Dear Tom,
The Economic Stimulus Package, S.1, being debated in the Senate today provides targeted funding for programs that are smart investments for the nation's future. It's a long overdue step in the direction of closing a huge 'investment gap' that has contributed to the U.S.'s poor showing in child well-being compared to other rich democracies.
Although some argue that social programs do not belong in a stimulus bill, prominent economists, including Mark Zandi at Moody's Economy.com, say social programs spur economic activity just like other government infrastructure investments. Providing income support to struggling families, such as increasing unemployment benefits and food stamps, is among the highest rated means of jump-starting the economy.
Another high return investment is fiscal relief to states so that they can maintain an already weakened safety net and not raise taxes. All across the country states are cutting health, education and social programs as a way of balancing their budgets. Without federal assistance to serve as a bridge while the economy recovers, hard-won gains on behalf of children will slide.
For a breakdown about how children in your state will benefit, click here, and select your state.
The fate of the stimulus package remains undecided. Your voice is needed in Washington. Please call your Senator TODAY and tell them to vote yes on the stimulus package: 866-544-7573 toll-free
Thank you for helping to make children a federal budget priority.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
North Dakota Senate Calendar
View Senate Floor Calendar
Day 24 - February 06, 2009
Convene Times: 12:30PM
This is a LIVE page and is subject to change. Live Senate Audio | Live Senate Video
6th Order - Consideration of Amendments
Bill
Number Floor
Action AM EM CO Message Committee Committee
Recommends Comm
Vote Primary
Sponsor Versions
SB 2051 Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Engross
SB 2062 Re-Refer To Appr Education Do Pass 4-1 Engross
SB 2160 E Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Engross
SB 2221 Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Cook Engross
SB 2272 Re-Refer To Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2283 Re-Refer To Appr Human Services Do Pass 5-0 Taylor Engross
SB 2338 Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 6-1 Nething Engross
SB 2378 Re-Refer To Appr Transportation Do Pass 5-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2381 Re-Refer To Appr Education Do Pass 4-1 Horne Engross
SB 2408 Re-Refer to Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-1 Holmberg Engross
SB 2412 Re-Refer To Appr Human Services Do Pass 5-0 Holmberg Engross
SB 2415 Re-Refer To Appr Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 Triplett Engross
SB 2419 Re-Refer To Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2426 Re-Refer To Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2022 Appropriations Do Pass 12-0 Engross
SB 2025 E Appropriations Do Pass 14-0 Engross
SB 2033 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Engross
SB 2168 Human Services Do Pass 6-0 J. Lee Engross
SB 2171 Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 J. Lee Engross
SB 2186 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-1 Klein Engross
SB 2269 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Grindberg Engross
SB 2304 Human Services Do Not Pass 5-1 Dever Engross
SB 2310 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 Nething Engross
SB 2362 Human Services Do Not Pass 3-2 Mathern Engross
SB 2369 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 6-1 Nelson Engross
SB 2374 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 6-0 Cook Engross
SB 2405 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 Anderson Engross
SB 2431 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2432 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
11th Order - Second Reading of Bills and Resolutions
Bill
Number Floor
Action AM EM CO Message Committee Committee
Recommends Comm
Vote Primary
Sponsor Versions
SB 2370 A * Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 Fischer
SB 2389 * Education Do Pass 5-0 O'Connell
SB 2314 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-1 Potter
SB 2386 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-3 Behm
SB 2434 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-3 O'Connell
SB 2435 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-2 O'Connell
SB 2330 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-1 Potter
SB 2276 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-2 Potter
SB 2285 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-2 Mathern
SB 2406 * Education Do Not Pass 4-1 Grindberg
SB 2274 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-0 J. Lee
SB 2390 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 6-0 Schneider
SB 2407 * Education Do Not Pass 4-1 Grindberg
SB 2053 A Finance and Taxation Do Pass 6-1
SB 2073 Judiciary Do Pass 6-0
SB 2364 Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Behm
SB 2296 Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Fiebiger
SB 2238 Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Schneider
SB 2193 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 4-2 Wardner
SB 2242 Appropriations Do Pass 12-0 Taylor
SB 2373 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-2 Krebsbach
SB 2185 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-1 Fiebiger
SB 2259 Political Subdivisions Do Pass 6-0 Nething
SB 2286 Appropriations Do Pass 11-0 Robinson
SB 2303 A Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Bakke
SB 2294 A Human Services Do Pass 6-0 Nelson
SB 2416 A * Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Potter
SB 2300 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-0 Olafson
SB 2315 A Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-2 Potter
SB 2326 Judiciary Do Not Pass 6-0 Potter
SB 2382 Political Subdivisions Do Not Pass 6-0 Cook
SB 2340 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 5-2 Heckaman
SB 2379 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-2 Mathern
SB 2383 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 6-0 Fiebiger
SB 2197 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-3 Wanzek
SB 2409 Transportation Do Not Pass 5-0 Robinson
SB 2430 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 7-0 O'Connell
SCR4009 A * Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 Krebsbach
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Day 24 - February 06, 2009
Convene Times: 12:30PM
This is a LIVE page and is subject to change. Live Senate Audio | Live Senate Video
6th Order - Consideration of Amendments
Bill
Number Floor
Action AM EM CO Message Committee Committee
Recommends Comm
Vote Primary
Sponsor Versions
SB 2051 Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Engross
SB 2062 Re-Refer To Appr Education Do Pass 4-1 Engross
SB 2160 E Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Engross
SB 2221 Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Cook Engross
SB 2272 Re-Refer To Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2283 Re-Refer To Appr Human Services Do Pass 5-0 Taylor Engross
