarship with the new Career Technical Workforce Grant program. The grant would be available ...

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LAAdopted 06/2012P-12CTE Offerings in Petrochemical Industry
LAC 28:CXV.2385
From June 2012 Louisiana Register: Adds one unit each of "Oil and Gas Production Operations" and "T2 Safety Systems for Oil and Gas Producti...

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NHBecame law without governor's signature 06/2012P-12Funding for Pupils in Vocational Education Programs
S.B. 404
Changes the procedures for tuition and transportation reimbursement for students enrolled in a career and technical education program.
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OHSigned into law 06/2012P-12Career Connection Learning Strategies
S.B. 316 - Career Connection Learning Strategies
Not later than June 30, 2013, directs the state board, in consultation with any office housed in the governor's office that deals with workf...

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OHSigned into law 06/2012P-12Report Card for Joint Vocational School Districts and Other Career-Technical Planning Districts
S.B. 316 - Report Card for Joint Vocational School Districts & Other Career-Technical Planning Districts
Defines "career-technical planning district". Directs the state board, in consultation with the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents, any...

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OHSigned into law 06/2012P-12District Expenditure Reporting
S.B. 316 - District Expenditure Reporting
Amends provisions related to department development of standards for determining each district, community school, and STEM school's annual o...

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ALSigned into law 05/2012P-12
Postsec.
Workforce Investment
S.B. 318 - Workforce Investment
From K-12 appropriations bill: Provides that workforce development funds may be expended for technical dual enrollment programs. Also requir...

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ALSigned into law 05/2012P-12Agriscience in CTE
S.B. 318 - Agriscience in CTE
Specifies that not more than $900,000 of the appropriation for the career tech initiative must be first used for agriscience purposes if an ...

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CTSigned into law 05/2012P-12Governance of Technical High School
S.B. 458
Changes the name of the regional vocational-technical (V-T) schools to the technical high school system (CTHSS) and creates a new specified ...

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GASigned into law 05/2012P-12
Community College
Career Education, CTE
H.B. 713 - Career Education, CTE
Section 1: Delays until fall 2013 requirement that the state board of the Technical College System of Georgia require its institutions to ac...

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HIAdopted 05/2012Postsec.Advanced Aviation Degree Training Program at the University of Hawaii
H.C.R. 107
Requests that the governor convene a 10-member exploratory committee to examine the feasibility and necessary resources of establishing an i...

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LAAdopted 05/2012P-12Study of Need for and Availability of Vocational Education Programs
H.R. 155
Urges and requests the state board of elementary and secondary education and the board of supervisors of community and technical colleges jo...

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MESigned into law 05/2012P-12Career and Technical Education Laws Update
S.P. 616
This bill provides an update in language for the career and technical education laws
to reflect current terminology, including changing all...

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MESigned into law 05/2012P-12Enhancing Career and Technical Education
S.P. 650
This bill increases opportunities for students in career and technical education programs by ensuring greater coordination of school calenda...

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OKSigned into law 05/2012P-12
Community College
Technology Center Districts
H.B. 2090
Provides for the application and division of the building fund levies (tax levies) in technology center districts where there is overlap in ...

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COSigned into law 04/2012P-12
Postsec.
The Skills For Jobs Act
H.B. 1061
To the extent possible, requires state agencies to produce an annual report regarding state workforce need projections and college credentia...

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FLSigned into law 04/2012P-12Academic and Career Planning in Middle Grades
H.B. 7059 - Academic and Career Planning in Middle Grades
Permits required course in career planning to be taken in grade 6. Requires that such course (1) result in a personalized academic and caree...

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FLSigned into law 04/2012P-12Career Themed Courses, Career Academies, and Workforce Alignment
H.B. 7059 - Career Themed Courses, Career Academies, and Workforce Alignment
Defines "career-themed course" as a course or series of courses leading to industry certification, and aligned with priority workforce needs...

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KYSigned into law 04/2012P-12Career Pathways
S.B. 38 - Career Pathways
Sections 1-2: Establishes legislative intent to provide rigorous academic and career and technical education programs that are relevant for ...

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MNSigned into law 04/2012P-12Requirements for Career or Technical Education, Vocational Programs
H.F. 2949
Allows any student in grade 10-12 enrolled in a district or American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant school to enroll in a career...

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NESigned into law 04/2012P-12Quality Education Accountability Act
L.B. 870 - Multiple Measures Section
Provide for an accountability system to measure school performance under the Quality Education Accountability Act. Requires by August 1, 201...

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NESigned into law 04/2012P-12Establishment of Career Academies
L.B. 870 - Career Academy Section
Allows any school district, with state department approval, to establish and operate a career academy. The purpose of a career academy is to...

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OKSigned into law 04/2012P-12
Community College
Pilot to Increase Students Getting Industry Certifications
S.B. 1056
Authorizes establishment of pilot program at technology center school districts to increase the number of students taking industry certifica...

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AKAdopted 03/2012P-12Career or Technical Education Teaching Certificate
4 AAC 12.370, 372, 385
Revises the requirements for issuance of a limited career or technical education certificate (Type M), to include, a period of validity limi...

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ARSigned into law 03/2012Postsec.Grant for Vocational Education
H.B. 1063
Earmarks $300,000 each fiscal year for eligible entities approved by the State Board of Career Education, in order to expand the vocational ...

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MESigned into law 03/2012Postsec.An Act To Enhance Career Pathways for Adult Learners
S.P. 617
Revises the definition of "adult education" by describing what services must be offered in order to receive state subsidy. Establishes caree...

