Video & Transcript Research : 'paraprofessional qualifications'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- She works as an early childhood special education paraprofessional with little ones with autism in our
- She works as an early childhood special education paraprofessional with little ones with autism in our
- To the point you're just making on the qualifications, I think the issue is that child care, I assume
- think we can do that and sort through these issues to make sure that that exact thing happens. qualifications
- , I think the issue is qualifications, I think the issue is that<01:30:54.000>
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Keywords:
child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB1534, SB1473, SB1379, SB1743, SB1769, SB1195, SB1245, SB1420, SB1945, SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480, SB2135, SB2130, SCR16, SB1457, SB1732, SB1317, SB1533
Keywords:
charitable organization, charitable nonprofit corporation, nonprofit corporation, nonstock corporation, 501(c)(3), charitable solicitation, charitable contributions, fundraising, professional fundraiser, professional solicitor, professional fundraising counsel, Secretary of State registration, Form 990, Attorney General enforcement, district attorney, consent judgment, civil penalty, nonprofit governance, board of directors, fiduciary duty
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/09/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
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- It was probably a paraprofessional and a behavior specialist, we'll say, in our town.
- paraprofessional and a behavior paraprofessional and a behavior specialist,<03:31:52.000>
we'll - he had spoken said the paraprofessional he had spoken to<03:46:53.279>
said <03:46:53.439> - She had no previous incidents of restraint, had no paraprofessional, but she was very overwhelmed with
- , restraint, had no paraprofessional, restraint, had no paraprofessional, but<03:49:03.439>
she
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 16th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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- She has a number of qualifications. As one of our faculty members, she was the Program Director.
- fast-track BA program for individuals who are already working in schools, such as teacher assistants, paraprofessionals
TX
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- Here are some examples of supports for students: paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, and assistive
- I was truly lucky to have a full-time paraprofessional and graduated with eight AP courses, but in the
- they need. funds available to increase compensation for other valued professionals, such as paraprofessionals
- And our paraprofessionals are critical to special education.
- The rate for paraprofessionals across the state is $17.30.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will improve the quality of educational technology by ensuring that teachers and paraprofessionals
- Additionally, software and applications are used by administrators, paraprofessionals, and parents to
- AB 1053 aims to give teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school community members a voice before complications
- Specifically, this bill will require local education agencies to provide for substantial teacher and paraprofessional
- the year depending on whether there are software or applications implicated for teachers or paraprofessionals
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 44 (3-11-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
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- Tim was in sales and he dedicated his time and still does as a paraprofessional helping the Central Hardin
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helping <01:14:54.840>the <01:14:55.120>Central paraprofessional - helping the Central paraprofessional helping the Central Hardin<01:14:55.720>
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- opportunities for productive choices ahead—in the bar exam, law school accreditation, the use of paraprofessionals
- to assist legal aid providers, and more. the use of paraprofessionals to assist legal aid providers,
Summary:
The Supreme Court of Texas held a ceremonial investiture for two new justices, James Sullivan and Kyle Hawkins. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock opened the session with welcoming remarks and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem sung by Trooper Alena Gallardo. The event included an invocation by Father Dean Wilhelm, emphasizing the importance of justice and the rule of law. Governor Greg Abbott praised the new justices, highlighting their qualifications and the significance of their appointments to the court.
Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Hawkins, while Judge Thomas Griffith administered the oath to Justice Sullivan. Both justices expressed gratitude for their appointments and acknowledged the support of their families, mentors, and colleagues. The ceremony also honored former justices Jeff Boyd and Nathan Hecht, with heartfelt tributes reflecting on their contributions to the court and the legal community in Texas. The event concluded with a benediction by Reverend Greg Davidson, encouraging the justices to work diligently and honorably in their new roles.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 8th, 2025
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We talked about the last bill about standards and qualifications.
- We talked about the last bill about standards, qualifications.
- We talked about the last bill about standards and qualifications.
- We talked about the last bill about standards and qualifications.
- We talked about the last bill about standards and qualifications.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment.
The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.
WY
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- professional development works, the math teacher, the science teacher, the shop teacher, the paraprofessionals
- professional development works, the math teacher, the science teacher, the shop teacher, the paraprofessionals
- professional development works, the math teacher, the science teacher, the shop teacher, the paraprofessionals
- professional development works, the math teacher, the science teacher, the shop teacher, the paraprofessionals
- ,<01:09:23.040>
the the uh the uh paraprofessionals, the the uh the uh paraprofessionals,
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Benham brings to the floor of the House Megan Zircle, who is a paraprofessional.
