Physical Education Bill BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. The state of Virginia require a Physical education class for students class grades k-12, unless the student is medically banned from physical activity. SECTION 2. Medically Banned-A person who is medically prohibited from physical activity due to life threatening factors. SECTION 3. Virginia Board of Education SECTION 4. September 1, 2012 SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this new policy shall hereby be declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Emily Nickens Ocean Lakes High School
A Bill to Preserve the Saftey of the World BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. The frontier of space shall be open to all military development by all countries. SECTION 2. Military-Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces; Space- area beyond the atmosphere of the earth SECTION 3. United Nations SECTION 4. January 1, 2012 SECTION 5. Outer Space Treaty; Space Preservation Treaty Introduced by J. Kain Day, Ocean Lakes High School
A Bill to Give Illegal Immigrants an Opportunity to Gain Citizenship
Being enacted by the student congress here assembled that:
Article 1- Illegal immigrants should be required to wait for 10 years to apply for U.S citizenship, be it that they are not convicted of any crimes.
Article 2- Citizenship is defined as the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen. Illegal immigrants- are defined as a foreigner who has entered or resides in a country unlawfully or without the country's authorization. Crimes- are defined as an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
Article 3- US Immigration & Customs Enforcement shall implement this law.
Article 4- This law will go in to effect on January 1, 2012
Article 5- All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully, Senator Elizabeth Olukanni Green Run High School
A bill to change the time line for receiving unemployment checks BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: Article 1: The timeline for receiving unemployment checks will be shortened from 26 weeks 13 weeks except for those with extenuating circumstances. Article 2: Extenuating circumstances are defined as being a single parent with a child, or children younger than the age of 16, or any physical or mental handicaps inhibiting their daily lives. Article 3: The Virginia Employment Commission will oversee the enforcement of this bill. Article 4: This bill is to be taken into effect as of January 1, 2012. Article 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are here by declared null and void. Respectfully, Senator Deryk Jackson Green Run High School
A bill to extend the use of Physical Education in the Virginia Public schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: Article 1. Physical Education will be increased from 2 credits to 3 credits in order to graduate. Article 2. Physical Education can be described as the teaching of sports, exercise and hygiene. Article 3. The Department of Education shall oversee the implementation of this bill. Article 4. This bill shall take effect in August of 2011. Article 5. All Laws in conflict with this legislation are here by declared null and void. Respectfully, Senator Tiffani Patterson Green Run High
Article 1: Firearms can only be bought from government licensed distributors in a government-run store created for the purposes of sale of firearms. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms will be in charge of distributing licenses, selling firearms, and keeping track of all citizens who buy firearms.
Article 2: Firearms are defined as a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder, including but not limited to handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
Article 3: This bill will be overseen by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
Article 4: This bill will go into effect 30 days after its passage.
Article 5: All laws in conflict with bill will hereby be declared null and void.
Meaghan Curtis- First Colonial High School
said...
A Resolution to Establish Equality in the US Workforce
1. Whereas, women in the United States currently earn about seventy seven cents to every male dollar;
2. Whereas, Article VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in the American workforce;
3. Whereas, the Bennett Amendment to the aforementioned article allows for gender discrimination in certain circumstances;
4. Be it resolved, that Article VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 be amended to prohibit any and all sexual discrimination in the United States workforce.
