a. Legislation and Policy on Biology and Health Instruction
Health Research Extension Act of 1985
State-level School Health Policies
Health Framework for California Public Schools
Health Promotion Disease Prevention 5-8
Health Promotion Disease Prevention 9-12
National Health Education Standards
National Health Education Standards - for Students
b. Legislative Impacts on Funding for Science Education
No Child Left Behind Act
Table of Contents, Full Text
US Department of Education Overview
National Education Association View
NSTA Legislative News
c. Legislation regarding Students’ Participation in Dissection
Federal laws and regulations govern the use of animals in scientific inquiry
Summary of US Dissection Laws (NEAVS)
International Dissection Laws and Policies (NEAVS)
Student Choice Laws
State Legislation
Dissection Laws (HSUS)
Student Choice Laws (NAVS)
The Dissection Hotline NAVS
State Laws and Legislation (Animalearn)
d. Legislation and Guidelines Regarding Animal Welfare and Use of
Animals or Specimens in Classrooms
Animal Welfare Act
Animal Welfare Act and Legislation (AWIC)
Animal Welfare Act, Regulations, and Standards (APHIS, USDA)
Health Research Extension Act of 1985
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
Public Law 99-158, November 20, 1985, "Animals In Research"
Code Federal Regulations Title 9: Animals and Animal Products
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Animal Care Policy Manual
PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 2002
1996 Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
AAALAC
