NE2: Governor's School Act [Passed]

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The Assembly will now consider the following legislation introduced by the Representative from NY.  Debate will last 72 hours.

Governor's School Act

1. The Northeast Department of Education shall set up a summer institution, known as the Governor's School, for the education of the most gifted and skilled students, rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

2. Each school shall be allowed to nominate no more than 2% of its class to the Governor's School.

3. Admission shall be based upon GPA, essays, teacher recommendations, and interviews.

4. Tuition, room and board shall be paid for by the region.

5. The courses offered shall include, but not be limited to: Literature, Latin, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Applied and Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Urban planning, and Sustainability and Environmental studies.

6. Enrollment in each grade's class shall not exceed 1500 students.

7. The Governor's School shall be hosted on the campus of the University at Buffalo.

Sponsor: Simfan
Co-Sponsor: Barnes

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Alfred already opened a thread for this.

It appears I had a beer too many during the game.  My apologizes for misquoting

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All amendments are friendly.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to have Barnes added as a co-sponsor.

Duly noted, on both account.

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I fully support this legislation, and I think the amendment proposed by Barnes will greatly improve the effectiveness of this program.  If the sponsors have no objection, I'd like to move to a vote.

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Debate time has been abbreviated.  We will now move to a final vote.  This vote will last 24 hours, or until all Representatives have voted.

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Aye

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Voting time has expired.  With unanimous support, the bill passes.