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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, Jacob Newsom, public school teacher, Ascension Parish.
- Yeah, Jacob Newsom, public school teacher, Ascension Parish.
- My wife works, still works, but she was a teacher.
- , every renewal, every evaluation, every evaluation, every renewal, every evaluation, every medication
- Number two, my wife and her sister are both career special ed teachers.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 690 by Rep. Amedee, which would prohibit education agencies and vendors from contracting with foreign adversaries, foreign terrorist organizations, or their agents, and would apply to education service providers, vendors of educational products, and some schools. Supporters argued the bill would protect school tax dollars and prevent foreign influence, especially from the Chinese Communist Party, citing similar actions in Florida and Texas. Some members raised questions about due process, how ineligibility would be determined, and whether payments would stop before appeals were resolved. A technical amendment changing “terrorists” to “terrorist” was adopted, and HB 690 was reported as amended without objection.
The committee then took up HB 1078 by Rep. Freiberg, which would allow higher education institutions to offer standalone online courses, not just online programs tied to a degree, and to offer online programs even when there is no equivalent on-campus program. LSU officials said the bill would give flexibility for professional and workforce-related courses and certificates. Members asked about tuition-setting, prerequisites, and whether non-degree students could enroll. The bill was reported favorably without objection.
HB 113 by Rep. Phelps, which sought retroactive application of the uniform 10-point grading scale to students who were ninth graders in 2023-2024, drew significant concern. Members questioned fairness, inconsistency if only some districts could recalculate grades, and the fiscal impact of retroactivity. Phelps said he had intended to capture that cohort and was willing to work with the Department of Education, but after debate the committee voted 2-9 against reporting the bill, so the motion failed.
The committee also heard HB 632 by Rep. Spell on LA FIRST data sharing. The bill would streamline how student data is shared for the state’s longitudinal data system, and amendments were adopted to remove a five-year look-back and clarify data matching and de-identification. Members debated privacy, opt-out rights, and whether the bill should require or merely allow districts to participate; concerns were raised about sharing personally identifying information and the lack of clear opt-out protections. Rep. Carlson offered an amendment to change “shall” to “may,” but later withdrew it so the bill could be deferred for further discussion. Finally, HB 1132 by Rep. Carver, carried by Rep. Carlson, was introduced to expand lab school authorization within the University of Louisiana system; an amendment was offered to limit the change to new schools established after August 1, and discussion began on that amendment as the transcript ended.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Sep 9th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a very effective program run by teachers.
- for teachers and for administrators.
- It's around curriculum, and I would say probably the biggest On teacher evaluation, we can align our
- evaluation with the mission of the school.
- We need teachers that are bilingual certified. We need teachers certified.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- , a teacher leader, a CTA member, and a San Luis Coastal Teachers Association site executive board member
- and safety for our teachers to speak the truth.
- Addis, who I—Assembly Member Addis, who I respect, who is a teacher, to be able to, or has been a teacher
- teachers while they’re on leave.
- The teacher can reach our children.
Committee:
House Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- > they</c><01:14:39.040><c> know</c> teachers, your music teachers, they know teachers, your music teachers
- In that image at the bottom, we have our math teacher and our visual arts teacher.
- and our visual we have our math teacher and our visual arts<01:21:12.560><c> teacher.
- ><c> and</c> The students evaluated them and The students evaluated them and submitted<01:26:37.199><
Committee:
House Education Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- These are our actual teachers. We have a teacher in every class.
- Taking algebra one later with a teacher is almost impossible based on our teacher. one later with a teacher
- Do you, being virtual, how is student performance and teacher effectiveness evaluated when it's a virtual
- Superintendent, Senator Nichols' questions around teacher evaluation and pay for in-service teaching
- Do you work with our teacher training programs? Do you host student teachers?
Committee:
Senate Education
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- evaluations.
- evaluation systems.
- However, by law, it is no longer part of a requirement of teacher evaluation.
- evaluation systems.
- However, by law, it is no longer part of a requirement of teacher evaluation.
