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• The teacher can literally draw curse of on the board.
• First for the teachers.
• So and also the tutor Corps ranges from I highly qualified certified teachers, retired teachers, people
• But then you ask that classroom teacher town.
• teachers.

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• Our, our, our past shop teacher, ag teacher, Lynn Ray, some of you may know her.
• Teacher incentives to encourage teachers to move to rural districts, that's a huge one for us.
• All the high school teachers meet, or all the science teachers meet, or all the kindergarten teachers
• Our teachers have reached out.
• EUreach, rural teacher development. We talked about the challenges in teacher development.

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• And poor teacher, by the way...
• And as I said, as a former teacher, I certainly support it.
• Charles Stone, high school math teacher, and I support.
• Charles Stone, high school math teacher, and I support.
• Regina Chagoya, elementary teacher, Emeryville. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• That seems to me that that reflects on teacher discipline, and that would be teacher discipline because
• I don't believe that enforcing the teachers' discipline toward a teacher for not enforcing a policy is
• > would</c> classroom level, that the teacher would classroom level, that the teacher would not<00:31
• </c> changing numbers of classroom teachers changing numbers of classroom teachers and<01:15:55.120><
• The teachers group cuz you're black. The teachers hear<03:05:53.520><c> it.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 69, which would require local school boards to publicly vote on whether to accept or reject charitable gifts or donations, prompted by a case in which a church offered to pay off school lunch debt but the offer was refused and families were sued instead. Senator Keith Murphy said the bill is intended to force transparency and public accountability in similar situations, while acknowledging that boards may still reject gifts with strings attached or for ethical reasons. Members raised questions about anonymity, privacy, and whether school boards already have authority to address meal debt before litigation. Murphy said the bill was aimed at cases where money is refused and families are sued, and he said he would accept amendments to make the vote requirement apply to both accepted and rejected gifts. The hearing on the bill was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 206, which requires public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during the school day. Trisha Milo, presenting for Senator Rashardi, said the bill is meant to improve focus, reduce distraction and cyberbullying, and create more consistent policies across districts, while still allowing exceptions for medical, disability, language support, and instructional needs. Committee members questioned whether districts would retain flexibility, whether the bill should apply to charter schools and other devices, and whether the annual policy-update requirement and enforcement language were too prescriptive. Milo said districts would still have flexibility in how they write their policies and that she would seek clarification from the senator on several drafting questions. Becky Wilson of the New Hampshire School Boards Association testified in support of the general concept of a cell phone policy, saying many districts already have some form of policy, though not all do, and that existing sample policies are outdated. She said the annual update requirement would likely be burdensome and that the enforcement language seemed intended to ensure administrative involvement rather than teacher discipline, but she suggested the wording may need revision. Members also discussed whether very small districts or districts without schools should be covered and whether the bill should better distinguish between classroom enforcement and student discipline. The chair closed the hearing on Senate Bill 206 after no further testimony, and the committee moved on to the next bill.

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• thing of it, it doesn't have to be necessarily an ag teacher, but one of the grade school teachers can
• You have teachers who may not be there on the weekends or during off times.
• in the number of teachers we have in the pipeline.
• These include lesson... ...for teachers to tap into, if need be.
• don't have an agricultural background, but even if they do... ...elementary teachers.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

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• </c> history teacher history teacher and<00:03:08.239><c> we're</c><00:03:08.480><c> going</c><00:03:
• </c> that that teachers are required to take. that that teachers are required to take.
• </c><00:08:26.319><c> prep</c> conversations with our teacher prep conversations with our teacher prep
• who are seeking for these teachers who are seeking certification. certification. certification.
• It requires post-secondary institutions to include dyslexia instruction for teacher programs.

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

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• The issue was brought before me from multiple teachers throughout the state, including some of my own
• Being an elementary school teacher, I can argue that all day long.
• We are not allowed as public school teachers to take away the instructional time.
• A teacher will not be able to because it says for any purpose.
• So if there is... ...local training of their teachers on how to do this, but here we are.

Committee: House Education

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• "This bill responds to a real and ongoing teacher shortage that has left too many classrooms without
• apprenticeship program which is designed to train and support future teachers while they work, pair
• "This bill responds to a real and ongoing teacher shortage that has left too many classrooms without
• apprenticeship program which is designed to train and support future teachers while they work, pair
• status without full preparation or licensed teacher.

