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• So the next header down, student support: what we see in general is that New Mexico students are leaving
• Chairman, on page 13, line 259 under San Juan College, with the student support under new. Mr.
• That is assuming that, again, we were able to build the new facility to support the application for accreditation
• And so we are supporting trainings and helping our teachers of the visually impaired around the state
• And so we are supporting trainings and helping our teachers of the visually impaired around the state

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• Both recommendations support increases for the department's new workload increases associated with House
• So we're looking for that $1.5 million in order to support that for the agency and for New Mexicans.
• So we're looking for that $1.5 million in order to support that for the agency and for New Mexicans.
• the state of New Mexico.
• the state of New Mexico.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• Today, on behalf of NIA New Mexico in support of this bill.
• put forth for a sustained effort to train and support our teachers.
• are also just as essential in helping teachers provide enough support to struggling readers.
• This clarity supports teachers, families, and students, and reinforces instructional practices proven
• This clarity supports teachers, families, and students, and reinforces instructional practices, proven

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• PCS&M supports HB 47.
• Gonzales, Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, PCS&M supports HB 47 and appreciates the sponsors for
• New Mexico. I am here speaking in strong support of House Bill 47.
• As you know, the New Mexico School Board Association has supported this initiative for many years: the
• that New Mexico Tech puts out some In New Mexico State, I'll admit that New Mexico Tech puts out some

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• It also provides guidance around new roles for math teacher leaders, principals, and coaches.
• It supports aspiring teachers by providing more rigorous educator prep programs and ensures that New
• My name is Lauren Scott, and I am a kindergarten teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• required to support transformation in mathematics learning in New Mexico.
• I’ve also helped pilot the microcredentials program, known as Numeros, supporting teachers across New

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
• Schools, Marcus McMiller, waiving in support.
• It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
• Schools, Marcus McMiller, waiving and support.
• So I thank you all for your support on this good bill. Thank you.

Bills: S0182, S1318, S1690

Keywords: education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.

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• The goal of this is to support teacher recruitment and retention in New Mexico's public schools by making
• The goal of the Teacher Residency Act changes is to support teacher recruitment and retention in New
• I am a former elementary teacher and a member of the New Mexico Alliance for Teacher Residencies, a group
• These changes support smarter hiring decisions and better long-term practices for new teachers.
• These changes support smarter hiring decisions and better long-term practices for new teachers.

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• We stand in strong support of this bill, and we believe that every child in New Mexico deserves an education
• Mexico, and on behalf of NEA-New Mexico, I urge you to support SB 64.
• My name is Whitney Holland, President of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico.
• New Mexico.
• I do support your bill.

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• Mexico University was the New Mexico Teachers College back in the 1930s.
• Oil and gas production is a pillar of New Mexico's economy, funding public services, supporting rural
• So yes, I support the oil and gas industry, and we all should. It drives New Mexico...
• We have 1,513 National Board Certified Teachers out of 22,000 K-12 teachers in New Mexico.
• Now the next four are brand new National Board Certified Teachers.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM18, HM21, HB10, HB11, HB12, HB13, HB14, HB31, HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• recruit and retrain new teachers. recruit and retrain new teachers.
• , 25 mentor teachers, and then we would probably support about 200 early childhood folks that are already
• Given, say, $6 million, we would support perhaps about 25 apprentices, 25 mentor teachers, and then we
• >> They're getting a stipend for being a mentor teacher to support the apprentice. >> So they're already
• So we ask for teachers to seek this out. So we ask for your<01:31:48.480> support.

Bills: SB2024, SB896, SB2613, SB494, SB2391, SB2125, SB2614, SB2615, SB3262, SB3325, SB3118

Keywords: charter schools, public-private partnership, school facilities, education funding, community need, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, public school land transfer, Department of Education, DOE, land conveyance, fee simple title, tax map key, TMK, Act 307, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, Act 139

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• meant to support. meant to support.
• Article 1, section 6, beginning on line 6.4, creates a new section of law under the Safe and Supportive
• Article 1, section 6, beginning on line 6.4, creates a new section of law under the Safe and Supportive
• Article 1, section 6, beginning on line 6.4, creates a new section of law under the Safe and Supportive
• Article 1, section 6, beginning on line 6.4, creates a new section of law under the Safe and Supportive

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

Bills: HB462, HB8, HB8

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools, education policy

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• That includes teachers, education support professionals, and other people that would be affected by this
• I'm here to support teacher apprenticeships in our state and provide context on other state teacher apprenticeships
• supportive St Thomas's AA to BS teacher supportive St Thomas's AA to BS teacher apprenticeship<01
• ongoing support for existing teacher<01:35:49.840> residency<01:35:50.560> programs<01
• qualified prepared teachers we highly qualified prepared teachers we support<01:46:05.520> replicating

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• support for induction and mentoring that new teachers receive.
• So we believe that this supports fighting the teacher shortage.
• So, why don't we start off with the DOE and then probably the teacher standards board. in support.
• <01:23:04.560> teacher guys put a moratorium on new teacher guys put a moratorium on new teacher
• >> Assistant superintendent for Office of Campus Operations and Support. New office. >> Oh boy.

Bills: HB2185, HB2621, HB2179, HB2534, HB2168, HB2427, HB2560, HB2565, HB2172, HB2298, HB2304

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• They would come up with a resolution that all members would have to be supportive of that would talk
• /c><00:06:16.160> be that all members would have to be that all members would have to be supportive
• 17.680> would<00:06:17.840> talk<00:06:18.080> about<00:06:18.319> how supportive
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• 41.440> in Days until an election, and the people in those counties have to, with the majority support

Bills: HB8, HB380, HB8, HB380

Keywords: tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo, genetic modification, bioethics, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools

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• They are my new staff for this year. Welcome to the House of Representatives.

