State Policy and Legislation

AACTE advocates for the educator preparation profession at the federal and state level. AACTE’s state policy work is guided by the Advisory Council of State Representatives (ACSR). ACSR periodically releases state policy statements and other resources that represent a consensus view of over 1,100 educator preparation providers on important policies related to their work.

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  • State Policy Tracker This interactive and searchable tool enables AACTE members and state chapters to easily track legislative and regulatory proposals in their states that affect educator preparation and other related topics.
  • Teaching Fellows Program Act This model legislation provides college scholarships to academically talented students to teach in high-need public schools after graduation. This is the first of a set of model bills AACTE is launching to increase state investments in educator preparation and sound policies for accountability. AACTE members and state chapters are encouraged to adapt this legislation to their state contexts and work with policy makers to enact this legislation.

State Policy & Legislation Resources

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State Policy Tracker

AttentionThis interactive and searchable tool enables AACTE members and state chapters to easily track legislative and regulatory proposals in their states that affect educator preparation and other related topics.

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State Chapters

Are you interested in learning more about the educator policy issues affecting your state? Visit our State Chapters page and learn how you can get involved in advocating and leading change in your community.

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