In the first quarter of the 2004 legislative sessions, some states continued to amend existing laws to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, while others began to move beyond compliance to improve the means by which they intend to leverage greater student achievement. Still others addressed health issues, fiscal officers, and even coaches--all parts of education that affect the quality of school life and the security of the system. All the bills mentioned in this article were enacted.