| Stained Glass Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-820 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their ability to create stained glass art objects. Classes usually include instruction in the design and preparation of patterns and templates for stained glass panels; selection of glass; and techniques for cutting glass, soldering lead and copper foiled panels, waterproofing and panel installation. |
0 |
| Stakeholder Identification |
TP-6600.8300-750 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups focus on the aspect of strategic planning that deals with identifying key stakeholders of the organization and the needs and expectations of each. Stakeholders are usually defined very broadly as any individual, group or organization that either influences or is influenced by the achievement of the organization's mission; and can include collaborative partners, service recipients, donors and the general public as well as competitors. |
0 |
| Stalking Victims |
YX-1500.8000 |
Individuals who have been purposely and repeatedly followed or harassed by another person, or who have been victims of a credible threat that is intended to annoy, cause emotional distress or cause fear of death or personal injury. Included are victims of textual harassment, i.e., individuals who are receiving harassing text messages on their cell phone; and individuals who are being stalked by someone who is using e-mail, chat rooms, bulletin boards or other electronic communication devices as a means of harassment (cyberstalking). |
0 |
| Stalking/Harassment Orders |
FT-6940.8000 |
Programs that help stalking or cyberstalking victims or people who are experiencing other forms of harassment obtain a restraining order in situations where the harasser is someone other than a close family member or part of the victim's household, e.g., a neighbor, roommate, friend the individual has never dated, coworker or more distant family member such as a cousin, uncle or aunt. A victim can qualify for a harassment order if the harasser has intentionally committed a series of acts that are frightening, annoying or harassing, and have caused the victim substantial emotional distress. Stalking orders and harassment orders (sometimes called "civil harassment orders") may be separate orders with different criteria or combined in a single order depending on the jurisdiction; and some may also include protection for individuals who have been sexually assaulted. NOTE: U.S. only. |
0 |
| Stamp Collector Clubs |
PS-8200.1400-800 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in studying and collecting stamps, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include sharing of information about stamps, their history, criteria for value and current prices, and opportunities for members to make further acquisitions for their collections. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Standing Aids |
LH-0600.5000-800 |
Programs that pay for, loan, or otherwise provide access to mobile standers, parapodiums, standing boards, standing frames, standing platforms, standing tables or other equipment designed to help people who have physical disabilities to stand. |
0 |
| Standing Wheelchairs |
LH-0600.5000-970.85 |
Programs that pay for, loan, or otherwise provide access to wheeled mobility devices that place occupants in an upright standing position. Included are manual and powered devices and features to convert from standing to seated and reclined positions. |
0 |
| State Administered SSI Supplement Programs |
NL-1000.2400-800 |
State funded and administered programs that provide supplementary income for individuals who are age 65 and older, blind or have another disability and, in most cases, are receiving other forms of basic maintenance in situations where the authorizing agent considers the primary award to be inadequate. In many states, individuals must be receiving income through SSI in order to be eligible though in some jurisdictions, individuals receiving income from other sources such as Social Security or Veteran benefits or are eligible for SSI in all areas except for income also qualify. |
0 |
| State Attorneys General |
FJ-6700.8000 |
The chief law officer for the state who supervises the legal affairs of the state, provides legal counsel to the administrators of state government and to county legal officers, supervises the activities of law enforcement agencies, has supervisory authority over county district attorneys and serves as the chief legal counsel in all litigation involving the state. While varying from one jurisdiction to the next due to statutory and constitutional mandates, typical powers of the Attorneys General include the authority to issue formal opinions to state agencies; act as public advocates in areas such as child enforcement, consumer protections, antitrust and utility regulation; propose legislation; enforce federal and state environmental laws; represent the state and state agencies before the state and federal courts; handle criminal appeals and serious statewide criminal prosecutions; institute civil suits on behalf of the state; represent the public's interests in charitable trust and solicitations; and operate victim compensation programs. |
2 |
| State Auditor Offices |
TD-6600.8000-700 |
The office of the individual who has been elected or appointed to audit the accounts of state agencies. |
0 |
| State Boards of Education |
HD-1200.8000 |
The governing and policy-making bodies that oversee the decisions and activities of state departments of education. State boards of education generally set K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment and accountability. They mandate textbooks, adopt regulations to implement legislation, and may have authority to grant waivers of the state education code. State boards of education are generally appointed by the governor but are elected by popular vote in a few states. |
0 |
| State Bureau of Investigation |
FL-8450 |
State level, plainclothes detective agencies that generally investigate both criminal and civil cases involving the state and/or multiple jurisdictions. They also provide technical support to local agencies in the form of laboratory or record services. SBIs investigate a wide variety of cases assigned to them by their state's laws and usually report to their state's attorney general, or in some cases, to their state's governor. SBIs can also exist either independently or within a department of public safety (an umbrella agency coordinating and/or controlling various state level law enforcement agencies) or a state police force (which is a general law enforcement agency). |
