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• that teacher preparation um rules that teacher preparation um rules that included included included
• beyond teacher preparation and looking beyond teacher preparation and looking beyond the<00:31
• <00:32:49.279> It preparing teachers in that space. It preparing teachers in that space.
• c> our teachers to be prepared as they have our teachers to be prepared as they have miles<01:04:25.200
• of<01:05:17.599> teacher improves the preparation of teacher improves the preparation

Bills: HF3421

Keywords: early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house

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• , after receiving an application from a developer or founder group, may charter either a licensed teacher
• under statute or a group of individuals that includes one or more licensed teachers to operate a school
• 41.680> statute<00:10:42.079> or<00:10:42.320> group<00:10:42.560> of teacher
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• to<00:10:46.160> operate<00:10:46.560> a<00:10:46.800> school Licensed teachers

Bills: HF3487, HF3421

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

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• and preparation of teachers Federal and preparation of teachers Federal and State<00:31:58.600>
• that um any pby approved teacher that um any pby approved teacher preparation<01:20:09.400> programs
• Laura Molsen, and I'm here from the Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Preparation.
• And then some programs fund districts, some fund teacher preparation programs, and others go directly
• there is a separate alternative teacher there is a separate alternative teacher preparation<01:36

Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959

Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, 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

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• The executive recommends an appropriation authority of $5 million for the teacher preparation affordability
• And then $60,000 for a teacher task force.
• preparation affordability program.
• On the teacher preparation affordability program. Tell me how those two marry.
• Our teachers are licensed under PED.

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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• We're not preparing them, and then they get out and they think they're going to make all this money with
• what kind of special qualifications has a physician that is the, I don't know how to say that, the teacher
• And now we're looking at funding equity and other things, preparing for the program to start.

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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• And now they had to focus on teacher preparation because we have to relearn things when we don't learn
• I mean, teachers always test. Teachers have to test. It's part of their curriculum.
• They work with all the teachers. They work with the bilingual teachers.
• By strengthening teacher preparation and early assessment, Senate Bill 37 helps ensure students build
• more teachers.

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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• We have prepared over 1,000 teachers through residency pathways since funding began with House Bill 13
• It was just awarded, literally three days ago, the Distinguished Teacher Preparation Program for 2026
• We strongly believe that residency is the best way to prepare a high-quality teacher workforce, and we
• Teacher residencies are intended to enhance the preparation of prospective educators through extended
• With diverse and well-prepared 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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• It also allows our educator prep programs to prepare our pre-service teachers by training them on the
• to prepare them for life after high school.
• to prepare them for life after high school.
• And we felt it, we feel it in teacher preparation. We felt it at the university level.
• We’re training teachers, and teachers are part of that training through the RECs.

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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• It requires uniform core curricular for teacher preparation to include autism and other neurodevelopmental
• disabilities and requires teacher preparation programs to offer autism microcredential for one credit
• It requires uniform core curricular for teacher preparation to include autism and other neurodevelopmental
• disabilities and requires teacher preparation programs to offer autism microcredential for one credit
• And it authorizes an ESE teacher who... In-service teacher hours.

Bills: S0206, S0420, S0556

Keywords: autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment, teacher stipend, salary supplement, professional development, inclusive education, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral disabilities, school district compensation, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee first heard SB 420, which would require portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be prominently displayed in classrooms used for social studies and in all K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Senator Burgess framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to America’s 250th anniversary, while Senator Davis raised concerns about exclusivity, political precedent, and state intrusion into local classroom decisions. Senator Osgood and others asked about sensitivity to diverse student populations and whether additional figures such as Harriet Tubman could also be displayed. Burgess said the bill would not prevent other displays, emphasized the two presidents’ historical significance, and committed to funding support so the mandate would not burden districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 206 on autism education and teacher preparation. Senator Harrell’s strike-all amendment required teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, required ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, created an autism loan forgiveness program and salary supplement provisions, and directed district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A second amendment removed a proposed change to the legal definition of autism so that issue could be handled separately. Senators Davis and Osgood asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and how the bill would affect educators already working in autism classrooms; Harrell said he was open to further discussion and wanted to ensure flexibility while still requiring the credential. Public testimony included support from Orange County Public Schools, a parent of children with autism, and others. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 556, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band satisfies both the PE credit and a fine or performing arts credit. Supporters said the bill expands inclusive options and reduces administrative burdens, and Senator Yarborough praised the change as giving students more flexibility. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation votes for appointments in tabs 4 through 7 and recommended all of them favorably by a single roll call vote.

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• With our district partner residencies, we have prepared a total of 406 highly qualified Minnesota teachers
• sponsor for teacher apprenticeship.
• pipeline that will lead to teacher retention by building highly qualified, prepared teachers.
• qualified<01:46:03.760> prepared<01:46:04.199> teachers<01:46:05.000> we highly
• 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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• pathway to the classroom because our kids deserve to be taught by certified teachers and have a teacher
• That way, there's another one called AAQEP Educator Preparation.
• I am an alternately certified teacher.
• To my knowledge, it would be whatever we deliver for any new teacher, regardless of the path.
• I did talk to some teachers that have gone through this process or do or teaching with teachers in Texas

