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Class Size


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State Status/Date Level Summary
LASigned into law 06/2012P-12Pupil-Teacher Ratio Waivers
S.B. 461
Repeals existing provisions requring the state board to adopt rules related to the issuance of waivers from pupil-teacher ratios over 20 stu...

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TNSigned into law 05/2012P-12Online Courses, Virtual Schools
H.B. 3062
Requires virtual schools to maintain teacher-pupil ratios set by the state board of education and to provide the same length of time for lea...

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FLSigned into law 04/2012P-12Delay of Class Size Penalty
H.B. 5101 - Delay of Class Size Penalty
From bill analysis: Delays the increased class size penalty (from 50% to the full amount of the base student allocation) until 2014-2015, in...

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NYSigned into law 03/2012P-12Class Sizes for Students with Disabilities in Middle and High Schools
A.B. 9057 - Class Sizes for Students with Disabilities in Middle and High Schools
Part A, Section 12: Extends through 2012-13 school year provision authorizing the board of education of a city school district with a popula...

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WYSigned into law 03/2012P-12Class Size, Grade Configuration
S.F. 90
Directs school districts to maintain an average class size of 16 for K-3 classrooms. Requires districts to report to the state superintenden...

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NCVeto overridden: legislature has overridden governor's veto 06/2011P-12Class Size Reduction for Grades 1-3
H.B. 200 - Class Size Reduction for Grades 1-3
Declares findings of the general assembly regarding benefits of small class sizes in grades 1-3, and disadvantages of larger class sizes. Es...

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FLSigned into law 05/2011P-12Charter School Enrollment/School District Class Size
S.B. 2120 - Sec. 8, 11, 12, 14, 15
Sec. 8 - Adjusts the charter school enrollment process such that students living in a development that provides the facility and related pro...

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GASigned into law 05/2011P-12Class Size
H.B. 192 - Class Size
Extends for 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years certain temporary provisions that permit the average class size for certain programs to be equi...

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CASigned into law 03/2011P-12Class Size Reduction Funds
S.B. 70 - Sec. 58
From bill summary: Existing law appropriates funding for class size reduction grades K-3, to be expended consistent with specified requireme...

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FLRejected by voters 11/2010P-12Class Size Requirements
Constitutional Amendment 8; SJR 2
Proposed amendment to the constitution to revise class size requirements for public schools as follows: (1) For grades Pre-kindergarten thro...

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FLSigned into law 06/2010P-12Class Size Requirements
H.B. 5101
Section 11 - Requires each local school board, before adoption of the district school budget for 2010-2011, to hold public hearings and prov...

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GASigned into law 05/2010P-12Waivers to Reduce School Expenditures
H.B. 908
From bill summary: Temporarily waives certain expenditure controls relating to funds earned for direct instructional costs, media center cos...

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WISigned into law 05/2010P-12Class Size Reduction
A.B. 808
Previous law allowed an eligible school board that has entered into a five-year renewable student achievement guarantee (SAGE) contract with...

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FLSigned into law 05/2010P-12Revises Maximum Class Size Requirements
SJR 2
Proposes a constitutional amendment to go before voters in November 2010; revises the maximum class size requirements; beginning with the 20...

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UTSigned into law 03/2010P-12State Reporting of Class Size and Charter School Funding
S.B. 56
Modifies the state superintendent's annual report of the public school system by: (1) requiring reporting of data on average class sizes cal...

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NVSigned into law 02/2010P-12Class Size
A.B. 4B
Revises provisions governing class-size reduction to allow school districts flexibility in addressing budget shortfalls; allows a school dis...

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OHSigned into law 07/2009P-12Waiver of Pupil/Teacher Ratio in Grades K-4
H.B. 1 - Section 265.50.20
Authorizes the state superintendent, in the 2009 or 2010 academic year (or both) to waive the teacher/pupil ratio for grades K-4 as required...

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NYSigned into law 04/2009P-12Contracts for Excellence
A.B. 157 - Part A, Sections 1-5
Provides that a district that submitted a contract for excellence for the 2008-09 school year must submit a contract for excellence for the ...

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CASigned into law 09/2008P-12Class Size
S.B. 1112
Extends the sunset date for the mitigation provisions in the Class Size Reduction Program, in which participating school districts are provi...

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DESigned into law 06/2008P-12Compliance with Class-Size Ratios
H.B. 393
Codifies the recommendation of the Class Size and Unit Allocation Task Force that the Department of Education annually collect and report da...

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NYAdopted 06/2008P-12Contracts for Excellence
Title 8 NYCRR Sections 100.13 and 170.12
Establishes allowable programs and activities, criteria for public reporting by school districts of their total foundation aid expenditures,...