0 |
| State CDBG Offices |
TD-1100.1500-800 |
State offices that receive Community Development Block Grant funds from the federal government and makes them available to local governments for housing and community development needs. |
0 |
| State Child Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.8100-805 |
A number of states offer a State Child Tax Credit (which can be claimed in addition to the federal credit) that together are intended to provide financial relief for low-income parents and their children. Eligibility requirements for state child tax credits differ. Some states limits the child tax credit to families earning less than a specified dollar amount per year. Others have age restrictions for qualifying children and one state limits eligibility to children with disabilities. |
0 |
| State Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.8100-800 |
State programs that provide information and guidance for eligible individuals who need assistance in determining whether they qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit program which allows for the deduction of payments for some types of home care, child care and adult day care services when such care is necessary to allow the individual to work. Service recipients must be children younger than age 13 or a spouse or other dependent of any age who is incapacitated. |
0 |
| State College Tuition Plans |
TB-0700.2100-820 |
State-sponsored programs approved by the IRS that allow a person to prepay tuition at a public university or community college located within the state locking in the cost at favorable rates or open a college savings investment account that can be used to pay qualified college expenses, often at institutions anywhere in the country. The tax on earnings attributable to prepayments on contributions is deferred until the earnings are distributed. If amounts saved through a qualified state tuition program (QSTP) are used to pay for college, the student or the student's parents still may be eligible to claim the Hope Scholarship Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit, federal tax credits which allow deductions for qualified tuition and related expenses. |
0 |
| State Comptroller Offices |
TD-6600.8000-740 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to manage the financial affairs of the state and oversee the fiscal affairs of local governments. The comptroller in most states is responsible for tax collection, payroll, accounting, financial reporting and estimating revenue for the state; and, depending on the configuration of statewide offices in a particular state, may act as the custodian of state funds and investments, conduct audits of state agencies or manage the retirement system. In some states, the responsibilities of the state comptroller and the state treasurer are combined in a single office (treasurer or comptroller); and responsibilities of the state comptroller in one state may be assigned to the state treasurer in another. In a few states, a separate state tax commissioner is responsible for tax collection. |
0 |
| State Court of Appeals |
FC-7800 |
Intermediate appellate courts that, in most states, hear appeals from cases decided in state trial courts. In states with this court structure, decisions by the State Courts of Appeal may be reviewed by the State Supreme Court at its discretion. |
0 |
| State Court of Claims |
FC-7900 |
State courts which have exclusive jurisdiction in most civil actions against the state and over claims removed from other courts to the Court of Claims. State Courts of Claims are only available in a few states. |
0 |
| State Disability Insurance |
NS-1800.8100 |
A state disability program administered by the Employment Development Department that provides weekly financial benefits for covered employees who cannot work due to a medically certified illness or injury and who are not covered under Worker's Compensation. |
0 |
| State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints |
NS-1800.8100-800 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving assistance through the state disability program and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the state has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
0 |
| State Disability Insurance Applications |
NS-1800.8100-820 |
State offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the state disability program. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file State Disability Insurance applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
0 |
| State Earned Income Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.8100-815 |
A number of states also offer EITCs, most of which are calculated as a percentage of the federal credit which provides a refundable credit to taxpayers based on their income and family circumstances (such as marital status and number of children). |
0 |
| State Games |
PL-8000.5500-880 |
Olympics-style amateur sports events which feature a wide variety of sports competitions for people of all ages and ability levels as well as promote health, fitness and athletic participation statewide. The Games are sanctioned by the National Congress of State Games (the national governing body for State Games) and the NCAA; and recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as a State Games Participant. Medal winners from State Games nationwide earn the right to compete against other winners and match their skills and competitive desire in a national arena. State Games feature various sports of the Olympic and Pan American Games as well as sports that have regional popularity within each state. Competitions are both recreational and competitive and have been the first step for many Olympic and professional athletes. |
0 |
| State Government Agencies/Departments |
TD-0300.8000 |
The principal executive divisions of state government in the United States including state offices, departments, divisions, bureaus, boards and commissions, that are responsible, by law, for the management and control of public business and property. |
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| State Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices |
DD-1500.4150-800 |
