Taylor's Statehouse News: House Republicans Offer Education Reform Compromise Plan

House Education Committee Chairman, Rep. Ron Jorgensen (R-Sioux City) offered the compromise plan during the conference committee. The details include:

• Keep intact policy language and appropriations for House File 215.
• 2 percent increase in allowable growth for Fiscal Year 2014, plus a one-time payment equivalent to 2 percent allowable growth.
• 4 percent increase in allowable growth for Fiscal Year 2015.

“This compromise plan offers flexibility for school districts, accountability for parents and protection for taxpayers,” said Rep. Jorgensen. “I am hopeful that the Senate will take our compromise under serious consideration and we can resolve this issue today.”

Above is an excerpt of the education compromise plan. The whole article can be found at http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com/house-republicans-offer-education-re...

I'm very excited about this compromise. As usual, feel free to contact me anytime.

Rob Taylor

Iowa State Representative

District 44