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SENATE EXAMINES EDUCATION REFORMS: VIRGIN ISLANDS AND CARIBBEAN HISTORY CURRICULUM, TECHNICAL COLLEGE PLANS, CELL PHONE USE IN THE CLASSROOMS, AND SCHOOL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to address key policy and legislative initiatives impacting the education system in the...
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES TESTIMONY CONCERNING YOUTH CHALLENGES

ST. CROIX, VI – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. met at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers heard testimony examining the pressing and multifaceted challenges affecting the youth of...
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LAWMAKERS VET CAREGIVERS LEAVE ACT, RECEIVE UPDATES FROM MEDICAL AND DENTAL BOARDS

ST. THOMAS, VI – The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered the Caregivers Leave Act. Additionally, legislators received...
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SENATORS VETS BILLS ON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, KINDERGARTEN ENTRY AND SCHOOL EXERCISE REQUIREMENTS

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to and voted to hold in committee measures impacting public education in the Virgin Islands. Among...
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