Programs such as governmental, departmental or nonprofit ombudsman offices that provide assistance for people who want to register complaints about or have other issues which relate to the activities, actions or lack of action by public officials or civil service employees in state government offices or the agencies they regulate and/or fund. Also included are programs that handle complaints about the availability and quality of state government services. The program provides an objective, neutral and independent review of complaints; offers reasonable remedies when complaints are substantiated; and uses information from the complaints and the investigations they trigger to identify and resolve problems within the agency or department and improve services. |
2 |
| State Government Information Services |
TJ-3200.2500-800 |
Programs that provide information about state government offices and services that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. In some cases, assistance is available to help identify and locate an appropriate office. |
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| State Health Insurance Marketplace Call Centers/Websites |
LH-3500.0200-830 |
Call centers operated by state-based health insurance marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that provide assistance for individuals and/or small businesses wanting to purchase private insurance through the marketplaces for themselves or, in the case of employers, for their employees. The call centers are staffed by individuals who have been trained to help callers with application navigation (both online and paper); comparison shopping and health plan enrollment (and re-enrollment), e.g., calls to confirm enrollment start date or reinstatement of coverage for late payment; health plan issuer questions (status of enrollment or identification cards, general health plan inquiries, provider network inquiries); billing questions; case updates (income changes, insurance status changes, address changes); assistance with the self-service Web portal; SHOP support; assister support (questions from navigators, in-person assisters, agents and brokers); assistance with appeals, grievances and referrals, e.g., to navigators, in-person assisters, agents and brokers, health plan issuers, state agencies including Medicaid; and general inquiries, e.g., general education, health reform questions and inquiries from providers, state legislatures and the media. |
0 |
| State Health Programs for Immigrants |
NS-8000.7900 |
State sponsored programs that offer medical coverage for immigrants, in some cases regardless of their immigration status. Application criteria may limit eligibility to adults within a specified age range who have been legal residents for a specified period of time or an undocumented immigrant (including individuals in a Temporary Protected Status) and comply with income limits. Covered services may include physician and hospital care, lab tests, rehabilitation services such as physical and occupational therapy, home health, mental health and substance use disorder services, dental and vision services and prescription drugs. Long term care services such as nursing facility care and home or community-based services may not be covered. |
0 |
| State Hospitals |
LL-3000.8000 |
State-operated health care facilities that provide specialized inpatient services for specific chronic care populations from throughout the state such as people with severe or profound developmental disabilities or are mentally ill or a severe mental illness. |
0 |
| State Income Tax Information |
DT-8700.8000 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for individuals who need to understand the state tax laws as they apply to people in their situation. |
1 |
| State Institutions for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities |
BH-8400.6000-820 |
Public institutions operated by the state which provide intensive training and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities (or a developmental disability and one or more secondary impairments) whose behavior in the community has led to involvement with the criminal justice system or who have serious medical problems, severe behavior challenges or other needs that currently cannot be met by available community resources. Residents are committed through the judicial system or referred by an appropriate agency, and receive a full range of residential, educational, medical, mental health, behavior management and other supportive services to help them develop the personal, social, vocational and recreational skills they need to increase their independence and enable them to live successfully in the community, whenever possible. |
0 |
| State Insurance Commissioner Offices |
TD-6600.8000-760 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to regulate, investigate and audit insurance business to ensure that companies remain solvent and meet their obligations to insurance policyholders. In Florida, this responsibility is handled by the combined State Treasurer and State Insurance Commissioner office. |
0 |
| State Land Commissioner Offices |
TD-6600.8000-780 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to head the department in charge of setting policy for the management of publicly owned forests, agricultural and grazing land, commercial property and other state lands. |
0 |
| State Land Use Planning Offices |
TE-4520.8000 |
State level planning bodies that enact legislation which provides a framework for land use planning throughout the state; delegates decision-making authority to the local legislative body in individual jurisdictions (usually the city/town council or board of supervisors); and establishes requirements for development of a general plan (also known as a comprehensive, master or official plan), specific/area plans (sometimes referred to as community, neighborhood or secondary plans), subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances within those jurisdictions. Although state law guides state and local authorities in making sustainable land use and development decisions, the state rarely becomes directly involved in local decision-making. |
5 |
| State Legislature Offices |
TD-6600.8000-800 |
The offices of elected members of the body that is responsible for making statutory laws for the state. In most states, the legislature is bicameral in structure, usually consisting of two branches, i.e., an upper house (e.g., State Senate) and a lower house (e.g., State Assembly or State Representatives). |
