Additional RA Action on Resolutions

 

Resolutions Amendments, Set-Aside Resolutions, and New Resolutions from the RA Floor

I-7, NUCLEAR FACILITIES, RADIOACTIVE/CHEMICAL POLLUTANTS, AND WASTE INCINERATION PRELIMINARY REPORT

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Amend by deletion and addition on page 76 of the Preliminary Report, lines 31-32, "The Association believes that education employees must be involved in the development and dissemination of emergency plans in the case of accidents that potentially could result in environmental and/or health hazards."

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ADOPTED AS PRINTED

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Amend by addition on page 82 of the Preliminary Report, line 51, "I-40, People Living with HIV/AIDS or Other Incurable Blood-borne Pathogens." Amend by addition on page 82, lines 52-54, "The National Education Association believes that people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or other incurable blood-borne pathogens should be ensured fair and equitable treatment allowing equal access to education, employment, living conditions, and all rights guaranteed by law."

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Amend by deletion on page 12 of the Supplementary Report, lines 6-8, "The Association further believes that the descendents of those subjected to slavery in the U.S. have the right to seek redress and deserve a formal apology for the injustices inflicted upon their ancestors."

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AS MODIFIED

Amend by deletion and addition on page 86 of the Preliminary Report, lines 53-55, "The National Education Association believes that it is deplorable to allow the slaughter and displacement of indigenous people, including any practice that violates treaties, forcibly relocates, and for government entities to allow, sanction, or participate in the slaughter and displacement of indigenous people of the United States and its territories and protectorates, including any practice that violates treaties, forcibly relocates, and/or forces compulsory out-of-home placements regarding life and education.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Amend by addition on page 3 of the Supplementary Report, line 20, "k. Encourage penalties to corporations that move their interests abroad to avoid tax liabilities". Old item k. will become new item l. and old item l. will become new item m.

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Amend by deletion on page 3 of the Supplementary Report, lines 33-36, "The Association believes that all students deserve classrooms that are contained in a permanent physical plant and that such classrooms should be appropriately equipped for optimal teaching and learning. The Association also believes that temporary or portable structures such as trailers are inherently inadequate substitutes for permanent structures. "

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AS MODIFIED

Amend by addition and substitution on page 4 of the Supplementary Report, lines 24-25, "c. Lead teachers in private child care centers, excluding hoome childcare, hold a minimum of an associate’s a bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education".

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AS MODIFIED

Amend by deletion/addition on page 24 of the Preliminary Report, lines 52-53, "The Association also believes that mandatory only voluntary placement of students, for any reason, into vocational career and technical education courses programs is inappropriate."

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Amend by substitution on page 25 of the Preliminary Report, lines 10-11, "The National Education Association believes that artistic expression is basic essential to an individual's intellectual, aesthetic, and emotional development."

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AS MODIFIED

Amend by addition on page 27 of the Preliminary Report, line 19, "The National Education Association believes that education about democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizens is essential for the survival of American democracy. The cornerstone of such education should be the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Teachers should remain politically objective within their classrooms, so as to not promote or criticize one political party or ideology over another.

ADOPTED AS PRINTED

AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Amend by addition on page 6 of the Supplementary Report, lines 21-23, "The Association also believes it is incumbent on local education providers at all levels to be forthcoming with information regarding mold infestation and other indoor environmental hazards in school facilities."

NOT CONSIDERED

NOT CONSIDERED