SB 2338 Re-Refer To Appr Finance and Taxation Do Pass 6-1 Nething Engross
SB 2378 Re-Refer To Appr Transportation Do Pass 5-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2381 Re-Refer To Appr Education Do Pass 4-1 Horne Engross
SB 2408 Re-Refer to Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-1 Holmberg Engross
SB 2412 Re-Refer To Appr Human Services Do Pass 5-0 Holmberg Engross
SB 2415 Re-Refer To Appr Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 Triplett Engross
SB 2419 Re-Refer To Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2426 Re-Refer To Appr Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2022 Appropriations Do Pass 12-0 Engross
SB 2025 E Appropriations Do Pass 14-0 Engross
SB 2033 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Engross
SB 2168 Human Services Do Pass 6-0 J. Lee Engross
SB 2171 Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 J. Lee Engross
SB 2186 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-1 Klein Engross
SB 2269 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Grindberg Engross
SB 2304 Human Services Do Not Pass 5-1 Dever Engross
SB 2310 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 Nething Engross
SB 2362 Human Services Do Not Pass 3-2 Mathern Engross
SB 2369 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 6-1 Nelson Engross
SB 2374 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 6-0 Cook Engross
SB 2405 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 Anderson Engross
SB 2431 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
SB 2432 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 7-0 O'Connell Engross
11th Order - Second Reading of Bills and Resolutions
Bill
Number Floor
Action AM EM CO Message Committee Committee
Recommends Comm
Vote Primary
Sponsor Versions
SB 2370 A * Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 Fischer
SB 2389 * Education Do Pass 5-0 O'Connell
SB 2314 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-1 Potter
SB 2386 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-3 Behm
SB 2434 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-3 O'Connell
SB 2435 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-2 O'Connell
SB 2330 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-1 Potter
SB 2276 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-2 Potter
SB 2285 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 5-2 Mathern
SB 2406 * Education Do Not Pass 4-1 Grindberg
SB 2274 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-0 J. Lee
SB 2390 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 6-0 Schneider
SB 2407 * Education Do Not Pass 4-1 Grindberg
SB 2053 A Finance and Taxation Do Pass 6-1
SB 2073 Judiciary Do Pass 6-0
SB 2364 Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Behm
SB 2296 Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Fiebiger
SB 2238 Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Schneider
SB 2193 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 4-2 Wardner
SB 2242 Appropriations Do Pass 12-0 Taylor
SB 2373 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-2 Krebsbach
SB 2185 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-1 Fiebiger
SB 2259 Political Subdivisions Do Pass 6-0 Nething
SB 2286 Appropriations Do Pass 11-0 Robinson
SB 2303 A Education Do Not Pass 3-2 Bakke
SB 2294 A Human Services Do Pass 6-0 Nelson
SB 2416 A * Finance and Taxation Do Pass 7-0 Potter
SB 2300 Industry, Business and Labor Do Pass 6-0 Olafson
SB 2315 A Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-2 Potter
SB 2326 Judiciary Do Not Pass 6-0 Potter
SB 2382 Political Subdivisions Do Not Pass 6-0 Cook
SB 2340 Finance and Taxation Do Pass 5-2 Heckaman
SB 2379 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 5-2 Mathern
SB 2383 Finance and Taxation Do Not Pass 6-0 Fiebiger
SB 2197 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 4-3 Wanzek
SB 2409 Transportation Do Not Pass 5-0 Robinson
SB 2430 Industry, Business and Labor Do Not Pass 7-0 O'Connell
SCR4009 A * Judiciary Do Pass 6-0 Krebsbach
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Ethanol Today
The February issue of Ethanol Today magazine is now available online at www.ethanoltoday.com.
Table of Contents
· Ethanol & the New Congress, New Administration
· Ethanol's March on Washington to Bring Grassroots Voices to DC
Ten Ways to Take Action for Ethanol
· First Seed Sales of Dedicated Energy Crops Begin
· Guest Editorial by Doug Durante, Executive Director of the Clean Fuels Development Coalition
· Columns: “UL: Repeating History by Revising History”, “Constructive Advice on the Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, “Grassroots Ethanol Supporters to Assemble in DC”
Provided as a courtesy for state legislators by the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) – www.ethanol.org
Table of Contents
· Ethanol & the New Congress, New Administration
· Ethanol's March on Washington to Bring Grassroots Voices to DC
Ten Ways to Take Action for Ethanol
· First Seed Sales of Dedicated Energy Crops Begin
· Guest Editorial by Doug Durante, Executive Director of the Clean Fuels Development Coalition
· Columns: “UL: Repeating History by Revising History”, “Constructive Advice on the Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, “Grassroots Ethanol Supporters to Assemble in DC”
Provided as a courtesy for state legislators by the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) – www.ethanol.org
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Teacher Education
AACTE Weekly News Briefs | February 3, 2009_____________
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AACTE ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!
AACTE 61st ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITS
February 6 - 9, 2009
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Virtual Tour
Chicago, IL
Click here for more information on the 61st Annual Meeting & Exhibits.
You Spoke…and AACTE Listened!
In a recent AACTE membership survey, an overwhelming majority of survey respondents indicated they prefer to receive AACTE news updates online. We will continue to bring you the latest news in our popular monthly Briefs newsletter, but beginning with the March 2009 issue, it will be available online only at www.aacte.org. Representatives will be notified by e-mail when each issue is posted. If you currently receive AACTE’s weekly NewsBriefs e-mails, you will receive Briefs information at the same address. To confirm or update your e-mail address, please contact membership@aacte.org. To view the current or archived issues of Briefs on the web, click here (member login required).
AACTE Announces Member News
Has your institution recently received a grant? Is a former student now recognized as a teacher of the year? Have you recently received a prestigious award? Well here is your chance to showcase your accomplishments! AACTE has developed a “Member News” section on our website where members are encouraged to submit news stories including the recognition of awards, grants, and other notable achievements. All submissions postings are subject to the discretion of AACTE staff. Please email your accomplishments to Alyssa Mangino at amangino@aacte.org.
