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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill before you creates a non-appropriated public-private partnership account, which retains its
- The director of the Office of Financial Management may authorize expenditures from the account for two
- students identifying as students of color and 14% of teachers identifying as educators of color.
- I'm an education specialist with Pearson and also a former classroom teacher.
- I'm an education specialist with Pearson and also a former classroom teacher.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several education bills. SB 6078 would provide pre-licensing supports for prospective child care providers through DCYF, fire protection consultations, and a licensing resource guide; the sponsor, DCYF, and a community nonprofit all supported it, emphasizing that it would reduce fragmented permitting barriers and help expand child care access, while a senator raised the possibility of overlap with existing early learning facilities support. SB 6089 would create a public-private partnership account to support coordination across the P-20W system and fund a public-facing data dashboard; the sponsor and many advocates supported it as a way to align early learning through workforce systems and improve transparency, while some testifiers urged stronger public oversight, caution about private influence, and explicit inclusion of early learning. SB 5859 would expand competency-based assessments as graduation pathway options; supporters said it would better reflect how students learn and provide flexibility, while the State Board of Education and school principals urged caution and suggested waiting for the board’s broader Future Ready graduation review. SB 5861 would require more school board directors to be elected from director districts in larger districts; supporters said it would improve community representation, while some districts and WSSDA warned about local control, added costs, and governance disruption. SB 6065 would allow districts in binding conditions or under enhanced financial oversight to use transportation vehicle funds for temporary loans or transfers with OSPI approval; supporters said it could help districts recover financially without harming transportation needs.
After the hearings, the committee moved into executive session and acted on two bills. It adopted a proposed substitute to SB 5956, which restricts certain automated decision systems, surveillance technologies, biometric data, and facial recognition uses in student discipline and school safety decisions, and then advanced the bill with a do-pass recommendation to Rules. It also adopted a proposed substitute to SB 5901, which concerns state funding for on-base school construction, and advanced that bill with a do-pass recommendation to Ways and Means. Both measures were reported out subject to signatures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He has a Hispanic teacher, and she's the best teacher he's ever had.
- We want to ensure we have more teachers, not less.
- Seeing a Hispanic teacher for me meant everything.
- Teachers can affirm, not fear.
- Girls on the Run relies mostly on teachers to coach.
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- We will hold them to account.
- We will hold them to account. And law. We will hold them to account.
- or our Thrift Savings Account, the cash accounts, and those things.
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Bills:
HR377
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 15th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And I believe that if a teacher is not offered a contract, it's assumed.
- I will say this: a teacher can ask for a board hearing as well. And so...
- And if we kept, and if they already have teachers...
- For teachers, for anybody, I think that, you know, you can have a beloved teacher for 10 years, and then
- It's not just like a teacher can request it.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
Summary:
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education met in executive session and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 31. A committee substitute was adopted after the sponsor explained revisions to the proposed civics and patriotism work group, including clearer qualifications, DESE’s role in producing seals, recognition levels for gold/silver/bronze, and a special recognition letter for students entering military service. Ranking member Steinhoff supported the substitute, saying the changes improved implementation and likely reduced fiscal impact. The substitute was then passed do pass, and the committee later corrected the recorded vote on HCR 31 from 15-0 to 16-0.
The committee then considered a combined substitute for House Bills 21, 26, and 2197, focused on building-level administrator evaluations and nonrenewal procedures. The substitute required administrators to be evaluated at least once per contract year, required written notice of renewal or nonrenewal by March 1, and gave nonrenewed administrators the right to request written reasons and a closed-door hearing before the school board. Members discussed the removal of earlier language that would have created automatic renewal if deadlines were missed and the decision not to create tenure for principals. Concerns were raised about whether the hearing right gave administrators more protection than other employees, but sponsors said the intent was to ensure annual evaluations and transparency without granting tenure. The committee adopted an amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and passed the substitute do pass by a 17-0 vote.