Bills: HR11 , HB1872 , HB2171 , HB2161 , HB2416 , HB2518 , HB2617 , HB2159 , HB2606 , HB2362 , HB2385 , HB2476 , HB1923 , HB2444 , HB1608 , HB1967 , HB1968 , HB2502 , HB1782 , HB2357 , HB2445 , HB1870 , HB1838 , HB2137 , HB2208 , HB2458 , HB1972 , HB2007 , HB2160 , HB2343 , HB2315 , HB2505 , HB1857 , HB469 , HB1452 , HB814 , HB1621 , HB1880 , HB1831 , HB1572 , HB2119 , HB2139 , HB2459 , HB2194 , HB2561 , HB2017 , HB1931 , HB1700 , HB1719 , HB1726 , HB1737 , HB1742 , HB2049 , HB2383 , HB2116 , HB2446 , HB2249 , HB2255 , HB2320 , HB2360 , HB2581 , HB2443 , HB1531 , HB2622 , HB9 , HB2290 , HB2291 , HB2235 , HB2263 , HB2498 , HB1579 , HB1728 , HB1900

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• </c><00:05:08.320><c> each</c> and had the same same band teacher each and had the same same band teacher
• Early on, this teacher made me year.
• :10:00.959><c> and</c> power imbalances between teacher and power imbalances between teacher and student
• And then, as a former teacher of 33 years, I want to add that the vast majority of teachers do not groom
• </c> add that the vast majority of teachers add that the vast majority of teachers do<00:20:04.000><c

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• </c> we can give this service to teachers. we can give this service to teachers.
• </c> on retired teachers health insurance. on retired teachers health insurance.
• </c> of retired teachers health insurance. of retired teachers health insurance.
• </c><00:35:43.839><c> and</c> those contributions from teachers and those contributions from teachers
• </c> teacher retires. teacher retires.

Summary: The Public Pension Oversight Board met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and heard updates from the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority and the Teachers Retirement System. The deferred compensation update highlighted continued growth in assets to about $4.787 billion and roughly 88,000 participants, strong retention from auto-enrollment, a marketing campaign tied to pay raises that generated additional participation, and a new self-directed brokerage account expected to launch July 1 of the coming year for participants with at least a $40,000 balance, allowing up to 25% of their account to be moved into the brokerage window. The director also described the free financial planning service, which has been used by about 3,500 participants with a high return rate, and said the plan is currently in a fee holiday; if fees are charged, they are capped at $237 per year for most participants. Members asked questions about who provides the CFP service, the fee structure, and the brokerage eligibility threshold. The director said the CFP service is provided through the authority’s service bundle with Nationwide, not as a separate paid service, and explained that the fee cap and current fee holiday are intended to keep the program low-cost. Board members praised the deferred compensation program’s performance and asked for a copy of the legislation referenced in the presentation. TRS then presented on retired teachers’ health insurance. Barnes first clarified how declining federal contributions for federally funded school positions affect the retirement annuity trust, explaining that if those federal dollars fall, the amounts would need to be covered through the SEEK formula and that the projection for those contributions is about $80 million over the next three years. He then reviewed TRS retiree health coverage, distinguishing between KEHP for retirees under 65 or not Medicare-eligible and MEHP for Medicare-eligible retirees, and explained that TRS recently completed RFPs for both prescription drug and medical coverage. TRS will keep Express Scripts for prescription drugs, but will move the Medicare Advantage medical plan from UnitedHealthcare to Humana on January 1, 2026, while keeping the plan design, provider access, and out-of-pocket structure largely unchanged, with a new hearing-aid benefit of $500 per ear. Barnes also reported the 2026 premium and contribution changes: the maximum TRS contribution toward KEHP will rise to $1,144.96 from $930.76, an 18% increase that he said will require roughly $15 million to $16 million more in the state budget, while the MEHP premium will drop to $200 per month from $210. He said the TRS board has statutory authority to set these amounts and that the changes will have mixed actuarial effects, with the KEHP increase being negative overall and the MEHP decrease positive.

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• Will Bands, fourth-grade teacher in Monterey County and proud member of the California Teachers Association
• I'm Patricia Rucker with the California Teachers Association.
• I'm from Teachers Association of Long Beach.
• Amy Louie, LUSD teacher and member of CTA and UTLA.
• Melissa Irvin, teacher in San Jose, California, full support.

