This chapter, by Stephen L. Pruitt, addresses state policies and regulations that affect the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It focuses on the new standards, but also considers state and district policies and how they can support or hinder NGSS implementation. Throughout this chapter, issues of assessment, funding, instructional materials, and graduation policy are explored. Teacher background information, standards, assessments, references, and resources are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgments, and Index.