Committee:
Senate Education Pre-K - 12
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education received a Department of Education presentation from Deputy Commissioner Juan Copa on Florida’s K-12 assessment system, including FAST progress monitoring, end-of-course exams, science, writing, alternate assessments, English language acquisition testing, and VPK progress monitoring. Copa reported year-over-year gains in ELA and mathematics, noted that end-of-course and science results also improved, and explained how assessment data are used for school grades, third-grade promotion, graduation requirements, and other accountability measures. He also reviewed the independent study required by SB 1048, which recommended keeping PM3 as the primary accountability measure, proceeding cautiously on further test-length reductions and remote testing expansion, and using PM1/PM2 only as supplemental evidence in limited cases.
Committee members focused on whether the new system is improving student outcomes enough, what supports teachers and schools need to use the data effectively, and how Florida compares nationally. Chancellor Dr. Burns said the department is emphasizing implementation of the new standards, high-quality instructional materials, coaching, professional learning, collaboration, and school improvement support, and also pointed to resiliency education standards and mental health supports. Copa said Florida’s latest NAEP results remain mixed but still generally outperform the nation in some grades, while members pressed for more information on best practices, other states’ approaches, and how districts are using the data.
Several members requested follow-up information, including the independent review report, breakdowns of PM1/PM2/PM3 results by grade and subgroup, details on VPK outcomes by provider type and full-day versus half-day programs, and data on use of the CLT versus SAT/ACT for graduation concordant scores. The committee also discussed third-grade retention outcomes, computer-based testing, district assessment calendars, and whether some districts still administer additional local testing. No votes were taken on legislation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- important event for the members of the Joint Committee to hear directly from our administrators, our teachers
- It includes teacher training, model car kits, new computer software, and other program expenses.
- Evaluating shop equipment and safety practices. So, Excuse me, sorry.
- : aiding the teachers in the classroom with lessons, interacting with the children, and observing.
- I attribute a lot of that to my teachers, because I'm in Ms. Rowan here and Ms. Murphy upstairs.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE). Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for statewide CTE legislation, including efforts to expand awareness and access, improve middle school exposure, invest in equipment and facilities, and strengthen ties to workforce boards and labor pathways. Quincy officials described their CTE system as integrated with academics and highlighted support from district, city, and state partners.
School leaders outlined Quincy’s CTE offerings, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, with about 1,360 students enrolled. Presenters emphasized curriculum aligned to DESE frameworks, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, safety training, business electives, dual enrollment and articulation with Quincy College, and grant funding such as Skills Capital and Perkins. They also discussed support liaisons for nontraditional careers and military pathways, advisory committees, and plans to seek Chapter 74 approval for an engineering program at North Quincy, along with new computer science and business offerings.
Testimony from MassHire South Shore described workforce partnerships, YouthWorks, job fairs, resume workshops, and the Credit for Life Fair, while the assistant superintendent explained Quincy’s MyCAP planning grant and efforts to build a student-driven college and career readiness system. Three students testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or co-op experiences, and future plans for college and careers. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for combining CTE with general education, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I learned that as a math teacher.
- I learned that as a math teacher.
- I learned that as a math teacher.
- evaluations.
- And you teach teachers? Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, at the College of Idaho. And you teach teachers? Mr.
Committee:
Senate Education
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (6-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- :12.480><c> alignment</c> To evaluate the commission's alignment To evaluate the commission's alignment
- You don't want your teachers being investigators.
- </c><00:58:43.119><c> are</c> You put in the statute that teachers are You put in the statute that teachers
- ,</c> professional reporting be it teachers, professional reporting be it teachers, doctors,<01:37:54.239
- Uh we do evaluate acuity, low ADL level.
Summary:
The Legislative Oversight and Investigation Committee met without a quorum, so no votes were taken. Staff presented a study of the Kentucky Fire Commission focused on firefighter minimum training standards and administrative spending. The presentation explained that Kentucky’s training standards are built from NFPA guidelines, that the commission currently requires 115 hours for volunteer firefighters and 300 hours for paid firefighters, and that those reduced hours were adopted by removing electives and other non-NFPA content. Staff also said the commission’s IFSAC certification testing for firefighter 1 and firefighter 2 aligns with NFPA standards, but the commission cannot require local departments to train or certify firefighters. Staff recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours and work with KCTCS to better separate administrative costs for certain programs so compliance with the statute can be demonstrated.
