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• So I would say you want some sort of MTSS expert, multi-tiered systems of support.
• expert multi-tiered systems of mtss expert multi-tiered systems of support<06:13:43.840> and<
• that role so maybe you pull an mtss that role so maybe you pull an mtss person<06:13:52.600>
• delineated three tier model in our mtss delineated three tier model in our mtss process<06:14:13.958
• The speaker suggested getting an MTSS expert involved.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar. The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review. Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• The database decision-making wheel, part of Minnesota MTSS, shows our current process.
• A district attendance team, school pilot sites, and MTSS committees are engaging in this process.
• The database decision-making wheel, part of Minnesota MTSS, shows our current process.
• The database decision-making wheel, part of Minnesota MTSS, shows our current process.
• The database decision-making wheel, part of Minnesota MTSS, shows our current process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• had one quick question about slide number five, which was on the multi-tiered system of supports, or MTSS
• [Clears throat] And we, and you saw the MTSS triangle in schools, and like school teachers can really
• community services, the mental health and special ed, the school-linked mental health, Project Aware, MTSS
• linked mental health, u project aware, linked mental health, u project aware, um,<01:04:48.240> MTSS
• , I mean, all the way through um, MTSS, I mean, all the way through this,<01:04:50.640> we<01:

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• a lot of the work laid out or proposed in the bill is also done by our Compass team, our Minnesota MTSS
• a lot of the work laid out or proposed in the bill is also done by our Compass team, our Minnesota MTSS
• a lot of the work laid out or proposed in the bill is also done by our Compass team, our Minnesota MTSS
• a lot of the work laid out or proposed in the bill is also done by our Compass team, our Minnesota MTSS
• a lot of the work laid out or proposed in the bill is also done by our Compass team, our Minnesota MTSS

Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

Transcript Highlights:

• She said, first of all, nothing in this bill would change any process that might come through an MTSS
• She said, first of all, nothing in this bill would change any process that might come through an MTSS
• might come would change any process that might come through<00:18:30.880> a<00:18:31.039> mtss
• <00:18:32.039> system<00:18:33.000> or<00:18:33.520> special through a mtss
• She said, first of all, nothing in this bill would change any process that might come through an MTSS

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education bills and first received a presentation from Paige Cash of Kentucky FFA/Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education. She described the reach of CTE in Kentucky, saying more than 143,000 secondary students are enrolled in CTE courses, and highlighted work-based learning, dual credit, industry certifications, and student organizations such as FFA, DECA, FCCLA, HOSA, TSA, and SkillsUSA. She said CTE funding has helped update lab equipment, support teacher training, fund field trips, and expand participation in career and technical student organizations. Representative Wilson presented House Bill 132, which would address home hospital instruction reimbursement in cases involving short stays, particularly mental health placements that are often under five days. He said schools continue providing instruction even when they are no longer reimbursed under current rules. The committee advanced the bill unanimously after a motion and second, with the measure passing with an expression of opinion that it should pass. The committee then heard House Bill 272 on dyslexia, sponsored by Representative Heavrin. The bill would require KDE to annually update the dyslexia toolkit, require local boards to adopt policies for identifying and assisting K-3 students with dyslexia, require KDE to report district implementation data to LRC, and require teacher preparation programs to include dyslexia instruction. Members discussed whether the bill would require teacher diagnoses, how it would interact with existing IEP/504 and RTI processes, and concerns about added reporting and district burden. Supporters said many students are falling through the cracks and that earlier identification is needed; Representative Willner noted a shortage of school psychologists. The committee passed HB 272 with a motion and second, though several members voted pass and explained concerns about reporting burdens, red tape, and district costs. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 193, a dual credit cleanup bill presented by Joe Carol Ellis of KHEAA. She said the bill would consolidate the statutes governing general education dual credit and CTE/work-ready dual credit scholarships to match current funding practice and reduce confusion for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions. The presentation was underway when the transcript ended.

