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« on: October 28, 2012, 05:03:44 PM »
« edited: October 31, 2012, 07:59:56 PM by Cincinnatus »
The Assembly will now consider the following legislation introduced by the Representative from NY.  Debate will last 72 hours.


Quote from: PRAYIN' FOR A ROMNEYCANE? on October 24, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
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.



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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2012, 05:05:09 PM »
Alfred already opened a thread for this.
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2012, 05:07:47 PM »
Quote from: Governor Scott on October 28, 2012, 05:05:09 PM
Alfred already opened a thread for this.

It appears I had a beer too many during the game.  My apologizes for misquoting Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2012, 05:33:50 PM »
Quote from: Governor Scott on October 28, 2012, 05:05:09 PM
Alfred already opened a thread for this.

No he didn't!

I think this is good way of rewarding our brightest students. We focus a great deal on bringing up the bottom, yet we suffer for not providing enough resources for the best and brightest, those with the potential to add to our region.
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2012, 05:36:54 PM »
I support this legislation.
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2012, 05:38:46 PM »
I also support this legislation.  Very innovative. Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2012, 08:13:11 PM »
I concur.
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2012, 10:51:36 PM »
I'm delighted to see this idea come to the floor, and that it has been so well received!  I cannot in any real sense convey the life-changing impact attending GHP over the summer had on me, but I will say, that it is worth every penny and hour that we invest into it.

The amendments I propose below, I believe, will make the program more competitive and rigorous to gain entrance.

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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2012, 12:17:42 AM »
Can we add economics and law to the course list?
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2012, 04:54:17 AM »
It already says "not limited to".
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2012, 08:27:59 AM »
All amendments are friendly.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to have Barnes added as a co-sponsor.
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« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2012, 02:56:57 PM »
Quote from: Simfan34 on October 29, 2012, 08:27:59 AM
All amendments are friendly.

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

Thank you very much, Simfan!
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« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2012, 04:54:56 PM »
Quote from: Simfan34 on October 29, 2012, 08:27:59 AM
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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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2012, 09:02:17 PM »
If the Year round school act had been adopted, I don't think a 6-week Governor's school during summer break would have been feasible.
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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2012, 09:39:10 PM »
Quote from: Poirot on October 29, 2012, 09:02:17 PM
If the Year round school act had been adopted, I don't think a 6-week Governor's school during summer break would have been feasible.

Seeing as the former was not adopted, the problems it would pose to the later are not really existent. Wink
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« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2012, 05:56:24 PM »
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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« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2012, 08:07:35 PM »
Quote from: Cincinnatus on October 30, 2012, 05:56:24 PM
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.


Second.
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« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2012, 09:34:13 PM »
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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« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2012, 09:39:31 PM »
« Edited: October 30, 2012, 09:41:29 PM by Northeast Representative Goldwater »
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« Reply #19 on: October 30, 2012, 09:42:15 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2012, 11:52:14 PM »
Aye!
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« Reply #21 on: October 31, 2012, 04:52:30 AM »
Aye.
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« Reply #22 on: October 31, 2012, 04:13:23 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2012, 07:59:01 PM »
Voting time has expired.  With unanimous support, the bill passes.
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« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2012, 11:13:57 PM »
Looks like a $2 million program.
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