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EducAid & EduBetter Bills of …

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EducAid & EduBetter Bills of 2012

Proposed by Democratic Forum · fronted by Nicholas Young

Opened

26 Sep 2012

Voting closes

25 Nov 2012

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

4 changes

Rationale

Our education system has many backwards programs still up. We believe with EduBetter we will achieve a better system that profits youth. And with EducAid Bill we hope to give every bright mind a chance to have university education.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous	Proposed
1	Homeschooling Regulation	Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections	Homeschooling prohibited; all children must attend licensed schools
2	National Anthem in Schools	Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)	No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
3	Religious Education in Schools	Optional religious classes	Strictly secular education
4	University Tuition	Tuition fees	Free higher education for all

1

Homeschooling Regulation

Previous law

Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections

Homeschooling prohibited; all children must attend licensed schools

2

National Anthem in Schools

Previous law

Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)

No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)

3

Religious Education in Schools

Previous law

Optional religious classes

Strictly secular education

4

University Tuition

Previous law

Tuition fees

Free higher education for all

Proposer

Party

Democratic Forum

Democratic Forum is a culturally centre-left party that believes in gender equality and individual freedom fully. Economically, as DF, we believe excessive welfare can stop growth. Also, DF is a staunch Secular party with support for full separation of religion and state.

Core pillars

Nicholas Young

Activist · Age 53

1,220 social followers

A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.

🎭 Eccentric 🛡️ Incorruptible 🏙️ Street Smart 🔗 Well Connected 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

26 September 2012
Vote Open

26 September 2012
Vote Closed

25 November 2012
Became Law

25 November 2012

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

The Grand Assembly

Passed

116Yes 0No 244Not voted 360 seats

For: 116 / 360 seats (32.2%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 244

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Democratic Forum Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
Labour Movement	116	Yes	No reason given

The Upper Council

Passed

150Yes 0No 0Not voted 150 seats

For: 150 / 150 seats (100.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Democratic Forum Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
Labour Movement	150	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	57	Not voted

President

Passed

0Yes 0No 1Not voted 1 seat

For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)

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