In 1982, the Education Commission of the States conducted an initial survey of school improvement programs to document state efforts to improve the quality of education in the public schools. Based on a new survey conducted in June and July of 1983, this paper updates the earlier survey and describes state-level school improvement activities begun in 1983. Preceding the descriptions of state programs, introductory material indicates general characteristics of the school improvement initiatives. A table illustrates state activities in nine areas of program provision: school improvement programs, effective schools projects, district/school planning requirements, local instruction program review, new curriculum development efforts, new accreditation standards, dissemination or adoption assistance, technical assistance through intermediate units, and statewide mandates for student testing. (RH)