Sentences with phrase «gives states the flexibility»

The standards give states the flexibility to set a certain number of fundraisers that can sell foods or beverages that do not meet the nutrition standards.

The law also gives the state flexibility in in determining the conditions and guidelines for oil tankers on the river in order to ensure necessary travel.

Projects may satisfy two categories at the same time, giving states some flexibility in how to allocate their share of the RTP pie.

With key components from the old system as the foundation, ESSA (which Business Roundtable CEOs supported) is designed to move the federal government out of the decision - making process and give states the flexibility to design their own accountability systems and ensure all students receive an education that prepares them for college and career.

That's why, assuming that Congress fails to act to reauthorize the law, in the end the same problem that has vexed the law since 2001 seems likely to plague the waiver process as it grinds on over time: how to give states flexibility yet ensure that they hold schools accountable for results.

Don't rush to action ESSA gives states flexibility to change their evaluation policies, but that doesn't mean they have to do so right now.

An assessment ecosystem, rather than a single common test, will give states the flexibility to take advantage of innovations in digital learning over time while maintaining interoperability and comparability.

While ESSA has given states flexibility to design their accountability systems, it does not provide incentives to create systems that account for early education evaluations.

ESSA gave states flexibility in determining its own assessment practice.

It doesn't give states the flexibility they need, and the system can be gamed.

«We're hopeful that if they are serious about giving states flexibility and about letting states do what they know is best for their students - that we would be successful,» she said.

But the department, which has set a rapid timetable for this transformation, will need to give the states some flexibility so that teachers — who themselves are under pressure to meet evaluation standards — can adjust to the new curriculum.

The bill also gives states the flexibility to build their own accountability systems, which can include measures of student growth and incorporate achievement in a range of subject areas.

ESSA gives states the flexibility to add new measures to their school classification systems over time.

The new law also gives states the flexibility to improve their systems over time, which should encourage states to expand data collection, reporting, and use.

And, he said, «the proposed standards give states flexibility to implement plans according to their needs.»

The plan creates the nation's first federal limits on carbon pollution from US power plants, aiming to cut emissions by 32 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, and gives states the flexibility to develop an emissions reduction strategy that works for them.

, and gives states the flexibility to develop an emissions reduction strategy that works for them.

But they also gave states flexibility to limit emissions through a carbon tax or by a carbon trading system.

Approach reflects federal govt's commitment to give states flexibility as they set up exchanges.

Not exact matches

Block grants would give states a set amount of money to cover people on the Medicaid program and provide flexibility in spending decisions.

And while the bill's supporters argue that the legislation is a sensible fix that gives states much - needed flexibility on health care programs, the AMA, AAMC, and AARP say it would benefit the young, the healthy, and the rich at the expense of the old, the sick, and the poor by taking hacksaw to the Medicaid program that covers low - income Americans and allowing states to opt out of benefits requirements and other regulations under Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act.

Along with work requirements, the agencies are instructed to follow nine «Principles of Economic Mobility» to guide their proposed changes, including giving states more flexibility, encouraging private sector involvement, and promoting marriage as a means to escape poverty.

«The launch of this third forex market has the potential to give the system some flexibility and the capacity for a more efficient allocation of resources,» Barclays stated in a research note.

(The bill would also give states some new flexibility under an Obamacare waiver program.)

«It's no longer one size fits all,» stated Deborah Brand, VP of Development and Design at Taco Bell Corp. «Consumers are looking for a localized, customized and personalized experiences that reflect the diversity of their communities — the flexibility in bringing these four designs to life gives us just that.»

Mack is back, and first - round pick Cameron Erving, a versatile O - lineman out of Florida State, gives the line needed depth and the flexibility to put the best five players on the field.

Mark Jackson said after the game he feels comfortable allowing Draymond to defend all five positions, and that ability to be malleable gave Golden State the flexibility to go use at attacking offensive lineup in the third quarter.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced No Child Left Behind, gives states considerable flexibility to craft their own accountability systems — in the process asking states to make crucial decisions about what it means to be a successful school, what rate of academic progress is acceptable, and...

This change would largely affect only the Empire State and it should also be given additional program flexibility to reform its program and absorb local costs over a five - year period.

However, there are moves by the EU to give member states more flexibility on VAT.

The program should be improved basing the real property tax credit on improved value of property and giving Empire State Development flexibility to increase the percentage credit and provide a longer duration of credits, compared with current law.

Taxpayers in New York will get the two things they need most — lower taxes and the continuation of essential and high quality municipal services — only if Albany finally demonstrates the will to reform state mandates, giving local officials the tools and flexibility to implement real and sustainable property tax relief.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in an interview on Sunday called his effort to gain more «flexibility» over the budget after its approval a «major sticking point» with lawmakers, but a necessary move given the potential for federal actions that could negatively impact the state.

He says he's taking that step to give state agencies more flexibility in responding to issues related to the flooding which has impacted homeowners and businesses near the lake.

She added that her management skills, legal background, and self - employment, along with those years running Woodstock, give her a greater flexibility and ability to meet with residents, attend State and County meetings, than Bellows.

It sparked a national conversation on giving states more flexibility in education policy.

«New York's medical marijuana has made the state more economically competitive and has ushered in a new era of compassionate care by giving patients and families suffering from debilitating illness greater flexibility and choices to get the life - sustaining medical care they need,» she said in a statement.

It also gives more flexibility to the State Liquor Authority in issuing permits.

«The federal government says, «We gave it all to the states and now it is up to the governors, and the governors have flexibility.

• Voters appeared ready to approve a referendum that would allow the state to create a 250 - acre land bank in the Adirondacks and the Catskills while giving local communities more flexibility in making infrastructure improvements.

Central New York state legislators have introduced a bill that would give the state Department of Environmental Conservation more flexibility with issuing deer control permits.

It has been vastly underfunded, accountability measures have proven far too punitive, and states have been given little flexibility in implementing the law's requirements.

The State Department recently relaxed deadlines for student visas, giving holders more flexibility about when they apply and when they may arrive in the U.S..

Since cost per student (not price, which is passed on as tuition) is roughly the same at public and private colleges, she also proposes that a greater proportion of state money for higher education should go directly to students, giving them more flexibility.9

Narrower legislation that would give states greater flexibility in implementing the rule, however, could draw wider bipartisan support.

But later he emphasizes the importance of giving «states more flexibility.»

The Flexibility for Equitable Student Funding pilot gives districts that use student - based budgeting new freedom to allocate Title I and Title II dollars to schools along with state and local dollars.

The proposal would also convert Medicaid, the health program for the poor, into a series of block grants to give states more flexibility.

The Every Student Succeeds Act pushes states to move beyond test scores in gauging school performance and gives them all sorts of new flexibility when it comes to funding, turning around low - performing schools, and more.