Committee: House Education

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• So I see this as being a very effective tool for teachers.
• I know that you have been a favorite teacher to thousands of students.
• mentor to probably thousands of teachers that have learned their craft.
• Yes, I was a middle school teacher for 23 years. And now I'm the K-12...
• These are nominations that come through teachers.

Committee: House Elementary and Secondary Education

Summary: The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2722, then voted the bill do pass by a roll call vote of 13 yes and 2 no. The sponsor explained that the substitute clarified the roles of liaisons for foster care students, McKinney-Vento students, and unaccompanied youth in higher education, and added language to avoid conflicting with Missouri law on public benefits for non-citizens. Members also discussed the fiscal note, which was expected to be minimal or not yet available until after committee reporting. The committee then heard House Bills 3483 and 3532, sponsored by Representatives Prouty and Pollitt, which would require the General Assembly to create Missouri-specific educational materials about how the state legislative process works and how a bill becomes law. Supporters, including legislators, teachers, students, and social studies coordinators, said the materials would help students understand Missouri government, civic engagement, and the differences between state and federal lawmaking. Several witnesses suggested the materials should be tailored by grade level, with third grade and high school mentioned as likely targets, and some members raised questions about drafting, implementation, and the estimated fiscal note. One witness spoke in opposition, saying only that he opposed the bill in the spirit of civil discourse. Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 31, sponsored by Representative Martin, which would establish a Missouri seal of civic recognition for students who demonstrate civic knowledge, participation, and service. The sponsor described a tiered recognition system tied to coursework, civic engagement, and community or military service, administered through DESE and the existing civics and patriotic work group. Members asked about the resolution format, the role of the work group, how schools would track eligibility, and whether the measure should be narrowed to high school graduation before expanding to younger grades. Supporters, including a retired educator and civic education advocates, said the seal could encourage stronger civic learning and student engagement, while one coalition witness urged a streamlined, merit-based model and local district flexibility. The committee took no final action on the latter two measures during the hearing and adjourned after testimony.

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• </c><00:16:22.399><c> don't</c> in place, but what the teachers don't in place, but what the teachers
• </c><01:24:09.360><c> teacher</c> our professional teachers teacher our professional teachers teacher
• </c><01:37:05.840><c> I</c> the interstate teacher compact. I the interstate teacher compact.
• </c> into our communities find uh teachers into our communities find uh teachers that<01:37:53.679><c
• </c><01:47:29.040><c> most</c> level license that the teacher most level license that the teacher most

Bills: SF0035 , SF0090 , SF0072

Committee: Senate Education

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• So right now, the Golden State Teacher Grant Program, it's limited, it focuses on teachers in high-priority
• candidates, teacher support, Subject matter transcript review of service for teacher candidates, a teacher
• What exactly is the expectation for the use of the block grant for teacher pipeline and teacher preparation
• What exactly is the expectation for the use of the block grant for teacher pipeline and teacher preparation
• So while a teacher is on...

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the May Revision’s Proposition 98 changes for K-12 and community colleges. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee rises by $6.4 billion over the Governor’s Budget across the three-year window, with higher guarantees in each year, full payment of the prior settle-up, and larger deposits into the school rainy-day fund. The LAO said the revenue and LCFF updates were reasonable, but urged caution about the settle-up approach and recommended using more of the available funding to protect ongoing programs and build budget resilience. Members focused heavily on the size of the proposed $3.9 billion settle-up, the $10.3 billion reserve deposit, declining K-12 enrollment, and how much of the new funding should be ongoing versus one-time. The committee then reviewed the community colleges portion of the budget. Finance described the May Revision’s higher SCFF COLA, additional funding for enrollment growth, a student support block grant, apprenticeship adjustments, and continued funding for deferred maintenance, Calbright, Common Cloud, and credit for prior learning. The Chancellor’s Office supported the core investments but asked for more funding for enrollment growth, changes to the growth formula, and a COLA for Student Equity and Achievement. The LAO recommended prioritizing the statutory COLA increase, noted that more than half of districts are already above current-year growth targets, and said the new adult learner demonstration project should be rejected because districts already have tools to support similar services. Members also discussed a $52 million current-year apportionment shortfall, which Finance said was discovered too late for the May Revision and would need to be addressed later. Finally, the committee took up the proposed implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance proposed one-time funding for the California Student Aid Commission and Cradle to Career to build eligibility and data systems, along with trailer bill changes to set up state approval processes. CSAC said the program is promising but highly complex, that California lacks the needed infrastructure, and that the state will need emergency regulations, data linkages, and ongoing funding beyond the one-time proposal. The LAO agreed that some initial funding is needed but warned that the amounts and ongoing costs remain uncertain and that the Legislature should carefully draft the trailer bill language. Members asked about timing, other states’ actions, and how the state would ensure the program is ready for students and institutions.

