1.   Each state statute that mandates reporting of child abuse or neglect specifies the procedures reporters are required to follow.

2.   In applying these general rules, the courts look at each individual case in light of whatever state statute May apply.

3.   In New Mexico, a state statute permits one minute of silent prayer at the beginning of school.

4.   Many state statutes provide for an award of attorney fees to the prevailing party.

5.   States have the responsibility for ensuring teacher competence, and state statutes generally set out standards for teacher certification.

6.   Also has adoption statistics, listings of state statutes and a database of adoption officials and agencies.

7.   Although state statutes may reach across geographic boundary lines, enforcement is another matter.

8.   And juvenile records, by state statute, are sealed.

9.   At the same time, many schools across the nation will be closed next Friday, not under specific state statutes but because of policies of local school districts.

10.   Authorities in Miami turned to federal law, which provides far tougher punishment than state statutes.