Voting to Commence Soon on Proposed Changes to AACTE’s Bylaws and Resolutions
AACTE's Institutional Representatives will have one week, from February 9 through 16, 2009, to vote on changes to the Association's bylaws and resolutions for 2009 already approved by the Board. AACTE members will convene at the Chicago conference on Saturday, February 7, from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. at the annual hearing of AACTE's Issues and Resolutions Committee to discuss the issues approved by the Board of Directors for this year's vote by the membership. Voting will be conducted online via electronic balloting.
NATIONAL NEWS
Stimulus Plan Would Provide Flood of Aid to Education
From the New York Times
The economic stimulus plan that Congress has scheduled for a vote on Wednesday would shower the nation’s school districts, child care centers and university campuses with $150 billion in new federal spending, a vast two-year investment that would more than double the Department of Education’s current budget.
Duncan details $150 billion education stimulus
From CNN
Education Secretary Arne Duncan talks to CNN's Campbell Brown about the President's $150 billion increase in federal money for education.
States Anxious to Get Details About Stimulus
From the New York Times
The economic stimulus plan that Congress has scheduled for a vote on Wednesday would shower the nation’s school districts, child care centers and university campuses with $150 billion in new federal spending, a vast two-year investment that would more than double the Department of Education’s current budget.
Secretary Duncan Announces Assistant Secretaries for the Department of Education
From the U.S. Department of Education
Secretary Arne Duncan praised President Barack Obama's intent to nominate the following individuals as Assistant Secretaries for the Department of Education: Carmel Martin, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development; and Peter Cunningham, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach.
First Lady Visits Department of Education
From the Washington Post
In the first stop of a planned series of visits to federal agencies, first lady Michelle Obama went to the Department of Education today to energize workers by announcing: "I am a product of your work."
Education Aid in Stimulus Raises Eyebrows
From Education Week
With the Senate set to take up the more-than-$800 billion economic-stimulus bill this week, lawmakers will grapple with whether some $120 billion in proposed education funding increases would set unreasonable expectations for future spending.
States Found to Hinder Teacher Effectiveness
From Education Week
A push in national circles for states to align their human-capital management systems strategically with goals for recruiting and retaining effective teachers hasn’t yet trickled down to the states, an analysis of state teacher policies reveals.
Idea of the Day: Invest in Data, Assessment, and Teacher Evaluation Systems
From the Center for American Progress
States and districts need the capacity to collect and use high-quality data to make accurate and fair determinations about teacher effectiveness. This capacity requires strong infrastructure, such as data systems that track students and teachers, high-quality student assessment systems, and rigorous teacher evaluation systems. The federal government should be investing heavily, now, to put these prerequisites into place.
Best Minds Sought for Central Office, Startups
From Education Week
The central office isn’t being overlooked in the movement to find and develop top talent for school districts. Although ways to recruit, groom, and keep top teachers and strong principals tend to dominate discussions of “human capital” needs in education, a handful of nonprofit organizations and foundations also see providing smart managers as essential.
From Qualifications to Results: Promoting Teacher Effectiveness Through Federal Policy
From the Center for American Progress
Michelle Rhee captures a widely held view: Federal law should stop focusing on “quality,” as measured by front-end qualifications, and start focusing on “effectiveness,” as measured by whether teachers have actually helped students learn. Research now shows that most qualifications only weakly predict whether teachers will succeed in the classroom, and one of the best predictors of future performance is past performance. This means that increasing the share of teachers who are high performers will be a straighter path to improving student achievement than focusing on credentials.
Changing education
From the Chicago Tribune
Studies by the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future indicate nearly half of new teachers depart within five years. "In a vicious cycle, teacher turnover lowers student achievement, and lower student achievement leads to teacher turnover," the commission concluded.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
How we prepare students is critical
The Tennessean
Universities need to take a hard look at the role that they must play in the education of our children. Partnerships involving university scientists and public school districts have proved to have a dramatic impact on teacher preparation and student achievement.
ASU, Augusta Technical College and Paine College Partner with ADP
From Augusta State University
Augusta State University, Augusta Technical College, and Paine College today announced a three-year partnership with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions, to increase the number of graduates in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
MU College of Education joins students on Facebook
From the Missourian
On Facebook, you can be a fan of the boy band of the month.You can join an earth-friendly cause or follow a celebrity’s career. And now, you can become a “fan” of the MU College of Education. The college created the Facebook page about a year and a half ago to recruit and connect with students. The college has accumulated 173 fans to date on the site.
UNT College of Education receives $1 million endowment to fund scholarships for students pursuing superintendent certification
From North Texas E-News
The University of North Texas College of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dallas-based Southwest Securities, Inc., establishing a $1 million scholarship endowment to benefit students in the college’s superintendent certification program.
Despite Ohio's Tough Economy, Governor Has Plan for Schools
From Education Week
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is drawing a warm initial response to his proposed overhaul of the state’s public education system, including a revamped school funding formula, a higher bar for teacher tenure, and replacing the high school exit exam with the act college-entrance test.
W&M education dean to set state policy for K-12 education
From the DailyPress.com
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has appointed the dean of William and Mary's School of Education Virginia L. McLaughlin to serve on the state Board of Education.
Other Announcements
AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop
From AERA
Call for Applications
Deadline: February 20, 2009
The American Educational Research Association invites fellowship applications for an Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop to be held at the 2009 Annual Meeting in San Diego. This workshop is designed to build the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. Applicants are sought who have potential and interest in pursuing careers as education researchers, faculty members, or other professionals who contribute to the research field.
Free Live Webinar on Environmental Building in the Educational Sector
From Xtalks.com
Xtalks, a web-based news and information network, has produced a complimentary, live webinar on the topic, "Environmental Building in the Educational Sector," scheduled for March 5, 2009, 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST. Listeners will learn about the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) "green" building rating system for schools. LEED is the U.S. Green Building Council's voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
Click here for more information and to register for the webinar.
