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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-WLA, EDU Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • my complex area superintendent. my complex area superintendent.
  • Each district will have one superintendent and one district deputy superintendent.
  • The measure is adopted. superintendent position. The superintendent position.
  • 02.240> superintendent,<03:04:03.120> school district superintendent, school district superintendent
  • and district superintendent academy and district deputy<03:04:13.040> superintendent.
Bills: SB2613, SB2147
Summary: The committee heard SB 2613, a cleanup bill relating to public school land transfers under Act 307 (2022), which revises tax map key references and the conveyance process for properties transferred to the Department of Education. The Hawaii State Public Library System supported the measure, saying it would complete the long-unfinished separation of the library system from DOE property control and make future building projects more efficient and cost-effective. DOE also supported the bill and requested an amendment to remove TMK 43-62 parcel 10, the Wilcox Elementary School parcel, so that it could instead be transferred to the county for use with the adjacent park and tennis courts. Members focused heavily on why land transfers and construction approvals have been slow, especially the need for right-of-entry documents and an MOA for a library construction project. Library and DOE witnesses said the delays stemmed from site-control issues and confusion over property status, and that the bill would clarify which parcels are transferred by operation of law and remove the need for additional transactional documents in many cases. Several members questioned whether the bill actually changes authority or simply clarifies existing practice, and DOE said it wanted legislative clarity so the transfers are unmistakably effective on a date certain. The committee also discussed a separate section of the bill dealing with public use of school facilities after hours, including parking fees on property under DOE jurisdiction. DOE explained that any parking charges would apply only to property it controls, not county roads, and that fees are set through existing facility-use procedures. Members raised concerns about the pace of land transfers generally and urged DOE to move more expeditiously on pending parcels. The hearing then moved on to SB 2147, which would designate the first Friday in February as Love My Library Day; the library system testified in support as the committee began that measure.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 13 (1-23-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Demetrius Ligins, superintendent, Dr.
  • School Superintendents.
  • His peers acknowledged Superintendent.
  • Association of School Superintendent Association of School Superintendent because<00:39:44.960><
  • <00:56:35.599> Lian's have no doubt Superintendent Lian's have no doubt Superintendent Lian's
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also received a House message that House Bill 96 had passed and requested concurrence. During second reading, Senate Bills 17, 34, 39, and 181 were reported and sent to the Rules Committee, and Senate Resolution 56 was introduced honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig for their mission service. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 27, which would allow local governing bodies, after consulting with a coroner and making a 30-day effort to locate next of kin, to choose cremation rather than burial for indigent decedents; it also preserved options for religious organizations to take possession of a body. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 35-0. Senate Bill 30, dealing with the Motor Vehicle Commission’s restricted fee account and allowing unused funds to carry forward for commission operations, also passed unanimously 35-0. Senate Bill 40, concerning public library district boards of trustees, was amended by committee substitute and passed 34-1 after debate. Supporters said it would return county library board appointments to local officials and speed appointments, while opponents argued it could politicize libraries and weaken their independence; several members explained their votes, including concerns from library advocates and a defense that the bill still allowed local boards to seek advice. Senate Bill 76, which limits school boards from increasing occupational license taxes above the base 0.5% until a county reaches a population of 500,000, was also amended by committee substitute and passed after its sponsor argued it responded to a disputed Fayette County tax increase and would restore transparency and public trust.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/12/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:05:02.800> testimony as I listen to superintendance testimony as I listen to superintendance
  • Thank you, thank you, Superintendent.
  • Superintendent Walsh, are you with us?
  • testifiers Patrick Walsh superintendent testifiers Patrick Walsh superintendent superintendent<00
  • <00:59:10.119> and superintendent and superintendent and principal<00:59:11.880> um<00:
Keywords: 1183, house
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, we hear from our Superintendent.
  • Thank you, Superintendent Thurmond. Appreciate you being here.
  • Thank you again, Superintendent.
  • Thank you very much to our superintendent, Mr. Tony Thurman.
