House Journal: Page 494: Monday, February 25, 2002
Fallon of Polk asked and received unanimous consent that
amendment H-8086 be deferred.
Hatch of Polk offered the following amendment H-8087 filed by
Hatch, et al., and moved its adoption:
H-8087
1 Amend Senate File 165, as amended, passed, and
2 reprinted by the Senate, as follows:
3 1. By striking page 1, line 1 through page 3,
4 line 12, and inserting the following:
5 "Section 1. NEW SECTION. 1.18 ENGLISH PLUS
6 AFFIRMATION.
7 1. The general assembly of the state of Iowa finds
8 and declares the following:
9 a. English is and will remain the primary language
10 of the state of Iowa, and all members of the state
11 recognize the importance of English to state life,
12 individual accomplishment, and personal enrichment.
13 b. Many United States citizens have native
14 languages other than English, including many languages
15 indigenous to the North American continent, and many
16 members of society have not had an equal opportunity
17 to learn English.
18 c. The ability to communicate in English and other
19 languages has promoted and can further enhance Iowa's
20 economic, political, and cultural vitality, and
21 contributes to the state's productivity and nationwide
22 competitiveness.
23 d. Fundamental values and state and national
24 documents ensure tolerance and respect for diversity
25 and guarantee all persons equal protection under the
26 law.
27 e. A need exists for a vastly expanded network of
28 facilities for comprehensive English language
29 instruction and services to ensure that all persons in
30 the state have the ability to exercise the rights and
31 responsibilities of full participation in society. A
32 need exists to offer English as a primary language in
33 classes at Iowa community colleges, state
34 universities, and public schools.
35 f. A need exists to foster multiple language
36 skills among all people in the state in order to
37 promote Iowa's position in the world marketplace and
38 to strengthen Iowa's conduct of relations with other
39 countries.
40 g. A need exists to endorse the concept of English
41 Plus in order to promote public civility and the
42 fundamental values and objectives of society.
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League of Women Voters of Iowa
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