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PAG LIN 1 1 Amend Senate File 165 as follows: 1 2 #1. By striking page 1, line 1, through page 3, 1 3 line 9, and inserting the following: 1 4 "Section 1. NEW SECTION. 1.18 ENGLISH PLUS 1 5 REAFFIRMATION. 1 6 1. The general assembly of the state of Iowa finds 1 7 and declares the following: 1 8 a. English is and will remain the primary language 1 9 of the state of Iowa, and all members of the state 1 10 recognize the importance of English to state life, 1 11 individual accomplishment, and personal enrichment. 1 12 b. Many United States citizens have native 1 13 languages other than English, including many languages 1 14 indigenous to the North American continent, and many 1 15 members of society have not had an equal opportunity 1 16 to learn English. 1 17 c. The ability to communicate in English and other 1 18 languages has promoted and can further enhance Iowa's 1 19 economic, political, and cultural vitality, and 1 20 contributes to the state's productivity and nationwide 1 21 competitiveness. 1 22 d. Fundamental values and state and national 1 23 documents ensure tolerance and respect for diversity 1 24 and guarantee all persons equal protection under the 1 25 law. 1 26 e. A need exists for a vastly expanded network of 1 27 facilities for comprehensive English language 1 28 instruction and services to ensure that all persons in 1 29 the state have the ability to exercise the rights and 1 30 responsibilities of full participation in society. A 1 31 need exists to offer English as a primary language in 1 32 classes at Iowa community colleges, state 1 33 universities, and public schools. 1 34 f. A need exists to foster multiple language 1 35 skills among all people in the state in order to 1 36 promote Iowa's position in the world marketplace and 1 37 to strengthen Iowa's conduct of relations with other 1 38 countries. 1 39 g. A need exists to endorse the concept of English 1 40 Plus in order to promote public civility and the 1 41 fundamental values and objectives of society. 1 42 2. Laws containing restrictionist language shall 1 43 not be enacted in Iowa that will impede a citizen's 1 44 right to vote, infringe on a citizen's civil rights, 1 45 foster governmental interference in private activity 1 46 and free commerce, or cause social disunity." 1 47 #2. Title page, line 1, by inserting after the 1 48 word "English" the word "plus". 1 49 1 50 2 1 2 2 MIKE CONNOLLY 2 3 SF 165.301 79 2 4 av/cf
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