Sentence examples for directed states from inspiring English sources

While the 1994 law directed states to test students in reading and mathematics at least once in elementary school, middle school and high school, Mr. Bush would require the tests every year from third through eighth grade.

In exchange, Mr. Alibozek and "other persons" directed state contracts to the company, federal prosecutors said.

Mr. Bush, one of few governors who actively directed state agencies to finance religious programs, made expanding charitable choice a priority.

Last April, Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts directed state banking officials to seek foreclosure delays of up to two months from lenders.

(After taking office, she directed state executive employees to use that phrase as a standard greeting when answering the phone).

The governor's office directed state agencies on Saturday to rescind the layoff notices in light of the agreement.

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal has said he has directed state police to "track" the Syrian refugees in his state, something his state police have played down.

Mr. Paterson has directed state agencies to respond to a recent court ruling by reviewing more than 1,300 state policies that affect married people.

In its decision yesterday, the court directed state officials to require that all new employees for the preschool programs be certified teachers.

The complex piece of legislation included an interim provision that directed state and local officials to conduct background checks for prospective handgun purchasers.

In 2005, President Bush directed state courts to review the cases of dozens of Mexicans on death row to comply with an order from the International Court of Justice.