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• <00:37:22.400> I<00:37:22.560> am<00:37:22.680> an<00:37:22.760> MTSS
• I am an MTSS >> And I'm Jan Sellers.
• I am an MTSS consultant<00:37:24.120> and<00:37:24.240> early<00:37:24.480> literacy
• But really, MTSS is more a broader framework where we really want to talk about how our collaborative
• We curate our KY MTSS website to stay up to date with resources and tools to support those teams.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Compass uses clearly defined content pathways embedded within the Minnesota MTSS and engages school teams
• internal audit advisory services division, and work very closely with MDE division. the Minnesota MTSS
• and engages school the Minnesota MTSS and engages school teams<00:41:43.040> through<00:41:43.359
• expectation of doing school<00:42:14.880> within<00:42:15.280> the<00:42:15.520> MTSS
• school within the MTSS framework guiding all<00:42:17.760> educators<00:42:18.240> in<

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Finance Committee met on March 3, 2026, approved the minutes from February 26, and then held a lengthy informational hearing on the Minnesota Department of Education’s funding and internal allocation of resources. House fiscal staff walked members through several spreadsheets showing federal, non-general fund, and general fund administrative spending, noting the data was filtered from SWIFT and was not exact. The chair said the discussion was intended to help members understand how MDE is funded and how those funds are used internally, in advance of later budget decisions and a separate upcoming hearing on the Perpich Center. Commissioner Willie Jett opened by describing MDE’s mission, statewide reach, and FY 2026 budget of about $14.1 billion, most of which flows directly to districts and charter schools for instruction, special education, transportation, nutrition, and operations. He emphasized transparency, accountability, and the department’s role in implementing laws, distributing aid, and supporting schools and students across urban, suburban, and rural communities. He also noted the department serves more than 873,000 pre-K through 12 students in 2,264 schools. Deputy Commissioner Maren Holden outlined the Office of American Indian Education, the Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Inspector General, highlighting support for American Indian students, legal and rulemaking work, special education dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and student maltreatment investigations. Assistant Commissioner Dr. McCari Traum described the Office of Equity and Engagement, including equity and inclusion training, safe and supportive schools work, public engagement, family outreach, and fraud-prevention coordination. Assistant Commissioner Darren Cordy reviewed nutrition programs, special education services, and the charter center, including free school meals, commodity food distribution, IDEA compliance, and charter school support. Assistant Commissioner Bobby Bernham then described the Office of Teaching and Learning, including early education, academic standards, instruction and assessment, state library services, expanded learning, and literacy work. He highlighted early childhood alignment efforts, standards development across core subjects, professional learning, and library grants. No votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes, and the meeting remained informational, with members expected to ask questions after the presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• literacy plan, and then there's an MTSS, a multi-system or multi-tiered system of support.
• School districts have MTSS systems. Can they be better and can they be worked through?
• 44:51.920> school<00:44:52.160> districts<00:44:52.800> have<00:44:53.680> MTSS
• um school districts have MTSS systems. um school districts have MTSS systems.
• And I also want you guys to understand the MTSS system doesn't work in high school because high schools

Keywords: 916, all

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• Delaware Department of Education to review our state’s current multi-tiered system of support, or MTSS
• There's a framework, there's current MTSS regulation, and there's a strategic plan.

Bills: SB293, SB279, SB293, SB279

Keywords: SB 293, youth camp, child care licensing, Office of Child Care Licensing, OCCL, American Camp Association, ACA accreditation, Purchase of Care, POC reimbursement, summer camp, school-age child care, child care exemption, Division of Public Health permit, Title 14, Delaware Department of Education, health and safety standards, child care provider reimbursement, summer child care, camp licensing, license exemption

