Updated information is now available on all 50 states and DC. The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) released of the 2007-08 AEP Arts Education State Policy Database. This searchable database contains the latest information on arts education state policies and practices. The 2007-08 database provides state-by-state summaries of state policies and practices on the following eight policy topics:

–Arts education mandate

–Arts education state standards

–Arts education assessment requirements

–Arts requirements for high school graduation

–Arts requirements for college admissions 

–Licensure requirements for non-arts teachers

–Licensure requirements for arts teachers

–Continuing education requirements for arts teachers

Users can generate and print individual state profiles, customized state comparisons of specific arts education policies, or compiled 50-state reports. Also, the database provides users with links they can follow to get additional information about each state.