Sentences with phrase «supports federal mandates»

Obama has, however, also been a supporter of ethanol made primarily from corn — a prominent industry in his home state of Illinois — and recently told farmers he supports federal mandates to make nine billion gallons (34 billion liters) of ethanol to use as fuel this year.

The lack of funding in many states to support federal mandates can exasperate an already unfair funding mechanism for most districts.

About two - thirds of the public supports the federal mandate for testing of math and reading in grades 3 to 8 and in high school, although teachers are divided on this requirement.

Not exact matches

So, despite raising some revenue from mandate penalties, the federal government ends up paying more as premium support.

The conclusions deal a blow to what are known as cellulosic biofuels, which have received more than a billion dollars in federal support but have struggled to meet volume targets mandated by law.

After all, this would be an example of the federal government stepping into the private market, mandating that certain companies can not gain too large a market share — in other words, not exactly an easy thing for limited - government types to support.

It has been a deep embarrassment to watch some Catholics brutally twist their minds and consciences into the service of defending their claim that faithful and staunchly anti-abortion Catholics should support a radically pro-abortion presidential candidate who says his first act in office will be to sign the Freedom of Choice Act, which would, by federal mandate, eliminate even the most minimal legal discouragements of the killing of unborn...

It has been a deep embarrassment to watch some Catholics brutally twist their minds and consciences into the service of defending their claim that faithful and staunchly anti-abortion Catholics should support a radically pro-abortion presidential candidate who says his first act in office will be to sign the Freedom of Choice Act, which would, by federal mandate, eliminate even the most minimal legal discouragements of the killing of unborn babies.

But it's notable that yesterday the Detroit News ran an opinion piece by Rep. Candace Miller (R - MI) in which she lends her support to the Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act.

Without the demonstrated support of such large volume buyers, many companies may not consider making big changes in their products beyond what's mandated by the new federal regulations.

Had Dugdale effectively started a campaign for a Scottish Home Rule mandate and repatriating EU powers to Scotland, she could have carved out a distinct position on the constitution while still supporting a final federal destination.

Lhota has also condemned members of his party for shutting down the federal government, but said he supports a one - year delay in the implementation of the individual mandate in Obamacare, which was what the House GOP was demanding in return for passing a continuing resolution that would keep the government up and running.

She noted her support for the expanded eastern gulf drilling, creation of a federal «Clean Energy Deployment Administration» to fund advanced energy projects, and other provisions, while reiterating her criticism of inclusion of a renewable power mandate.

, chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology, on March 31 saying: «We strongly support the efforts of the federal government, such as the NIH mandate and the Federal Research Public Access Act, to provide public access to the results of federally funded research.federal government, such as the NIH mandate and the Federal Research Public Access Act, to provide public access to the results of federally funded research.Federal Research Public Access Act, to provide public access to the results of federally funded research.»

According to Education Week, the NEA released a list of its priorities for improving the law, including support for the teaching profession, sustained federal funding for mandates, and promotion of innovation and best practices.

Rather than starting with a federal mandate, a consortium of states and private organizations (such as some combination of Achieve, the state school «chiefs,» and the governors) could develop the curricula and tests, ideally with initial support from major national foundations.

So that state and local governments can remain financially sound enough to support good schools, Congress should keep its promise to end unfunded federal mandates.

Rep. Bishop: Student Success Act Builds a Better Path Forward for Students Why America's Homeschoolers Support Reforms in #StudentSuccessAct Rep. Joe Wilson (R - SC): #StudentSuccessAct Gives Students «Fresh Start» Rep. Virginia Foxx (R - NC): Reduce the Federal Footprint in America's Classrooms Rep. Todd Rokita (R - IN): Why Americans need a new education law AEI's Rick Hess: Here's the Right Way for Conservatives to Start Fixing No Child Left Behind AEI's Max Eden and Mike McShane: Restore the Rule of Law to Education Thomas B. Fordham Institute's Michael Petrilli: Take Our Schools Back Thomas B. Fordham Institute's Chester E. Finn: The conservative case for H.R. 5 Daily Caller: No, Congress Isn't About to Mandate Common Core What They're Saying About #StudentSuccessAct

Alexandria, Va. (March 19, 2015)- The National School Boards Association (NSBA) supports the Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act, to provide school districts with greater flexibility to ensure students receive healthy, nutritious school meals.

Federal and state law mandates that students with disabilities be educated in the «least restrictive environment,» ideally within general education classes with appropriate modifications and support, but half of New Jersey's special - needs children are isolated from their typical peers.

In response, Barone noted what he sees as inconsistencies between the NEA's support for federal money to save teacher jobs and disdain for the federal government's involvement in mandating teacher evaluations.

I got to look over the president's shoulder and sign the end of No Child Left Behind's federal mandate to support high - stakes testing.

NSBA not only commends the Subcommittee for passing a bill that supports disadvantaged students and special education, but also for including a new general provision on local governance, stating that the Federal government can not mandate or incentivize in any way the adoption of any specific standards or assessments, including Common Core.