Summary: The House Education Committee met and first heard Senate Bill 293, the Youth Camp Licensing Act, which would amend child care licensing rules for youth camps. The sponsor said the bill, with amendments, would remove accreditation language, clarify shelter requirements for outdoor camps, and eliminate limits that had restricted the number of children camps could serve, especially for families using purchase-of-care assistance. YMCA and school representatives testified in support, saying the measure would expand access to safe, affordable summer care for low-income working families. The committee voted to release the bill. The committee then approved Senate Bill 328, which would require the Department of Education’s school facility evaluation instrument to be established by regulation and to include lead-based paint hazards in the standard of good repair. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee supported the bill, explaining that lead had not been included in the original evaluation tool and that the new language would improve transparency and public comment. Senate Bill 318, updating the Delaware State Education Association special license plate program, also passed after DSEA testified that proceeds support scholarships for educators and students pursuing education careers. House Bill 443, dealing with background checks for education volunteers and mentors, passed as well. The sponsor said it would allow DOE to continue receiving wrapback reports for mentors in the state mentoring program and ensure state and federal criminal background checks remain in place. The committee also released Senate Joint Resolution 15, which directs DOE to reevaluate Delaware’s use of the SAT, modernize the accountability framework, and develop additional measures of student achievement and readiness; supporters argued the SAT does not capture career and technical pathways or other indicators of success. House Bill 459, which prohibits the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or events, passed after discussion focused on whether the bill would affect possession versus sale and whether it could lead to student discipline; DOE said the bill only bans sales, and the sponsor said an amendment would clarify intent. Finally, House Concurrent Resolution 137 passed, directing DOE to review math instruction and MTSS supports statewide; testimony emphasized low math proficiency and the need for stronger, more coherent interventions. The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 279 on occupational therapist salary placement, with discussion centered on aligning OT compensation with other specialist roles and broader salary regulation updates, though the transcript cuts off before final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, again, the New Hampshire schools have been undergoing a years-long effort in implementing MTSS, and
• we know that MTSS is exactly that and that is the prior interventions so that needs can be met before
• in um a years'sl long effort in um a years'sl long effort in implementing<00:58:25.720> MTSS
• and<00:58:27.280> we<00:58:27.520> know<00:58:27.680> that<00:58:28.000> MTSS
• implementing MTSS and we know that MTSS implementing MTSS and we know that MTSS is<00:58:29.200>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They are already using multi-tiered systems of support, the MTSS, and Science of Reading practices.
• They are already using multi-tiered systems of support, the MTSS, and Science of Reading practices.
• multisensory instruction, explicit ban on three-cueing, no medical diagnosis required for dyslexia services, MTSS
• And it goes on to say, MTSS framework mandate.
• They provide targeted interventions through the MTSS frameworks. The work is already happening.

Bills: LB878, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB1209, LB937A, LB962A, LB1050, LB1050A, LB965, LB1022, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB745, LB749, LB778, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR495, LR496, LR497, LR498, LR499, LR500, LR501, LR502, LR503, LR504

Keywords: paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes

Transcript Highlights:

• around statewide system, looking at student engagement support and student outcomes, all within the MTSS
• :24:17.520> u student outcomes um all within the M u student outcomes um all within the M u MTSS
• 19.840> uh<00:24:20.000> academic<00:24:20.559> standards<00:24:21.279> uh MTSS
• framework uh academic standards uh MTSS framework uh academic standards uh all<00:24:21.679> districts

Bills: HF3487, HF3421

Keywords: anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Morgan McDow, and I'm an MTSS teacher on special assignment with the Burnsville Eagan Savage
• My name is Morgan McDow, and I'm an MTSS teacher on special assignment with the Burnsville Eagan Savage
• We have seen tremendous success in aligning attendance efforts with Minnesota MTSS.
• 47:58.960> efforts<00:47:59.520> with<00:47:59.839> Minnesota<00:48:00.400> MTSS
• attendance efforts with Minnesota MTSS. attendance efforts with Minnesota MTSS.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Some of our hypotheses have been around MTSS and whether they... ...have been around MTSS and whether
• they have a good MTSS system, then maybe you will see kids not get into special ed in kindergarten.
• McCarville-O'Connor's point as well, you know, the MTSS models that we all have... To Ms.
• McCarville-O'Connor's point as well, you know, the MTSS models that we all have is certainly, you know

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Some of our hypotheses have been around MTSS and whether they... ...have been around MTSS and whether
• they have a good MTSS system, then maybe you will see kids not get into special ed in kindergarten.
• McArville-O'Connor's point as well, you know, the MTSS models that we all have... To Ms.
• McArville-O'Connor's point as well, you know, the MTSS models that we all have, the strengths and weaknesses

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets. After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are amending this statute to reflect the alignment to the MTSS framework established in other areas
• statute to reflect the um alignment to statute to reflect the um alignment to the<00:46:00.800> mtss
• framework established in other the mtss framework established in other areas<00:46:03.720> of
• <00:46:20.559> framework<00:46:21.280> already under the mtss framework already under
• the mtss framework already prioritize<00:46:22.599> personal<00:46:23.079> student<00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There were two key components, one of which I thought was making MTSS more robust than the third level
• administrators actively manage behavioral and academic challenges through board-approved policies, existing MTSS

