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Artificial intelligence is not something that’s coming down the road — it is already here, reshaping how students learn, how educators teach and how work gets done. The challenge for […]
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Policymakers at every level are working to keep pace with artificial intelligence (AI) as it reshapes our schools, communities and workforce. This resource compiles recent state legislative and regulatory developments […]
Student mental health has moved to the forefront of state policy agendas in recent years. While concerns were growing before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point, accelerating attention […]
In an effort to establish common expectations for college preparedness among incoming students, some states or higher education systems have adopted common admissions policies applicable to first-time, first-year students seeking […]
View individual state profiles on statewide admissions policies by selecting a state below, or view 50-State Comparisons on each data point.
Updated Jan. 16, 2026 While at least 31 states and the District of Columbia require 180 instructional days, the number of hours or minutes required within those days vary. What […]
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