Later this week, the government is to introduce bills that would set maximum timelines on decisions for oil and gas projects, expand the scope of a fund for victims of crime, and expand parental prerogatives in a child’s education.
Nixon said house will continue to observe rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as limiting the number of politicians needed to pass legislation.“I’m looking forward to the chamber opening tomorrow and us returning to some semblance of normal inside the legislature,” Nixon said Tuesday.“This legislation ….
Nixon said another bill will aim to fulfill another election commitment “to affirm parents have the primary responsibility for education of their children.”Nixon declined to be more specific on what that will address, but the party promised during the campaign to expand alternative programs in public schools and maintain funding for independent schools and home-schoolers.
“What this government needs to do is reinstate our educational assistants make sure we have enough teachers in our classrooms to meet the needs of students before they start looking at making changes to the public education system,” said Sweet.
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