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Bill: LUP: Learning the Best Way Act, 4009
Details
Submitted by[?]: Likaton Unity Party
Status[?]: defeated
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: October 4009
Description[?]:
| WHEREAS: - The current system is a mess of various regulations and unstandardized systems that can cause headaches for parents and learning disadvantages for youth - The funding of private schools should be an important aspect that depends on the private school, not on the local government THEREFORE, THE SENATE AFFIRMS THAT: 1. A private higher education institute may be set up and organized depending on a successful application to the Ministry of Education and Culture that outlines at least: (a) the demographic who will benefit from the education, (b) the specific value that the education will add to society, (c) the economic benefit of this higher education, (d) a plan for having students become hired post-graduation, and (e) a plan for scholarships and subsidies for students from low-income families. 2. Any private higher education institute will have its license removed if at any annual inspection the institute fails any one of the following: (a) to have 15% of the student body from low-income families, (b) have an annual grade point average on par with public institutions, (c) have at least 80% employment post-graduation, (d) to post a net profit. 3. Current regulations on private secondary and primary schools are hereby repealed in their entirety. 4. Private secondary and primary schools may be accepted for a license at the discretion of the Ministry of Education and Culture provided that: (a) there is not a private school to population ratio greater than 1:10 000, (b) the private school maintains a academic grade point on par with other public institutions, (c) the teacher examinations remain on par with other public institutions, (d) there is a historic and continued employment ratio of 80% or higher from the institutions graduates. 5. There shall be an inspection of teachers, including an examination and grade of teaching provided to each private institution at least every 6 months and administered by the Ministry of Education and Culture. 6. Funding to a private school shall depend on a number of factors, but reliant on the: (a) teacher examination score, (b) average student score, (c) percentage of low-income students, (d) percentage of low-income students with an exceptional grade point average, (e) general necessity as outlined by the institution, and (f) local government petitions. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 2
Proposal[?] to change Government funding for private schools.
Old value:: The funding of private schools is the responsibility of local governments.
Current: Private educational institutions receive no government funding whatsoever.
Proposed: Private schools are given funding on a case-by-case basis.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: 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.
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 alongside private schools.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:33:48, April 05, 2016 CET | From | Likaton Unity Party | To | Debating the LUP: Learning the Best Way Act, 4009 |
| Message | Members of the Senate, I submit this bill on behalf of the Likaton Unity Party. It is my party's belief that this legislation will do a great bit to greatly increase our educational outlook and prospects. I therefore move for Unanimous Consent. If there is no objection before March 4009, this legislation will move to a vote. I Yield the floor of the Senate. - Gervaks Lidstroom, General Secretary of the LUP |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 100 |
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