  • The superintendent talked about DLI, dual language immersion.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance met for its annual Proposition 98 overview, with Chair Alvarez outlining the committee’s focus on K-12 funding, student outcomes, and use of one-time funds. Superintendent Tony Thurmond gave an update on education issues, including wildfire recovery support for affected school communities, ongoing concerns about federal threats to education funding and immigration enforcement, progress on literacy and math, dual-language immersion, educator housing, and support for dual enrollment. Members broadly expressed support for these priorities, while also raising concerns about implementation, funding stability, and the need for schools to remain safe places for students. The committee then reviewed the Governor’s Proposition 98 proposal. The Department of Finance said the 2025-26 Proposition 98 guarantee is projected at $118.9 billion, with higher revenues and TK-related rebenching driving the increase. The LAO said the budget adds about $7.5 billion over two years and discussed the volatility of the guarantee, especially in 2024-25, when changes in revenue could have an outsized effect on school funding. Members questioned the proposed $1.6 billion delayed settle-up payment, the legal basis for delaying it, and the impact of possible federal funding freezes. The LAO presented alternatives such as a reserve deposit or delayed disbursement, while Finance said the proposal is intended to manage uncertainty. Members also raised concerns that ethnic studies implementation was not funded in the January budget, and Finance said the administration was not proposing funding for it. The committee next heard on the Proposition 98 rainy day fund and education deferrals. Finance said the reserve would receive a mandatory deposit of about $1.2 billion in 2024-25 and a discretionary deposit of $376 million in 2025-26, leaving a balance of about $1.5 billion. The LAO supported rebuilding the reserve as a way to manage volatility. On deferrals, Finance described the Governor’s plan to eliminate remaining deferrals by 2025-26, and the LAO said paying them off improves cash flow and budget resilience. Members generally supported eliminating deferrals and rebuilding reserves, though some asked about acting earlier if revenues allow. The committee also reviewed the proposed $1.8 billion student support and professional development block grant; Finance said it would fund professional development, recruitment and retention, and dual enrollment, while the LAO recommended clearer language on local discretion and use for one-time costs. Members were divided, with some supporting flexibility and others warning that one-time block grants can create instability and confusion for districts.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So charter school head administrators and superintendents will choose their peers from these two groups
  • The amendment assures quarterly collaboration with superintendents and charter school leaders, where
  • My name is Bonnie Lightfoot, on behalf of the New Mexico School Superintendents' Association and New
  • Bonnie Lightfoot, School Superintendents and NEMSEL.
  • Superintendent White, good morning. You have up to two minutes. Welcome. Good morning, Mr.
Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rather than alerting law enforcement or CPS, Superintendent Dr. E.
  • Rather than alerting law enforcement or CPS, Superintendent Dr. E.
  • led to the recent resignation of our superintendent and the chief of police.
  • Yes, I'm Eddie Conger, Superintendent.
  • I'm Eddie Conger, Superintendent of International Leadership of Texas. Okay, go ahead.
Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard several bills focused on school finance, transparency, student safety, and educator misconduct. SB 843 by Senator Kolkhorst would create a centralized TEA database for school bond elections, tax rates, and project details; supporters said it would improve transparency for taxpayers, while members discussed the fiscal note and suggested adding charter schools. SB 1224 by Senator Sparks would require superintendents to report alleged romantic, sexual, or abusive conduct between staff and students directly to law enforcement within 48 hours, with penalties for failure to report; testimony from advocates and survivors strongly supported the bill and urged that it also apply to private and charter schools. SB 747 by Senator Paxton on behalf of Senator King would require school district policies addressing AI-generated sexually explicit images of minors as cyberbullying and direct the School Safety Center to develop guidance; the committee heard emotional testimony from a student victim and discussed school authority to discipline off-campus conduct and the role of cell phones. The committee also heard SB 1636 by Senator Hinojosa, which would limit use of interest and sinking tax revenues to debt service for voter-approved capital projects and not deferred maintenance; school finance witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s language could restrict needed facility maintenance spending and asked for a clearer definition of deferred maintenance. SB 2185, also by Senator Hinojosa, would expand access to the bilingual education allotment for dual-language programs; district officials and educators testified in support, saying it would remove barriers to funding and better support bilingual instruction. SB 604 by Senator West would require the Permanent School Fund Corporation to publicly track bonds backed by the state guarantee program that are downgraded to speculative or junk status, with West arguing the information would provide an early warning sign of district financial distress. Across the hearing, much of the testimony centered on student protection and accountability in schools. Multiple witnesses described educator misconduct cases, failures to report abuse, and the need for outside law enforcement involvement rather than internal district investigations. Committee members repeatedly discussed extending reporting and safety requirements to private and charter schools, and several witnesses urged independent oversight. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • A local school board superintendent may deny participation if there's an objective substantial risk of
  • work done with the superintendent work done with the superintendent association<00:08:29.199>
  • <00:08:38.880> may<00:08:39.360> deny board superintendent may deny board superintendent
  • <00:11:51.440> uh strong feedback from superintendent uh strong feedback from superintendent
  • to be considered for a superintendent to be considered for a team<00:15:54.800> slot.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • We had a current superintendent.
  • We even We had a current superintendent.
  • It says here superintendent for permit.
  • That's the way from the superintendent.
  • <00:53:59.280> and not be going to the superintendent and not be going to the superintendent
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 206, which requires public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use. Supporters argued that cell phones and personal devices contribute to student mental health problems, bullying, distraction, and disruptive behavior, and said teachers and administrators want a clear statewide rule rather than having to enforce policies themselves. Opponents raised concerns about local control, the breadth of the term “personal communication device,” and whether the bill would interfere with instructional uses of devices, especially in schools that rely on bring-your-own-device or have limited access to school-issued laptops. Members debated Amendment 2249H, which added an exception for teacher-led instruction and clarified that superintendent-approved exceptions could still apply for medical, disability, or language-proficiency needs. After discussion about whether the amendment was too restrictive or too broad, the committee adopted the amendment on a 9-8 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then voted 9-8, with one not voting, to recommend Senate Bill 206 ought to pass as amended. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 96, concerning mandatory disclosure by school district employees to parents. The sponsor offered Amendment 2199H to replace language that would have required referral to DCYF whenever an educator withheld information due to concern about possible abuse at home. The amendment instead allows a district to withhold information if a reasonably prudent person would believe disclosure would result in abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and requires the decision to be documented in the student record. The amendment was discussed as a narrower, more workable safeguard, and the committee was still in discussion on the bill at the end of the transcript.
WI

Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session

Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Apr 15th, 2026

Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency

Transcript Highlights:
  • From DPI, State Superintendent Jill Underly has been invited but is unavailable.
  • We have to work across different superintendents.
  • To Superintendent, under Lee, Thomas McCarthy, and yourself. Okay.
  • Superintendent Underly struggled to interpret the implications of new...
  • The Office of Superintendent... ...of progress is measured.
Keywords: 970, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Different issue, but the superintendent has to make a recommendation to the school board for anything
  • School board basically, we elect a CSFO and, I'm sorry, hire a superintendent.
  • I can't hear different issue, but the<00:22:32.640> superintendent<00:22:33.440> has<00
  • Hire a superintendent. superintendent. superintendent.
  • But the superintendent a yes vote.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Apr 15th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • At this time, I would like to welcome Deputy Superintendent Fishbeck to offer some remarks regarding
  • I am the Deputy Superintendent at the North Dakota Department of Public Construction.
  • I am the Deputy Superintendent at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
  • We both served together on the Mandan School Board before she was elected as state superintendent.