After leaving executive session, the committee heard House Bill 3489 from Representative Hurlbert. The bill, patterned after Arkansas legislation, would expand access to workforce development assessments such as WorkKeys and allow up to nine hours of college credit for demonstrated workplace skills as recommended by the American Council on Education. Testimony from ACT, the Missouri Chamber, and DESE supported the goal of elevating career readiness, noting employer demand for skilled workers, existing use of WorkKeys in Missouri, and its role in career and technical education and accountability systems. Members asked about the bill’s relationship to the governor’s workforce executive order, whether the language should be mandatory or permissive, and how the credits would transfer. The hearing on HB 3489 concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 15th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And I believe that if a teacher is not offered a contract, it's assumed.
- Eligible for a contract as a teacher in that district.
- I will say this: a teacher can ask for a board hearing as well.
- For teachers, for anybody, I think that, you know, you can have a beloved teacher for 10 years, and then
- It's not just like a teacher can request it.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:35:45.160><c> who</c> the impact of responsive teachers who the impact of responsive teachers
- </c><00:47:23.240><c> and</c> there listening to your teachers and there listening to your teachers and
- I'm a teacher quick okay I'm a teacher I'm a teacher I'm<00:53:40.680><c> there</c><00:53:41.319><c>
- </c> conversations I've had with teachers conversations I've had with teachers about<00:58:08.559><c>
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The law has accountability measures.
- And members, more importantly, I have two The law has accountability measures.
- </c><00:37:51.200><c> Teachers</c><00:37:51.520><c> may</c> respects union status.
- Teachers may respects union status.
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Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , not only teachers, but volunteers.
- As a teacher myself, a prior public school teacher myself, you are constantly balancing work and life
- Do not weaken teacher voices.
- Do not weaken teacher voices.
- They don't want accountability.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted.
On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Fund our public schools, pay teachers a living wage. Our kids and teachers deserve better.
- Fund our public schools, pay teachers a living wage. Our kids and teachers deserve better.
- I'm also the husband of a teacher with over two decades of service to our children.
- Teachers build their lives around these schools.
- And while students eventually graduate and move on, our teachers are the constant.
Committee:
Senate Community Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Jun 9th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a high school teacher, so I'm used to distractions. I'll put your name on the.
- I am also a high school teacher, so I'm trying to find a day that I'll actually have some, uh, quiet
- areas with no available housing for teachers.
- Of those teacher housing awards, we have Corona, who had 2 teacher housing duplexes awarded and Hatch
- Uh, noticing the discrepancy is good, the teachers in the building noticing that, all right.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Karen Rosola, Florida Parent Teacher Association, waves in support.
- Karen Mazzolo, Florida Parent Teacher Association, waves in support. Any debate?
- So this will allow our districts to pivot quickly to get teachers like ESE teachers back into the classroom
- So this will allow our districts to pivot quickly to get teachers like ESE teachers back into the classroom
- If it's difficult for the parents, it's definitely difficult for the teachers.
Committee:
Senate Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 21st, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 2060 by Assembly Member Succi, relating to teachers. Mr.
- teachers who help prepare the next generation of educators.
- Teacher retention is one of the biggest challenges facing public education.
- AB 2060 would provide a stipend for mentor teachers supporting student teacher candidates.
- AB 2060 would provide a stipend for mentor teachers supporting student teacher candidates.
Summary:
The Assembly met on May 7, 2026, after an initial delay caused by the absence of a quorum, then proceeded with prayer, a moment of silence for victims of a hate-motivated attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker pro tempore then moved through the daily file, repeatedly urging members to be on time and at their desks as the House of Origin deadline approached. Procedural actions included dispensing with the journal, deferring some items, and moving AB 1667 to the inactive file.
