Democrats propose four part plan to raise student achievement
In Des Moines Senate Democrats unveil a four part education agenda to boost achievement by curbing bullying giving parents twenty hours of unpaid leave for conferences boosting funds for non English speakers and requiring teachers to be certified in their subjects Republicans show cautious openness to discuss reforms as part of a broad education debate led by Senate Co President Jeff Lamberti.
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Legislature aims at reform talks across parties
In Ankeny a four page guide to the Legislature outlines committee listings and session calendar. Democrats push for better student discipline and parental involvement while Republicans seek school day length and caution on mandated leave. Sen McCoy defends 20 hours of unpaid parental leave as pro family and pro business. Sen Schoenjahn criticizes anti bullying bills as unnecessary. Iverson urges constant vigilance against bullying and Tyme son says teacher certification remains adequate.
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Matt McCoy
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Iowa lawmakers vow fast move on sex offender law
Senate File 2094 modeled after Florida law would make harboring a sex offender a felony with five years and a 7500 dollar fine. Leaders promise quick action while keeping death penalty and residency rules separate despite debate over tougher penalties.
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Larry McKibben
Marshalltown
Capitol Digest: Iowa Senate weigh-ins and education hearings
Capitol Digest outlines a divided Senate weigh-in for Lighten Up Iowa and a push to restore the Iowa Scholars program funded last year. HF 2140 would require annual sex offender publication in county papers with monthly updates. A House public hearing on K 12 standards is set for Feb 21, and Sen. McKibben advocates zero tolerance for first time sex offenders alongside farm yields.
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Council Bluffs
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Marshalltown
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