0 |
| State Libraries |
TJ-4400.8200 |
Libraries that are units of or affiliated with state government and which provide reference and other library services for state officials and employees and, in some cases, the broader community. |
2 |
| State Mandated Retirement Plans |
NS-7000.8100 |
State-mandated plans that require certain employers to either enroll their employees in the state program or sponsor a qualifying plan of their own through the private market. Eligible businesses that fail to comply may be penalized. The goal of state mandated plans is to increase savings opportunities for employees who lack access to retirement benefits. |
0 |
| State Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment Programs |
NL-5000.5000-770 |
State programs (or private vendors under contract with the state) that enroll Medicaid recipients in a Medicaid managed care program that coordinates the provision, quality and cost of care for its enrolled members. Recipients may have a designated amount of time to choose a managed care option following eligibility determination; and once enrolled, select a primary care practitioner from the plan's network of professionals and hospitals who will be responsible for coordinating their health care and referring them to specialists or other health care providers as necessary. In some situations, where acute and primary care are not integrated into the selected option, people may work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to support service plan development and implementation. Enrollment in a managed care plan may be voluntary or mandatory for some or all Medicaid recipients in a state. Participation requirements and associated criteria vary from state to state and in some cases, from area to area within the same state. States often make exceptions to their mandatory enrollment requirements for certain individuals and groups, e.g., people with disabilities or identified health conditions, who may be served outside the state's managed care delivery system. These individuals may enroll in a managed care program but are not required to do so. States may also identify a range of Medicaid eligibility groups who are excluded from participating in their managed care programs. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file State Medicaid Managed Care enrollment applications. |
0 |
| State Medicaid Managed Care Insurance Carriers |
NL-5000.5000-775 |
Private insurance companies that issue managed care policies to people who qualify under Medicaid, generally on the basis of a contractual arrangement with the state. Enrollment in a managed care plan may be voluntary or mandatory for some or all Medicaid recipients in a state; and participation requirements and associated criteria vary from state to state and in some cases, from area to area within the same state. Benefits covered by Medicaid vary by jurisdiction but generally include hospitalization, physician services, emergency room visits, family planning, immunizations, laboratory and x-ray services, outpatient surgery, chiropractic care, prescriptions, eye exams, eye glasses and dental care. Other covered services may include alcohol and drug treatment, mental health services, medical equipment and supplies and rehabilitative therapy. Medical benefits are administered by the insurance companies under terms of their contract. |
0 |
| State Medicaid Waiver Appeals/Complaints |
NL-5000.5000-780 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving benefits through a state Medicaid waiver program and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the program has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. The program also hears appeals by providers seeking to participate in the program whose applications have been denied. |
0 |
| State Medicaid Waiver Programs |
NL-5000.5000-800 |
Medicaid programs offered by states that have been authorized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive certain Medicaid statutory requirements giving them more flexibility in Medicaid program operation. Included are home and community care based (HCBC) waiver programs operated under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act that allow long-term care services to be delivered in community settings; managed care/freedom of choice waiver programs operated under Section 1915(b) of the Social Security Act which allow states to implement managed care delivery systems or otherwise limit individuals' choice of provider under Medicaid; and research and demonstration project waiver programs operated under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act to projects that test policy innovations likely to further the objectives of the Medicaid program. Each of the states has developed waivers to meet their needs; and while every state's waiver programs have their own unique characteristics, there may also be common threads. |
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| State Medicaid Waiver Service Recipients |
YC-8220 |
Individuals who are eligible for and/or receiving services under their state's Medicaid Waiver programs which may include home and community care based (HCBC) programs that allow long-term care services to be delivered in community settings; managed care/freedom of choice waiver programs which allow states to implement managed care delivery systems or otherwise limit individuals' choice of provider under Medicaid; and research and demonstration project waiver programs that authorize experimental, pilot or demonstration projects which may expand eligibility to individuals not otherwise eligible under the Medicaid program, provide services that are not typically covered, or use innovative service delivery systems such as public/private partnerships. |
0 |
| State Offices of Emergency Services |
TH-1500.8000 |
State government offices that have primary responsibility for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and which serve as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and for disseminating emergency-related information. |
2 |
| State Officials Offices |
TD-6600.8000 |
The offices of individuals who have been appointed or elected to a state public office for a specified tenure and who are thereby in a position to exercise that portion of the sovereign functions of government that are conferred on that office. |
0 |
| State Parks |
PL-6400.6500-800 |