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• disabilities, and requires Teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental
• disabilities and require teacher preparation programs to offer an autism microcredential for one credit
• And preparation program training that can foster teacher readiness.
• His co-teacher actually just left her position partway into the school year. and preparation program
• 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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• always consider kind of the 30-day session, like coming back from winter break, those of you that are teachers
• Allowing our school teachers to pay 20% and the district to pay 80% for their insurance benefits.
• Recruitment is critical for our teachers in the schools.
• Almost every single teacher, as I was preparing to come up here, would come to me and say, 'Are we going
• And those are the kinds of things that, to be able to retain a lot of these amazing teachers who are

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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• And the bill that you have in front of you right now focuses on three things: stronger teacher preparation
• The bill builds on that work by strengthening mathematics pedagogy in teacher preparation, emphasizing
• And the importance of early intervention in schools as well as better preparation for teachers.
• preparation and requiring early screening and parent-informed support plans to By improving teacher
• Mexico schools are able to both hire prepared teachers and provide support to close gaps that currently

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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• I'm a National Board Certified Teacher in early middle childhood physical education.
• In 2018, I was the first physical education teacher in Arizona to be honored as Arizona's Teacher of
• It prepares the brain for learning.
• In any one of those instances, was there any punishment for the teacher, the students?
• It's an attack on the teachers. It is not that at all.

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements

Summary: The committee on Education heard a series of bills and took action on each. HCR 2015, a resolution supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for K-12 students and posting dietary guidelines in schools, drew testimony from advocates for recess and student wellness; it was approved 6-0. HB 2040, which would require schools to provide adoption information when contraception or STI topics are discussed and add adoption-related content to sex education, drew opposition from Reproductive Freedom for All and the Arizona Education Association, but passed 4-2. HB 2255, extending Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students from two to four years, passed unanimously 6-0. HB 2764, creating a voluntary state seal of computer science proficiency for high school graduates, also passed 6-0. The committee then considered HB 2600, requiring written parental permission for students in grades 6-8 to join school clubs or organizations. The ACLU of Arizona opposed the bill, arguing it would suppress participation in clubs involving sensitive identities or topics; the bill passed 4-2. HB 2379, which requires school district governing board members to complete recurring training on school finance and related duties, was amended to narrow the re-election consequences and then passed 4-2. HB 2142, establishing a school safety center and council within the Arizona Department of Education to provide training, technical assistance, and risk assessments, received mixed testimony over its funding source and council makeup but passed 4-2. Later, HB 4033, which would require more detailed bond election pamphlets and separate ballot propositions for certain school bond projects such as stadiums, administrative buildings, and teacher housing, drew opposition from the Arizona Education Association over added barriers to school funding, but passed 4-2. HB 2482, capping job order contracting for building renewal grant projects at $1 million and requiring verification against artificial project splitting, drew concerns from builders and school board groups about slowing repairs and limiting procurement flexibility; it passed 4-2. Finally, HB 2575, the Anti-Semitism and Education Act, which would bar public schools and higher education institutions from teaching or promoting antisemitism and create reporting and discipline procedures, drew strong support from Jewish community representatives describing school and campus incidents, and opposition from the ACLU and AEA over free-speech and liability concerns; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on this bill.

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• advancing quality in educator preparation.
• Alternatively, prepared teachers through our regular programs also have strong staying power.
• 55,000 teachers since 2005 in multiple states.
• Why would you do the hard work of preparing along the traditional lines to become a teacher?
• teachers or other administrators.

Bills: HB2987, HB3026, HB3076, HB3288, HB3315, HB3467, HB3711, HB3885, HB4427, HB4359, HB4363

Keywords: kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents

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• Committee and the oversight committee, it caps the professional development requirement for teachers
• And for teachers with more than five years' experience, the allowable requirement remains 150 hours over
• Senate Bill 346 simply modifies the background check process for certain teachers seeking employment
• It is creates an innovative pathway for our education preparation programs.
• What Senate Bill 1614 does is create a teacher induction program specifically dealing with new teachers

Bills: SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB1250, SB710, SB1489, SB2045, SB1614

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, schools, public school districts, education technology, edtech, student privacy, FERPA, data privacy, data security, emerging technologies, machine learning, generative AI, classroom technology, instructional technology, teacher oversight, human-in-the-loop, student data, parental consent, opt-out

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• He has an amazing group of students who are our teacher candidates from UCO.
• First, I'd like to welcome the 2025 Teacher of the Year, Melissa Yvon, who is here with us.
• I still accidentally call her Miss Hayes because she was my American history and government teacher in
• She currently serves as a family and consumer science teacher at Elgin High School and she's the Teacher
• to be sent to the new district that the teacher is applying to.

Bills: SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480

Keywords: SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility

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• Last year, we administered nearly $17 million in grant funding to support teachers and teacher candidates
• Section 6 aligns the alternative teacher preparation grant reporting requirement with when we actually
• One is obviously through teacher preparation, which includes alternative teacher preparation providers
• She thought I would be a fantastic teacher. Fantastic English teacher.
• to be a licensed teacher, and overseeing nearly 800 teacher licensure programs. 800 teacher licensure

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• One is obviously through teacher preparation, which includes alternative teacher preparation providers
• One is obviously through teacher preparation, which includes alternative teacher preparation providers
• <01:08:54.199> preparation the alternative teacher preparation the alternative teacher preparation
• <01:09:43.679> preparation is obviously through teacher preparation is obviously through teacher
• which includes alternative teacher which includes alternative teacher preparation<01:09:46.120><

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake