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State Approaches to School Readiness
This paper focuses on how states currently assess school readiness, as indicated by the use of assessment at kindergarten. More
Data Disposal Laws
Data disposal laws require businesses and government to destroy, dispose or otherwise make personal information unreadable or undecipherable. More
High-Speed Rail Resources
With recent opportunities for federal funding, and over $1 billion more proposed for FY 2011, high-speed rail continues to be a high-profile issue in the states. More
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Data Disposal Laws
 Data disposal laws require businesses and government to destroy, dispose or otherwise make personal information unreadable or undecipherable. More
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Next Generation 9-1-1 Webinar
 Read NCSL's Next Generation 911 LegisBrief and listen to this archived webinar to learn about the Next Generation 9-1-1 system, one that is accessible from anywhere, anytime using new technologies, and the role states play in ensuring its successful implementation. More
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Preserving Digital Records
 Ensuring that digitally stored legislative records are preserved so they remain trustworthy, complete, durable and accessible over time is a necessary task. Learn about an NCSL publication and other resources to help states meet these goals. More
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Confidentiality of 911 Recordings
 Six states—Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wyoming—keep 911 call recordings confidential. Georgia, Maine, Minnesota and South Dakota place some restrictions on the release of 911 calls. More
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The Benefits of Broadband
 Hear the archived recording of this event to learn about recent broadband incentive projects that improve the lives of rural community citizens, expand on-line opportunities for children and create economic success stories for low-income families. More
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Steal These Ideas
 In 2007, State Legislatures featured “25 Great Online Ideas Worth Stealing,” describing creative and innovative features on legislative websites. Here are 25 more legislative website innovations that may surprise you. More
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