Sentences with phrase «meet federal standards for»

While most teachers only receive up to $ 5,000, the higher awards are specifically for those educators who meet federal standards for «highly qualified.»

Those that didn't meet federal standards for improvement after four or more years were subject to be placed into «corrective action,» which could have resulted in replacing teachers, converting a school into a charter school or closing it altogether.

The proposal explains the first year of data from the 2012 - 13 school year and how these meet the federal standards for a waiver.

Not exact matches

In a federal trademark infringement case, for instance, a plaintiff seeking a quick injunction would encounter at the threshold the high hurdle of showing «irreparable harm» — a standard that won't be met if money damages will provide the plaintiff with adequate recompense for any damages incurred — and it might also have to post an expensive bond (a major hurdle for a nonprofit).

According to the company's plan, waste would be treated at a new facility near the mill using a system that would meet all federal environmental standards for suspended solids and oxygen depletion.

To comply with these new laws, from 1 July the current «Australian Certified Organic» logo will only be available for use on products that meet the Federal Government's new «Australian» standard.

IDFA's Regulatory RoundUP is geared toward dairy company and plant professionals who are responsible for understanding and complying with dairy regulations, as well as the suppliers who work with dairy plants to meet and exceed federal, state and local standards for dairy food manufacturing.

To comply with these new laws, the current «Australian Certified Organic» logo will only be available for use on products that meet the Federal Government's new «Australian» standard.

While there is a role for State / Federal involvement in local school food service, it is IMHO limited to [1] providing funding, especially to lower - income schools, to allow all schools to meet a minimum standard (NOT based on the needs of agri - business!

A buying guide featuring some of the best car seats for babies that meet federal safety standards to provide the best protection for your child.

Anything smaller won't meet federal safety standards for choking hazards.

For the eco-conscious parent, Colgate has always chosen to use non-toxic barrier fabrics instead of harsh fire retardant chemicals to give parents peace of mind while not only meeting, but exceeding federal flammability standards.

City public and charter schools would have to meet the federal «gold standard» for lunches, which requires that a different fruit and vegetable be served every day and that only low - fat or non-fat milk and whole grains be offered.

It's rare for a car seat to make it to mass market in the U.S. if it doesn't meet the federal standards.

While you were served a meal of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots and a canned pear half, today's children (if they have the financial means) can pay for a meal of processed «kid fare» which has to meet only the most minimal federal standards — chips, ice cream, and (particularly if they're in secondary school) items like brand - name pizza, breaded chicken sandwiches, Rice Krispie Treats and slushies.

Independently safety tested to ensure it meets or exceeds state and federal safety standards, this carrier is built to last and has plenty of storage space for longer outings.

You have to make sure that they meet all of the safety guidelines and the federal standards in order to keep your baby safe for the first year or his or her life.

The best seat for your child is one that meets federal safety standards, has a 5 point harness system, is priced within your budget and fits your child's age, weight and height.

Most reported cases have been ascribed to the use of contaminated well water for preparation of infant formula.1 — 3 Fifteen million families in the United States obtain their drinking water from unregulated wells.4 In a survey of 5500 private water supplies from 9 Midwestern states, 13 % of the wells were found to have nitrate concentrations > 10 mg / L or 10 ppm nitrate nitrogen, 5 the federal maximum contaminant level.6 It is estimated that 2 million families drink water from private wells that fail to meet the federal drinking - water standard for nitrate, and 40000 infants younger than 6 months live in homes that have nitrate - contaminated water supplies.4 In urban areas, municipal wastewater - treatment discharges (a source of nutrients) on surrounding farmland aggravate the problem.7

Baby cribs made today must meet federal safety standards, in place since 1973, that specify acceptable measurements for slat separation, crib height and mattress fit, among other factors, according to Consumer Reports» «1994 Buying Guide.»

Non-dairy beverages must be nutritionally equivalent to milk and meet the nutritional standards for fortification of calcium, protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, and other nutrients to levels found in cow's milk, as outlined in the National School Lunch Program regulations per Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 210.10 (m)(3).

Would you ever expect an inflatable booster seat to be safe enough to meet the safety requirements of the Federal Motor Safety Standard for USA?

The federal government has its own standards for safe cribs, but because the laws changed in 2011, people are still buying used cribs that don't meet the new standards.