The bulk of the session was devoted to floor consideration of many bills, most of which passed with little or no opposition. Measures approved included bills on artificial intelligence provenance information (AB 2713), community college trustee compensation (AB 2528), transit camera enforcement and privacy (AB 1837), excess proceeds claims in taxation (AB 2705), HOA technical cleanup (AB 1892), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), child care planning in local general plans (AB 1914), greenhouse energy code flexibility (AB 2200), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), housing cleanup and density bonus measures (including AB 2390, AB 2480, AB 1567, AB 1751, and others), spay/neuter access (AB 2010), workforce housing financing tools (AB 2110), supportive housing and homelessness-related changes (AB 2146), mental health and health plan notification measures (AB 1598, AB 2613), student aid and education bills (AB 1534, AB 1636, AB 1669, AB 1728, AB 1784, AB 1871), public safety and criminal justice bills (AB 1546, AB 1572, AB 1872, AB 1877, AB 1932), and several health and social services measures (AB 1602, AB 1628, AB 1680, AB 1825, AB 1845, AB 1906, AB 1907, AB 1925). Most bills were described as support measures, often with bipartisan backing and no opposition, and passed by wide margins.
A few bills drew more discussion, especially AB 1751, a housing/townhome bill that sparked extended debate over wages, prevailing wage, stakeholder engagement, and whether the measure could depress pay for construction trades; despite concerns and an opposition speech, it ultimately passed 44-0. AB 1793, which would allow symmetrical rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the penny’s phaseout, also drew light debate and passed 47-1. AB 1932, an urgency measure expanding community-based crisis response, passed with one no vote on both the urgency and the bill. Several urgency or 54-vote bills, including AB 1534 and AB 1932, required later roll calls or calls to be lifted, but all measures described in the transcript were ultimately approved.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Jean Chadbourne, lifelong Democrat, teacher, mother, proud mother of a gay son, in opposition.
- I am a former teacher and wanted to express that sometimes kids need help.
- And again, as a mother, as a teacher, I can tell you, I've seen so many kids that need some support.
- Auditors selected a sample of 32 accounts.
- The selected example of 32 accounts was specifically flagged for duplicate addresses.
Summary:
The Communications and Conveyance Committee heard several bills focused on telecommunications, emergency response, and digital access. AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez would restore the 988 “press 3” option for LGBTQ+ youth crisis support, with strong support from suicide prevention advocates, mental health organizations, local governments, and family groups, and opposition from groups arguing it politicizes crisis services and raises safety concerns. Members emphasized the bill’s life-saving purpose and noted it would depend on federal approval. The committee voted AB 1540 out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations.
The committee also approved the consent calendar, including AB 2093 and AB 2193, both sent to Appropriations. AB 1832 by Assemblymember Ransom, as amended, would expand and stabilize statewide 211 services through a state fund, a community needs dashboard, and integration into emergency planning; supporters described 211’s role during disasters and service gaps in many counties, and the bill passed unanimously as amended to Appropriations. AB 2289, the chair’s bill, would create an Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, consolidate broadband programs, and narrow CPUC jurisdiction to voice communications; TURN and CWA District 9 opposed the regulatory changes but acknowledged shared goals, and the bill passed to Appropriations.
AB 2424 by Assemblymember Carrillo would create a new low-income telecommunications advisory board to oversee California Lifeline and address fraud and oversight concerns. Supporters said the board would add needed telecommunications expertise and improve access for low-income and immigrant communities, while opponents argued an existing advisory structure already serves that role and warned of added costs and surcharges. After discussion, the committee voted AB 2424 out on a 7-2 vote to Appropriations. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were reported out.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- Jean Chadbourne, lifelong Democrat, teacher, mother, proud mother of a gay son, in opposition.
- I am a former teacher and wanted to express that sometimes kids need help.
- And I, again, I was a teacher, so not all of them came to me, but some kids did come because they felt
- And again, as a mother, as a teacher, I can tell you, I've seen so many kids that need some support.
- Auditors selected a sample of 32 accounts.
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- TO BE MORE SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS OF THE TEACHERS AND COACHES WHO ARE IN THOSE SCHOOLS.
