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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--Learnfare |
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| Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--No Pass No Drive |
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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--Common Core/National Tests |
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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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| Assessment--High Stakes/Competency |
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| Assessment--NAEP (NAEP Results and NAEP Organization) |
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| Assessment--Performance Based/Portfolio |
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| Assessment--Value Added |
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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--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower) |
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| Attendance--Truancy |
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| Background Checks |
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| Bilingual/ESL |
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| Brain Research |
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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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| Cheating |
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| Choice of Schools |
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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--Curriculum/Standards |
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| Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance |
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| Class Size |
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| Counseling/Guidance |
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| Curriculum |
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| Curriculum--Alignment |
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| Curriculum--Arts Education |
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| Curriculum--Censorship |
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| Curriculum--Computer Science |
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| Curriculum--Core Curriculum |
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| Curriculum--Drivers Education |
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| Curriculum--Environmental Education |
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| Curriculum--Excusal |
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| Curriculum--Family Living Education |
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| Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
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| Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language |
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| Curriculum--Geography Education |
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| Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education |
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| Curriculum--Home Economics |
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| Curriculum--International Education |
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| Curriculum--Language Arts |
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| Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling |
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| Curriculum--Mathematics |
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| Curriculum--Multicultural |
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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 |
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| Demographics--Condition of Children/Adults |
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| Demographics--Enrollments |
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| Desegregation |
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| Economic/Workforce Development |
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| Economic/Workforce Development--Value of an Education |
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| Education Research |
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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--Does Money Matter? |
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| Finance--Equity |
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| Finance--Facilities |
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| Finance--Federal |
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| Finance--Funding Formulas |
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| Finance--Litigation |
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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--Regional Entities |
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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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| Health--Teen Pregnancy |
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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--Credit Recovery |
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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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| Instructional Approaches |
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| Instructional Approaches--Constructivism |
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| Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices |
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| Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
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| Instructional Approaches--Homework/Study Skills |
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| Instructional Approaches--Official English |
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| Instructional Approaches--Problem Based Learning |
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| Instructional Approaches--Single-Sex Education |
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| Instructional Approaches--Teaching Across Disciplines |
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| Instructional Approaches--Time/Time on Task |
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| Instructional Approaches--Tracking/Ability Grouping |
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| Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools |
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| International Baccalaureate |
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| International Benchmarking |
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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--Recruitment and Retention |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure |
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| Mentoring/Tutoring |
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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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| Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic |
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| No Child Left Behind |
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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--Choice/Transfer |
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| No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools |
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| No Child Left Behind--Finance |
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| No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement |
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| No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers |
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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--Special Populations |
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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 Brain Development |
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| P-3 Child Care |
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| P-3 Content Standards and Assessment |
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| P-3 Data Systems |
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| P-3 Early Intervention (0-3) |
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| P-3 English Language Learners (ELL) |
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| P-3 Ensuring Quality |
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| P-3 Evaluation/Economic Benefits |
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| P-3 Family Involvement |
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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 Kindergarten--Full Day Kindergarten |
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| P-3 Preschool |
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| P-3 Public/Private Partnerships |
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| P-3 Special Ed./Inclusion |
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| P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development |
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| P-3 Technology |
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| Parent/Family |
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| Parent/Family--Parent Rights |
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| Parent/Family--Research |
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| Partnerships--University/School |
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| Postsecondary |
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| Postsecondary Accountability |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Licensing/Program Review and Approval |
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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--Teaching Assistants |
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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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| 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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| PA | Signed into law 07/2013 | Postsec. | Scholarships for Distance Learning
H.B. 1141 - Sec. 2599.5
Budget bill with many provisions. Of note: New Section 2599.5 establishes the Distance Education Program to approve distance education programs and to provide grants to students who enroll in approved programs. Requires the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assist...