Bills: HB2028, HB1859, HB1851, HB1660, HB1890, HB1892, HB1893, HB2122, HB2012, HB1770, HB2121, HB1979, HB1650, HB1982, HB218

Keywords: Labor Day, construction workers, tax credit, economic development, state law, employer support, workforce development, employment, career counseling, local economy, high-demand jobs, taxation, apprenticeship, income tax credit, qualified apprenticeship program, HB1660, Hawaii, county labor standards, counties, contractors

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• BESE is supporting this.
• There's no new board.
• We're not creating a new board.
• have to be enrolled in a teacher prep program.
• So it's ...an associate teacher, they have to be enrolled in a teacher prep program.

Bills: HB818, HB1063, SB28, SB64, SB142, SB234, SB482

Keywords: higher education, accountability, curriculum review, faculty governance, disciplinary procedures, SB 28, Act 233, associate educator program, associate teachers, teacher certification, alternative teacher pathway, education workforce, teacher shortage, minimum age, age requirement, Louisiana schools, Title 17, R.S. 17:7.8, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment

Summary: The House Education Committee met on April 29, 2026, and heard several education-related bills. SB 234, which would change Louisiana medical schools from pass-fail grading to letter grading, was briefly discussed and reported favorably without objection. SB 142, dealing with the management of Board of Regents support fund matched endowments if a related constitutional amendment passes, drew questions about endowment matching, oversight, and the roughly $75 million in outstanding match requests; it was also reported favorably. SB 482, which expands the use of career coaches in middle and high school individual graduation plans and adds reporting requirements for career development funds, received support from BESE and other groups, with members asking about counselor shortages and whether districts would be required to contract with outside vendors; it was reported favorably. SB 64, requiring two people to be present for the initial viewing of video from special education classroom cameras, was supported as a safeguard for students and staff and was reported favorably. The committee then took up HB 1063, a broad higher education governance bill that would require board review of core curricula, increase transparency in hiring and board actions, limit faculty senate authority to advisory status, and restrict spending without board certification. The bill prompted extensive questioning about whether it would create new boards, how it would be funded, and whether boards could realistically handle the workload; the author said the committee would not vote that day and moved to voluntarily defer the bill, which passed without objection. HB 818, as amended, was converted into a reporting bill requiring public inventories and state reporting on assessments used by schools, including their purpose and results; after amendment adoption, it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 28 lowered the minimum age for associate teachers from 25 to 21 to help address the teacher shortage, with department staff saying it could expand the pipeline of candidates; it was reported favorably. The committee also announced its next meeting would be Wednesday, May 6, and adjourned.

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• we're going to do to support the special ed teachers and other teachers in classrooms.
• we're going to do to support the special ed teachers and other teachers in classrooms.
• We support Tired special education teacher here at the Sea Alliance.
• Our teachers do not need more paperwork. They need support.
• They deserve teachers who are prepared, supported, and empowered to help them thrive.

Bills: S0124, S0206, S0420

Keywords: Florida Virtual School, FLVS, virtual school, online education, distance learning, K-12 education, public school choice, charter-like franchise, student enrollment priorities, home education, homeschool, military families, active duty military, rural schools, inner-city schools, accelerated graduation, education technology, supplemental funding, direct-support organization, foundation

Summary: The committee first heard SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School’s statute to remove outdated language and clarify its service, funding, governance, reporting, and district coordination provisions without changing day-to-day operations. Florida Virtual School testified in support, members praised the bill, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The committee then took up CS for SB 206 on students with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Harrell explained that the bill would require autism and neurodevelopmental training in educator preparation programs, require ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, create an Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program, provide salary supplements for teachers with the autism endorsement, and require district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A large number of speakers—teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups—supported the bill while urging that implementation be fully funded, high quality, and not become an unfunded mandate. Several members spoke in favor, emphasizing the growing number of students with autism and the need to recruit and retain special education teachers. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 420 on patriotic displays in classrooms. Chair Burgess explained the bill as a way to place portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in schools to encourage civic and patriotic reflection, and he offered an amendment narrowing the requirement from every classroom to one prominent display in each school and adding language making it subject to state appropriation. The amendment was adopted. Testimony on the bill was mixed: some speakers supported the idea as a spark for civic discussion, while many others opposed it as symbolic, unnecessary, or better addressed through curriculum and teacher training rather than mandated displays. In debate, some senators argued the portraits could prompt broader historical conversations, while others raised concerns about representation, classroom autonomy, and funding. The transcript ends during debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.

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• , Bestowed upon us as leaders for the wonderful state of New Mexico.
• I rise in support of this.
• Gallup and McKinley County is New Mexico. It's a multicultural area.
• can work anywhere in New Mexico that requires a licensed counselor.
• Bad news is that we will be meeting tomorrow at 8:30. Thank you, sir.

Bills: HB95, HB111, HJR1, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB8, HB30, HB43, HB156, HM2, HM16

Keywords: HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order

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• And so we urge your support.
• So again, on behalf of New Mexico Tech, thank you very much, and we do support this bill.
• The ENMU system and New Mexico Military Institute are in support of this bill.
• The Enemu system and New Mexico Military Institute are in support of this bill.
• They're referencing New Mexico State and the University of New Mexico, respectively.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students