Alyssa J. Mangino
Communications Manager
AACTE
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 478-4596 -Direct
(202) 457-8095 -Fax
amangino@aacte.org
. . . delivered to your inbox so you can enjoy up-to-date news on Colleges of Education, Teaching and the Classroom, Campaigns, Legislation, STEM Teacher Issues, International Teacher Issues, Grants, and Upcoming Events. Please click on linked headlines for full story.
AACTE ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!
AACTE 61st ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITS
February 6 - 9, 2009
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Virtual Tour
Chicago, IL
Click here for more information on the 61st Annual Meeting & Exhibits.
You Spoke…and AACTE Listened!
In a recent AACTE membership survey, an overwhelming majority of survey respondents indicated they prefer to receive AACTE news updates online. We will continue to bring you the latest news in our popular monthly Briefs newsletter, but beginning with the March 2009 issue, it will be available online only at www.aacte.org. Representatives will be notified by e-mail when each issue is posted. If you currently receive AACTE’s weekly NewsBriefs e-mails, you will receive Briefs information at the same address. To confirm or update your e-mail address, please contact membership@aacte.org. To view the current or archived issues of Briefs on the web, click here (member login required).
AACTE Announces Member News
Has your institution recently received a grant? Is a former student now recognized as a teacher of the year? Have you recently received a prestigious award? Well here is your chance to showcase your accomplishments! AACTE has developed a “Member News” section on our website where members are encouraged to submit news stories including the recognition of awards, grants, and other notable achievements. All submissions postings are subject to the discretion of AACTE staff. Please email your accomplishments to Alyssa Mangino at amangino@aacte.org.
Voting to Commence Soon on Proposed Changes to AACTE’s Bylaws and Resolutions
AACTE's Institutional Representatives will have one week, from February 9 through 16, 2009, to vote on changes to the Association's bylaws and resolutions for 2009 already approved by the Board. AACTE members will convene at the Chicago conference on Saturday, February 7, from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. at the annual hearing of AACTE's Issues and Resolutions Committee to discuss the issues approved by the Board of Directors for this year's vote by the membership. Voting will be conducted online via electronic balloting.
NATIONAL NEWS
Stimulus Plan Would Provide Flood of Aid to Education
From the New York Times
The economic stimulus plan that Congress has scheduled for a vote on Wednesday would shower the nation’s school districts, child care centers and university campuses with $150 billion in new federal spending, a vast two-year investment that would more than double the Department of Education’s current budget.
Duncan details $150 billion education stimulus
From CNN
Education Secretary Arne Duncan talks to CNN's Campbell Brown about the President's $150 billion increase in federal money for education.
States Anxious to Get Details About Stimulus
From the New York Times
The economic stimulus plan that Congress has scheduled for a vote on Wednesday would shower the nation’s school districts, child care centers and university campuses with $150 billion in new federal spending, a vast two-year investment that would more than double the Department of Education’s current budget.
Secretary Duncan Announces Assistant Secretaries for the Department of Education
From the U.S. Department of Education
Secretary Arne Duncan praised President Barack Obama's intent to nominate the following individuals as Assistant Secretaries for the Department of Education: Carmel Martin, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development; and Peter Cunningham, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach.
First Lady Visits Department of Education
From the Washington Post
In the first stop of a planned series of visits to federal agencies, first lady Michelle Obama went to the Department of Education today to energize workers by announcing: "I am a product of your work."
Education Aid in Stimulus Raises Eyebrows
From Education Week
With the Senate set to take up the more-than-$800 billion economic-stimulus bill this week, lawmakers will grapple with whether some $120 billion in proposed education funding increases would set unreasonable expectations for future spending.
States Found to Hinder Teacher Effectiveness
From Education Week
A push in national circles for states to align their human-capital management systems strategically with goals for recruiting and retaining effective teachers hasn’t yet trickled down to the states, an analysis of state teacher policies reveals.
Idea of the Day: Invest in Data, Assessment, and Teacher Evaluation Systems
From the Center for American Progress
States and districts need the capacity to collect and use high-quality data to make accurate and fair determinations about teacher effectiveness. This capacity requires strong infrastructure, such as data systems that track students and teachers, high-quality student assessment systems, and rigorous teacher evaluation systems. The federal government should be investing heavily, now, to put these prerequisites into place.
Best Minds Sought for Central Office, Startups
From Education Week
The central office isn’t being overlooked in the movement to find and develop top talent for school districts. Although ways to recruit, groom, and keep top teachers and strong principals tend to dominate discussions of “human capital” needs in education, a handful of nonprofit organizations and foundations also see providing smart managers as essential.
From Qualifications to Results: Promoting Teacher Effectiveness Through Federal Policy
From the Center for American Progress
Michelle Rhee captures a widely held view: Federal law should stop focusing on “quality,” as measured by front-end qualifications, and start focusing on “effectiveness,” as measured by whether teachers have actually helped students learn. Research now shows that most qualifications only weakly predict whether teachers will succeed in the classroom, and one of the best predictors of future performance is past performance. This means that increasing the share of teachers who are high performers will be a straighter path to improving student achievement than focusing on credentials.
Changing education
From the Chicago Tribune
Studies by the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future indicate nearly half of new teachers depart within five years. "In a vicious cycle, teacher turnover lowers student achievement, and lower student achievement leads to teacher turnover," the commission concluded.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
How we prepare students is critical
The Tennessean
Universities need to take a hard look at the role that they must play in the education of our children. Partnerships involving university scientists and public school districts have proved to have a dramatic impact on teacher preparation and student achievement.
