Sentences with phrase «higher quality legislation»

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At one point it even commends to the attention of the EU «examples of Member States combining the liberal legislation of abortion with effective sexuality education, high - quality family planning services and the availability of different contraceptives which combine lower abortion rates and higher birth rates.»

In spring 2010, the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Administration for Children announced the availability of funds for the Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.39 The program emphasizes and supports successful implementation of high - quality home visiting programs that have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness as defined in the legislation.

Legislation protects families from misleading marketing by the baby feeding industry, and ensures safe and high quality breastmilk substitutes are available for those babies who need them.

The other WBTi indicators offer key points to include, such as Baby Friendly status being a universal goal, legislation in line with World Health Assembly recommendations, adequate protection for breastfeeding in the workplace, local support that is of high quality and integrated, and health professionals who have adequate training is supporting breastfeeding.

It strikes me that a small, high - powered — but elected — revising chamber offers the best opportunity to attract high quality, independent - minded, parliamentarians able to legitimately improve legislation without challenging the primacy of the Commons.

, a national initiative advancing state policies that create a high - quality learning environments, profiles 12 states that have introduced elements of such legislation so far.

And we develop high - quality legislation and do extensive communications and program - implementation work.

The American Federation for Children offers high - quality and accountable model legislation for every kind of private school choice program.

Next is to transform this movement strength into concrete victories by winning state legislation and local regulations to cut back testing, end high stakes, and implement high - quality assessments.

Based on model legislation developed out of best practices from around the country, Mississippi has a rigorous and accountable process to ensure that only the highest quality charter schools will be authorized.

These examples of the pathways set out for districts and schools by legislation are only as meaningful as they are high - quality, relevant, and implemented with boldness.

Since his election to the House, Representative Zemke has fought for legislation to promote equitable school funding, effective educational services, and safe, high quality school environments conducive to providing an outstanding education for all Michigan students.

Based on model legislation developed out of best practices from around the country, this law creates a rigorous and accountable process to ensure that only the highest quality charter schools will be authorized.

The two charter schools in Jackson are already changing lives, and we support this legislation because it will encourage the creation of new high quality charter schools and expand access to the students that need it the most.

With recent state legislation focused on supporting the expansion of high - quality public charter schools, Clark County can overcome the problem it now faces with its charter schools: either they produce poor outcomes or they serve few high - needs students.

Chairman Lamar Alexander and Ranking Member Patty Murray of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee have led the process to develop legislation that addresses both equity and excellence to help our school boards provide the high - quality public education that all our children deserve and need to be successful adults and citizens.»

The budget would include a $ 40 million boost for the program to expand «high quality options» which appears to be generally consistent with charter school legislation that was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last year by big, bipartisan margins.

The Tennessee High Quality Charter Schools Act is considered moderately strong legislation in the charter world, but in this instance, the law aggressively protects charter schools from anti-charter school boards and school leaders.

The No Child Left Behind Act and other legislation have gone as far as to mandate the use of practices supported by research and billions of dollars are spent on research in the social sciences — yet much of this high - quality research has not made it into the hands of practitioners working to improve our nation's schools.

Activate a growing network of advocates from across the state to educate Texas legislators about the impact of high - quality OST programs and promote the passage of legislation calling for the establishment of a statewide Expanded Learning Opportunities Council.

The resulting legislation includes progressive reforms that were needed to alleviate many operational and philosophical obstacles to providing a high - quality education to our nation's students.

Rather than focus on rolling back progress, we need legislators focused on common sense legislation that puts a premium on the progress our education system and ensures that our students continue to have high - quality options,» said Kemp.

The legislation would increase funding for high - quality preschool programs serving low - and moderate - income families, and improve the quality of infant and toddler care offered by providers.

Even more shocking was Gov. Jay Nixon's decision that same month to veto legislation co-authored by his arch-nemesis, Rep. Maria Chappelle - Nadal, that would have allowed for kids in failing districts to attend higher - quality public and private schools in the area shows the callousness of state officials when it comes to providing kids with high - quality educational options.

Stand Illinois continued to protect high - quality, Common Core - aligned assessments by defending PARCC against prolonged attempts to pass opt - out legislation.

They have hosted and facilitated panels, met with decision - makers locally and statewide, and this year they will be working in Seattle to bring high - quality early learning options for every family and statewide to pass legislation defining standards for high - quality professional development.

Imagine, the question informs voters that the Governor's legislation «takes essential steps to close Connecticut's worst - in - the - nation achievement gap, raise standards for educators, allows immediate action to improve failing schools, increases access to high - quality public school choices, and improves how education dollars are spent.»

New legislation introduced in both the House and Senate seeks to help states provide high - quality preschool to low - and moderate - income families.

I am proud of the historic step Connecticut took this month in passing legislation that will expand high - quality early education for thousands of young childrenwho would otherwise enter primary school already behind.

Some of its aural qualities are due to active sound generation, but I can live with that (a classic high - revving note when it's angry) from an engine that still meets current emissions legislation.

We'd then confront two equally grim scenarios: a high quality free service competing aggressively with booksellers and largely paid for by onerous terms thrust on publishers and authors by legislation.

This legislation would help our communities attract and retain quality veterinarians in the places of highest need.»

I agree, treating the council with respect and keeping the Tiny Homes to a high quality is the only way forward.I can understand their position, especially if there is a complaint.They have to act with the present legislation.

Brown's staff told key environmental groups that he would no longer include modifications to the California Environmental Quality Act in a package of legislation this month asking for $ 6 billion to start construction of the high - speed rail project.»

This legislation will ensure that patients receive safe and high quality care from their health care providers, using the best medical equipment in the most secure settings.

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The report includes questions from real SME owners in the following areas: Agriculture, Business Growth, Charity and Education, Employment, Healthcare, High Net Worth, Individuals, International, Legal, Legislation and Regulation, Quality, and Sports.

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With your membership comes many benefits, including discounted rates on our high - quality conference, access to our career center, being able to be involved and staying current with legislation, and a large network of counseling professionals including practitioners, educators, and students with whom to network.

In spring 2010, the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Administration for Children announced the availability of funds for the Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.39 The program emphasizes and supports successful implementation of high - quality home visiting programs that have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness as defined in the legislation.

Pending legislation in Congress would authorize a federal program to support states that expand access to high - quality preschool.

Bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the backbone of Washington state's early education system, professional training for child care providers, and open a new chapter in the state's push to create a high - quality system of child care and preschool now readies for the second half of the legislative session.

Explore the resources below to see how we use research and expertise from the field to inform our ideas and suggestions for how policymakers can craft legislation and regulation that equitably and successfully supports high - quality early childhood education and educators.