Category: Virginia Subject: Physical Education in Public Schools Title: Personalized Options For Your Education
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: Section 1: The Virginia public school system shall allow students the option of substituting community service hours for their physical education class, and shall be awarded an equal amount of academic credit. Section 2: Community service hours shall be defined by its legal definition of services volunteered by individuals to benefit a community or its institutions. The amount of hours required shall be equal to the amount of hours a student would usually spend in physical education class. Physical education class shall be defined as any school course that serves as a physical education credit on the student's final transcript. An equal amount of academic credit shall imply that complete community service hours will serve to fulfill the physical education graduation requirement. Section 3: The Virginia Department of Education shall oversee the implementation of this bill. Section 4: This bill shall be enacted at the beginning of the next coming school year. Section 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
A Bill to Decrease Unemployment Benefits BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT… Article 1:The allotted time to receive unemployment benefits shall be decreased to a standard twenty (20) weeks in all states for those who qualify for the benefits and that the time for extended benefits be reduced to ten (10) weeks. Article 2: The average standard of weeks to receive unemployment benefits, namely a degree of monetary compensation after job loss, is 26 weeks. This time will be cut down to 20 weeks, with the same unemployment benefits. The average standard number of weeks where a person is available upon application and approval to receive extended unemployment benefits is 13 weeks. This time will be cut down to 10 weeks in order to relieve the outgoing monies from states to help solve the economic distress. Article 3: This will be enforced by the United States Department of Labor. Article 4: This will be enacted immediately to all citizens who currently do not have unemployment benefits or who are waiting for their claims to be approved, but will not affect current citizen and their unemployment benefits. Article 5: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Rebekah Davis, Summit Christian Academy
A Bill to impose a tax increase on bullets BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. United States will impose a tax of 500% on all civilian owned bullets. SECTION 2. Civilian Owned bullets are defined as all bullets purchased by the civilians SECTION 3. A. This bill will be monitored by the United States department of treasury B. United States Department of Justice shall help enforce this bill SECTION 4. This law will take effect within six months of passage. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced by: Jim An Great Bridge High School
A Bill to increase required physical education BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. Virginia public schools must require 4 physical education credits for graduation. SECTION 2. Physical education is defined as systematic instruction in sports, exercises, and hygiene given as part of a school or college program. SECTION 3. The Virginia Department of Education will oversee the implementation of this bill. SECTION 4. This bill will take effect on the first day of school in 2011 for all Virginia school districts. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted Emily Bohan Great Bridge High School
Katelyn Squicciarini - Western Branch High School
said...
A bill to regulate unemployment checks nationally BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: Section 1: The United States Federal Government will set a standard for distributing unemployment that must be followed by all states. Section 2: Unemployment is defined as monetary payments obtained by individuals who are not currently employed and who meet the unemployment eligibility. Section 3: The United States Department of Labor will set the standards that an individual must meet in order to collect unemployment. The State treasuries will provide the money to the individuals. Section 4: This law will take effect within six months of passage. Section 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are herby declared null and void. Katelyn Squicciarini Western Branch High School
A Resolution to stay out of all foreign disputes not serving as a direct threat to the United States WHEREAS, the United States is struggling internally as a nation due to crippling deficit, uncontrolled government spending, and current foreign dispute funding WHEREAS, by getting involved in numerous foreign disputes, the United States is only further debilitating itself in regards to debt and monetary spending WHEREAS, by focusing on internal reconstruction, the nation as a whole will grow stronger and reassert itself as a world power WHEREAS, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States will focus solely on internal reconstruction and will not get involved in foreign disputes and uprisings not causing a direct threat to the people of the nation Introduced by Senator Jordan Brown
A bill to regulate possession and availability of guns.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The only guns for available for public purchase will be handguns pre-approved by the overseeing committee of the enforcement of this bill. Also, hunting will be regulated by pre-determined land allotments on which will be establishments for renting guns. These guns will be rented only for a specific time on the hunting grounds, and will be returned upon completion of hunting excursion. All other gun ownership will be illegal with a first offense carrying a minimum of 10 years in prison, a second offense a 25 year minimum, and a third offense carrying a life sentence.
SECTION 2. All specific definitions of what a handgun, hunting ground, and illegal gun is will be discussed and clearly outlined by the overseeing committee of the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 3. The Department of Justice will oversee the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 4. This bill shall take effect on January first of the next calendar year upon the approval of this bill.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. Student athletes may be exempted from physical education courses.
SECTION 2. Student athletes are defined as those students who participate in interscholastic sports or certified competitive clubs/teams. SECTION 3. Competitive organizations include AAU, Junior Olympic, and other sports clubs which require a tryout.
