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    School Choice Directory Act

    Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Definitions} In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (A) Department” means the department of education. (B) “Parent” means a resident of…

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    Environmental Literacy Improvement Act

    Section 1. {Title} This act shall be known as the Environmental Literacy Improvement Act Section 2. {Purpose} The purpose of this act is to enhance…

  • Resolution on Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act image

    Resolution on Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Resolution on Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act WHEREAS, the federal involvement in education ties the hands of the states with mandates, paperwork,…

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    Higher Education Capital Projects Transparency Act

    Section 1. {Building Utilization Data.} (A) Each institution of public higher education shall develop and promulgate procedures for maximum utilization of existing facilities, including, as appropriate, plans for the use…

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    Free Enterprise Education Act

    Free Enterprise Education Act Summary The Free Enterprise Education Act mandates instruction in the free enterprise system, a course that requires an interdisciplinary study…

  • Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act image

    Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act

    Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act Summary The Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act establishes a program by which willing residents can opt to receive less public funding for their child’s education,…

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    Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act (Universal Eligibility)

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means the Parental Choice Scholarship Program created in this subchapter. (B) “Eligible student” means any…

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    Special Needs Scholarship Program Act

    The Special Needs Scholarship Program Act Summary The Special Needs Scholarship Program creates a scholarship program that provides students with special needs the option to attend the public…

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    Family Education Savings Account Act

    The Family Education Savings Account Act Summary The Family Education Savings Account Act would create a tax deduction/credit for contributions made by state taxpayers into students’ Coverdell education…

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    Smart Start Scholarship Program

    The Smart Start Scholarship Program Summary This bill creates a scholarship program that helps children from low- and middle-income families attend the public or private 4-year-old preschool program…

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    Alternative Certification Act

    Alternative Certification Act Summary Teacher quality is crucial to the improvement of instruction and student performance.  However, certification requirements that correspond to state-approved education programs in most states…

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    Virtual Public Schools Act

    The Virtual Public Schools Act Declaration. (A) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Meeting the educational needs of children in our state’s schools…

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    National Teacher Certification Fairness Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} The National Teacher Certification Fairness Act. Section 2. {Open Competition.} Wherever possible in appropriate state statute, the following language change shall be made: (A)…

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    School Board Freedom to Contract Act

    The School Board Freedom to Contract Act Summary The School Board Freedom to Contract Act encourages the establishment of public/private partnerships…