Thirteen states, including the District of Columbia, require school-based testing of lead in drinking water. None requires testing of lead-based paint in all schools.
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Technology in Education
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Developing Content Standards: A Foundational Task for State Boards
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States Face Challenges Building a School Mental Health Workforce
Challenges persist in attracting and retaining this school-based mental health professionals, but some states, including Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, and others, are making progress.
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States Address Access to Menstrual Products in Schools
States such as Georgia, New York, Utah, and others have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty" by expanding access to free menstrual products in schools.