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International Trip Provides Education for the States
International Trip Provides Education for the States By the Honorable Cliff Branan, OK (SD — 40) As a late addition to the group of Exchange Council…
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Resolution Supporting United States History Education
Resolution Supporting United States History Education WHEREAS, basic knowledge of United States history is essential to full and informed participation in civic life and to the larger vibrancy of…
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Statewide Online Education Act
Statewide Online Education Act Section 1. {Title} The Statewide Online Education Act Section 2. {Program Name} Statewide Online Education Program Section 3. Statewide Online Education Program Purposes (1)…
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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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Test Scores Decline Despite Increased Education Spending
Employment in America’s K-12 public school system has increased rapidly since the 1950’s. Interestingly, this growth in the number of teachers and public school employees has significantly outpaced growth in…
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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 [email protected] 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…