The governor vetoed a similar bill last session saying that the bill's definition of "misconduct" was too broad and would include employees behavior outside of the workplace. This year's bill is adjusted to say that employees can become unqualified for unemployment based on outside of work behavior that is "connected to work." Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Jackson County, the House spokesperson for the bill, gave the example of a manager who is fired for making a sexual reference, ou..
Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Jackson County, presented another bill that would enable the state to pay for students from unaccredited districts to attend private schools. The bill would give public schools complete control over student and teacher ratios and class sizes. Once superintendents within a reasonable bus ride say they can take no more kids, transfer students would be able to choose to attend private schools funded by tax credits.
Wrap: Jackson County Republican Representative Mike Cierpiot is sponsoring a bill giving students more transfer options and schools more control over how they improve their accreditation status.
Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Jackson County, the House spokesperson for the bill, gave the example of a manager who is fired for making a sexual reference, outside of the workplace, to a female co-worker on how she could receive a promotion, could not receive unemployment.
Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Jackson County, the House spokesperson for the bill, gave the example of a manager who is fired for making a sexual reference, outside of the workplace, to a female co-worker on how she could receive a promotion, could not receive unemployment.
Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Jackson County, presented a bill that includes a private option. Once superintendents within a reasonable bus ride say they can take no more kids, transfer students can choose to attend private schools funded by tax credits.
Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Jackson County, presented a bill that includes a private option. Once superintendents within a reasonable bus ride say they can take no more kids, transfer students can choose to attend private schools funded by tax credits.
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