Education Reform of 2010
Rationale
Reversing several previous laws, this reform promotes education and national identity while providing the right of parents to choose alternate settings. In addition, it offers state-assisted higher education without enforcing unwanted extra learning.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Homeschooling Regulation |
Homeschooling prohibited; all children must attend licensed schools
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Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections
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| 2 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 3 | University Tuition |
Compulsory higher education for all citizens until age 25
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Free higher education for all
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| 4 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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Homeschooling Regulation2
Child Labour Law3
University Tuition4
National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
National Reform
A nation reborn through tradition, renewal, and the land we cherish.
Core pillars
Joseph Lancaster
Activist · Age 36
A wealthy but unconventional young heir with a knack for street-level politics, Joseph Lancaster uses his charm and sharp instincts to rally support, blending idealism with a pragmatic edge.
Timeline
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Draft9 July 2010
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Vote Open20 July 2010
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Vote Closed18 September 2010
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Did Not Become Law18 September 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 11 / 100 seats (11.0%)
Against: 74 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Columbian National Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 52 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sunrise Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 37 / 435 seats (8.5%)
Against: 256 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 124 | No | No reason given |
| Columbian National Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform Proposer | 37 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 132 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sunrise Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance | 1 | No | No reason given |