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• Introduced by Sen. Becky Schmitz (D) on January 12, 2010, to impose requirements regarding low achieving schools upon school districts, to change the regulations for charter schools, and to establish innovation zone schools by cooperating school districts.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck (R) on January 13, 2010, to substitute a clause regarding a teacher assessment model and model teacher review process for the intervention clause. The amendment failed 17 to 32 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Kim Reynolds (R) on January 13, 2010, to strike clauses regarding requirements of school districts to implement interventions in schools identified as low-achieving schools. The amendment failed 19 to 30 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Paul McKinley (R) on January 13, 2010, to provide for the inclusion of more than one organization representing a school district's teachers in the legislation. The amendment failed 17 to 32 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Becky Schmitz (D) on January 13, 2010, to clarify the language of the legislation. The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Nancy J. Boettger (R) on January 13, 2010, to make changes in the legislation regarding the addition of postsecondary board to the legislation. The amendment failed 18 to 31 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Randy Feenstra (R) on January 13, 2010, to stipulate that school districts shall not supplement Title I federal funds with property tax revenues. The amendment failed 17 to 32 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Nancy J. Boettger (R) on January 13, 2010, to add a requirement that assessment of student progress be included in criteria for evaluation of teachers. The amendment failed 18 to 31 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. David Hartsuch (R) on January 13, 2010, to add a requirement for school districts to make all coursework materials available for inspection by parents and guardians at least two months prior to use. The amendment failed 17 to 32 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Sen. Paul McKinley (R) on January 13, 2010, to add a clause regarding requirements for charter schools. The amendment failed 17 to 32 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Passed 32 to 17 in the Senate on January 13, 2010, to impose requirements regarding low achieving schools upon school districts, to change the regulations for charter schools, and to establish innovation zone schools by cooperating school districts.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on January 15, 2010.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Royd Chambers (R) on January 15, 2010, to add a clause requiring the involvement of parent or guardian. The amendment failed 38 to 56 in the House on January 15, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Jason Schultz (R) on January 15, 2010, to strike sexual identity or orientation from the categories of persons not to be discriminated against. The amendment failed 37 to 55 in the House on January 15, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Annette Sweeney (R) on January 15, 2010, to add a clause repealing the legislation in the event that the state fails to receive funding from the federal government. The amendment failed 38 to 56 in the House on January 15, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Cecil Dolecheck (R) on January 15, 2010, ro add a clause regarding the establishment of frontier schools. The amendment failed 37 to 57 in the House on January 15, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Cecil Dolecheck (R) on January 15, 2010, to clarify wording in amendment H-8016. The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on January 15, 2010.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Dave Heaton (R) on January 15, 2010, to stipulate that funding received for "Race to the Top" will supplement funds appropriated by the general assembly. The amendment failed 37 to 56 in the House on January 15, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Koester (R) on January 15, 2010, to strike clauses regarding low achieving schools. The amendment failed 39 to 52 in the House on January 15, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Passed 56 to 37 in the House on January 15, 2010, to impose requirements regarding low achieving schools upon school districts, to change the regulations for charter schools, and to establish innovation zone schools by cooperating school districts.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Signed by Gov. Chet Culver on January 19, 2010.