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NYAdopted 01/2008P-12Contracts for Excellence
Title 8 NYCRR Sections 100.13 and 170.12
The board of regents has readopted, by emergency action effective January 22, 2008, the emergency rule adopted at the September 10, 2007 Reg...

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NYEmergency Rule Extension 11/2007P-12Contracts for Excellence
Title 8 NYCRR Sections 100.13 and 170.12
Readopts, by emergency action effective November 25, 2007, the emergency rule adopted at the September 10, 2007 Regents meeting that added a...

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GAAdopted 08/2007P-12Class Size in Grades 9-12
GAC 160-5-1-.08, -.10
Establishes class size maximums for core courses in grades 9-12. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-5-1-.08.pdf...

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NYAdopted 07/2007P-12Contracts for Excellence
Title 8 NYCRR Sections 100.13 and 170.12
Establishes allowable programs and activities, criteria for public reporting by school districts of their total foundation aid expenditures,...

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NCSigned into law 07/2007P-12Reaching One's Potential for Excellence (ROPE) Scholars Pilot Program.
S.B. 1030
The purpose of the ROPE Scholars Pilot Program is to strengthen middle grades education in order to provide students with the opportunity to...

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WVAdopted 07/2007P-12Quality Early Education System
Policy 2525
The most recent updates to Policy 2525: West Virginia's Universal Access to a Quality Early Education System support quality in the classroo...

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GASigned into law 05/2007P-12Multiples and Maximum Class Sizes
S.B. 123
Requires twins or other multiples to be placed in the same classroom if the parent requests. Also allows districts to establish maximum clas...

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UTSigned into law 03/2007P-12School Reporting Amendments
H.B. 215
Specifies how average class size shall be calculated for the purpose of reporting class size by grade and subject on annual school performan...

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ILAdopted 09/2006P-12Class Size Reduction Grants
23 IAC 565.10, .20, .30, .40, .50, .60, .110, .120, .130, .140, .150,.160
Establishes rules regarding the K-3 class size reduction grant program, and a class size reduction pilot project. Specifies that eligible di...

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GAAdopted 07/2006P-12Remediation, Charter Schools, Class Size, Student Attendance
GAC 160-4-5-.01; -4-9-.04; -5-1-.08, -.10
Clarifies rules regarding the following:

Remedial education for students in grades 6-12: http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/docs/160/4/5/01.pdf...

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ILSigned into law 06/2006P-12Class Size Reduction Pilot Program
S.B. 2882
Creates a pilot class size reduction grant program, in addition to the existing class size reduction grant program, to be implemented and ad...

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IASigned into law 06/2006P-12Class Size and Other Block Grant Funds
S.B. 2272 - Section 6
Extends repeal date of Iowa Early Intervention and School Improvement Technology Block Grant Programs to July 2007. (Includes funds for K-3 ...

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TNSigned into law 04/2006P-12Class Size Waiver During Natural Disasters
S.B. 2898
Relates to maximum classroom sizes; In the event of a natural disaster which results in the enrollment of displaced students, the commission...

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WIVetoed 04/2006P-12Class Size Reduction Funding
S.B. 68
Under current law, a school district may enter into a five-year, renewable student achievement guarantee (SAGE) contract with the Department...

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GASigned into law 04/2006P-12Class Size
H.B. 1358
Changes certain provisions relating to maximum class size requirements. For the 2006-2007 school year, increases maximum class sizes in grad...

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LASigned into law 11/2005P-12Class Size Ratio Exemption
H.B. 19A
Exempts LA 4 (prekindergarten) classes from class size ratio for the 2005-2006 school year if the district or charter school enrolled any st...

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GAAdopted 10/2005P-12Maximum Individual Class Size
GAC 160-5-1-.08
Changes the maximum individual class size for science grades 9-12 for school years 2007-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 from 28 to 30. Amends the fu...

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ILSigned into law 08/2005P-12Control of Class Size Reduction Funding
H.B. 2589
Under the K-3 class size reduction grant program, provides that if a school board determines that a school is using funds awarded under the...

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NVSigned into law 06/2005P-12Class size reduction
S.B. 460
Authorizes certain school districts to develop plans for alternative pupil-teacher ratios. In lieu of complying with the pupil-teacher rati...

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FLVetoed 06/2005P-12Class Size Reduction
S.B. 1678
States that, beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, if the actual student membership in the October survey exceeds the student membership e...

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NV(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 433. 06/2005P-12Class size reducation appropriation
H.B. 575
Makes appropriations to the State Distributive School Account for purposes relating to class-size reduction. The state appropriates from th...

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NVSigned into law 06/2005P-12Class size
H.B. 526
Each school district that does not meet the ratio of pupils per class (15:1 in grades k-3) must request a variance from the State Board by p...

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WIEmergency Rule Adoption 02/2005P-12Student Achievement Guaranteed in Education Program (SAGE)
PI 24
Amends class size reduction funding under the Student Achievement Guaranteed in Education Program (SAGE). WISCONSIN REG 20485 (SN) http://ww...

