Senate Democrats
Education Reform
An in-depth look at 2009 legislation
Students today are growing up in a world totally different from the one we grew up in. Today our children are surrounded by science and technology that was the stuff of science fiction only 20 or 30 years ago.
Our schools need to keep pace with our changing world so that our children are ready and able to compete in the global economy. As we navigate tough economic times and a national recession, we can’t allow that to harm the education of an entire generation of students.
In 2009, the Legislature continued work to rebuild our basic education system so that every child has the opportunity to have individualized learning to realize their potential. We must support our teachers and involve parents so that our school system has the potential to unlock the genius in every child.
The corner stone of the reform is House Bill 2261 - The Basic Ed Reform Bill.
2009 Education Listening Tour documents:
Citizen's Guide to the K-12 Budget (PDF)
Sens. McAuliffe and Oemig presentation on education reform (PDF)
House Bill 2261 Outline (PDF)