- IT'S ABOUT COLLABORATIVELY PLANNING WITH TEACHERS. IT IS ABOUT DATA ANALYSIS.
- IT ALSO PROMOTES TEACHER EQUALITY AND INCREASED GRADUATION RATE.
- THEN THERE IS THE ACCOUNTABILITY PIECE THAT WE REPORT OUT TO OUR BOARDS TO THEN THERE IS THE ACCOUNTABILITY
- I HAVE ONE ALGEBRA TEACHER, BIOLOGY AND SO FORTH.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The unique thing about this program is that it also can include supports and training for teachers, as
- ><c> by</c><00:14:53.519><c> the</c> Account of districts served by the Account of districts served by
- </c><00:46:51.119><c> and</c> the youth goes to their teacher and the youth goes to their teacher and
- </c><00:46:57.520><c> knows,</c> And at least then the teacher knows, And at least then the teacher knows
- uh teacher is critically important. important. important.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- As the analysis noted, close to 50% of the cases, as most recently data shows, are being accounted for
- His teacher and the school's principal are here today to share how students have had this problem for
- My name's Alicia Temby, and I'm a U.S. history teacher and principal at the Grower School in Encinitas
- Teachers like me who rely on local libraries for projects would benefit from a simplified process.
- I also wanted to share that I was previously a teacher for seven years.
Committee:
House Education
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- FOR TEACHERS, FIRST RESPONDERS OR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS OR FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES RECREATION
- WHERE DO WE GET THE NUMBER 50 PERCENT OF WHY WE REQUIRE 50 PERCENT SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHERS EMPLOYED?
- FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PAY TEACHERS A LIVING WAGE, OUR KIDS AND TEACHERS DESERVE BETTER.
- OF THE FLORIDA POLICY DIRECTOR FOR THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER AND THE HUSBAND OF A TEACHER WITH
- TEACHERS BUILD THEIR LIVES AROUND THE SCHOOLS GO DRIVE BY ANY SCHOOL ON A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY AND YOU
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a basic measure for accountability.
- It's a basic measure for accountability.
- It's a basic measure for accountability.
- It's a basic measure for accountability.
- It's a basic measure for accountability.
Committee:
House Judiciary
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) May 21st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our paraprofessionals in our public school system do incredible work to support our teachers in being
- Tarr: Teacher Tax Reduction. Thank you, Mr. President, and through you to the members. Mr.
- It takes into account probably property valuation. And I assumed, oh, we must have a formula.
- It takes into account probably property valuations.
- to have sunlight, transparency, and accountability.
Summary:
The Senate continued debate on the FY27 state budget, with several distinguished introductions and a series of amendment actions. Early amendments from Senator Collins on restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay were withdrawn without objection. The Chair then sustained a point of order that a group of tax-related amendments, including proposals on teacher tax relief, tips, overtime, estate tax, and income tax rates, were out of order because they would create money bills that must originate in the House; the Senate voted 35-4 to uphold that ruling. Senator Tarr’s gas tax suspension amendment and several other amendments were defeated, while Senator Fattman’s amendment extending domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, 39-0. The Senate also adopted Senator Fernandes’ amendment creating a commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after debate focused on inequities in local aid distribution and the need for a modern formula.
The chamber then took up House No. 5375, the Chapter 90 municipal roads and bridges bill, and passed it to be engrossed. Additional amendments were considered on the budget, including a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, both adopted, after which the Ways and Means amendment as amended was adopted and the underlying budget was ordered to a third reading. The Senate also handled several procedural matters, including concurrence in a House referral for a bill on poverty-related legislation and ordering a sick leave bank bill for Carla Johnson to a third reading.
After extensive closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and others praising the collaborative budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted on final passage of House No. 5501, the FY27 appropriations bill. The roll call showed 40-0 in favor, and the bill was passed to be engrossed. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.