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| NE | Signed into law 06/2013 | Postsec. | Distance Education Section
L.B. 331
Redefines authorization to operate for purposes of the Postsecondary Institution Act by allowing that once authorization to operate has been issued it continues indefinitely unless otherwise suspended, revoked, or terminated, including such authorizations prev...
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| NV | Signed into law 06/2013 | Postsec. | Distance Learning
S.B. 446
Authorizes the three Nevada State Commissioners who are appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to enter into reciprocity agreements for the purpose of authorizing certain postsecondary educational institutions to provide distance e...
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| AL | Signed into law 05/2013 | Postsec. | Tuition for Distance Courses Delivered to Students Outside State
H.B. 123
Defines as a resident for admission and tuition purposes a student who is in a program or takes courses within an interstate consortium of colleges or universities that either offers reciprocal resident student tuition to Alabama residents in the program or co...
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| KS | Signed into law 04/2013 | Postsec. | Credit for Online Courses - Military Students
H.B. 2181
Authorizes a licensing body to waive educational requirements towards certification or licensure for any former military service member who completes a distance education course through an accredited educational institution.
http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b20...
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| TN | Signed into law 04/2013 | Postsec. | State Authorization
S.B. 195
Exempts nonprofit, online universities from the Postsecondary Education Authorization Act if they a) offer online, competency-based education to adult students; b) are led by a chief executive located in Tennessee; and c) file a memoranda of operation with the...
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| CA | Signed into law 09/2012 | Postsec. | California Open Education Resources Council
S.B. 1052
Similar to S.B. 1053 (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1051-1100/sb_1053_bill_20120905_enrolled.pdf)
From bill summary: Expresses legislative findings and declarations relating to the cost of college and university textbooks. Adds provisions to...
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| CA | Signed into law 09/2012 | Postsec. | California Digital Open Source Library
S.B. 1053
Similar to S.B. 1052 (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1051-1100/sb_1052_bill_20120905_enrolled.pdf)
From bill summary: Expresses legislative findings and declarations relating to the cost of college and university textbooks. Adds provisions to...
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| MD | Signed into law 05/2012 | Postsec. | Postsecondary - Online Distance Education
H.B. 1223
Requires institutions of postsecondary education that enroll Maryland students in fully online distance education programs in the State to register with the Maryland Higher Education Commission before commencing or continuing to operate, doing business, or fun...
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| TX | Adopted 05/2012 | Postsec. | Approval of Out-of-State Postsecondary Institutions Wanting to Offer Distance Education
19 TAC 7.3, 14
Defines the meaning of a reciprocal state exemption agreement as it relates to out-of-state postsecondary institutions wanting to offer distance education in Texas. Provides a clearer understanding for out-of-state institutions to which certain rules apply. Al...
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| CO | Signed into law 04/2012 | Postsec. | CSU Global Campus And CSU Board Of Governors
H.B. 1220
The bill establishes the governance structure for Colorado state university - global campus (CSU global campus), which will be a baccalaureate and graduate on-line university. CSU global campus will be governed by the CSU system board of governors, which is ex...
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| FL | Signed into law 04/2012 | Postsec. | Florida Virtual Campus
H.B. 5201 - Florida Virtual Campus
From final bill analysis: Establishes the Florida Virtual Campus to provide access to online student and library support services and serve as a statewide resource and clearinghouse for postsecondary education distance learning courses and degree programs and ...
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| IA | Signed into law 04/2012 | Postsec. | Institutional Registration Required for Online Program Offerings
S.F. 2267
Establishes registration and oversight requirements for postsecondary educational programs being offered online or virtually. Requires disclosure of the total tuition charges, fees, and other costs payable for course of instruction.
http://coolice.legis.state....
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| IL | Adopted 04/2012 | Postsec. | Program Review (Private Colleges and Universities)
23 IL ADC 1030.10, 20, 30, 60, 70, 90
Guides the reviews of private colleges' and universities' (a) applications to establish new colleges and universities in the state and (b) applications for new degree programs, including out-of-state public, out-of-state private, and in-state private instituti...