The finance portion of the report said the commission is funded by general fund appropriations for State Fire Rescue Training and by an insurance premium surcharge that supports the Firefighter Foundation Program Fund. Staff reported that the commission stayed within the 5% administrative cap tied to the overall surcharge allotment, but could not confirm compliance with a separate 5% cap for specific programs because KCTCS accounting does not break out those costs in enough detail. Staff suggested the General Assembly may want to clarify what counts as administrative cost in statute. Members asked about investment returns, local fire department funding, and whether training documentation is required; staff said some of those topics were outside the study scope and that IFSAC testing relies on chief certification that a candidate is ready to test.
Representatives from the Fire Commission then responded, saying they agreed with the report’s recommendations and would work to clarify the 5% issue with legislators and KCTCS. They explained that the reduction in training hours was intended to remove electives, better align with NFPA standards, and address the difficulty volunteer departments have in getting members to complete lengthy training. Commission officials said training is documented through rosters and annual compliance reviews, and that IFSAC-certified firefighter testing is based on demonstrated skills rather than a required number of training hours. They also said the difficulty in tracking the second 5% cap stems from the way KCTCS’s PeopleSoft system records reimbursements as single transactions, making it hard to isolate administrative costs by program.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Tier 2 includes two years of service as a teacher of record and an evaluation process at tier 1.
- So we wanted to differentiate these tiered teachers from a fully certified teacher and the base salary
- is evaluated and is satisfied with their quality teacher.
- It says that in kindergarten through fifth grade, the default tools for teachers are teachers, books,
- Thank you for your service as a teacher, as a former teacher myself.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And in the third grade, we had my third grade teacher quit in the middle of the year.
- But we were fortunate enough to have a student teacher step up, and that teacher was named John Barrenberg
- She was with teachers that she trusted in a building that felt familiar.
- My favorite CDE that I did in FFA was horse evaluation. Hi, I'm Anna Hernandez.
- So I really want to be able to be that kind of teacher for elementary students.
Committee:
House Education
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So I don't have the total number of teachers. I would assume not.
- How many teachers actually from New Mexico are working on this?
- They made teachers clock in with their time.
- along with everything else that teachers have to do.
- I think teachers should be teaching.
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a former teacher and principal.
- The second row highlights the number of teachers.
- Teachers. As I stated earlier, wants a teacher and educator obtains a professional certificate.
- readiness when a teacher completes a teacher preparation program based on those new updated feats, those
- You're recognized. >> I heard you say you have no backlog and teachers that are prior certificated teachers
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm assuming with a teacher, with someone.
- teacher preparation programs to... ...endorsements with literacy-related competencies and direct teacher
- preparation programs to incorporate those standards, requires teachers endorsed with literacy-related
- report no later than the 35th school day following receipt of consent to evaluate the student, unless
- We now have Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2557, special education evaluations, before us.
Summary:
The committee met for its final executive session of the session and took up several House bills related to early learning and K-12 education. House Bill 1795 on restraint and isolation in schools was briefed as prohibiting mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints, limiting isolation, and barring new isolation rooms; a proposed amendment to the striker was defeated, and the bill then advanced. House Bill 2219 on child care licensing and drug safety was briefed as requiring licensed child care settings to be free of high-potency synthetic opioids, drug paraphernalia, and manufacturing equipment, with amendments to add drug testing and broader controlled-substance prohibitions; both amendments failed, and the striker was adopted before the bill advanced. House Bill 1295 on literacy was described as setting curriculum and educator training requirements; the committee adopted a striking amendment that removed some district implementation and continuing-education requirements, then advanced the bill. The committee also heard briefings on House Bill 1634 on behavioral health supports in schools, House Bill 2557 on timelines for special education evaluation reports and eligibility meetings, and House Bill 2636 creating a public education review steering committee and JLARC review process, all of which had no amendments at the briefing stage.
In formal action, the committee voted to adopt the striker on HB 1295 and then passed HB 1795, HB 2219, HB 1295, HB 1634, and HB 2557 out of committee with due pass recommendations. HB 2636 was also advanced, but to the Ways and Means Committee rather than the Rules Committee. Several members noted concerns about costs and unfunded mandates, particularly regarding literacy implementation and child care safety provisions, while supporters emphasized student safety, child care safety, and clarity in existing law. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I was an infant teacher, preschool daycare teacher, fresh out of high school, so I knew what the specs
- I was an infant teacher, preschool daycare teacher, fresh out of high school, so I knew what the specs
- Special ed kids have a main teacher.