ASU, Augusta Technical College and Paine College Partner with ADP
From Augusta State University
Augusta State University, Augusta Technical College, and Paine College today announced a three-year partnership with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions, to increase the number of graduates in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
MU College of Education joins students on Facebook
From the Missourian
On Facebook, you can be a fan of the boy band of the month.You can join an earth-friendly cause or follow a celebrity’s career. And now, you can become a “fan” of the MU College of Education. The college created the Facebook page about a year and a half ago to recruit and connect with students. The college has accumulated 173 fans to date on the site.
UNT College of Education receives $1 million endowment to fund scholarships for students pursuing superintendent certification
From North Texas E-News
The University of North Texas College of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dallas-based Southwest Securities, Inc., establishing a $1 million scholarship endowment to benefit students in the college’s superintendent certification program.
Despite Ohio's Tough Economy, Governor Has Plan for Schools
From Education Week
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is drawing a warm initial response to his proposed overhaul of the state’s public education system, including a revamped school funding formula, a higher bar for teacher tenure, and replacing the high school exit exam with the act college-entrance test.
W&M education dean to set state policy for K-12 education
From the DailyPress.com
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has appointed the dean of William and Mary's School of Education Virginia L. McLaughlin to serve on the state Board of Education.
Other Announcements
AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop
From AERA
Call for Applications
Deadline: February 20, 2009
The American Educational Research Association invites fellowship applications for an Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop to be held at the 2009 Annual Meeting in San Diego. This workshop is designed to build the talent pool of undergraduate students who plan to pursue doctorate degrees in education research or in disciplines and fields that examine education issues. Applicants are sought who have potential and interest in pursuing careers as education researchers, faculty members, or other professionals who contribute to the research field.
Free Live Webinar on Environmental Building in the Educational Sector
From Xtalks.com
Xtalks, a web-based news and information network, has produced a complimentary, live webinar on the topic, "Environmental Building in the Educational Sector," scheduled for March 5, 2009, 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST. Listeners will learn about the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) "green" building rating system for schools. LEED is the U.S. Green Building Council's voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
Click here for more information and to register for the webinar.
Alyssa J. Mangino
Communications Manager
AACTE
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 478-4596 -Direct
(202) 457-8095 -Fax
amangino@aacte.org
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
North Dakota House of Representives Hearing Schedules
Appropriations (Rep. K. Svedjan) Roughrider Room
(EE) Approp - Education & Environment (Rep. B. Skarphol) Sakakawea
(GO) Approp - Governmnt Operations Div (Rep. J. Delzer) Medora Room
(HR) Approp - Human Resources Division (Rep. C. Pollert) Roughrider Room
Hearing Date Time Bill/Res.No Sub-Comm Description/Note
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1/30 8:30 AM HB 1016 GO Adjutant General
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
HR Committee Work
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2/02 9:00 AM EE Committee Work
HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
2:15 PM EE Committee Work
2:30 PM HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
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2/03 8:30 AM HB 1306 GO Parole Board Authority -- 24/7 Sobriety Program
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
9:15 AM HB 1483 GO OMB -- Borrowing authority for Centers of Excellence
9:45 AM HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
2:15 PM EE Committee Work
2:30 PM HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
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2/04 8:30 AM HB 1015 GO Office of Management and Budget
HB 1012 HR DHS Committee Work
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
2:15 PM EE Committee Work
2:30 PM HB 1015 GO Office of Management and Budget
HB 1012 HR Department of Human Services
Committee Work -- Protection and Advocacy (HB 1014)
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2/05 8:30 AM HB 1023 Deficiency Appropriation
9:15 AM Full Committee -- Committee Work
2:30 PM Full Committee -- Committee Work
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2/06 8:30 AM GO Committee Work
HR Committee Work
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
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(EE) Approp - Education & Environment (Rep. B. Skarphol) Sakakawea
(GO) Approp - Governmnt Operations Div (Rep. J. Delzer) Medora Room
(HR) Approp - Human Resources Division (Rep. C. Pollert) Roughrider Room
Hearing Date Time Bill/Res.No Sub-Comm Description/Note
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1/30 8:30 AM HB 1016 GO Adjutant General
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
HR Committee Work
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2/02 9:00 AM EE Committee Work
HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
2:15 PM EE Committee Work
2:30 PM HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2/03 8:30 AM HB 1306 GO Parole Board Authority -- 24/7 Sobriety Program
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
9:15 AM HB 1483 GO OMB -- Borrowing authority for Centers of Excellence
9:45 AM HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
2:15 PM EE Committee Work
2:30 PM HB 1008 GO Public Service Commission
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2/04 8:30 AM HB 1015 GO Office of Management and Budget
HB 1012 HR DHS Committee Work
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
2:15 PM EE Committee Work
2:30 PM HB 1015 GO Office of Management and Budget
HB 1012 HR Department of Human Services
Committee Work -- Protection and Advocacy (HB 1014)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2/05 8:30 AM HB 1023 Deficiency Appropriation
9:15 AM Full Committee -- Committee Work
2:30 PM Full Committee -- Committee Work
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2/06 8:30 AM GO Committee Work
HR Committee Work
9:00 AM EE Committee Work
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Monday, February 2, 2009
National Student Safety Summit
NATIONAL Student Safety Summit, New York
www.comfori.com/nsss
Dear Colleague:
You are invited to participate in the National Student Safety Summit, which will be held March 5-6, 2009 in Nanuet, New York. Please join us together with the university administrators, teachers, police chiefs, first responders, safety professionals, and community leaders who have already reserved a seat at this unprecedented 2-day national event.
Your participation will further the cause of identifying and sharing best practices, and help model a community process to stamp out school violence in all its forms, including shootings, bullying, dating violence, vandalism, gang activity, and catastrophic events such as school massacres. The two days of the summit will begin with the national perspective, presented by our speaker from the U.S. Department of Justice, Kim Lowry, Director, Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
This address will be followed by presentations by experts on school violence covering key community perspectives: students, teachers, parents, local business, faith-based groups, the media, and other community resources and stakeholders. The range of topics reflects a process of total community engagement.