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| IL | Adopted 04/2012 | Postsec. | Approval of New Units of Instruction, Research and Public Service at Public Institutions
23 IL ADC 1050.10, 20, 30
This rule guides the reviews of (a) applications for new degree programs at public universities and community colleges and (b) proposals from public universities to establish new research and public service centers. This rule also requires the institutional re...
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| VA | Signed into law 03/2012 | P-12
Postsec. | Teachers of Online Courses and College Partnership Laboratory Schools; Background Checks
H.B. 577
Clarifies that teachers of online courses and in college partnership laboratory schools shall, as a condition of employment requiring direct contact with students, provide written consent and the necessary personal information to obtain a search of the registr...
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| UT | Signed into law 02/2012 | P-12
Postsec. | Utah Education Network
H.B. 53
Expands the duties of the Utah Education Network (UEN), to include coordination and support of telecommunications needs of entities affiliated with the state systems of public and higher education as approved by the Utah Education Network Board. Directs the UE...
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| TX | Adopted 11/2011 | Postsec. | Distance Education Approval Processes for Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other Than Texas Public Institutions
19 TAC 7.14
Clarifies the process by which out-of-state institutions receive approval for offering distance education in Texas. Sets out state approval requirements for distance education in response to the new federal program integrity regulations which go into effect Ju...
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| TX | Adopted 05/2011 | Postsec. | Doctoral or First Professional Degrees
19 TAC 4.261 and 4.275
Clarifies the process by which previously approved doctoral programs at public institutions may be approved for distance delivery (including off-campus or as a self-supporting program). Presently, any doctoral program wishing to be delivered by such means must...
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| WA | Signed into law 04/2011 | Postsec. | Establishes Online University
H.B. 1822
Establishes the first nonprofit online university as part of Western Governors University. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Law%202011/1822-S.SL.pdf...
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| VA | Issued 03/2010 | Postsec. | Establishing the Governor's Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment
E.O. 9
Establishes the Governor's Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment. Directs the commission to consider the current state of public and private higher education in the state, and best practices in other states and countries. Directs the...
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| TX | Issued 09/2009 | Postsec. | Higher Education Cost Efficiencies
E.O. RP73
Directs the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in cooperation with Texas public institutions of higher education, to undertake a comprehensive review of opportunities for achieving cost efficiencies, including:
--State funding based on student course c...
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| OH | Signed into law 07/2009 | P-12
Postsec. | eTech Ohio (Education Technology)
H.B. 1 - Section 3353.09, 3353.20, and 265.30.83
By January 2010, directs the eTech Ohio commission to develop and implement a plan to create an aligned educational technology system that spans preschool to postsecondary education (P-20). Directs the commission to consult with the state board of education in...
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| LA | Signed into law 06/2009 | Postsec.
Community College | Online Course Tuition
H.B. 771
Authorizes the state Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors to equalize tuition for online courses.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=665913...
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| AL | Signed into law 05/2009 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Alabama Virtual Library
H.B. 322
Establishes the Alabama Virtual Library and the Alabama Virtual Library Executive Council, and executive council membership, responsibilities and duties. Includes 3 appointees each of state superintendent, chancellor of postsecondary education and executive di...
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| FL | Signed into law 05/2009 | P-12
Postsec. | School Construction Bonds/Virtual Instruction Program/School Breakfast Programs/Florida Teacher Lead Program
S.B. 1676
Creates the Florida Qualified School Construction Bond Allocation Act; requires the Office of Technology and Information Services (under supervision of the state board) to develop a systemwide technology plan, making budget recommendations to the commissioner,...
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| FL | Signed into law 05/2009 | Postsec.
Community College | Florida Distance Learning Consortium
H.B. 7121
Establishes the Florida Distance Learning Consortium to facilitate collaboration among public postsecondary educational institutions in use of distance learning; provides duties of consortium; defines distance learning course for purposes of assessing distance...