They are certified organic and non-toxic by the Global Organic Textile Standard and meet federal flammability standards without the need for flame retardant chemicals of any kind.

O'Brien and her colleagues met Friday with representatives of the U.S. Department of Education in talks about incorporating standards in the federal levels for emotional learning programs.

The seat meets or exceeds all federal safety standards and has even been tested for rollovers and side impacts.

Meanwhile, the VYSSA SPELEVINK are also being recalled for failing to meet the federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

The Danger: The crib mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal mattress flammability standard for open flames, posing a fire hazard.

This summer the administration delayed a federal rule set to take effect in July, that increased the penalty for automakers who built vehicles that did not meet minimum fuel efficiency standards.

New York, California and three other U.S. states said they sued the federal government for delaying the rollout of higher «gas - guzzler» penalties for automakers whose vehicles fail to meet minimum fuel - economy standards.

The campaign of Republican Sen. John DeFrancisco earlier today criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo for tourism signs that failed to meet federal standards and as a result are being taken down and redone in order to avoid a $ 14 million penalty.

For example, he said, an activist judge could decide that allowable levels of contaminants under state and federal laws did not meet the hazy standard of a «healthful environment.»

«CPV has met and exceeded every state and federal standard to operate this plant and build the pipeline needed to supply it with natural gas, winning hard - fought battles against the Cuomo administration in court as a result,» said Tom Rumsey, the company's vice president for external affairs.

In a decision released Tuesday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that competitive cheerleading does not yet meet the standards of a varsity sport under Title IX, the 1972 federal law that mandates equal opportunities for men and women in education and athletics.

The Policy Loftness and others recommend that the federal government encourage efficiency through tax incentives and stricter standards for appliances, vehicles, and buildings to meet the goals of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

The hearing provided the most formal legal test yet of whether fMRI lie detection meets the so - called Daubert standard for admitting evidence in federal court, and as such it could set an important precedent.

New York City's Clean Heat Program was launched in 2010 to eliminate the use of residual diesel fuel oils — diesel - based fuels that remain after gasoline and distillate fuels have been removed from crude — in residential buildings, in order to help address city air pollution levels that historically failed to meet the minimum criteria for federal Clean Air Act standards.

Ultimately, the Federal Aviation Administration will decide whether unmanned aircraft operations for utility inspections have met safety standards.

They hope the changes will mark a turning point for the 28,000 - student district, which faces declining enrollment, a persistent achievement gap between black and white students, and a failure to meet federal academic standards...

And, to their credit, the states are working to meet this challenge with a set of rigorous standards for reading and math that were developed by governors and state superintendents, not by the federal government.

For one thing, in getting a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Indiana (like other states) promised the Obama administration it would adopt standards that met federal criteria; align curricula and teaching; select, pilot, and administer new tests aligned to the standards; and integrate the standards into both school - and teacher - accountability systems.

However, one major recommendation, calling for the federal government to spend about $ 800 million a year to support salary increases for teachers who meet specified higher standards, was dropped from the final report.

Two well - known commercial reading programs, which have been adopted by some of the nation's largest school districts and have met the strict requirements for research - based programs under the federal Reading First initiative, failed to earn ratings from the What Works Clearinghouse because they do not have any studies that satisfy the agency's rigorous evidence standards.

This is evident in the federal law's requirement that each state's accountability system generate a report card for each school and district indicating the proportion of students meeting proficiency standards on state tests of math and reading.

WASHINGTON — A federal advisory panel last week called for continued federal recognition for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools» Commission on Higher Education, despite that regional accrediting agency's controversial policy of requiring colleges and universities to meet a cultural - diversity standard.

Instead, he recommended new state interventions in 98 districts that were failing to meet the standards of the federal No Child Left Behind law; waivers from state rules and regulations for high - performing districts; and an improved data system to guide state and local decisionmaking in the future.

The accountability standards mandated by state and federal legislators are becoming increasingly difficult to meet for many schools.

RAND recently released a report that determined that Playworks meets the highest standards for evidence under the Every Student Succeeds Act, so some schools and districts are using those federal funds.

States will be looking for ways to meet new federal requirements without seriously disrupting their own standards - based reforms.

Superintendents acknowledge that federal and state standards and accountability systems have created a situation in which district and school personnel can not ignore evidence about students who are struggling or failing to meet mandated standards for academic performance, as reflected in test results and other indicators of student success (e.g., attendance, graduation rates).