- Special ed kids have a main teacher, an aide, maybe two, a general ed teacher, plus all the specialists—speech
- Oh, it was the same teacher. Same teacher. Okay.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a hearing focused primarily on special education-related bills, with testimony centered on two major themes: transition planning for students aging out of school-based services at age 22, and the fiscal strain special education costs place on districts. Committee members explained hearing procedures, noted the House was in formal session, and periodically stepped out for votes while staff recorded testimony. A separate bill on special education due process was also taken up briefly, along with a bill on special education finance and another on equitable access/data reporting.
On House Bill 752 and Senate Bill 313, witnesses from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, self-advocates, and Senator Comerford described the “Turning 22” transition as a crisis point that often leaves families without adult placements, services, or clear communication. Testimony emphasized earlier planning, more accountability, better data collection, and a commission to improve coordination and residential placement. Several parents and advocates shared personal accounts of traumatic transitions, delayed placements, and the need for plans to begin at least a year before age 22. The committee later closed testimony on these bills after hearing from all signed-up speakers.
House Bill 4217, on special education due process, drew support from Representative Sullivan-Almeida, parents, and advocates who argued that the burden of proof should shift from families to school districts. Testimony described costly legal battles, delays, and parents having to become experts in reading instruction or hire advocates and attorneys to secure services. Brody Dwyer, a 10-year-old student with dyslexia, and his mother described how evidence-based instruction helped him after years of struggle. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 546/Senate Bill 317, which would require DESE to publish cross-tabulated data on race, disability, gender, income, and other factors; advocates said this would better expose disparities and help address the school-to-prison pipeline. Finally, on House Bill 691/Senate Bill 430, school leaders, educators, and union representatives testified that special education costs are outpacing district budgets and that increasing circuit breaker reimbursement and creating a commission to study long-term sustainability would help prevent staffing cuts and service reductions. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee repeatedly closed testimony on individual bills as speakers finished and moved through the agenda.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's take up tab 1, SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring programs by Senator Jones.
- School teacher training and mentoring programs by Senator Jones.
- It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
- It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and a highly effective evaluation.
- It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered three bills and reported each favorably. SB 1318, by Senator Rodriguez, made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was passed without debate or amendments.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690, by Senator Claudio, which updates child care and early learning laws, including transparency, accountability, terminology, and regulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify rulemaking authority by specifying the State Board of Education rather than the Department of Education. Senator Berman raised a concern about the bill’s removal of a parent-notification requirement related to leaving children in vehicles, and the sponsor said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182, by Senator Jones, on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment was adopted that refocused the program on schools with D or F grades, allowed districts and charter schools to place mentors, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and directed the Department of Education to set standards and create a contract template. Supportive appearance forms were filed by Nancy Lothar and Orange County Public Schools. The bill was reported favorably, and the meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and recognizing Kathy Missouri for her service.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- During the evaluation phase.
- I've done my job there, and then I go become a teacher and then retire from the teacher retirement.
- The Governor Abbott asked us to convene a teacher vacancy task force. several years ago we had teachers
- It sort of all lands at the teacher.
- and non-TIA teachers.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- gt; or teachers or principles >> teachers.
- >> teachers. >> teachers.
- </c> have these teachers that are coming in. have these teachers that are coming in.
- </c> Maui and and for teacher housing. Maui and and for teacher housing.
- </c> going to help us with teacher shortage? going to help us with teacher shortage?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 17th, 2025 at 09:20 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes we call it executive coaching or teacher coaching.
- Teachers rely on you; students count on you.
- So I have teachers that are new teachers receiving support from PSB.
- That principal evaluation tool, the person who is evaluating a principal, that is where those conversations
- Well, I'll tell you who else is lonely: teachers.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> authorizer performance evaluation authorizer performance evaluation reports<00:29:43.279><c> to<
- </c> few minutes ago in terms of a teachers few minutes ago in terms of a teachers ability<00:57:19.359
- </c><00:58:23.760><c> are</c> terms of making sure that teachers are terms of making sure that teachers
- </c><00:58:34.799><c> um</c> within a classroom for a teacher um within a classroom for a teacher um
Committee:
Senate Education Policy