SECTION 3. The Department of Education will oversee the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 4. This bill shall take effect at the start of the 2012-2013 school year.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted, Senator Madison Davis First Colonial High School
A Bill to Increase the Physical Fitness of the Children BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. All public schools in Virginia are required to have every child attend physical education classes until the end of their sophomore year. Afterwards, every child that is considered obese by a medical professional must attend a physical education class every year that they attend a Virginia school. All other students are not required to take the course after the end of their sophomore year, but if they so wish to, they must pay $50 to take the class. SECTION 2. Obese is defined as having a body weight more than 20 percent greater than recommended for the relevant height and thus at risk from several serious illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. Physical Education is defined as gymnastics, athletics, team sports, and other forms of physical exercise taught to children in school. SECTION 3. This bill will be overseen by the Virginia Department of Education. SECTION 4. This law will take effect within six months of passage. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, James Timko Western Branch High School
Caitlin Worrell, First Colonial High School
said...
Be it enacted
Article I: The United States Federal government shall hereby create a temporary economic stimulus plan for the purpose of introducing incentive for retirement to “baby boomers”, in order to supply their jobs to the younger generation workforce;
Article II: A “baby boomer” is defined as a person born between the years 1941 and 1950;
Article II: This proposed stimulus would be valued at 19 billion dollars per year with the intent to supply monetary benefits for baby boomers after they exit the workforce;
Article III: This plan shall be implemented 6 months beyond its passage and last until the year 2020;
Article IV: The Department of the Treasury and the Social Security administration shall both oversee this program;
Article V: All laws and policies in conflict with new law are hereby declared null and void;
Submit Title: Senator Submitted By: Caitlin Worrell School: First Colonial High School Date: 7 February 2011
A Bill to Ensure the Wellbeing of America BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. Only women will be able to hold public office in the United States of America. SECTION 2. Public office is defined as a position created by a constitution or legislative act, having a definite tenure, and involving the power to carry out some governmental function. SECTION 3. This bill will be enforced by the United States federal government. SECTION 4. This bill will take effect immediately after its passage. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Madison Kozoyed Western Branch High School
A bill to decrease the amount of ICBMs. Section 1: This legislation will require that all nations reduce their supply of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by 50%. Section 2: ICBMs are defined as any ballistic missile with range over 3,500 miles. Section 3: This legislation will be monitored and enforced by the United Nations Security Council. Any nation that does not comply will have economic sanctions imposed upon it. Section 4: This bill shall take effect on January 1, 2012. Section 5: All laws that contradict this bill are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Kelly Stronach Smithfield HS
A bill to extend Physical Education courses to students. Section 1: All students in Virginia public schools will be required to take a Physical Education class each year from grades K through 12. Section 2: A physical Education class is defined as a class no shorter than 45 minutes in which students engage in physical activity while being instructed by a certified Physical Education teacher. Section 3: This legislation will be implemented by the Virginia Department of Education. Section 4: This bill shall take effect at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. Section 5: All laws opposing this bill are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Erin Starnes Smithfield HS
A bill on gun ownership. Section 1: This legislation will set the national age for owning a gun at 21 years. Section 2: Any individual applying for a firearm license must be 21 years old, have no misdemeanors or felonies on their record and must have earned a high school diploma. Section 3: This legislation will be implemented by the Department of Homeland Security. Section 4: This bill shall be enacted upon its passing. Section 5: All laws opposing this bill are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie Richardson Smithfield HS
23 comments:
Physical Education Bill
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE
ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The state of Virginia require a Physical education class for students class grades k-12, unless the student is medically banned from physical activity.
SECTION 2. Medically Banned-A person who is medically prohibited from physical activity due to life threatening factors.
SECTION 3. Virginia Board of Education
SECTION 4. September 1, 2012
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this new policy shall hereby be declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Nickens
Ocean Lakes High School
A Bill to Preserve the Saftey of the World
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE
ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The frontier of space shall be open to all military development by all countries.