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| WA | Signed into law 04/2009 | Postsec. | Postsecondary Online Technology
H.B. 1946
Encourages all institutions of higher education to use common online learning technologies including existing learning management and web conferencing systems currently managed and governed by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and to share p...
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| CO | Signed into law 03/2009 | Postsec. | CO St. Univ. Online University
S.B. 86
Creates an online university to be known as Colorado state university - global campus. States that the university will have moderately selective admission standards and will offer undergraduate and master's degrees.
http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2009a/...
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| IA | Signed into law 03/2009 | Postsec. | Registration of Postsecondary Schools
S.B. 270
Transfers the authority to register postsecondary schools from the Secretary of State to the College Student Aid Commission; adds "or other distance delivery method" to the requirement that "except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 2, every person, firm, a...
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| IL | Adopted 01/2009 | Postsec.
Community College | Approval of New Units
23 IAC 1050.10, 1050.20, 1050.30, 1050.40, 1050.50, 1050.ILLUSTRATIONA
Clarifies requirements for program approval, procedures for obtaining approval, and requirements for reviews of existing programs at public two- and four-year institutions. Requires the following information to be included in the institution's catalog of progr...
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| IL | Adopted 01/2009 | Postsec. | Program Approval
23 IAC 1030.10, 1030.20, 1030.30, 1030.60, 1030.70, 1030.80,1030.ILLUSTRATION A
Provides exemptions from program approval requirements. Requires any institution offering online instruction where the core academic support services, including admission, evaluation, assessment, registration, financial aid, academic scheduling, and faculty hi...
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| CA | Signed into law 09/2008 | P-12
Community College
Postsec. | Virtual campus
S.B. 1437
Authorizes the State Virtual Campus to partner with education entities and community-based organizations to facilitate efforts relating to the use of technology resources and Internet connectivity. Authorizes campus grantees to accomplish certain online educat...
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| FL | Signed into law 06/2008 | Postsec.
Community College | Higher Education Distance Learning
H.B. 7105
Relates to postsecondary distance learning; establishes the State Distance Learning Consortium to facilitate access to distance learning resources; establishes State Higher Education Distance Learning Catalog as central point of access to distance learning res...
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| HI | Signed into law 06/2008 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Online Learning
H.B. 2971
Directs the Department of Education to adopt and implement recommendations and strategic goals contained in the report of the online learning task force established by Act 275, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007. Specifically requires the department to:
(1) Continue ...
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| KY | Signed into law 04/2008 | P-12
Postsec. | STEM
S.B. 2
Defines "Advanced science and mathematics" as Advanced Placement (AP) biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, and physics, and International Baccalaureate (IB) biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental systems, mathemat...
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| IN | Signed into law 03/2008 | P-12
Postsec. | Concurrent Enrollment Partnership and Virtual School Committee
H.B. 1246
The bill established the concurrent enrollment partnership to coordinate dual credit programs among high schools and state educational institutions. The commission on higher education is directed to provide support for the partnership. Also creates the interim...
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| WA | Signed into law 03/2008 | P-12
Postsec. | Dual Enrollment Online Programs
H.B. 3129
The office of the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is directed to compile information about online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit and place the information on its website. Directs high schools to ensure that teache...
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| WA | Signed into law 03/2008 | Postsec.
Community College | Work-based Educational Programs with Distance Learning Components
S.B. 6295
The workforce training and education coordinating board (WTECB) is directed to convene a working group to take actions related to electronically distributed learning. These actions include identifying and evaluating current workplace-based educational program...
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| AL | Adopted 09/2007 | Postsec. | Policy on Distance Education
AAC 300-2-3-.04
Defines distance education in agreement with definitions of regional and national accrediting agencies and provides guidelines on how students enrolled in distance education courses and programs are to be counted for various reports that are the Commission's r...
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| ID | Issued 09/2007 | P-12
Community College
Postsec. | Distance learning/virtual university
Executive Order 19
(Executive Order 2007-12) Designates the Department of Labor as the entity responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive computer-based career information; repeals and replaces Executive Order 2006-04....