Large areas of special scenic, historic or scientific importance that are set aside by state government and preserved in their natural condition for public enjoyment and appreciation as well as for environmental study. |
5 |
| State Police |
FL-8500 |
The state agency that has responsibility for enforcing state laws, investigating crimes, providing laboratory analysis of criminal evidence, gathering and sharing criminal intelligence and providing expertise and resources to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. |
0 |
| State Prisons |
FF-1500.8200 |
State-operated facilities that provide for the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been convicted of violating a state law or a municipal or local ordinance and sentenced by the courts to serve more than one year of imprisonment. |
7 |
| State Refugee Coordinators |
PH-1450.8000 |
Designated representatives of state government offices whose responsibility is to direct resources towards helping refugees and asylees achieve economic and social self-sufficiency after their arrival to the U.S. These entities were established through the Federal Refugee Act of 1980, which incorporated an existing network of private resettlement agencies and public agencies into a national Refugee Resettlement Program. Each state participating in the program is represented by a State Refugee Coordinator. |
0 |
| State Regional Emergency Operations Centers |
TH-1500.2500-800 |
Designated sites established by state authorities that are activated to coordinate the state's emergency response in a disaster. REOCs are often staffed by state and federal personnel. |
0 |
| State Secretary of State Offices |
TD-6600.8000-820 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to serve as the state's chief elections and corporations officer with responsibility for overseeing elections, filing and verifying initiatives and referendums, registering and licensing private corporations, overseeing the filing and disclosure of campaign and lobbyist financial information, commissioning notaries public, collecting and preserving historical records, managing the public archives, regulating the use of the state seal and/or handling other designated special duties. |
0 |
| State Set Aside Committees |
TD-1100.2000-800 |
Committees at the state level with boards mirroring those at the local level that receive funds based upon the number of unemployed people in counties within their state that do not qualify under the National FEMA Board's criteria. State committees may use any criteria they wish to develop a needs-based formula to determine which jurisdictions receive funding. The committees must give priority to jurisdictions which have not qualified under the National Board formula, but they may also select, with National Board approval, jurisdictions that were funded by the National Board. In a few states, the state set-aside committee acts as a local board and funds agencies directly statewide. |
0 |
| State Superintendent of Public Instruction Offices |
TD-6600.8000-840 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to serve as the administrative head and chief executive officer of the state's department of education with responsibility for supervising elementary, secondary, adult and other education programs within the state; establishing, maintaining and inspecting public schools; developing course content standards; supporting effective professional development programs for teachers and other educators; holding local educational agencies accountable for student achievement; enforcing provisions of the state's education code; and providing leadership and resources to support continuing reform and improvement in public education for students at all levels. |
0 |
| State Supreme Court |
FC-8000 |
The highest court within the state judicial system in most states. It decides the most important issues of constitutional and statutory law and is intended to provide legal clarity and consistency for the lower appellate and trial courts. Most state supreme court also oversee the administration of the jurisdiction's judicial system. |
1 |
| State Tax Collection Agencies |
DT-8500.8000 |
Programs at the state level that are responsible for administering and enforcing tax laws and related statutes established by the state. Activities include advising taxpayers of their rights and responsibilities under state law; determining, assessing and collecting state tax payments; pursuing unpaid state taxes; and responding to taxpayer complaints. |
6 |
| State Tax Commissioner Offices |
TD-6600.8000-860 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to exercise general supervision over all assessors of general property or other taxes, over township, county and city boards of equalization and over all other assessing officers with the objective of ensuring compliance with the laws of the state. In California, the State Board of Equalization, a four member elected commission chaired by the State Controller (the 5th, ex-officio member), handles these responsibilities. |
0 |
| State Tax Court |
FC-8100 |
A state trial court of original jurisdiction that tries and adjudicates controversies involving deficiencies or overpayments of taxes covered by state tax law which may include personal income tax, property tax, corporate excise tax, timber tax (where relevant), local budget law and property tax limitations. It is the responsibility of the Tax Court to provide expeditious, convenient, equitable and effective judicial review of state and local tax assessments; create a consistent, uniform body of tax law for the guidance of taxpayers and tax administrators that promotes predictability in tax law and its application; and make decisions of the court readily available to taxpayers, tax administrators and tax professionals. In some jurisdictions, the Tax Court may also hear appeals of inheritance tax determinations from the courts of probate jurisdiction. |
0 |
| State Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.8100 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for families about the tax credits that are available in a number of states which are intended to provide financial relief for low-income parents and their children. Many states offer their own versions of the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Child and Dependent Care Credit to complement the federal credits. Children may need to have a Social Security number for families to be eligible to receive state child tax credits and other eligibility criteria may apply. |
