Legislature passes bill empowering
parents to sue DOE
by Jean Hudson, KUAM News
Saturday, May 21, 2005
After more than a year of extensive review and public hearings, senators
Friday night voted in favor of Bill 1. Introduced by Senator Bob Klitzkie
and co-sponsored by Senator Larry Kasperbauer, the measure essentially
allows students and parents to sue the department of education and other
agencies if they fail to provide students with an adequate public education.
"The fact that the bill passed unanimously passed is a plus for
great optimism. It's a good bill for students and certainly gives the
Governor a good incentive to sign the bill," said Senator Klitzkie.
Bill 1 took up most of session debate that extended for several days.
Klitzkie explained, "The debate lasted for two days. There were concerns
in almost every part of the bill. It was thoroughly discussed. Amendments
were made and I think those amendments actually strengthen the bill, but
I welcome those amendments."
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