SECTION 2. Military-Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces;
Space- area beyond the atmosphere of the earth
SECTION 3. United Nations
SECTION 4. January 1, 2012
SECTION 5. Outer Space Treaty; Space Preservation Treaty
Introduced by J. Kain Day,
Ocean Lakes High School
A Bill to Give Illegal Immigrants an Opportunity to Gain Citizenship
Being enacted by the student congress here assembled that:
Article 1-
Illegal immigrants should be required to wait for 10 years to apply for U.S citizenship, be it that they are not convicted of any crimes.
Article 2-
Citizenship is defined as the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen. Illegal immigrants- are defined as a foreigner who has entered or resides in a country unlawfully or without the country's authorization. Crimes- are defined as an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
Article 3-
US Immigration & Customs Enforcement shall implement this law.
Article 4-
This law will go in to effect on January 1, 2012
Article 5-
All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully,
Senator Elizabeth Olukanni
Green Run High School
A bill to change the time line for receiving unemployment checks
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
Article 1: The timeline for receiving unemployment checks will be shortened from 26 weeks 13 weeks except for those with extenuating circumstances.
Article 2: Extenuating circumstances are defined as being a single parent with a child, or children younger than the age of 16, or any physical or mental handicaps inhibiting their daily lives.
Article 3: The Virginia Employment Commission will oversee the enforcement of this bill.
Article 4: This bill is to be taken into effect as of January 1, 2012.
Article 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are here by declared null and void.
Respectfully,
Senator Deryk Jackson
Green Run High School
A bill to extend the use of Physical Education in the Virginia Public schools.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
Article 1. Physical Education will be increased from 2 credits to 3 credits in order to graduate.
Article 2. Physical Education can be described as the teaching of sports, exercise and hygiene.
Article 3. The Department of Education shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
Article 4. This bill shall take effect in August of 2011.
Article 5. All Laws in conflict with this legislation are here by declared null and void.
Respectfully,
Senator Tiffani Patterson
Green Run High
Be it resolved; that the United States should hereby encourage Democracy in the Middle East.
Whereas; the politically unstable environment poses a threat to the United States’ Democracy .
Whereas; the politically unstable environment also poses a threat to the safetyof the citizens.
Whereas; we will encourage democracy through diplomacy and peaceful measures.
Respectfully submitted by Senator Hannah Stevenson
First Colonial High School
A Bill to Increase Firearm Safety
Be it enacted by Congress here today that:
Article 1: Firearms can only be bought from government licensed distributors in a government-run store created for the purposes of sale of firearms. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms will be in charge of distributing licenses, selling firearms, and keeping track of all citizens who buy firearms.
Article 2: Firearms are defined as a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder, including but not limited to handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
Article 3: This bill will be overseen by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
Article 4: This bill will go into effect 30 days after its passage.
Article 5: All laws in conflict with bill will hereby be declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted by Senator Katie Branum
A Resolution to Establish Equality in the US Workforce
1. Whereas, women in the United States currently earn about seventy seven cents to every male dollar;
2. Whereas, Article VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in the American workforce;
3. Whereas, the Bennett Amendment to the aforementioned article allows for gender discrimination in certain circumstances;
4. Be it resolved, that Article VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 be amended to prohibit any and all sexual discrimination in the United States workforce.
Introduced by Senator Meaghan Curtis
A Bill to Penalize Corporations That Send Jobs Overseas
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1: The U.S. Federal government hereby raises the tariffs of all manufactured goods imported from overseas to the United States by 1%.
SECTION 2: Tariffs shall be defined as taxes on imports to the United States.
SECTION 3: The United States Department of State shall enforce this legislation.
SECTION 4: This bill will be implemented beginning in the fiscal year 2012.
SECTION 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Caitlin Montgomery, Summit Christian Academy
Category: Virginia
Subject: Physical Education in Public Schools
Title: Personalized Options For Your Education
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
Section 1: The Virginia public school system shall allow students the option of substituting community service hours for their physical education class, and shall be awarded an equal amount of academic credit.
