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National Education Report Card Ranks Massachusetts First, West Virginia Last
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kaitlyn Buss American Legislative Exchange Council 202.742.8526 kbuss@alec.org National Education Report Card Ranks Massachusetts First, West Virginia Last American Legislative Exchange…
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Substantive Transparency in Education Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Definitions.} For the purposes of this Act: (A) “Department” means the Department of Education. (B) “Product” means an original, updated, or revised textbook, curriculum, instructional…
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Resolution Opposing Federal Intrusion in State Education Content Standards
WHEREAS, the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”) is, in part, to advance Jeffersonian principles, including respect for federalism and the prerogatives of the states; and…
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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…
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10 Questions Legislators Should Ask About Higher Education
In today’s uncertain economy, states are feeling the pressure to reduce budgets while maintaining high-quality institutions of higher education—institutions that are instrumental in providing Americans the opportunity to earn post-secondary…
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ALEC’s Guide to Advancing American Colleges and Universities: 10 Questions State Legislators Should Ask about Higher Education
ALEC’s Guide to Advancing American Colleges and Universities: 10 Questions State Legislators Should Ask about Higher Education WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 15, 2011) – The contribution of…
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State Education Ranking Shows Vermont #1, South Carolina Last
State Education Ranking Shows Vermont #1, South Carolina Last ALEC publishes 16th Edition of its Report Card on American Education WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Legislative Exchange…
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The Full Faith and Credit for Properly Constructed Individualized Education Plans Act
The Full Faith and Credit for Properly Constructed Individualized Education Plans Act Summary Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), all students are entitled to a free…
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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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New ALEC Model Policies from the 53rd Annual Meeting
Last month, ALEC hosted its 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, bringing together more than 1,800 attendees, including more than 400 state lawmakers from nearly all 50 states. Catch up…
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Arizona Anti-ESA Initiative Fails to Gather Enough Verified Signatures to Make November Ballot
Supporters of education freedom are celebrating after the so-called “Protect Education Act,” a union-backed initiative designed to strangle Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Program, appears to have fallen short of the 255,949…
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ALEC Announces 74 New Model Policies On Critical Issues
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced the adoption of 74 model policies, including several amended measures approved by its members. Developed through collaboration between state legislators and…
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Record Breaking Attendance in Orlando: August CEO Update
If you weren’t with us in Orlando for the 53rd Annual Meeting, you missed an incredible, record-breaking event! With more than 1,800 attendees in the Sunshine State, we easily smashed…
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In the News: Media Highlights from the 53rd ALEC Annual Meeting
The 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) brought together state legislators, policy experts, industry leaders, and thought leaders in Orlando, Florida, for several days of collaboration…
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States Leading the Way at ALEC’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL — Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) kicks off its 53rd Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, running through Friday, July 24. As the nation’s premier gathering of…