(STATEHOUSE) July 20, 2007 - State Representative Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) has been assigned to one statutory study committee aimed at preparing the General Assembly for important issues in education that will likely be discussed during the next legislative session. House leaders appointed Rep. Thompson to this committee.
Representative Thompson will serve on the Education Matters Interim Study Committee. This committee will study issues relating to juvenile education within the Department of Corrections, the future of higher education within the state, and teacher and school psychologist recruitment and retention.
"I am glad to be a member of this Study Committee," said Rep. Thompson, "and I look forward to developing bipartisan reports that provide information helpful to improving education and attracting and keeping excellent teachers."
The Indiana General Assembly is a part-time legislature and meets on a two-year cycle, four months one year and three months the following year. Important statewide issues can be dealt with efficiently year-round through the use of the Interim Study Committees and Statutory Commissions. These two types of study groups convene regularly through the remainder of the year and discuss key issues that could lead to possible legislation in the upcoming session.
Rep. Thompson has taught high school math, physics and chemistry for over 25 years. He also is a member of the Education Committee during legislative session and has authored many bills regarding education in the past. Rep. Thompson encourages local constituents to contact him with questions or concerns through e-mail at h28@in.gov, or by calling the Statehouse toll-free at 1-800-382-9841. It is also possible to write him at 200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. -30- |
