Springfield Democratic representative Sara Lampe says that while these professionals know the subject material, they may lack the skills to be be an effective teacher.
Democratic Representative Sara Lampe agrees with the bill's intent, but she expresses concern that some teachers will be wrongly accused without a due process.
The committee voted to cut the funding in Gov. Matt Blunt's recommendation in one amendment by a 10-13 vote. It also voted against adding the funds to "Preparing to Care" in a 12-12 vote on two amendments offered by Reps. Ed Robb, R-Columbia, and Sara Lampe, D-Springfield.
The committee voted to cut the funding in Gov. Matt Blunt's recommendation in one amendment by a 10-13 vote. It also voted against adding the funds to "Preparing to Care" in a 12-12 vote on two amendments offered by Reps. Ed Robb, R-Columbia, and Sara Lampe, D-Springfield.
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