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| ID | Adopted 08/2007 | P-12
Postsec. | Postsecondary Specialist Certificate
IDAPA 08.02.02
Provides certification to meet the special needs of virtual schools, distant education and public school/postsecondary partnerships. Promotes greater flexibility and increased content competency among teachers and valid certification for higher education facul...
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| ID | Signed into law 04/2007 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Idaho Digital Learning Academy
S.B. 1237 (Sections 12-14)
Strikes existing provision that funding for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy be provided from an annual budget request to the legislature from the superintendent of public instruction. Creates new section providing that a portion of the annual legislative ap...
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| NM | Signed into law 04/2007 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Cyber Academy Act
H.B. 201/S.B. 209
Enacts the Cyber Academy Act, provides powers and duties and makes an appropriation. The cyber academy is a collaborative program among the department, the higher education department, telecommunications networks and representatives of other state agencies eng...
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| RI | Adopted 04/2007 | Postsec.
Community College | Comprehensive Study on Establishing Distance Learning
H.B. 6239
(Resolution) Respectfully requesting the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of establishing an accredited distance learning program....
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| VA | Signed into law 02/2007 | Postsec.
Community College | Inmate Online Higher Education
H.B. 2041
Empowers the Department of Corrections to develop programs for restricted Internet access to online higher education courses by incarcerated persons. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?071+ful+HB2041ER...
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| AZ | Signed into law 06/2006 | P-12
Postsec. | E-Learning Information System
S.B. 1512
Relates to an integrated instructional and data system warehouse to act as a depository for e- learning information to enhance information and communication between all public schools in the state; includes universities; relates to a digital curriculum; establ...
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| OH | Signed into law 06/2006 | P-12
Postsec.
Community College | Ohio Core Support
H.B. 115
Appropriates funds for support of the Ohio Core Program. Funds will be used to:
(1) Support the participation of teachers licensed in Ohio and mid-career professionals not currently employed by a school district or licensed to teach at the primary or secondary...
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| MS | Signed into law 03/2006 | P-12
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Community College | Virtual School Program/Dual Enrollment
H.B. 1130
Authorizes the establishment of a Virtual Public School Program; provides for the creation of high school and university or community college dual enrollment program; provides for the payment of tuition and costs for university and community college level cour...
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| IL | Adopted 02/2006 | Community College
Postsec. | Interdistrict Cooperative Agreements
23 IAC 1501.307
Expands the rules for cooperative agreements to allow one community college to award a degree or certificate offered by another community college through the state's online cooperative agreement. pp 79-89 of 1528 http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/i...
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| NE | Signed into law 05/2005 | P-12
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Community College | Distance Education Enhancement Task Force
L.B. 689
Creates and provides duties for the Distance Education Enhancement Task Force. http://www.legislature.ne.gov/FloorDocs/99/PDF/Slip/LB689.pdf...
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| CO | Signed into law 05/2004 | Community College
Postsec. | Restructuring of Community Colleges
H.B. 1086
Enacts recommendations of governor's task force on the community college system; reduction of the system office's administrative costs by 35% and use of saved funds to finance recommendations including installation of a systemwide information technology system...
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| VA | Signed into law 04/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
H.B. 933
Adds the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to the list of those entities characterized as "educational institutions" and "governmental instrumentalities for the dissemination of education." This designation will not empower the Institute to establis...
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| VA | Signed into law 04/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
H.B. 932
Increases the membership of the governing board of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research from nine to 15 by adding six citizen representatives, two each appointed by the Governor, the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections, and the Speaker of ...
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| MT | Rule Adoption 03/2004 | P-12
Postsec. | Distance/Online/Technology Delivered Learning
ARM 10.55.907
Establishes rules relating to distance, online, and technology delivered learning. MONTANA REG 4484 (SN)...
