Lawmakers Clash Over Achievements and Shortfalls This Session
Iowa legislators tout passing a teacher pay and student achievement plan and repealing the utility sales tax as key wins while failing to make English the official language. Critics say the session did not entice youth to stay, harmed education support, and hindered the Iowa Communications Network and park closures. Senator Zieman notes a tougher next session ahead.
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Manternach
Lundby
Rekow
Taylor
House
Senate
Iowa
Mark Zieman
R-Postville
Iowa Legislature Checklist 2001 Accomplished and Not Accomplished
A summary of items in the 2001 Iowa General Assembly session listing measures achieved and not achieved. It notes actions like extending rights and penalties, tax credits, and policy proposals including health, education, energy, and public safety with several items vetoed or not enacted. It references implications for schools, crime lab funding, and environmental and budget reforms.
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Iowa General Assembly
Iowa City District Votes Fees for Use of School Facilities
Iowa City school board approved administrative policies on building use and information distribution with a 4-1 vote. Fees for groups not complying with district policies, including equity standards, may be charged and used starting next school year pending a report from Superintendent Lane Plugge.
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Iowa City
Lane
Boy Scouts
Pete Wallace
Lauren Reece
Matt Goodlaxson
Reliability concerns cited in trial testimony in 1993
Morris describes early optimism for the method and later reliability and validity issues after viewing a Frontline tape. He recalls a demonstration with Hahn and Barta where facilitation failed to produce an answer, highlighting professional disagreement and harm. Morris will resume testimony when court opens.
Facilitated communication shown in Cedar Rapids court
Doug Hahn and sister Judith Barta demonstrated facilitated communication to Judge Mark Bennett in his chambers using an AlphaSmart 2000. Hahn types with a facilitator supporting his wrist while Barta questions him, producing a brief response to the judge.
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