0 |
| State Treasurer Offices |
TD-6600.8000-880 |
The office of the individual who has been elected to provide banking, cash management, investment and accounting services for state government. The office may also oversee the state retirement system, manage unclaimed property and provide financial management support for local governments. In some states, the responsibilities of the state comptroller and the state treasurer are combined in a single office (treasurer or comptroller); and responsibilities of the state treasurer in one state may be assigned to the state comptroller in another. In Florida, the office of the state treasurer is combined with the that of the insurance commissioner. |
0 |
| State Trial Courts |
FC-8200 |
State trial courts located in local judicial districts that have jurisdiction in all cases in equity, cases involving title to or possession of real property, civil cases, felony and misdemeanor cases, probate and divorce matters, conciliation and domestic relations cases, adoptions, psychiatric cases, juvenile cases and traffic cases as well as appeals from Justice Courts. Appeals from the state trial court level are heard in most states by the State Courts of Appeal or the State Supreme Court at their discretion. In some states, a distinction is made between municipal courts which hear civil cases involving monetary claims lower than an established amount and criminal cases involving infractions punishable by a fine but not imprisonment, misdemeanor cases and preliminary hearings for felony cases; and superior courts which hear civil cases involving more substantial monetary claims, felony cases and other types of cases including adoption and family law matters, mental health cases, probate cases, and juvenile cases. In some states municipal courts are established by individual cities and have concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts over misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor violations and exclusive jurisdiction over infractions of local ordinances. |
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| State Unemployment Insurance |
NS-9000.9000 |
A state program with federal participation administered by the state employment agency or commission that provides weekly financial benefits for eligible unemployed workers for a designated period beginning with the filing of a first claim for the benefit. |
0 |
| State Unemployment Insurance Appeals/Complaints |
NS-9000.9000-800 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving assistance through the state Unemployment Insurance program and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the local Unemployment Insurance office has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
0 |
| State Unemployment Insurance Applications |
NS-9000.9000-850 |
Unemployment Insurance offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the state Unemployment Insurance program. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file State Unemployment Insurance applications and/or are authorized by the state to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
0 |
| State Units on Aging |
TD-1100.6500-800 |
State government offices that receive federal funding from the U.S. Administration on Aging and state funds to develop a statewide plan for a system of supportive in-home and community-based services authorized by the Older Americans Act of 1965 and oversee the work of the Area Agencies on Aging which coordinate the delivery of services at the local level. |
0 |
| State's Attorney |
FJ-6700.8100 |
The chief prosecuting officer for the state who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses including violations of the motor vehicle code; enforcing laws that require responsible people to support their dependents; and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption as well as unlawful conduct by public officials. |
0 |
| State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling |
LH-3500.8000 |
Programs that offer information and guidance for people who do not qualify for Medicaid, do not have access to insurance provided by an employer or cannot afford privately purchased health insurance regarding their state and/or local government health insurance options (including insurance programs administered by the state or at the local level and public/private partnerships between state and/or local government entities and health insurance companies or other private organizations) with the objective of empowering them to make informed choices. Some programs may also help people who qualify with enrollment. |
0 |
| State/Local Health Insurance Program Appeals/Complaints |
NL-5000.8000-800 |
State or locally administered programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving state/local health care insurance and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the health insurance program has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
0 |
| State/Local Health Insurance Programs |
NL-5000.8000 |
Programs that provide health insurance for people who do not qualify for Medicaid, do not have access to insurance provided by an employer or cannot afford privately purchased health insurance. Services covered by these programs vary by state but generally include hospitalization, physician services, emergency room visits, family planning, immunizations, laboratory and x-ray services, outpatient surgery, chiropractic care, prescriptions, eye exams, eye glasses and dental care. Other services may include alcohol and drug treatment, mental health services, medical and equipment and supplies and rehabilitative therapy. Eligibility requirements also vary. Included are state and/or local government health insurance programs which may be administered by the state or at the local level, and public/private partnerships between state and/or local government entities and health insurance companies or other private organizations. Health care is generally provided through participating managed care plans in the area. |
0 |
| State/Local Health Insurance Recipients |
YC-8200 |
Individuals who are receiving medical benefits through a state or local health insurance program for people who do not qualify for Medicaid, do not have access to insurance provided by an employer or cannot afford privately purchased health insurance. |
0 |
| State/Municipal Employees Health Benefits |
NS-8000.8100 |