Section 2: Community service hours shall be defined by its legal definition of services volunteered by individuals to benefit a community or its institutions. The amount of hours required shall be equal to the amount of hours a student would usually spend in physical education class. Physical education class shall be defined as any school course that serves as a physical education credit on the student's final transcript. An equal amount of academic credit shall imply that complete community service hours will serve to fulfill the physical education graduation requirement.
Section 3: The Virginia Department of Education shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
Section 4: This bill shall be enacted at the beginning of the next coming school year.
Section 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
A Bill to Decrease Unemployment Benefits
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT…
Article 1:The allotted time to receive unemployment benefits shall be decreased to a standard twenty (20) weeks in all states for those who qualify for the benefits and that the time for extended benefits be reduced to ten (10) weeks.
Article 2: The average standard of weeks to receive unemployment benefits, namely a degree of monetary compensation after job loss, is 26 weeks. This time will be cut down to 20 weeks, with the same unemployment benefits. The average standard number of weeks where a person is available upon application and approval to receive extended unemployment benefits is 13 weeks. This time will be cut down to 10 weeks in order to relieve the outgoing monies from states to help solve the economic distress.
Article 3: This will be enforced by the United States Department of Labor.
Article 4: This will be enacted immediately to all citizens who currently do not have unemployment benefits or who are waiting for their claims to be approved, but will not affect current citizen and their unemployment benefits.
Article 5: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Rebekah Davis, Summit Christian Academy
A Bill to impose a tax increase on bullets
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. United States will impose a tax of 500% on all civilian owned bullets.
SECTION 2. Civilian Owned bullets are defined as all bullets purchased by the civilians
SECTION 3. A. This bill will be monitored by the United States department of treasury
B. United States Department of Justice shall help enforce this bill
SECTION 4. This law will take effect within six months of passage.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Introduced by: Jim An
Great Bridge High School
A Bill to increase required physical education
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. Virginia public schools must require 4 physical education credits for graduation.
SECTION 2. Physical education is defined as systematic instruction in sports, exercises, and hygiene given as part of a school or college program.
SECTION 3. The Virginia Department of Education will oversee the implementation of this bill.
SECTION 4. This bill will take effect on the first day of school in 2011 for all Virginia school districts.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted
Emily Bohan
Great Bridge High School
A bill to regulate unemployment checks nationally
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
Section 1: The United States Federal Government will set a standard for distributing unemployment that must be followed by all states.
Section 2: Unemployment is defined as monetary payments obtained by individuals who are not currently employed and who meet the unemployment eligibility.
Section 3: The United States Department of Labor will set the standards that an individual must meet in order to collect unemployment. The State treasuries will provide the money to the individuals.
Section 4: This law will take effect within six months of passage.
Section 5: All laws in conflict with this legislation are herby declared null and void.
Katelyn Squicciarini
Western Branch High School
A Resolution to stay out of all foreign disputes not serving as a direct threat to the United States
WHEREAS, the United States is struggling internally as a nation due to crippling deficit, uncontrolled government spending, and current foreign dispute funding
WHEREAS, by getting involved in numerous foreign disputes, the United States is only further debilitating itself in regards to debt and monetary spending
WHEREAS, by focusing on internal reconstruction, the nation as a whole will grow stronger and reassert itself as a world power
WHEREAS, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States will focus solely on internal reconstruction and will not get involved in foreign disputes and uprisings not causing a direct threat to the people of the nation
Introduced by Senator Jordan Brown
A bill to regulate possession and availability of guns.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The only guns for available for public purchase will be handguns pre-approved by the overseeing committee of the enforcement of this bill. Also, hunting will be regulated by pre-determined land allotments on which will be establishments for renting guns. These guns will be rented only for a specific time on the hunting grounds, and will be returned upon completion of hunting excursion. All other gun ownership will be illegal with a first offense carrying a minimum of 10 years in prison, a second offense a 25 year minimum, and a third offense carrying a life sentence.