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| VA | Signed into law 03/2004 | Postsec.
Community College | Distance Learning
H.B. 617
Effective January 1, 2005, each public institution of higher education shall include in its strategic plan information indicating to what extent, if any, it will use distance learning to expand access, improve quality, and minimize the cost of education. For i...
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| LA | Signed into law 06/2003 | Postsec. | Internet Operated Schools Are Included Proprietary
H.B. 456
Provides that schools which operate over the Internet are included in the definition of proprietary schools; increases membership of the advisory commission on proprietary schools from eight to nine members, so that the board of regents appoints two members ra...
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| NC | Signed into law 06/2003 | P-12
Postsec. | Innovative Education Initiatives Act
S.B. 656
Creates the Innovative Education Initiatives Act to develop cooperative efforts between secondary schools and institutions of higher education to reduce dropout rates, increase high school and college graduation rates and decrease the need for higher education...
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| NM | Signed into law 04/2003 | P-12
Postsec. | Accessible Electronic Formats
H.B. 708
Relates to education; provides for accessible electronic formats for individuals with disabilities enrolled in distance learning courses of study and using computer-based instructional materials. http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/03%20Regular/FinalVersions/hou...
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| NH | Signed into law 07/2001 | Postsec. | Franchise Rights for On-Line Course Providers
H.B. 412
Requires the Public Higher Education Committee to study the feasibility of granting state franchise rights to the providers of on-line education courses which may include state university system and regional community-technical college system; requires that th...
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| PA | Signed into law 06/2001 | Postsec.
Community College | Multiple Amendments
S.B. 485
Act No. 35 of 2001., Amends Public School Code. Provides for school districts, national assessment tests, school director relations with districts, management reports, distressed districts, equipment, duty to employ qualified professionals, continuing developm...
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| ME | Signed into law 05/2001 | Postsec. | Exemption of Immunization Laws for Distance Education Students
H.B. 748
(Public Law No. 87., 95 LD 967) Provides an exemption to the immunization laws for students who enroll in distance education programs offered by colleges, universities, technical colleges and schools for the health professions; provides this exemption applies ...
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| CA | Signed into law 09/2000 | Postsec. | Distance Learning Program
A.B. 1123
Establishes the California Distance learning Policy. Requires the California Postsecondary Commission to convene an intersegmental working group to determine state funding priorities consistent with the institutional missions of the segments of higher educatio...
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| ME | Signed into law 04/2000 | Postsec. | Access to State Technical College System
S.B. 973
(LD 2519) Increases access to the State's Technical College System; provides funding to add additional students systemwide; addresses the State Technical College System's need to provide students with the ability to take courses and do research over the intern...
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| CO | Signed into law 03/2000 | Postsec. | Technology in Higher Education
S.B. 183
Concerns the role of higher education in the development of technology; encourages higher education institutions and systems to participate in the development of information technology education, innovation, and commerce; intends that the educational program d...
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| WA | Signed into law 03/2000 | Postsec. | Study of Distance Education
H.B. 2952
Directs the higher education coordinating board, in conjunction with the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, the Office of Financial Management and the state institutions of higher education to study distance education and to provide a study; defi...
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| AR | Signed into law 04/1999 | P-12
Postsec. | Requires Coordination of Distance Learning Activities
S.B. 780
Requires coordination of all aspects of distance learning activities in Arkansas. It is the intent of the general assembly that expenditures of state funds for distance learning technology promote statewide access to a shared-use network infrastructure, foster...
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| AR | Signed into law 04/1999 | P-12
Postsec. | Provides Distance Learning to Public Schools
H.B. 1620
Provides distance learning to all public schools in the state; relates to elementary and secondary schools; relates to curriculum and the duties of the Department of Education; relates to two and four year postsecondary institutions; requires a report to the H...
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| MT | Signed into law 04/1997 | Postsec. |
S.B. 264 Western Governors' University
Authorizes the Governor to create and participate in the Western Governors' University....
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