The Federal and state governments also can provide support and training from higher education by mandating certification requirements and coursework about working with diverse learners and culturally responsive training.

NSBA also supports the Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act, HR 3663, sponsored by Rep. Kristi Noem of South Dakota.

The completion of the work of the task force coincides with contemporary federal initiatives that have placed a priority on supporting science based approaches through encouraging and, in some cases, mandating the use of evidence - based programs.

NSBA also is supporting the Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act, HR 3663, sponsored by Rep. Kristi Noem of South Dakota.

Almost $ 1 billion of the LAUSD general fund goes toward supporting the under - funded federal special education mandate.

NSBA therefore supports H.R. 1504, the Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act, introduced by Rep. Kristi Noem (R - SD), which would restore local flexibility and authority to school districts struggling to comply with some provisions of HHFKA.

Instead of continuing to throw millions of precious tax dollars into the proverbial, but very real, pit of failed education reforms; instead of continuing to enrich test corporations and educational entrepreneurs who game the system; instead of maintaining the false and demoralizing narrative that our students and teachers are failures, our state legislators need to take this opportunity to tell the CSDE and CSBE that it will no longer support expensive mandates that unnecessarily impact our budget health when a re-design of state assessment practices has been encouraged by recent federal legislation.

One of the most misunderstood and confusing federal mandates, IDEA maintenance of effort requirements are intended to ensure that states and local districts continue support for special education services at consistent levels.

At a time when education is acknowledged as a priority for America's success and competitiveness, NSBA believes that it is imperative that federal policy — including implementation of the child nutrition reauthorization — assures that educational systems are supported, not undermined by unfunded mandates or under - resourced requirements.

NSBA supports high academic standards, including Common Core standards, that are voluntarily adopted by states with local school board input and free from federal direction, federal mandates, funding conditions or coercion.

We therefore support new legislation HR 1504, The Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act, which would restore local flexibility and authority to school districts struggling to comply with some provisions of HHFKA.

People may be under the impression Common Core is a federal mandate because President Barack Obama supports it, quite vocally.

NSBA is in support of this legislation which offers school districts relief from costly and onerous mandates imposed by the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act of 2010 and subsequent federal regulations.

NSBA continues to lead efforts to reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act, through congressional testimony before the House Education and the Workforce Committee, a national pulse poll, and support for legislation, such as the Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act and the Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act.

Senator Sullivan has expressed support for removing federal mandates from various different department; for instance, he once said, «I came to Washington with the goal of taking power and responsibility away from the Federal Government.federal mandates from various different department; for instance, he once said, «I came to Washington with the goal of taking power and responsibility away from the Federal Government.Federal Government.»

Federal, state and local governments have massively intervened in energy markets to support renewable power with subsidies and mandates, but given virtually no support to existing nuclear plants.

This included salary, benefits (health insurance, life insurance, average of 3 weeks vacation, 10 federal holidays per year, sick leave, employer part of payroll taxes), administrative support, IT, building rent, utilities, management time, mandated training time, supplies, etc..

To the benefit of all Canadians, we need your financial support to force modern standards of accountability, transparency and performance upon the Canadian Judicial Council — the organization mandated to investigate and discipline Canada's federal judges.

The Federal Child Support Tables, which reflect the principles and calculations mandated by the Guidelines, set out the basic monthly amounts of child support that are result from various permutSupport Tables, which reflect the principles and calculations mandated by the Guidelines, set out the basic monthly amounts of child support that are result from various permutsupport that are result from various permutations.

We have a national mobility agreement in Canada, under the Constitution we have mandates that people can work in every place in the country, and there are now inter-provincial and federal agreements in place that support that constitutional protection.

We do not interpret Constitutional case law as supporting the view that a federal agency's review of information pursuant to statutory mandate violates the Fifth Amendment protections against forced self incrimination.

Some encouragement can be derived from provisions such as s 42 of the English Arbitration Act 1996, which explicitly allows courts to mandate compliance with tribunals» orders (albeit only as long as there is no agreement by the parties to the contrary and the seat of the arbitration is in England or Wales), and recent US case law under the Federal Arbitration Act in support of enforcement of tribunals» determinations relating to disclosure.

In - depth knowledge of Federal and State mandates related to the provision of support and educational services for students with visual impairments

Process payroll for School District employees, including calculation of wages, insurance deductions, state and federal mandated deductions, union dues, voluntary deductions, child support and garnishments.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

While each of the 50 states is under a federal mandate to enforce specific child support guidelines, these guidelines can vary widely from state to...

In response to Federal legislation mandating a state disbursement unit for collecting and disbursing child support payments, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services developed the Child Support Enforcement Agency, which establishes and enforces support orders for parents that are receiving public assisupport payments, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services developed the Child Support Enforcement Agency, which establishes and enforces support orders for parents that are receiving public assiSupport Enforcement Agency, which establishes and enforces support orders for parents that are receiving public assisupport orders for parents that are receiving public assistance.