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Bill: Education Reform For a Changing Global Marketplace
Details
Submitted by[?]: Chattes en Chaleur
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 2444
Description[?]:
| Education is the very cornerstone of any successful democracy. While we firmly believe that the Sekowon educational system is one of the best in the world, we underscore the importance of a system that can adapt to fit the needs of the constantly changing global economy. Education is a lifelong process and this Act will ensure that our great country remains the standard that all other educational systems are judged. Through this Act we will increase educational opportunities for all citizens by removing the social and economic constraints that hinder many of our less fortunate citizens. Through the increase of educational standards, programs and opportunities we can achieve a fully accountable educational system that will prepare all of our citizens today for the challenges of tomorrow. --------- Article 5 Proposal to require that all citizens after a minimum of 5 years tenure at their current employer may request and receive either A) An unpaid leave of absence to enroll in a bachelor`s, master`s or doctorate program of their choice. The leave of absence may not be required of the employer for a period longer than 48 months. If the program is successfully completed the employee will return with full seniority and all rights and privileges associated with that. If the program is not successfully completed employer policy or if applicable governing union contract will determine how the employee is re assimilated. or B) a part-time work schedule which allows the enrollment in a bachelor`s master`s or doctorate program of their choice. The part-time work schedule accommodation may not be required of the employer for a period longer than 60 months. If the program is successfully completed the employee will return with full seniority and all rights and privileges associated with that. If the program is not successfully completed employer policy or if applicable governing union contract will determine how the employee is re assimilated. During the part-time work schedule benefits and monetary compensation will be dictated by company policy or if applicable governing union contract. Article 6 Proposal to allow all citizens over the age of 21 to attend free of charge (1) four week seminar every two years. The seminars will be administered by the Office of Continuing Education. The goal of these seminars is to revisit and retrain essential critical thinking skills, showcase and train citizens on the use of new and emerging technologies, and to help prepare citizens of all ages to be able to compete and succeed in the always changing and evolving international workforce. All citizens who are employed will receive full pay from their employers for their time spent at the seminar, unless the employee is covered under a governing union contract which specifically states otherwise. Article 7 Proposal to allow all citizens over the age of 50 to audit any class at any public university or college up to a maximum of six classes per academic year. An active and strong mind goes with an active and strong body. Our senior citizens are a very important part of society and have much to still offer back to society. Our traditional aged college students will benefit with being able to interact and learn from their experiences while our senior citizens stay active and healthier. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Education for children under adult age.
Old value:: Education is compulsory and has to happen at school.
Current: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Proposed: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The age until which students, if education were to be compulsary, are required to be educated (limited between 16 and 21).
Old value:: 16
Current: 18
Proposed: 21
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The regulation of higher education.
Old value:: The government does not allow private higher education institutions.
Current: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Proposed: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: Education is entirely public and free; private schools are banned.
Current: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Proposed: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:24:40, August 15, 2007 CET | From |  帝国公明党 (Teikoku Kōmeitō) | To | Debating the Education Reform For a Changing Global Marketplace |
| Message | The DSP does not believe in private schools or homeschooling. |
| Date | 04:59:27, August 16, 2007 CET | From | Sekowan Communist Party | To | Debating the Education Reform For a Changing Global Marketplace |
| Message | The SCP also dislikes private schooling and homeschooling. |
| Date | 13:51:32, August 16, 2007 CET | From | Saiken Renmei | To | Debating the Education Reform For a Changing Global Marketplace |
| Message | The CFP supports this bill and sees it as useful and necessary. |
| Date | 04:13:36, August 18, 2007 CET | From |  Chattes en Chaleur | To | Debating the Education Reform For a Changing Global Marketplace |
| Message | CeC recognizes the opinion of the DSP and SCP regarding private and homeschooling, but we are going to go to vote with the provisions intact. We ask for your support of this bill and we hope you realize that the more education opportunities and choices that there are, the stronger our educational system is as a whole. Every student is different and allowing for more choices allows every student to find the system that allows them to best reach their potential. |
| Date | 04:21:15, August 18, 2007 CET | From | Sekowan Communist Party | To | Debating the Education Reform For a Changing Global Marketplace |
| Message | The SCP shall vote in favor, seeing the ultimate greater purpose of the bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 302 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 37 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 260 |
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