Program titles include:
School Safety: A National Perspective
· Overview of Campus Violence
· Assessing the Threats
· Communication Management in a Crisis
· Bullying: What the Research Really Says: Key Implications for Schools
· Funding Sources for K-12 Schools and Higher Education
· The Current Technology of Surveillance Cameras and Key Issues of Deployment
· Dealing with the Constraints: How to Address Psychosocial-Educational Concerns inside School Campus
· Early Detection of (Massive) Drug Abuse among Teens
· Gang Awareness and Recognition
· School Safety: Youth Perspective
· Prevention and Limitation of School Drop Outs
· Preventing Violence in Schools
· Schools and Community Preparedness
· Helping Communities Heal & Recover
An outline of presentation highlights is available to you at sign-up to help you prepare for the
in-depth Q&A sessions and group discussions.
Our speaker list includes:
Jerzy Nowak
Director
Center of Peace and Violence Prevention
Virginia
Kristina Heeger Anderson
Founder/Student Survivor of the latest Violence
Koshka Foundation/Virginia Tech
Virginia
William Pfohl
Psychologist/President
International School Psychologist Association
Florida
Louie Mader
Director of Public Safety
Hunter College
New York
Elizabeth Englander
Psychologist/Founder
Massachussettes Action Reduction Center
Massachussettes
Tony Newsom
Student Safety Expert
Las Angeles Police Department
California
Philip Lazarus
Psychologist
Florida International University
Florida
Anthony Callisto
Director of Public Safety
Syracuse University
New York
Frank Zenere
District Crisis Management
Specialist/Psychologist
Dade County Public Schools
Florida
Peter Mercado
Director of Public Safety
Horry County Schools Districts
South Carolina
Kim Lowry
Director of Communications
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
The National Student Safety Summit will also include an important hands-on feature -- real-world simulations of community response to school shootings and related tragedies.
The tabletop exercises, skilfully moderated by risk communicators, will encourage extended audience participation and explore effective methods of communication, coordination and collaboration at the local level.
Role-playing topics include:
· Response
· Recovery
· Prevention
· Heal & Recover
· Preparedness
· Youth Perspective on School Safety
· Bullying and its kind
Comfort Inn & Suites, Conference Center will HOST the NSSS and which will house the delegates & speakers. A special Conference rate of $109/night for the delegates will be given. Inclusive of a deluxe breakfast. For reservation, please call one of our representatives to assist you.
Comfori International sponsors complete package of Refreshments and a Lunch for the 2-day event.
To register, please fill-out the attached updated registration form only. This is to ensure your successful participation in this conference. Each registration form consists of a name of the project coordinator who will work closely with you before, during and after the event. You may fax the filled out registration form at 213-559-8700, and put attention to Jennifer. For manual registration please call at 212-341-3688.
Please do not hesitate to give me a call or send me an email if you need anything or have a query. My contact details are below for your perusal. We hope to see you in the conference with your colleagues!
Note: if you already registered pls. reply on this message with the name of the person you contacted with. This is to ensure your successful participation in the summit.
Warmest Regards,
Jennifer Diaz
Business Development Manager
Comfori International
Suite 203
2880 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
Tel. : 213.341.1210 DL
Tel. : 213.341.3688 (hotline)
Toll Free: 1.877.289.0489
Fax: 1-213-559-8700
jennifer.diaz@comfori.com
Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. - Garrison Keillor
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The NSSS is organized by Comfori International, California.
For registration information, contact 213-341-3688.
What: NATIONAL Student Safety Summit
When: March 5-6, 2009
Where: New York City (Venue: TBC)
Registration in this link; http://www.comfori.com/nsss/nsss_registration_form.pdf and return via FAX 213-559-8700
Subscribe: inquiry@comfori.com
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www.comfori.com/nsss
Dear Colleague:
You are invited to participate in the National Student Safety Summit, which will be held March 5-6, 2009 in Nanuet, New York. Please join us together with the university administrators, teachers, police chiefs, first responders, safety professionals, and community leaders who have already reserved a seat at this unprecedented 2-day national event.
Your participation will further the cause of identifying and sharing best practices, and help model a community process to stamp out school violence in all its forms, including shootings, bullying, dating violence, vandalism, gang activity, and catastrophic events such as school massacres. The two days of the summit will begin with the national perspective, presented by our speaker from the U.S. Department of Justice, Kim Lowry, Director, Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
This address will be followed by presentations by experts on school violence covering key community perspectives: students, teachers, parents, local business, faith-based groups, the media, and other community resources and stakeholders. The range of topics reflects a process of total community engagement.
Program titles include:
School Safety: A National Perspective
· Overview of Campus Violence
· Assessing the Threats
· Communication Management in a Crisis
· Bullying: What the Research Really Says: Key Implications for Schools
· Funding Sources for K-12 Schools and Higher Education
· The Current Technology of Surveillance Cameras and Key Issues of Deployment
· Dealing with the Constraints: How to Address Psychosocial-Educational Concerns inside School Campus
· Early Detection of (Massive) Drug Abuse among Teens
· Gang Awareness and Recognition
· School Safety: Youth Perspective
· Prevention and Limitation of School Drop Outs
· Preventing Violence in Schools
· Schools and Community Preparedness
· Helping Communities Heal & Recover
An outline of presentation highlights is available to you at sign-up to help you prepare for the
in-depth Q&A sessions and group discussions.
