It will take some time building understanding and support for this idea and we may not actually see a bill introduced until 2002. Another piece of legislation which MASA has introduced involves funding for technology. MASA introduced a bill asking that the higher level of funding be provided during the second year of the biennium. Access to technology statewide is a very important issue in the education of our children. In addition to introducing a few pieces of legislation, MASA is attempting to use its influence, in combination with the influence of other associations to convince legislators to provide a fair level of funding for education so that educational programs and staff levels can be maintained across the state.
Education is key to the success of our economy and our society.
The citizens in Minnesota have long prided themselves on being strong supporters of education and we hope that tradition will continue as we move forward.