  • And that means that this year they had a superintendent turnover, actually mid-year, and their new superintendent—and
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The meeting began with a student performance from Horizon Middle School Show Choir, including songs from an eighth grade concert and the show choir piece “The Body Electric.” After the performance, Deputy Superintendent Donna Fishbeck spoke on behalf of State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler in support of music education, emphasizing its benefits for creativity, collaboration, school climate, and student development, and noting the department’s support for music grants and professional development. She also highlighted the North Dakota Music Educators Association’s role in expanding access and quality in music education. The committee then heard a presentation from Vital Network, introduced as a DPI-funded effort focused on teacher retention. Nate Eklund and Dr. Aaron Rob described the organization’s work with schools and districts to reduce educator burnout by improving workplace conditions, especially around time management, voice in decision-making, and care/support. They said the program uses surveys, dashboards, advisory support, and facilitated school and district processes to identify local friction points and help educators and leaders solve them, with examples ranging from simplifying material requests to improving PLC time and communication. They stressed that retention is driven more by workplace conditions than pay alone, and that solutions must be local rather than one-size-fits-all. Members asked about rural teacher overload, sustainability after grant funding ends, and whether the model could inform broader policy or continuing education reforms. Vital representatives said the work is designed to be embedded in district systems and strategic plans so it can continue beyond their direct involvement, and that the approach aligns with the state’s teacher retention and recruitment task force recommendations. They reported serving about half of North Dakota educators across roughly 50 districts, with partnerships through regional education associations to reach rural areas. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the discussion.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tara Armstrong, Superintendent. Samantha Dodson, the business manager. Thank you.
  • Are you talking about, is there a new superintendent?
  • But so it was a superintendent that had no—he is not.
  • Well, I was previously an assistant superintendent, but that was not in my scope.
  • Zarayton On Bowes, interim superintendent. My name is Brad Beavers.
Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and heard responses from several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District was cited for using operating funds for an end-of-year employee awards banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges that caused a small loss; district officials said the current administration had strengthened controls, stopped the banquet practice, and improved monthly credit card reconciliation. Members questioned whether the prior officials were still employed, whether the credit card issue was an outside hack, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using district funds. Forest City School District was cited for spending about $33,000 on an off-campus staff celebration and entertainment event; district representatives said the money came from long-standing Pepsi-related donation funds, that the event was intended to recognize staff and growth, and that they would change practices and receive training going forward. Members discussed whether those funds were private donations or operational funds, and staff said the district’s accounting treatment made them subject to the constitutional restriction at issue. The committee also reviewed several other findings. Conway School District was referred for an ongoing investigative report involving misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees. Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000, tied to a resigned high school secretary and sponsor receipts not deposited. Westside School District had about $30,000 in credit card charges lacking documentation or business purpose, including charges by the superintendent, personal purchases, and items shipped to personal addresses; the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney. Boonville School District was cited for paying a board member’s son more than the statutory limit for seasonal groundskeeping without the required exemption, and DESE later denied the exemption request. After discussing those cases, the committee filed the remaining eight findings en masse and then filed the 89 reports with no findings. Members noted that most school districts audited had clean reports and encouraged districts to continue good practices while learning from the findings discussed.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:36:56.720> Hayashi have superintendent Hayashi have superintendent Hayashi presenting<
  • <00:37:26.240> Heidi takumi Deputy superintendent Heidi takumi Deputy superintendent Heidi
  • superintendents are team of assistant superintendents are also<00:37:39.839> here<00:37:40.400
  • compliance bucket that superintendent compliance bucket that superintendent talked<02:21:39.200>