Employment based insurance policies and/or health plans that pay the medical expenses of employees of state and municipal government agencies. |
2 |
| State/Municipal Employees Life Insurance |
NS-4500.8000 |
Life insurance that is available through a state or municipal employer or an association that covers participating employees and members under one master insurance policy. Most policies pay a specified sum to the designated beneficiary upon the death of the person who is insured. |
0 |
| Stationary Engineers/Boiler Operators |
YO-6200.6450-800 |
Individuals who control and maintain the boilers, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, diesel engines, turbines, generators, pumps, condensers and compressors that keep large buildings comfortable throughout the year and/or constitute the power supply in industrial plants. They start up, regulate, repair and shut down equipment; and monitor meters, gauges and computerized controls to ensure that the equipment operates safely, economically and within established limits. In a large building or industrial plant, a stationary engineer may be in charge of all mechanical systems in the building and may supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, and air-conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics. In a small building or industrial plant, there may be only one stationary engineer. |
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| Statisticians |
YO-8000.4900-800 |
Individuals who apply mathematical principles to the collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data. Statisticians contribute to scientific inquiry by applying their mathematical knowledge to the design of surveys and experiments; the collection, processing, and analysis of data; and the interpretation of results. Statistical methods can be applied to a wide variety of subject areas including biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, education and sports. |
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| Status Offender Detention Alternatives |
FF-1500.8300 |
Facilities that provide temporary shelter for minors who are habitually truant or runaways, or for other status offenders who have no parents or guardians who are capable of or willing to exercise effective parental care and control. |
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| Status Offenders |
YP-3500.8000 |
Individuals younger than age 18 who commit acts which would not be considered crimes if committed by adults, e.g., truancy, curfew violations, or being beyond the control of parents, guardians or other custodians. |
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| Stay at Home Fathers |
YK-6500.8050-800 |
Fathers who choose to remain in the home to care for and raise their children rather than seeking work or engaging in other regular external activities. |
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| Stay at Home Mothers |
YK-6500.8050-840 |
Mothers who choose to remain in the home to care for and raise their children rather than seeking work or engaging in other regular external activities. |
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| Stay at Home Parents |
YK-6500.8050 |
Parents who choose to remain in the home to care for and raise their children rather than seeking work or engaging in other regular external activities. |
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| Steak Houses |
PL-1800.8700 |
Eating establishments that offer beef specialties such as prime rib, grilled New York strip steaks, sirloin steaks and fillet mignon as well as lamb chops, crab, lobster, grilled fish and other dishes traditionally served by steak houses. Sourdough bread, soup or salad and a choice of dressings and baked potatoes may accompany the meal. A variety of side dishes including sauteed mushrooms, artichokes and fried onion rings may be available a la carte. |
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| Steam Baths |
PL-6400.7000-820 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, facilities that are equipped with steam baths which expose the user to hot, moist air. |
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| Steeplechase Events |
PL-8000.1800-850 |
Horse races that constitute a combination of flat racing and precision jumping. Participants race over varied distances on circular tracks and jump hurdles (usually fences or hedges) on their way to the finish line. Wagering is generally not permitted and some of the proceeds may go to charity. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
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| Stein-Leventhal Syndrome |
YF-3000.8120 |
A disorder that is characterized by absence of or irregular menstrual cycles; ovarian cysts (in some but not all cases); high cholesterol levels; high blood pressure; excess facial or body hair; thinning of the scalp hair; acne; skin tags; elevated insulin levels; insulin resistance or diabetes; excess "male" hormones such as androgens, DHEAS, or testosterone; obesity or unexplained weight gain; and/or decreased sex drive. The condition affects 5% to 10% of all women and is a leading cause of infertility. |
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| Stenographers |
YO-1500.8300 |
Individuals who take dictation in shorthand notes and then transcribe dictated material using a typewriter or word processor. Occasionally they may type directly from a dictating machine, using earphones to listen to a recorded voice. Dictation may include letters, legal documents, technical or statistical data and other materials. Stenographers are responsible for correct format, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. They are expected to distinguish between words or expressions that sound alike but are spelled differently and to use the dictionary for reference. They may also perform a variety of other clerical duties such as transcribing taped material. |
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| Stepchildren |
YK-8000.8000 |
The children of an individual's spouse by a former marriage. |
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| Stepfamilies/Blended Families |
YK-2000.8200 |
Families in which a mother or father with one or more children from a previous marriage has remarried, sometimes to new partners with children of their own. |
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| Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups |
PN-8100.6500-850 |
