51.   But Sen. James M. Jeffords, I-Vt., said it was important for Congress to set minimum standards for the entire nation.

52.   But minimum standards should not be the goal.

53.   But the measure setting minimum federal standards for voting and election procedures is also significant because it would alter or replace practices that vary widely from state to state.

54.   Campuses that admit all students who meet minimum UC eligibility standards had more favorable results.

55.   Certification is a minimum standard and should be required of all teachers.

56.   Congress should adopt minimum standards and allow states to exceed them.

57.   Concerns about training and screening have prompted Washington lawmakers to debate a bill to federalize airport security and boost minimum standards.

58.   Curtis said the approach being considered in Ottawa now relies not on imposed federal minimum standards but rather programs that all Canadian provinces and territories agree on.

59.   Corrections Department spokesman Tim Kniest said state officials had no authority or responsibility to see that conditions at county jails met minimum standards.

60.   Currently, Ohio has no minimum standard in its model curriculum, though the state Board of Education may soon adopt such guidelines.