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2013 Pretrial Legislation Update

So far in 2013, 471 bills and resolutions related to pretrial release have been introduced across the 50 states. Common issues addressed include eligibility and conditions for release, commercial bail, pretrial services, citation in lieu of arrest and diversion. This overview identifies and describes significant actions and trends within this collection of legislation. More

State Revenues and the Natural Gas Boom

As technological developments increase access to natural gas reserves across the country, states are exploring ways to benefit from these newly accessible resources and to ensure that communities are reimbursed for the impact that natural gas development may have on infrastructure. More

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School Bullying: LinksArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289712897School Bullying: Links
2011 Legislative Summit Education HighlightsMeetings8/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2347923479This document contains presentations and resources from the variety of education sessions at the 2011 Legislative Summit in San Antonio, Texas on August 7-11.
The SL Interview: Jeb BushArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324623246“Student achievement is not a Democrat or Republican issue.”
NCSL Standing Committee on Education 2011 Spring Forum AgendaMeetings5/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2256322563The 2011 Spring Forum agenda for the NCSL Standing Committee on Education agenda sessions with presentation highlights.
School Bullying: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1295212952s the safety of U.S. schools has become an important public policy issue, interest in the problem of school bullying has intensified. Research indicates that this type of adolescent victimization occurs frequently, particularly in middle school grades, and can result in serious consequences for both bully and victim.
2010 Fall Forum Education HighlightsMeetings1/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2200322003This document highlights the presentations and handouts from the 2010 Fall Forum Education sessions in Phoenix, Arizona.
Early WarningArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2180521805A new approach to help students at the first sign of trouble is gaining steam in education.
Education Program: Staff BiographiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1292712927Description of Education Staff
[Summit 2010] General Session: Jeb Bush: An Education Success StoryMultimedia8/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2078020780Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush governed a state with an education system ranked at the bottom nationally. Hear him discuss why Florida didn’t abandon reform during tough times, but focused on the long-term benefits of providing quality education to every student in the state and reversed a generation of decline in public schools.
LESN/LHSN Joint Breakast on Healthy Schools at NCSL Legislative Summit in Louisville August 25-28, 2010Meetings8/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093120931Speakers and power point presentations from the LESN/LHSN joint breakfast on school health at the NCSl Legisaltive Summit in Louisville, KY on July 26.
2010 Legislative Summit - Education Committee HighlightsMeetings7/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2109521095The Education agenda with appropriate links and PowerPoint presentations for individual sessions.
Education NewsletterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1910319103Education Newsletter
Legislative Summit Standing Committee on Education 2010 AgendaMeetings6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2044920449This agenda lists time and session descriptions of the Standing Committee on Education at the Legislative Summit in Louisville, Kentucky.
U.S. Department of Education - State Legislator ConferenceMeetings5/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2032420324Education Conference
What Works to Improve STEM EducationMeetings5/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2030320303Overview of Research on STEM
[Spring Forum 2010] Federal Update: Education Task Force Report and Career and Technical Education Session - Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2010Meetings4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020620206Description and presentation at the 2010 Spring Forum in washington, D.C.
[Spring Forum 2010 ] 2010 Spring Forum Meeting SummaryMeetings4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020320203Meeting Summary of 2010 Spring Forum in Washington, D.C. April 8-10,2010
STEM: ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1291412914STEM Resources
2010 Standing Committee on Education AgendaMeetings3/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2003620036This agenda lists the sessions of the Standing Committee on Education for the 2010 Spring Forum in Washington, D.C.
Linking Research and Policy to Improve STEM Education: A Seminar for Legislative Education StaffMultimedia12/12/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1947419474Linking Research and Policy to Improve STEM Education: Meeting Summary
SL Mag: Education ResetArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1830318303The next version of No Child Left Behind is not going to happen without state lawmakers demanding a bigger say.
SL Mag: Q and A with Jack JenningsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1830418304Sidebar to Education Reset in the September issue of State Legislatures
[Summit 2009] 21st Century Learning: Moving Beyond School WallsMultimedia8/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1829118291Find out what major innovations states have taken to promote learning outside the school walls.
[LegisBrief] P-16/20 CouncilsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1825918259Preschool, K-12 and postsecondary education systems operate independently, and policymakers are hoping that connecting the three systems can help produce better educated, successful graduates.
[Summit 2009] Improving College Completion RatesMultimedia8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1823818238Learn what lawmakers can do to help improve postsecondary completion rates. Right now, the United States is no longer the world leader in the percentage of people with a postsecondary degree.
SL Magazine: A Q and A with Dr. Frederick MuellerArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1800518005An onlinr extra with the July/August story High Cost of Safe Sports
SL Magazine: High Cost of Safe SportsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1798117981Medical help to avert students sports tragedies is an expensive problem lawmakers are trying to solve.
Podcast: What's Driving College Costs?Multimedia5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1721017210Examine what drives tuition and cost increases and effective state policies that help to contain them.
STEM: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293512935Overview of Science, Technology, Engineering,and Math Education (STEM)
STEM: The Professional Science Masters (PSM) DegreeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1283912839The Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree is an innovative graduate degree, a response by higher education to address the need for highly skilled scientists and mathematicians who also have developed skills in business, technology transfer, regulatory affairs, information technology and/or communications.
Online Extra: Campaign 2008: Education Briefing, Oct-Nov 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282312823Candidates' advisers stake out their positions.
State Legislatures Magazine: Bullying (verb): October-November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282112821Bullying in schools
Summer Learning: Summer Learning ProjectsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284312843"Summer school" has traditionally been the domain of students making-up for a class failed between September and June.
Literacy: No Child Left BehindArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1287412874
STEM: Professional Science Masters (PSM) Degrees in the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288812888State/Jurisdictions With Universities That Offer PSM Degrees
Kindergarten: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293012930Over the past decade, new and emerging research on brain development and early learning programs has significantly contributed to the policy debate on school readiness. Legislators and other state policymakers have learned from this research about the impact of quality kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs on later success in school.
School Bullying: Research and ReportsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289812898School Bullying: Research and Reports
State Legislatures Magazine: Cease-Fire on the Umpire!, June 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281012810Lawmakers want to protect sports officials from aggressive parents and fans
State Legislatures Magazine: Staying Competitive, June 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282612826In a global economy many argue that America needs to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math in its schools
Testing, Standards, & Accountability: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/25/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293112931An overview of testing, standards and accountability
Moment of Silence and School PrayerArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282812828Moment of Silence and School Prayer
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