SF 588 - 2008-2009 Education Budget - Iowa Key Vote

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Title: 2008-2009 Education Budget

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS SIGNED AFTER A LINE ITEM VETO(S).

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Title: 2008-2009 Education Budget

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for the Department of Education for fiscal year 2007-2008.

Highlights:

-$395,600, for work study programs (Sec. 3). -$25 million to enhance programs at Iowa's three state universities (Sec. 9.1(f)). -$253.9 million for the Department of Education, including $23.78 million for the Iowa Empowerment Fund and $15 million for statewide voluntary preschool program (Sec. 6). -Establishes a voluntary core curriculum for all school districts and accredited non-public schools (Sec. 13). -Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program (Sec. 27).

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: 2008-2009 Education Budget

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for the Department of Education for fiscal year 2007-2008.

Highlights:

-$395,600, for work study programs (Sec. 3). -$25 million to enhance programs at Iowa's three state universities (Sec. 9.1(f)). -$253.9 million for the Department of Education, including $23.78 million for the Iowa Empowerment Fund and $15 million for statewide voluntary preschool program (Sec. 6). -Establishes a voluntary core curriculum for all school districts and accredited non-public schools (Sec. 13). -Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program (Sec. 27).

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