Our speaker list includes:
Jerzy Nowak
Director
Center of Peace and Violence Prevention
Virginia
Kristina Heeger Anderson
Founder/Student Survivor of the latest Violence
Koshka Foundation/Virginia Tech
Virginia
William Pfohl
Psychologist/President
International School Psychologist Association
Florida
Louie Mader
Director of Public Safety
Hunter College
New York
Elizabeth Englander
Psychologist/Founder
Massachussettes Action Reduction Center
Massachussettes
Tony Newsom
Student Safety Expert
Las Angeles Police Department
California
Philip Lazarus
Psychologist
Florida International University
Florida
Anthony Callisto
Director of Public Safety
Syracuse University
New York
Frank Zenere
District Crisis Management
Specialist/Psychologist
Dade County Public Schools
Florida
Peter Mercado
Director of Public Safety
Horry County Schools Districts
South Carolina
Kim Lowry
Director of Communications
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
The National Student Safety Summit will also include an important hands-on feature -- real-world simulations of community response to school shootings and related tragedies.
The tabletop exercises, skilfully moderated by risk communicators, will encourage extended audience participation and explore effective methods of communication, coordination and collaboration at the local level.
Role-playing topics include:
· Response
· Recovery
· Prevention
· Heal & Recover
· Preparedness
· Youth Perspective on School Safety
· Bullying and its kind
Comfort Inn & Suites, Conference Center will HOST the NSSS and which will house the delegates & speakers. A special Conference rate of $109/night for the delegates will be given. Inclusive of a deluxe breakfast. For reservation, please call one of our representatives to assist you.
Comfori International sponsors complete package of Refreshments and a Lunch for the 2-day event.
To register, please fill-out the attached updated registration form only. This is to ensure your successful participation in this conference. Each registration form consists of a name of the project coordinator who will work closely with you before, during and after the event. You may fax the filled out registration form at 213-559-8700, and put attention to Jennifer. For manual registration please call at 212-341-3688.
Please do not hesitate to give me a call or send me an email if you need anything or have a query. My contact details are below for your perusal. We hope to see you in the conference with your colleagues!
Note: if you already registered pls. reply on this message with the name of the person you contacted with. This is to ensure your successful participation in the summit.
Warmest Regards,
Jennifer Diaz
Business Development Manager
Comfori International
Suite 203
2880 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
Tel. : 213.341.1210 DL
Tel. : 213.341.3688 (hotline)
Toll Free: 1.877.289.0489
Fax: 1-213-559-8700
jennifer.diaz@comfori.com
Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. - Garrison Keillor
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged or confidential information. It is solely for use by the individual for whom it is intended.If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender; do not disclose, copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on the contents of this information; and delete it from your system. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance.
The NSSS is organized by Comfori International, California.
For registration information, contact 213-341-3688.
What: NATIONAL Student Safety Summit
When: March 5-6, 2009
Where: New York City (Venue: TBC)
Registration in this link; http://www.comfori.com/nsss/nsss_registration_form.pdf and return via FAX 213-559-8700
Subscribe: inquiry@comfori.com
Unsubscribe: removeme@comfori.com
Sunday, February 1, 2009
ITCND - North Dakota Legislative News
Key Hearings Held Jan. 26-30
SB 2226 – Support
SB 2226 was heard before the Senate Education Committee on Jan. 28. This bill expands the current technology occupations loan forgiveness program to include students graduating from a North Dakota college or university and working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The bill increases the maximum amount and duration of loan forgiveness from $1,000 for up to three years to $2,000 for up to five years. The total appropriation for this portion of the bill is $2.9 million, which is included in the Governor’s budget and in SB 2003 (ND University System appropriation). The bill would increase the number of students eligible for the program and increase the amount of loan forgiveness available, thus, incentivizing more students in STEM fields to work in North Dakota post-graduation. ITCND supported this bill. Attached is the testimony of Deana Wiese.
SB 2269 – Support
SB 2269 was heard before the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on Jan. 27. This bill builds on the angel fund investment income tax credit that was established during the 2007 session. The tax credit provides an incentive for pools of investors, or angel funds, to invest in high risk economic development projects, which may include IT entrepreneurial ventures. This bill provides further definition of the composition of an angel fund to guard against potential abuse of the credit by investors. It also makes all or part of the unused credit transferable by an angel fund investor with the intention of opening doors for additional capitol investment. ITCND supported this bill.
Hearing Schedule and Status Report (Feb. 2-6)
The hearing schedule and status of bills being tracked by ITCND are attached. We will not be offering testimony on all of these bills, but are tracking them because they have a direct or indirect impact on information technology issues, either at the state agency level, political subdivision level or in private business.
For More Information
If at any time you need additional information or know of others who are interested in receiving this report, contact Annika Nelson, ITCND assistant executive director, at office@itcnd.org or 701-355-4458.
Copies of bill drafts and information about the 61st Legislative Session can be found at the Bills and Resolutions link on the North Dakota Legislative Council website at www.legis.nd.gov/.
How to Contact Your Legislators
During a legislative session, a legislator can be reached at the State Capitol through e-mail or by leaving a message with the legislative telephone message center at 888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local). These numbers can also be used to obtain information on bills under consideration. Otherwise, a legislator can be reached by mail or e-mail at the address listed in the legislator's bio online under the 61st Legislative Assembly link at www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/61-2009.