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• Eventually here, Representative Bakeberg will, with his real-life experience as both a teacher and a
• Eventually here, Representative Bakeberg will, with his real-life experience as both a teacher and a
• Eventually here, Representative Bakeberg will, with his real-life experience as both a teacher and a
• We cannot do that to our teachers and our staff and those leaders in our district.
• We cannot do that to our teachers and our staff and those leaders in our district.

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• education, and that these teachers are fairly compensated for their experience and contributions.
• Additionally, we believe it is equally important that those becoming Texas Teacher Certified in areas
• For example, if a ROTC teacher is hired by a school district, If they have 30 years of experience, we
• We show you registered as Ray Piansic on behalf of yourself and the Agriculture Teachers Association
• . by CTE teachers and we can compensate them well from that.

Bills: HB 1057 , HB1876

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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• I am a teacher, and I have worked with many other teachers.
• We have to remove the burdens so teachers can work on fundamentals. We have to trust our teachers.
• </c> other teachers teachers want to succeed other teachers teachers want to succeed and<00:04:41.120
• </c><00:04:55.160><c> teachers</c><00:04:56.160><c> that</c> expertise of our teachers teachers that
• You said, trust your teachers. Well, the teachers are not asking for this bill.

Committee: House Education Policy

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• to instead provide stipends for student teachers.
• Candidates will be paid during the school year that the teacher the student teacher is teaching.
• , we need to reduce the financial... obstacles to becoming teachers, and we need to pay teachers more
• preparation through the Golden State Teacher Grant Program as well as the incentivizing our teachers
• In 24-25, the Golden State Teacher Grant Program is projected to serve an additional 8,184 aspiring teachers

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• The bill strengthens teachers' workforce by expanding access to teacher apprenticeship programs to grow
• professional certificate, and streamlines teacher salary supplements.
• The bill strengthens teachers' workforce by expanding access to teacher apprenticeship programs to grow
• the pipeline of new teachers, creates a three-year multi. programs to grow the pipeline of new teachers
• Last year, of course, this year we're including the multi-year teacher contracts.

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School statutes to remove outdated language, clarify governance and funding provisions, authorize a direct support organization, streamline reporting, and clarify district responsibilities for student assessments. Senator Berman asked about the removed enrollment prioritization and reporting changes, and the bill sponsor explained that the reporting was largely duplicative of existing audits and other reports. Florida Virtual School’s representative testified in support, saying the school is open to all students statewide with no enrollment caps or waiting lists. SB 124 was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered confirmation appointments in tabs 3 and 4 and recommended confirmation of all appointees on a single favorable vote. After that, the committee heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which would reduce district mandates, expand teacher apprenticeship and multi-year contracts, create a 10-year renewable professional certificate, simplify testing and accountability rules, increase flexibility for district finances and facilities planning, and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs to school districts. Senators Gaetz and Berman questioned the impact on charter school funding, capital dollars, teacher contracts, and how the bill differed from last year’s version. The sponsor said charter schools would retain access to operational funds, the bill does not eliminate annual audits, and the main substantive change from last year was the multi-year teacher contract provision. Several organizations and district representatives waived in support of SB 320, while Florida Citizens Alliance testified in information, praising some testing and licensure changes but suggesting a cap on multi-year contracts and outside auditing safeguards. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that districts would still be subject to annual audits and that the bill is intended to give schools more flexibility and reduce bureaucracy. SB 320 was reported favorably on a roll call vote, and the committee then adjourned.

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• of the Year, the Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, the U.S.
• </c><00:03:36.320><c> of</c> including the Charter School Teacher of including the Charter School Teacher
• </c><00:03:38.560><c> of</c> the Year, the Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, the Hawaii State Teacher
• Ka'u-Kealakehe-Pahoa Complex Area Teacher of the Year.
• </c> Complex Area Teacher of the Year. Complex Area Teacher of the Year.

Bills: HB1166 , HB389 , HB644 , HB1509 , HB1692 , HB1842 , HB1878 , HB1926 , HB1949 , HB2116 , HB2581