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The Department of Education has released proposed regulations for standards and assessments under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which were hammered out with the help of a negotiating committee in March. ( "Negotiators Retain Heart of Ed. Dept. Proposals," March 27, 2002.)

Comments on the proposed regulations must be submitted by the first week in June. Guidance about how to measure the annual progress of schools and districts, known as "adequate yearly progress," is expected within a month.

The complete text of the draft rules is available online at www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/proprule/2002- 2/050302.html .