- Representative Benham [member_18132] brings to the floor of the House Megan Zircle, who is a paraprofessional
Summary:
The House began with ceremonial recognitions, including guests of Representatives Benham and Warren and a farewell acknowledgment for longtime floor staffer Michelle Martin, who is leaving House service for a role in the Senate. The chamber then took up caucus and committee announcements, recessed several times, and later returned to consider a series of committee reports and bills. House and Senate bills were reported from Rules, Appropriations, and Judiciary, including referrals of several measures to committees.
The House adopted House Resolution 515 unanimously, urging Congress to review Major Richard D. Winner’s actions for possible Medal of Honor recognition. It also adopted House Resolution 208, directing a performance audit of services, wait times, and processes in the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services; supporters said it would help improve services for Pennsylvanians with vision impairment, while the vote was 201-1. The chamber then passed several bills with amendments, including measures on foster care youth benefits, AI companion safeguards, prison industry enhancement program administration, memorial bridge designations, firefighter and EMS donation options through PennDOT renewals, horse-racing background checks, and fertility preservation coverage.
Several bills reached final passage. House Bill 1239, limiting homeowners associations from restricting rooftop solar installations, passed 109-93. House Bill 2146, amending the Sunshine Act to tighten the 24-hour agenda notice rule while preserving limited exceptions, passed 193-9 after debate over transparency and local-government flexibility. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, passed narrowly 103-99 amid objections from Republicans and concerns about impacts on local broadcasters and contract rights. Senate Bills 971 and 972 also passed finally, dealing with township audit deadlines and municipal memorials for first responders.
The House also approved House Bill 2412, funding state-related universities for fiscal year 2026-27, by 155-47 after debate over Penn State’s campus closures, accountability, and per-student funding differences; House Bill 2413, appropriating funds to the University of Pennsylvania, passed 195-7. The chamber then moved several bills back to Appropriations, signed Senate Bills 971 and 972, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
MN
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- for licensed media specialists for staffing, many districts use the funds to hire unlicensed paraprofessionals
- districts use the staffs to hire many districts use the staffs to hire unlicensed<00:25:49.120>
paraprofessionals - unlicensed paraprofessionals. unlicensed paraprofessionals.
- their libraries open, but we have also seen our licensed library media specialist and library paraprofessional
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- provide every single person that walks into our schools a safe learning environment: teachers, paraprofessionals
- In my building, I have five special education teachers and 10 paraprofessionals, all of whom help support
- In my building, I have five special education teachers and 10 paraprofessionals, all of whom help support
- In my building, I have five special education teachers and 10 paraprofessionals, all of whom help support
- In my building, I have five special education teachers and 10 paraprofessionals, all of whom help support
CA
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (2-24-26)
Licensing & Occupations
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- That work has made it clear that peer support and other paraprofessional roles need a better infrastructure
- support work has made it clear that peer support and<00:05:01.600>
other <00:05:01.919>paraprofessional - <00:05:02.960>
roles and other paraprofessional roles and other paraprofessional roles [clears
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on February 24, 2026, with a quorum present and took up one bill, House Bill 470. The bill sponsor and supporters described it as a cleanup measure to House Bill 505 that would extend the deadline for peer support specialists in the substance use field to become registered, because the earlier regulations were not promulgated in time and employers and workers were left in limbo. Supporters said the bill includes an emergency clause to stabilize the workforce and creates a working group to recommend a more effective oversight structure, possibly a new board, by November 1. They argued the extension would preserve access to services, allow providers to continue billing for peer support, and give the state time to address regulatory backlogs and workforce shortages.
Several supporters emphasized that peer support is a critical part of recovery services and that the current system needs better infrastructure, accountability, and uniform standards. They said the bill would help prevent fraud and abuse by tightening guardrails while allowing qualified peers to keep working. One supporter said the bill would close the door on higher-level billing abuses and that other Medicaid-related efforts were also underway to address improper billing practices. Another witness said the bill would allow people who completed certification to continue serving and would help providers retain staff and get reimbursed.