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with enough members present to conduct business and approved the June 17 minutes. It first heard HB 459 with House Amendment 1, which would prohibit the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events. The sponsor and Department of Education explained that the bill targets beverages containing caffeine and marketed as energy drinks, not ordinary soft drinks or coffee/tea products. Public testimony from the Medical Society supported the bill on health grounds, while the beverage industry said its companies already voluntarily limit school offerings and that the bill does not reflect current practice. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then heard HB 461, a follow-up to prior legislation on New Castle County property reassessment and school tax rates. Senator Cruz said the bill would let New Castle County school districts adjust and reset tax rates to reflect reassessment changes without increasing projected operating revenue, and that it includes a sunset. DSEA supported the measure, saying fair property values are important to public education funding. The committee also heard HB 452, which would require additional background checks and training for DIAA sports officials and strengthen DIAA enforcement procedures. Members questioned how checks would be handled, who would see the results, and who would provide training; the DIAA compliance coordinator said the checks would be maintained through the state process and that associations would verify eligibility. The bill’s sponsor and DIAA said the goal was to align officials with existing child-safety standards. Next, the committee considered HS1 for HB 425, which raises the salary supplement from 6% to 12% for nationally certified school counselors, nurses, and school social workers, and allows DOE to identify additional qualifying positions by regulation. Supporters, including school social workers, nurses, and DSEA, argued the change would improve retention and recognize advanced credentials. Senator Hansen raised concerns that school psychologists were not included; sponsors said a broader study and possible future legislation or budget language would address other nationally certified school-based professionals. The committee then heard HS1 for HB 358 on student elopement notifications, inspired by Ace’s Law, but administrators and the chair raised concerns that the bill may be too prescriptive and difficult to implement in practice, especially when schools may not immediately know a student has left campus. Finally, the committee discussed HB 379 on the comprehensive school discipline improvement program; DOE said the substitute was intended to consolidate prevention and intervention supports and avoid competition for funding, while DASA asked that the bill be paused or tabled. The meeting ended before action on the remaining bill, and HB 443 was deferred to a future executive meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• The training that Compass is providing for MTSS in the capacity building framework that Carrie is training
• districts to be very intentional around their development of local literacy plans, the inclusion of the MTSS

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation

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• amends the grade level reading goals under the READ Act to be aligned to appropriate benchmarks and the MTSS
• This is because we know that the MTSS frameworks that have been added throughout other areas of the READ

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• This growth is a testament to our strong group of teachers who have worked to provide MTSS supports in
• have worked strong group of teachers who have worked to<00:21:06.559> provide<00:21:06.880> mtss
• supports<00:21:08.559> in<00:21:08.760> reading<00:21:09.039> and to provide mtss
• supports in reading and to provide mtss supports in reading and math<00:21:09.559> through<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and heard first from the Washway Nicotine Youth Advocacy Group, which urged stronger enforcement of Kentucky’s Tobacco 21 law. Youth advocates described the harms of flavored vaping products, argued that nicotine use is targeting children, and called for retailer licensing, annual compliance checks, harsher penalties for illegal sales, and more funding for enforcement. Committee members praised the presentation, and one senator said he had heard a bill on licensed retailers may be coming soon. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Cloverport Independent School District and the Kentucky Virtual Academy about the state’s virtual school model. Superintendent Keith Haynes and principals Brandy Fagan and Sally Johnson said KYVA serves about 2,800 students, many of whom are at-risk or have health, safety, behavioral, or family reasons for choosing virtual education. They emphasized that the program uses live synchronous instruction, provides devices and materials, and offers special education and related services. They also said the school had a large wait list and that virtual programs need more flexibility in staffing ratios, scheduling, and testing windows. School leaders acknowledged criticism of KYVA’s proficiency scores and said many students entered far below grade level, with 59% not proficient in English language arts and 79% not proficient in math on recent state testing. They argued the program is too new to judge solely on one year of data and pointed to growth in MAP scores, as well as middle and high school rankings in the top half of Kentucky schools. Fagan and Johnson outlined improvement efforts, including daily interventions, small-group instruction, literacy programs, staff training, and expanded clubs and student activities. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.