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Archives: Education and Workforce Development / Model Policies
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Amendments to the Science of Reading Act
VIEW AMENDMENTS IN PDF Section 1. Definitions A. “Science of reading” means evidence-based reading instruction that focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and can be differentiated…
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High-Dosage Tutoring Model Policy
Section 1. Definition a) “Dosage” means the total duration of tutoring, in hours, and the total number of tutoring sessions that a student receives in an academic…
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The Learning Pod Protection Act
Section 1. Title This act is known and may be cited as “The Learning Pod Protection Act.” Section 2. Definitions “Learning pod” means…
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Released Time Education Act
Section 1. Title This Act may be cited as the “[insert State] Released Time Education Act.” Section 2. Definitions (A) “Released time course”…
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A Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Founding of the United States of America
WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1776, signifying…
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The Healthcare Opportunity Pathway in Education (HOPE) Program
Section 1. Definition (a) “Department of Education” shall mean the state educational agency responsible for overseeing the education system of the state. (b) “Department of…
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Resolution Supporting Devolution of Power from the U.S. Department of Education to the States
WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and education is not enumerated as a responsibility of the…
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Limiting Student Use of Cell Phones in K-12 Classrooms
Section 1. Definitions. (A) “Instructional time” is time during which students are participating in an approved course, curriculum, or other educationally-related activity under the direction of a teacher. The term…
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Education Tax-Credit Act
Section 1. Definitions (A) “Qualifying student” carries the definition of a “qualifying child” found in 26 U.S.C. § 152(c)(1) through (4) who received full-time academic instruction in a…
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Standardized Testing Choice Act
Section 1. Definitions (A) “CLT” means the Classic Learning Test administered by Classic Learning Initiatives. Section 2. Post-Secondary and Higher Education Admissions (A) Public institutions of higher education shall accept…
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Freedom from Indoctrination Act
Section 1. Definitions (A) “Constrain” means failure during any semester to provide sufficient open seats in alternative courses for a student to complete or progress toward completion of…
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Act to Prohibit Anti-Semitism in State K-20 Educational Institutions
Preamble WHEREAS, a historic rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, and discrimination has occurred at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the United States, targeting Jewish students; WHEREAS, in April 2024,…
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The School Board Election Date Act
Section 1. Date of School Board Elections (A) The date of a school district’s election for members of its board of education shall be held on the first…
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SCOTUS Anti-Discrimination Implementation Act
1 – Legislative purpose and findings. (a) Legislative purpose. (i) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that no person, on the ground of race, color, or…
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Use of AI Firearm Detection Software in Schools
Section 1. School District Safety and Security (A) From existing appropriations provided for school security purposes, the Department of Education may enter into a contract with a private…
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Statement of Principles: Microschooling
I. Parental Choice Parents should have the freedom to choose the education experiences (public school, homeschool, private school, charter school, microschool, virtual school, etc.) that best serve their child. Policies…
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Chronic Absenteeism Model Policy
Section 1. (A) A school district Superintendent, or his or her designee, may file a truancy petition if it is determined that: (a) A student subject…
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Statement of Principles on School Facility Safety and Security
Therefore, consistent with these objectives, we have developed the following principles regarding school facility safety and security: (i) Schools are a vital part of our national critical infrastructure and need…
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Virtually Administered Assessments Act
Section 1. (A) Any virtual school or program operating pursuant to [insert statutory reference] may administer any state assessment required under [insert statutory reference] in a virtual setting…
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The Science of Reading Act
Section 1. Definitions A. “Science of reading” means evidence-based reading instruction that focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and can be differentiated to meet the needs of…