Archives: Education / Model Policies
Archives: Education / Model Policies (page 2)
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Informed Student Document Act
Informed Student Document Act Summary To aid students and their parents, the Informed Student Document Act would publish the following outcomes by which a state’s…
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Collegiate Learning Assessment Act
The Collegiate Learning Assessment Act Summary This model policy requires public colleges and universities to administer the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) to all students during…
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Quality Education and Teacher and Principal Protection Act
Section 1. {Title} This act may be known as the “Quality Education and Teacher and Principal Protection Act.” Section 2. {Legislative findings} The Legislature finds that ensuring the quality of…
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Student Data Accessibility, Transparency, and Accountability Act
Student Data Accessibility, Transparency, and Accountability Act Summary The Student Data Accessibility, Transparency, and Accountability Act would require the [State Board of Education/State Department of…
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Honest Transcript Act
Honest Transcript Act Summary The Honest Transcript Act looks to correct grade inflation by requiring all public colleges and universities to include on student transcripts—alongside…
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Public School Financial Transparency Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} The Public School Financial Transparency Act Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} (A) The Legislature finds that: (1) Taxpayers…
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Statement of Principles on School Safety and Security
The American Legislative Exchange Council recognizes the presence of violence every day in America’s schools. This school-based violence, much of it committed by our youth, speaks volumes about the current…
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Teacher Quality Assurance Act
Teacher Quality Assurance Act Summary This model policy prohibits a school district from utilizing a last-hired, first-fired layoff policy when reducing staff. Additionally, the model policy requires the…
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Amendments to the Great Schools Tax Credit Program Act (Scholarship Tax Credit)
Summary: This amendment closes a loophole between the federal and state tax codes, which in theory allows for a very small number of taxpayers to get more in tax benefits…
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Student Futures Program Act
Student Futures Program Act Summary This act creates a career planning program. Model Policy Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Student Futures…
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School Turnaround Act
General Description: This bill enacts and amends provisions related to public education. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: • defines terms; • requires the State Department of Education to designate schools…
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Education Savings Account Act
Model Policy: THE EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT Section 1. {The Education Savings Account Act} Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means The Education Savings Account program created in this subchapter. (B) “Eligible…
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Neutrality and Integrity in Software Procurement Act
Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “Neutrality and Integrity in Software Procurement” Act. Section 2. {Legislative Findings} The legislature finds that: A. there is a broad…
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Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act
WHEREAS, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Constitution protect the rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of association and…
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Partnerships for Student Success
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of {State}: 38 Section 1. Section 53A-1-1209 is amended to read: 39 53A-1-1209. School Leadership Development Program. 40 (1) As…
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Resolution Supporting Homeschooling Freedom
Whereas: It is the fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing, education and care of his or her child. Whereas: This right to direct the education of a child can…
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Campus Anti-Harassment Act
General Description This bill enacts provisions related to harassment at an institution of higher education. Highlighted Provisions This bill: defines terms; enacts requirements related to how an institution of higher…
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Assessment Choice Act
Be it enacted by the Legislature of [STATE]: {Section 1. Menu of locally procured achievement assessments; requirements; rules} A. THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ADOPT A MENU OF LOCALLY…
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Next Generation Charter Schools Act
Section 1. {Title.} The Next Generation Charter Schools Act Section 2. {Declaration of Purpose.} (A) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that (1) The Charter School Act of [year]…
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Student and Family Fair Notice and Impact Statement Act
An Act relating to student and family fair notice and impact statement requirements prior to the closing or Significant Restructuring of any charter school: Section 1. {Purpose} If any process…