Mutual support groups whose members have experienced divorce and remarriage and are trying to establish a single family identity involving all former and current partners and their children. The groups provide an opportunity for participants to understand their complex relationships; work through feelings, including old resentments, related to their situation; and share information and tips for everyday living including coping with custody arrangements, facilitating cooperation, sharing the children and dealing with practical issues related to time. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options. |
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| Stepparents |
YK-6500.8100 |
The mother or father of a child born during a previous marriage of the other parent. |
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| Stereo Complaints |
DD-1500.8600 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding companies that manufacture, sell, service or repair stereo equipment. |
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| Stereo Manufacturer Complaints |
DD-1500.8600-780 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the sound quality, performance or other problems relating to the manufacture of or the manufacturer's warranty on stereo equipment. |
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| Stereo Repair/Service Complaints |
DD-1500.8600-800 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding poor workmanship, failure to comply with legal requirements, problems with service contracts, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of organizations that service and repair stereo equipment. |
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| Stereo Sales Complaints |
DD-1500.8600-820 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the excessive pricing, high pressure sales tactics, problems relating to sales warranties, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of stereo dealers. |
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| Sterilization |
LJ-2000.1000-800 |
Programs that perform vasectomies for men or tubal ligations for women who want a permanent means of preventing pregnancy. |
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| Stickler Syndrome |
YF-3000.8125 |
A genetic disorder caused by mutations in genes that are responsible for forming collagen, proteins which add strength and elasticity to connective tissue. Stickler syndrome affects connective tissue throughout the body, but most notably in the eyes (it is the most common cause of retinal detachment in children), ears, face and joints. While there is no medical cure for Stickler syndrome, when it is identified early, a lot can be done to treat the problems it causes. Symptoms include eye problems including nearsightedness, cataracts and retinal detachment; hearing loss; facial abnormalities such as cleft palate; and short stature in comparison to unaffected siblings. In most cases, people don't have all of these symptoms and the features can vary widely from person to person. |
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| Stillbirth |
YF-3000.6840-800 |
A situation that occurs when a woman gives birth to a fetus who has died in the uterus or during labor. |
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| Stillbirth Certificates |
DF-7000.1700-800 |
Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide certified copies of fetal death records for babies born without signs of life after 20 to 28 weeks of pregnancy, usually at the request of one or both parents. The term "stillbirth" is often used in distinction to "live birth" (the baby was born alive, even if s/he died shortly thereafter) or "miscarriage" (early pregnancy loss). Different states have different methods of documenting fetal deaths as well as differing definitions for stillbirth, some involving the number of months of pregnancy in combination with the weight of the fetus at the time of death. Other states issue certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth and fetal death, a type of birth certificate that records the birth of a stillborn child. |
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| Stipends for Student Living Expenses |
HL-8000.8200 |
Programs that provide financial assistance that helps to pay the living costs of students at all levels while in school. Stipends generally cover housing, utilities, transportation, food and other living expenses; and may be reserved for students who meet specific requirements, e.g., students who receive no financial support from their parents or are essentially homeless. |
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| Stock/Crop Advisories |
TH-2100.9500-800 |
Programs that issue bulletins to warn the public that livestock and/or crops may require special protection because of hot, cold, wet or windy weather. |
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| Stockroom Clerks |
YO-1500.8250-850 |
Individuals who receive, unpack, check, store and track merchandise or materials. They keep records of items entering or leaving the stockroom and inspect damaged or spoiled goods. They sort, organize and mark items with identifying codes (e.g., price, stock or inventory control codes) so that inventories can be located quickly and easily. In retail stores, stock clerks bring merchandise to the sales floor and stock shelves and racks. In stockrooms and warehouses, stock clerks store materials in bins, on floors or on shelves. Order fillers take customers' orders and either hold the merchandise until the customers can pick it up or send it to them. |
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| Stockroom Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.8400 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to work as stock clerks on a voluntary basis without remuneration. The work involves receiving, storing, issuing and maintaining records regarding equipment, supplies, merchandise, foodstuffs, tools or other materials currently on hand or needing to be ordered. |
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| Stolen Automobile Reporting |
FN-1700.8000 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report information about the activities of people who are involved in the theft, dismantlement, distribution and/or sale of stolen automobiles or automobile parts that might facilitate their arrest and conviction. |
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