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 | 21st Century Skills |
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| MA | To governor 12/31/2012 | P-12 | Requires the Board of Education to conduct a fingerprint-based background test before issuing a teacher or child care license. Directs the board to develop procedures for dissemination of criminal background records to districts, townships, and school principals periodically, but not less than every three years.
http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H04307
Title: H.B. 4307
Source: http://www.malegislature.gov
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 | Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
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| Accountability--Reporting Results |
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| Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
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| Background Checks |
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| Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
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| No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
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| Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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