Senator McDaniel raised concerns that the bill might simply extend the period during which abuse of the peer recovery model could continue, rather than fixing the underlying problems. In response, the sponsors said House Bill 505 already imposed tighter training requirements and that this bill only extends the registration deadline while other efforts, including managed care organization limits and broader Medicaid reforms, are addressing abuse. Senator Howell asked about barriers to registration, and witnesses said the problem was a mix of supply-demand issues, workload, and some applicants’ reluctance to take the test. Senator Berg supported the bill as necessary to ensure proper billing and accountability, while Senator Meredith said the committee was missing key information from the cabinet and suggested it may be premature to act without hearing from the agency. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
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- the health insurance<00:20:44.400>
report, <00:20:45.039>the <00:20:45.200>paraprofessional - insurance report, the paraprofessional insurance report, the paraprofessional specialist,<00:20:
- A dedicated paraprofessional specialist at the department will be critical to providing statewide guidance
- , professional development, and technical assistance for paraprofessionals.
- I currently represent over 900 teachers and work with 250 paraprofessionals in our district as well.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the members, I rise to support this amendment that would support our paraprofessionals' increase in
- Our paraprofessionals in our public school system do incredible work to support our teachers in being
Summary:
The Senate met on the FY27 budget and began with several ceremonial introductions and brief amendment withdrawals. Senator Collins withdrew amendments related to restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay. The chamber then ruled a package of tax-related amendments offered by Senator Tarr out of order on constitutional grounds, finding they would create money-bill provisions that must originate in the House; the Senate upheld that ruling by a vote of 35-4. Senator Tarr later offered amendments on a gas tax suspension and related tax relief themes, but those were not adopted.
The Senate considered and rejected several other amendments, including proposals on commemorating Commonwealth history, naming a bridge, repeat offenders, and no-cost calls. One amendment by Senator Fattman to extend domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, with 39 votes in favor and none opposed. The chamber also adopted an amendment creating a special commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after extended debate about inequities in municipal aid and local budget pressures. Members from across the chamber supported the commission, while some emphasized that adequacy of funding, not just redistribution, remains a concern.
The Senate then took up Chapter 90, passing the municipal roads and bridges bill to be engrossed. It also adopted a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, then adopted the Ways and Means budget amendment as amended and ordered the underlying FY27 appropriations bill to a third reading. After lengthy closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and the Senate President praising the budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted 40-0 to pass the FY27 budget bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- In our LFT issue survey, 1,498 educators responded, including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers
- No bus driver, paraprofessional, cafeteria worker, custodian, clerk, nurse, or teacher should be punished
Summary:
The committee met on May 19, 2026, with a quorum present and first heard a presentation from Superintendent Cade Brumley on Louisiana’s recent education scorecard, which showed the state ranked first nationally in reading growth, second in math growth, and first overall in academic growth from 2022 to 2026. Members praised teachers and the department for the results. The committee then deferred SB 507 at the author’s request.
The committee reported several bills favorably. SB 484 by Sen. Abraham, as amended, transfers selected duties from the Board of Regents to university management boards and Louisiana Works, adjusts authority over certain higher-education initiatives, creates a study of LUMCON’s placement, and adds financial reporting and early-warning requirements for universities. SB 157 by Sen. Jenkins, as amended, creates six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible public K-12 employees for birth, adoption, or fostering, with a reimbursement fund subject to appropriation; testimony emphasized family support, recruitment and retention, and health benefits. SB 83 by Sen. Edmonds, as amended, requires human trafficking prevention and victim-identification training in schools and updates coordination and service language; the amendment made implementation subject to appropriation and clarified the governor’s office role.
The committee also reported SB 450 by Sen. Edmonds, as amended, requiring mandatory reporting of school threats and physical security assessments, with student witnesses and members stressing school safety and the need for funding and practical security measures. SB 132 by Sen. Klein-Peter, as amended, requires exterior master key boxes and updated school mapping data for emergency response, with an amendment exempting districts already using such boxes. Finally, Rep. Carver presented HR 251 on recess for K-3 students, citing Oklahoma’s expanded recess law and research on physical activity and learning, but said he would keep the resolution parked for further discussion rather than seek a vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Due to staffing cuts, all our teachers and paraprofessionals were scheduled... important thing.
- than 70% of the paraprofessionals in the district at that time were 59ers.
- of the paraprofessionals in the district of the paraprofessionals in the district at<03:25:07.520
- Kristen from Elk River says she's been a special education paraprofessional for almost 20 years.
- Unemployment is a huge asset to paraprofessionals.