The following summary includes education-related proposals from the 2005 state of the state addresses. To assure that this information reaches you in a timely manner, minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) or format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the state.
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| Governor Mark R. Warner's State of the Commonwealth Address
FISCAL:
Virginia's strong job growth has increased projected revenue collections by approximately $918 million. Will not use these additional revenues to create tax or spending commitments that can't afford over the long-term. Will not retreat from a fairer tax code; restored fiscal discipline; and the resources needed to meet the core commitments of government.
Tax reform contained the single biggest investment ever made for public education in Virginia – $1.5 billion in new funding for schools.
Proposed budget increases general fund support for education by more than $50 million. Provides full funding for the Standards of Quality and the state share for a three percent salary increase for Virginia's teachers. To boost school construction, proposed an additional $20 million for the Literary Fund's interest rate subsidy program, which could provide up to $200 million in school construction money for the 42 projects now on the Waiting List. [Also see higher education below.]
P-16, Remediation
Sustain the Education for a Lifetime reforms launched two years ago. Expand college course offerings for more high school juniors and seniors. Continue to strengthen remedial programs for those at risk of failing the SOL tests. Upgrade mentoring programs for new teachers and deploy more turnaround specialists to low-performing schools.
Resource Efficiency
Make permanent the program launched two years ago to bring efficiency reviews to Virginia's public schools. First three pilot reviews found potential annual savings of $2.7 million. Expanded the program to six new jurisdictions this past September. Results of the latest efficiency review: team went into the Stafford County Public Schools and found $1.7 million in recommended annual savings.
Higher Education
Commitment to a quality education can't end at high school. Just as a high school diploma was essential to achieving the American dream a generation ago, today and in the future, people will require some form of education and training after high school – normally, either at a community college or a four-year institution.
The General Assembly recognizes the value of higher education. The tax reform bill voters approved last year contained $267 million in additional funding in this area. Budget proposes more than $165 million in increased support for colleges and universities. Much of this increased funding will accommodate enrollment growth, increased faculty salaries, and the maintenance of buildings and equipment on our campuses.
Budget provides $12.2 million in additional general fund support to institutions that either increase the number of degrees awarded, or produce, for example, more nurses to care for our people. Proposed additional resources for cutting-edge research and student financial aid – both at our public and private institutions. Budget continues to provide in-state tuition for children and spouses of military service members stationed here in the Commonwealth. Budget also proposes $1.5 million to advance a plan to strengthen options for higher education in Southside Virginia.
Greater independence for colleges and universities
In return for additional flexibility, should require colleges and universities to meet the state's long-term needs in student access, academic performance, assistance to our public schools, and economic development. Incentives should be part of this approach, but operational autonomy and increased accountability must go hand in hand.
Healthy Virginians initiative
Initiative is intended to stem the alarming rise of obesity and other preventable illnesses. Healthy Virginians program targets state employees with new incentives to promote wellness. It gives renewed emphasis in our schools to a proper diet and physical fitness. Will establish new measures in the Medicaid program to encourage better prenatal care and promote healthier lifestyles.
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/Press_Policy/EventsandSpeeches/2005/StateoftheCommonwealth2005.htm
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