Des Moines Register
Over the strenuous objections of Democrats and teachers groups, Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate are moving quickly to approve a pair of proposals they argue will give parents more choice in their children s education.
The proposals, one that would require school districts to offer a fully in-person learning option during the pandemic and another that would give students state money to spend on private education, sped through the subcommittee and committee process Monday.
The final House and Senate floor votes on the in-person learning bills could come in both chambers within the next week. A version of the proposal cleared the Senate Education Committee on Monday and the House version will receive a committee vote on Tuesday.
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St. Louis Public Radio
Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, seen in this 2017 file photo, has worked to limit the authority of local governments to issue orders intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. He tested positive for the coronavirus and may have infected others during two lengthy committee meetings this week.
Missouri state Sen. Andrew Koenig of Manchester confirms positive test as colleagues mull impact on Senate work
Updated at 4 p.m., Jan. 22
A state Senator who’s been a harsh critic of business restrictions intended to limit the spread of COVID-19 has tested positive for the contagion and may have infected others during two lengthy committee meetings.
JACKSON • Mississippi teachers are on track to get a $1,000 pay raise after identical legislation failed last year due to state budget problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.