S.C. Faces Shortage of Special Ed Teachers Amid Reform
South Carolina officials warn that meeting the No Child Left Behind requirement for highly qualified special education teachers by 2006 is unlikely. shortages persist with 110 vacancies and 75 classes led by long term subs. The state plans promotional efforts and mentor programs to attract and retain special ed teachers despite budget cuts.
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Greenville
South Carolina
Janice Poda
State Department of Education
South Carolina Center For
Malpractice reform not expected this year in South Carolina
Chair Jim Harrison of the House Judiciary Committee says no major reforms for medical malpractice lawsuits will likely pass in the current legislative session. Doctors seek shield from large verdicts and rising insurance costs, while Harrison notes no crisis exists and progress depends on cross party talks. He backs part of a bill to create a task force to study frivolous lawsuits.
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House Judiciary Committee
South Carolina
Jim Harrison
House
Judiciary Committee
Harrison
Ralph Davenport
Doctors see cap on non economic awards in malpractice debate
The measure would cap non economic awards at 250 000 dollars while tying economic damages to either past wages or medical costs plus future gains. Harrison calls the issue bigger than caps as mega million non economic awards fuel malpractice insurance. A Pendleton case saw a 17.5 million jury award reduced to 10.25 million, a state record. The AMA says 32 states show problem signs of a crisis with 12 more facing one now.
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Pendleton
American Medical Association
South Carolina
Association
Sanford says retirees could help save South Carolina bases
Gov Mark Sanford urged using military retirees to back SC bases against closure, proposing a small budget for the campaign amid a projected $1 billion shortfall. He cited bases in Columbia Sumter Charleston and Beaufort and a $3.4 billion annual local impact, while local leaders warned against a shoestring effort.
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Mark Sanford
South Carolina
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