  • Okay, thank you, Superintendent.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Education held an informational/budget briefing with presentations from the State Library System, the School Facilities Authority, and the Department of Education. The chair opened the meeting by outlining the order of presentations and noting that members would hold questions until after all three agencies had testified. The discussion focused on each agency’s priorities for the upcoming biennium and their budget requests. State Librarian Stacy Aldridge described library usage and services, emphasizing strong demand for physical and digital materials, internet and Wi-Fi access, programs, Kanopy streaming, and PressReader. She highlighted digital literacy classes, RFID self-check and smart shelving improvements, and the role of libraries as community hubs. The library’s budget request included an additional $1.2 million for security guards, $48.484 million for FY 26-27 to support popup libraries during temporary closures and other needs, $500,000 for repair and maintenance, $2 million for Kap planning and design, and $25 million each year for lump-sum capital funding. Mallerie Fujitani said the lump-sum funding is needed to keep roughly 50 projects moving and to avoid delays in construction. School Facilities Authority Executive Director Ricky Fujitani explained the agency’s startup history and its programs for preschools, Central Maui schools, and workforce housing. He said the authority is using standardized, prefabricated, programmatic approaches to speed delivery and improve maintainability, citing prior preschool renovations as a successful model. He reported that of $389 million appropriated, $106 million was released, with $81 million for preschools, $20 million for Central Maui schools, and $5 million for workforce housing; he also noted the workforce housing program was reduced after Maui fire-related reallocations. He said the pilot workforce housing site at Mililani High School has been awarded and pointed to University of Hawaiʻi student housing projects as a model. Superintendent Hayashi then began the Department of Education presentation, introducing DOE leadership and outlining the department’s mission to support academic achievement, character development, and student well-being. He noted the department serves more than 152,000 students in 258 public schools and employs over 42,000 people, with nearly 54% of students facing significant challenges. He framed the budget request around the department’s strategic plan to prepare graduates for college, careers, or military service. The transcript ends during the DOE presentation, before any committee votes or formal actions are taken.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • with that um let's go to superintendent with that um let's go to superintendent Paul<00:09:04.519
  • <00:15:54.959> Paul's it before in superintendent Paul's it before in superintendent Paul's
  • Superintendent Dow, if you'd come up to test stand, please.
  • Superintendent Dow, if you'd come up to test stand, please.
  • Superintendent Dow, thank you.
Keywords: 1183, house
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • because most of your superintendents because most of your superintendents don't<00:23:28.240>
  • So I um I've uh school superintendent.
  • I know the struggles superintendents.
  • as a superintendent. as a superintendent.
  • If we've got was a superintendent.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The subcommittee met without a quorum and did not approve minutes, but heard testimony on budget line items for Data Seam and Teach for America. Andrew McNeel of Kentucky Free and representatives from the Commonwealth Policy Center argued that both programs rely heavily on recurring taxpayer support and should be re-evaluated. McNeel cited a 2020 Office of Policy and Audit examination of Data Seam, saying the program had received more than $30 million in state support since 2006, including $3.5 million in the current budget, and that the audit raised concerns about administrative overhead, alleged threats to districts, and the use of line-item language to justify sole-source contracting. He recommended suspending Data Seam funding this biennium, directing a new special audit, and requiring reimbursement of audit costs. The witnesses also urged the committee to withhold funding for Teach for America, saying the organization’s materials and history showed a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that they opposed. They pointed to past statements, leadership titles, and program language as evidence that DEI concepts remained embedded in the organization, and suggested any funding should be redirected directly to school districts instead. Mike Harmon and Richard Nelson echoed those concerns, while also saying long-running programs should be periodically reviewed for efficiency. Teach for America Appalachia representatives then testified in support of the program. Executive director C.D. Morton described the organization as a teacher-preparation and leadership-development program serving rural eastern Kentucky, saying it had recruited and supported more than 325 teachers since 2011, with about 30 current core members in several counties and roughly 2,800 students impacted daily. He said the program helps fill hard-to-staff vacancies, that about 80% of teachers stay for a third year, and that many alumni remain in education. In response to questions from Representative Bojanowski about retention and cost, Morton said more than 60% of alumni are still in education, but he could not give a precise classroom-teacher retention number beyond the program’s broader alumni data.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • > superintendent know the superintendent know the superintendent has<01:32:56.040> um<01
  • so the superintendent the superintendent so the superintendent is<01:43:00.800> clearly<01:43
  • There's not very clear oversight over the superintendent. I mean, the superintendent...