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RIAdopted 03/2012P-12Student Access to Career-Technical Education Programs
Regulation Based on Authority of 16-60-1 to 16-60-4
Provides students access to any career-preparation program in the state, not only to those in their district of resident. Directs the Depart...

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VASigned into law 03/2012P-12High School Accreditation; Industry Certifications
H.B. 642/S.B. 514
Requires the Board of Education to adopt regulations adjusting the formula for calculating the final high school accreditation status to add...

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VASigned into law 03/2012P-12Career and Technical Education Industry Certifications
H.B. 1108
Delays for one year the effective date of legislation providing that, where there is a national industry certification for career and techni...

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WIIssued 01/2012P-12College and Workforce Readiness Council
E.O. #56
Creates the 15-member College and Workforce Readiness Council. Tasks the council with recommending policies and programs to improve student ...

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+ Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship
+ Cheating
+ Choice of Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings
+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters
+ 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
+ Civic Education--Curriculum/Standards
+ Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance
+ Class Size
+ Curriculum
+ Curriculum--Arts Education
+ Curriculum--Drivers Education
+ Curriculum--Excusal
+ Curriculum--Family Living Education
+ Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed.
+ Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language
+ Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education
+ Curriculum--Language Arts
+ Curriculum--Mathematics
+ Curriculum--Multicultural
+ Curriculum--Physical Education
+ Curriculum--Science
+ Curriculum--Sex Education
+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
+ Data-Driven Improvement
+ Economic/Workforce Development
+ Equity
+ Finance
+ Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost
+ Finance--Bonds
+ Finance--District
+ Finance--Equity
+ Finance--Facilities
+ Finance--Federal
+ Finance--Funding Formulas
+ Finance--Local Foundations/Funds
+ Finance--Lotteries
+ Finance--Resource Efficiency
+ Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures
+ Finance--Student Fees
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues
+ Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues
+ Governance
+ Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule
+ Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest
+ Governance--Mandates
+ Governance--Regional Entities
+ Governance--School Boards
+ Governance--School Boards--Training
+ Governance--Site-Based Management
+ Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies
+ Health
+ Health--Child Abuse
+ Health--Nutrition
+ Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses
+ Health--Suicide Prevention
+ High School
+ High School--Advanced Placement
+ High School--College Readiness
+ High School--Credit Recovery
+ 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
+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
+ Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay
+ 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--Professional Development
+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure
+ Middle School
+ Minority/Diversity Issues
+ Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian
+ No Child Left Behind
+ No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer
+ No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools
+ No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers
+ No Child Left Behind--School Support
+ 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 Data Systems
+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
+ 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--Licensing/Program Review and Approval
+ Postsecondary Affordability
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid
+ Postsecondary Affordability--Textbooks
+ 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--Tenure
+ Postsecondary Finance
+ Postsecondary Finance--Efficiency/Performance-Based Funding
+ Postsecondary Finance--Facilities
+ Postsecondary Finance--Revenue and Expenditures
+ Postsecondary Governance and Structures
+ Postsecondary Governance and Structures--Administrative/Leadership Issues
+ Postsecondary Governance and Structures--State Executives/State Agencies
+ Postsecondary Institutions
+ Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges
+ Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary
+ Postsecondary Institutions--Four-Year Baccalaureate
+ Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent
+ Postsecondary Online Instruction
+ Postsecondary Participation
+ Postsecondary Participation--Access
+ Postsecondary Participation--Enrollments (Statistics)
+ Postsecondary Participation--Outreach
+ Postsecondary Students
+ Postsecondary Students--Adults
+ Postsecondary Students--Disabled
+ Postsecondary Students--Foster Youth
+ Postsecondary Students--Graduate/Professional
+ Postsecondary Students--Military
+ Postsecondary Success
+ Postsecondary Success--Completion
+ Postsecondary Success--Completion--Completion Rates (Statistics)
+ Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation
+ Postsecondary Success--Retention/Persistence
+ Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation
+ Private Schools
+ Privatization--Education Management Agencies (EMOs)
+ Proficiency-Based Approaches
+ Promotion/Retention
+ Purposes of Public Education
+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
+ Religion--Prayer/Meditation
+ Religion--Scientific Creationism (Evolution)
+ Rural
+ Scheduling/School Calendar
+ Scheduling/School Calendar--Day/Class Length
+ 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--Corporal Punishment
+ School Safety--Disaster/Emergency Preparedness
+ School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension
+ 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--Facilities
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Org. (K-3/K-8 etc.)
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching)
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services
+ School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation
+ Service-Learning
+ Special Education
+ Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations
+ Special Education--Finance
+ Special Education--Placement
+ Special Education--Transition
+ Special Populations--Corrections Education
+ Special Populations--Foster Care
+ Special Populations--Gifted and Talented
+ Special Populations--Homeless Education
+ Special Populations--Migrant Education
+ Special Populations--Military
+ Standards
+ Standards--Common Core State Standards
+ State Longitudinal Data Systems
+ State Policymaking
+ State Policymaking--Ballot Questions
+ State Policymaking--Constitutional Clauses
+ State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions
+ STEM
+ Student Achievement
+ Student Achievement--Closing the Achievement Gap
+ Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance
+ Student Supports--Mentoring/Tutoring
+ Student Supports--Remediation
+ Student Surveys
+ Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities
+ Students--Employment
+ Students--K-12 Exchange Students
+ Students--Records/Rights
+ Teaching Quality
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Assignment
+ Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers
+ 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 Contracts (Not Tenure)
+ Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights
+ Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract
+ Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining
+ Technology
+ Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware
+ Technology--Equitable Access
+ Technology--Funding Issues
+ Technology--Internet Safety
+ Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training
+ Textbooks and Open Source
+ Urban