# Which Standards Does My State Use?

> Free lookup: pick your state to see its current ELA, math, and science standards with adoption dates and change notes.

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## Frequently asked questions
### Does every state use the same standards?

No. Most states use standards based on the Common Core, but Texas, Virginia, and several others use their own. Science varies more: some states adopted the Next Generation Science Standards, others wrote their own.

### Where do I find the full text of my state's standards?

Each state card links to the official standards page at the state department of education. Those pages have the complete documents, usually as PDFs or spreadsheets.

### Why is my state not listed?

This tool covers 12 states with fully verified entries so far. More states are added as entries are verified against official sources.

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