Addressing Mail Correspondence
To a Senator:
Honorable (full name)
State Senator
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Dear Senator (last name)
To a Representative:
Honorable (full name)
State Representative
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Dear Representative (last name)
2009 Legislative Deadlines
Date
February 20
February 20, 23-24
March 5
April 10
April 30
Topic
Crossover for bills
Recess
Crossover for resolutions
Good Friday
Session is limited to 80 legislative days
Legislative Bills Tracked (to date)
Appropriation Bills
SB 2003 – North Dakota University System – Support
SB 2016 – Job Service North Dakota – Support
SB 2018 – ND Department of Commerce – Support
SB 2019 – North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education – Support
SB 2021 – Information Technology Department – Support
Other Bills
HB 1065 – Expansion of Operation Intern – Support
HB 1066 – Tax credits for automation and innovation – Track
HB 1085 – Income tax credits for employment of apprentices and for workforce recruitment – Track
HB 1144 – Relating to confidentiality of information contained in records – Track
HB 1202 – Relating to entrepreneurship awards; relating to the Bank of North Dakota and North Dakota development fund, incorporated, use of funds for entrepreneurship awards; and to provide an expiration date – Track
HB 1208 – Relating to the use of a wireless communications device and demerit points – Track
SB 2040 – Sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications infrastructure equipment – Support
SB 2062 – Opportunity grant for North Dakota high school graduates and new graduate earned income deduction – Track
SB 2110 – Expands Operation Intern to include apprenticeships and participation from 11th and 12th graders – Support
SB 2131 – Relating to service charges for recycling and disposal for surplus property – Track
SB 2226 – Relating to student financial assistance grants and technology grants; declare an emergency – Support
SB 2259 – Relating to authority to establish procedures for providing access from an outside location to computer databases or electronically stored information – Track
SB 2269 – Relating to angel fund investment income tax credits; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2325 – Relating to the streamlined sales tax agreement; relating to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2347 – Relating to gross receipts from the sale of items delivered electronically; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2390 – Relating to the establishment and development of certified technology parks – Track
SB 2407 – Relating to the creation of a virtual university; relating to institutions administered by the state board of higher education; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2226 – Support
SB 2226 was heard before the Senate Education Committee on Jan. 28. This bill expands the current technology occupations loan forgiveness program to include students graduating from a North Dakota college or university and working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The bill increases the maximum amount and duration of loan forgiveness from $1,000 for up to three years to $2,000 for up to five years. The total appropriation for this portion of the bill is $2.9 million, which is included in the Governor’s budget and in SB 2003 (ND University System appropriation). The bill would increase the number of students eligible for the program and increase the amount of loan forgiveness available, thus, incentivizing more students in STEM fields to work in North Dakota post-graduation. ITCND supported this bill. Attached is the testimony of Deana Wiese.
SB 2269 – Support
SB 2269 was heard before the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on Jan. 27. This bill builds on the angel fund investment income tax credit that was established during the 2007 session. The tax credit provides an incentive for pools of investors, or angel funds, to invest in high risk economic development projects, which may include IT entrepreneurial ventures. This bill provides further definition of the composition of an angel fund to guard against potential abuse of the credit by investors. It also makes all or part of the unused credit transferable by an angel fund investor with the intention of opening doors for additional capitol investment. ITCND supported this bill.
Hearing Schedule and Status Report (Feb. 2-6)
The hearing schedule and status of bills being tracked by ITCND are attached. We will not be offering testimony on all of these bills, but are tracking them because they have a direct or indirect impact on information technology issues, either at the state agency level, political subdivision level or in private business.
For More Information
If at any time you need additional information or know of others who are interested in receiving this report, contact Annika Nelson, ITCND assistant executive director, at office@itcnd.org or 701-355-4458.
Copies of bill drafts and information about the 61st Legislative Session can be found at the Bills and Resolutions link on the North Dakota Legislative Council website at www.legis.nd.gov/.
How to Contact Your Legislators
During a legislative session, a legislator can be reached at the State Capitol through e-mail or by leaving a message with the legislative telephone message center at 888-NDLEGIS (635-3447) or 701-328-3373 (local). These numbers can also be used to obtain information on bills under consideration. Otherwise, a legislator can be reached by mail or e-mail at the address listed in the legislator's bio online under the 61st Legislative Assembly link at www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/61-2009.
Addressing Mail Correspondence
To a Senator:
Honorable (full name)
State Senator
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Dear Senator (last name)
To a Representative:
Honorable (full name)
State Representative
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Dear Representative (last name)
2009 Legislative Deadlines
Date
February 20
February 20, 23-24
March 5
April 10
April 30
Topic
Crossover for bills
Recess
Crossover for resolutions
Good Friday
Session is limited to 80 legislative days
Legislative Bills Tracked (to date)
Appropriation Bills
SB 2003 – North Dakota University System – Support
SB 2016 – Job Service North Dakota – Support
SB 2018 – ND Department of Commerce – Support
SB 2019 – North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education – Support
SB 2021 – Information Technology Department – Support
Other Bills
HB 1065 – Expansion of Operation Intern – Support
HB 1066 – Tax credits for automation and innovation – Track
HB 1085 – Income tax credits for employment of apprentices and for workforce recruitment – Track
HB 1144 – Relating to confidentiality of information contained in records – Track
HB 1202 – Relating to entrepreneurship awards; relating to the Bank of North Dakota and North Dakota development fund, incorporated, use of funds for entrepreneurship awards; and to provide an expiration date – Track
HB 1208 – Relating to the use of a wireless communications device and demerit points – Track
SB 2040 – Sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications infrastructure equipment – Support
SB 2062 – Opportunity grant for North Dakota high school graduates and new graduate earned income deduction – Track
SB 2110 – Expands Operation Intern to include apprenticeships and participation from 11th and 12th graders – Support
SB 2131 – Relating to service charges for recycling and disposal for surplus property – Track
SB 2226 – Relating to student financial assistance grants and technology grants; declare an emergency – Support
SB 2259 – Relating to authority to establish procedures for providing access from an outside location to computer databases or electronically stored information – Track
SB 2269 – Relating to angel fund investment income tax credits; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2325 – Relating to the streamlined sales tax agreement; relating to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2347 – Relating to gross receipts from the sale of items delivered electronically; and to provide an effective date – Track
SB 2390 – Relating to the establishment and development of certified technology parks – Track
SB 2407 – Relating to the creation of a virtual university; relating to institutions administered by the state board of higher education; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date – Track
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