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INSigned into law 01/2005P-12Funding Formula for K-3 Class Size Reduction
H.B. 1001 (Section 181 and 233)
Revises the funding formula for the K-3 class size reduction program. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2005. Makes other adjustments.

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CASigned into law 09/2004P-12Education: Class Size
S.B. 311
Requires the Controller to deduct from the next principal apportionment of a school district a specified amount based on the annual pupil en...

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GAAdopted 08/2004P-12Class Size; Absences and Excuses
GAC 160-5-1-.08; -.10
Clarifies rules regarding class size, absences and excuses. Renames chapter on absences as Student Attendance. Provides definition of truant...

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ILSigned into law 07/2004P-12K-3 Class Size Reduction Grant Program
S.B. 2135
Creates a K-3 class size reduction grant program. Provides that only schools that are on the early academic warning list or academic watch l...

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HISigned into law 07/2004P-12Education Reform
H.B. 2002
The education reform in this Act shall be known as the "Reinventing Education Act of 2004." The provisions include (1) establishing a weight...

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GAAdopted 07/2004P-12Class Size
GAC 160-5-1-.08
Class size is amended to comply with changes in law that were adopted by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2004 session regarding the ...

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HIVeto override 05/2004P-12Reinventing Education Act of 2004
S.B. 3238
Establishes a weighted student formula; provides additional information technology; empowers principals through a Hawaii principals academy ...

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VASigned into law 04/2004P-12Substantial Amendments to the Standards of Learning
H.B. 1014
Amends section 22.1-253.13:1 and 22.1-253.13:2 . Specifies that the Standards of Learning form the core of Virginia's educational program a...

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GAAdopted 11/2003P-12Public School Capital Outlay
GAC 160-5-4-.04
Clarifies rules regarding special appropriation for public school capital outlay. Adds the additional funds authorized by the General Assemb...

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ILAmendatory veto by Governor - Bill dead 11/2003P-12Class Size Reduction Grant
S.B. 902
Amends the School Code. Creates a K-3 class size reduction grant program to be implemented and administered by the state board of education....

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CAVetoed 10/2003P-12Class Size
S.B. 556
Requires, through the 2005-06 school year, any school district establishing a class size reduction program to select the grade level or leve...

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GAAdopted 07/2003P-12Class Size
GAC 160-5-1-.08
Clarifies rules regarding class size. Specifies definitions and requirements. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/doe/legalservices/160-5-1-...

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FLSigned into law 06/2003P-12Quality Education
S.B. 30
Establishes maximum class sizes; creates the Classrooms for Kids Program; establishes the District Effort Recognition Program; establishes t...

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GASigned into law 05/2003P-12Assessment, Maximum Class size, Instruction, Revenue
S.B. 249
Revises provisions relating to payment of fees for advanced placement tests; revises provision relating to the release of certain test quest...

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IASigned into law 05/2003P-12Early Intervention Block Grant Program Repeal Date
H.B. 549 (omnibus bill)
Changes repeal date from 2003 to 2004 on chapter establishing statewide early intervention block grant program. Components of this program i...

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FLApproved by voters 11/2002P-12Florida's Amendment to Reduce Class Size
Constitutional Amendment 9
Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution (Article IX, Section I) to require that the Legislature provide funding for sufficient class...

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CAVetoed 09/2001P-12Small Class Size Program
A.B. 231
Authorizes, on a pilot program basis, the Torrance and Poway Unified School Districts to implement an alternative class size reduction progr...

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TXSigned into law 06/2001P-12Class Size Limits
H.B. 3313
A campus or district that is granted an exception from class size limits shall provide written notice of the exception to the parent of or p...

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CASigned into law 09/2000P-12Modifications to Class Reduction Program
A.B. 1608
Allows a school district that maintains only one school that serves pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive with an annual avera...

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CASigned into law 09/2000P-12Revisions In the Small Class Size Program
S.B. 871
This establishes 2 options under which a school district may apply to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for funds from the program. U...

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WAApproved by voters 06/2000P-12Ballot Initiative - Student Achievement Fund
Initiative 728
INITIATIVE 728: Shall school districts reduce class sizes, extend learning programs, expand teacher training, and construct facilities, fund...

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AZSigned into law 03/2000P-12Pupil/Teacher Ratios
S.B. 1167
Requires schools to include information relating to classroom pupil to teacher ratios on the school report card for kindergarten through gra...

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GASigned into law 03/2000P-12Omnibus Bill - Class Size Component
H.B. 1187
The new class sizes are funded as follows: Kindergarten – 1:15; Kindergarten Early Intervention Program – 1:11; Grades 1-3 – 1:17; Grades 1-...

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