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Rob Hogg on Education
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Excellent schools are of utmost importance
On the economy, Hogg knows effective government can help build a vibranteconomy that works for all people. Higher wages will contribute to increased spending,boosting our economy in turn.Education is one of the areas for which
Hogg has fought hard in the Iowa Legislature.Affordable college education and excellent schools are of utmost importance. Hesees the need for more math and science opportunities to prepare students for the future.
Source: Forbes Magazine OpEd on 2016 Iowa Senate race
, Mar 15, 2016
Include financial literacy in core statewide curriculum
SF 2216: State-Mandated Curriculum for Schools: a statewide core curriculum.Passed Senate 36-14-0; passed House 97-3-0; Rob Hogg voted YEA; signed by governor 5/1/08- Establish a voluntary model core curriculum, including 4 years of English and
language arts, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, and 3 years of social studies.
- The voluntary model core curriculum shall include social studies and 21st-century learning skills which include civic literacy, health literacy, technology
literacy, financial literacy, and employability skills; and shall address students in K-through-12 in those areas.
- "Financial literacy" shall include financial responsibility and planning skills; money management skills, including setting financial
goals, creating spending plans, and using financial instruments; applying decision-making skills to analyze debt incurrence and debt management; understanding risk management and functions of insurance; and understanding saving and investing.
Source: Iowa legislative voting records for S.F. 2216
, Feb 26, 2008
$45M for teacher salary increases plus 4-year-old preschool
H-8172: Teacher Salary Amendment
Amendment Rejected House (46-51); Rep. Hogg voted YeaVote to adopt an amendment that appropriates $99 million for the fiscal year 2007, an additional $30 million annually for the next three years, and
beginning in 2010 sets the final appropriation amount at $219 million, to the Student Achievement and Teacher Quality Program.
H-8178 Preschool Amendment
Amendment Rejected House (46 - 51); Rep. Rob Hogg voted Yea
Vote to adopt an amendment that establishes preschool for four year-olds and appropriates $15 million to implement the program.
Later bills on same topics:- April 19, 2007 : SF 277 Teacher Pay and Incentive Programs:
Rep. Rob Hogg voted Yea (Conference Report Adopted in Senate, 35 - 14)
- April 18, 2007: HF 877 Statewide Preschool Program: Rep. Rob Hogg voted Yea (Bill Passed Senate, 36 - 14)
Source: VoteSmart synopsis of 2006 Iowa legislative voting records
, Mar 15, 2006
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