  • <01:44:36.679> I<01:44:37.040> mean the superintendent I mean the superintendent I
  • and partnering with the superintendent and partnering with the superintendent with<01:46:16.000>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee began by announcing that afternoon hearings, including House Bill 283, would be moved to Representatives Hall because of expected public interest. It then took up House Bill 671, which would establish a kindergarten literacy readiness program. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, described the measure as a way to close gaps in early reading readiness and said it was intended as a first step, with only a placeholder appropriation while details are developed. He framed it as a targeted effort to help children who are not entering first grade ready to read. Testimony on HB 671 was largely supportive. Representatives asked about the bill’s structure, whether a specific program had been identified, how it would interact with play-based learning, and why the provider was limited to a registered nonprofit. Waterford.org representatives Teresa Rosenberger and Rob Riley testified in support, describing Waterford Upstart as a home-based, evidence-based early learning program already used in New Hampshire. They said the program provides adaptive instruction, family coaching, and technology support, including computers, tablets, internet access, and translation services in more than 100 languages. They also said the model has been successful in New Hampshire, including a Nashua pilot and later statewide efforts, and that similar legislation has existed in other states. Rep. Jonah Wheeler also spoke in support of the bill. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 671. After a fiscal note for HB 671 was distributed, the committee moved to House Bill 781, which would require school districts to adopt policies for a cell phone-free education and includes an appropriation. The transcript cuts off as Rep. Litchfield was introduced to testify on that bill, so no testimony, debate, or vote on HB 781 is included in the excerpt.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 3, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Education & Employment Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, would there be a consideration to structure it so that the individual district superintendent or
  • It is shared with the superintendent, and he reports to her. to her.
  • All the superintendent needs to do is really count to the majority.
  • or elected superintendent, the board is Still fiduciarily responsible for that budget.
  • I've spoken with the superintendents.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • My principal, who I had known since I was four... years old, my superintendent, who was my mom's boss
  • And I would just tell you, my superintendent, who supports me being here today, is hands-off. when we
  • that oversees the superintendent. superintendent.
  • Okay, and we specifically put in sections about superintendents.
  • and then the superintendent has seven and they should report to the agency.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Are superintendents getting coaching services? Mr.
  • And thank you, Superintendent.
  • Do you ever ask that question to superintendents? Mr.
  • I had a meeting with our superintendent of APS, Dr.
  • Thank you for being a superintendent. Thank you for being a principal.
Keywords: 996, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-18-26)

Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to represent my superintendent, one of my superintendents from Fort Thomas Independent Schools
  • ,<00:01:20.640> one<00:01:20.799> of represent uh my superintendent, one of represent
  • uh my superintendent, one of my<00:01:20.960> superintendents<00:01:21.680> from<00:01
  • :22.159> Fort<00:01:22.479> Thomas my superintendents from Fort Thomas my superintendents
  • , our superintendent system, our superintendent sees<00:14:20.079> that<00:14:20.320> and
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education met and first considered House Bill 141, which would make type 1 diabetes information available to students through KDE, school district websites, and school locations such as youth service centers, front offices, and nursing stations. The sponsor explained that a committee substitute removed a requirement that districts distribute the information annually to students, in response to concerns about teacher workload. Members spoke in support, citing the value of helping schools recognize the signs of type 1 diabetes and the usefulness of the information for families. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably with the substitute attached. The committee then heard House Bill 415, described as a cleanup measure to House Bill 300, the teacher due process law. The sponsor said the substitute would improve communication between the Education Professional Standards Board and superintendents, remove a requirement that teachers meet with EPSB when a complaint is filed, and move appeal hearings from EPSB to the Attorney General’s office effective July 1, 2027. Members discussed the changes and the bill passed favorably with the committee substitute attached. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 555, which would define student-based enterprises and allow local school boards to decide whether to permit them. The sponsor and a Taylor County High School business teacher described student-run businesses as hands-on learning opportunities that build workforce skills, generate funds for student scholarships and activities, and operate under local control. Members asked about red book compliance, tax and business issues, and how the enterprises relate to programs like DECA and Junior Achievement. The committee passed the bill favorably, and then adjourned.