SECTION 2. All specific definitions of what a handgun, hunting ground, and illegal gun is will be discussed and clearly outlined by the overseeing committee of the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 3. The Department of Justice will oversee the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 4. This bill shall take effect on January first of the next calendar year upon the approval of this bill.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
From the bottom of my heart,
Joseph R. Giacolone
A bill to exempt student athletes
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. Student athletes may be exempted from physical education courses.
SECTION 2. Student athletes are defined as those students who participate in interscholastic sports or certified competitive clubs/teams.
SECTION 3. Competitive organizations include AAU, Junior Olympic, and other sports clubs which require a tryout.
SECTION 3. The Department of Education will oversee the enforcement of this bill.
SECTION 4. This bill shall take effect at the start of the 2012-2013 school year.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted,
Senator Madison Davis
First Colonial High School
A Bill to Increase the Physical Fitness of the Children
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. All public schools in Virginia are required to have every child attend physical education classes until the end of their sophomore year. Afterwards, every child that is considered obese by a medical professional must attend a physical education class every year that they attend a Virginia school. All other students are not required to take the course after the end of their sophomore year, but if they so wish to, they must pay $50 to take the class.
SECTION 2. Obese is defined as having a body weight more than 20 percent greater than recommended for the relevant height and thus at risk from several serious illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. Physical Education is defined as gymnastics, athletics, team sports, and other forms of physical exercise taught to children in school.
SECTION 3. This bill will be overseen by the Virginia Department of Education.
SECTION 4. This law will take effect within six months of passage.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
James Timko
Western Branch High School
Be it enacted
Article I: The United States Federal government shall hereby create a
temporary economic stimulus plan for the purpose of introducing incentive for
retirement to “baby boomers”, in order to supply their jobs to the younger
generation workforce;
Article II: A “baby boomer” is defined as a person born between the years 1941 and 1950;
Article II: This proposed stimulus would be valued at 19 billion dollars per year with the
intent to supply monetary benefits for baby boomers after they exit the
workforce;
Article III:
This plan shall be implemented 6 months beyond its passage and last until the
year 2020;
Article IV: The Department of the Treasury and the Social Security
administration shall both oversee this program;
Article V: All laws and policies in conflict with new law
are hereby declared null and void;
Submit Title: Senator
Submitted By: Caitlin Worrell
School: First Colonial High School
Date: 7 February 2011
A Bill to Ensure the Wellbeing of America
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. Only women will be able to hold public office in the United States of America.
SECTION 2. Public office is defined as a position created by a constitution or legislative act, having a definite tenure, and involving the power to carry out some governmental function.
SECTION 3. This bill will be enforced by the United States federal government.
SECTION 4. This bill will take effect immediately after its passage.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Madison Kozoyed
Western Branch High School
A bill to decrease the amount of ICBMs.
Section 1: This legislation will require that all nations reduce their supply of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by 50%.
Section 2: ICBMs are defined as any ballistic missile with range over 3,500 miles.
Section 3: This legislation will be monitored and enforced by the United Nations Security Council. Any nation that does not comply will have economic sanctions imposed upon it.
Section 4: This bill shall take effect on January 1, 2012.
Section 5: All laws that contradict this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Stronach
Smithfield HS
A bill to extend Physical Education courses to students.
Section 1: All students in Virginia public schools will be required to take a Physical Education class each year from grades K through 12.
Section 2: A physical Education class is defined as a class no shorter than 45 minutes in which students engage in physical activity while being instructed by a certified Physical Education teacher.
Section 3: This legislation will be implemented by the Virginia Department of Education.
Section 4: This bill shall take effect at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.
Section 5: All laws opposing this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Starnes
Smithfield HS
A bill on gun ownership.
Section 1: This legislation will set the national age for owning a gun at 21 years.
Section 2: Any individual applying for a firearm license must be 21 years old, have no misdemeanors or felonies on their record and must have earned a high school diploma.
Section 3: This legislation will be implemented by the Department of Homeland Security.
Section 4: This bill shall be enacted upon its passing.
Section 5: All laws opposing this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Richardson
Smithfield HS
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