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• like to turn this over to uh supporters like to turn this over to uh supporters of<00:49:04.400>
• meant to support. meant to support.
• <01:14:49.679> learning learn in safe and supportive learning learn in safe and supportive
• > by<01:36:24.320> brain This approach is supported by brain This approach is supported
• enrollment task force, which we support. enrollment task force, which we support.

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

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• So I do support that.
• center support that Connor mentioned, we're trying to make sure that we're providing... ...support that
• 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
• 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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• support for public health.
• support and for public health.
• And the executive also supports the same appropriation.
• And the executive also supports the same appropriation.
• While we're trying to support them and providing the services and supports that they need, the newborns

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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• 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
• What's really exciting about this is that, in a way, it supports the teacher workload because they're

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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• , 25 mentor teachers, and then we would probably support about 200 early childhood folks that are already
• , 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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• PCS&M supports HB 47.
• So I'm urging you to please support this.
• We wholeheartedly support it.
• Anybody else on Zoom in support of House Bill 48? Anybody else on Zoom in support of House Bill 48?
• I totally support what it’s doing.

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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• The professional learning plans are key to ensuring that teachers are supported in their understanding
• The professional learning plans are key to ensuring that teachers are supported in their understanding
• preparation and requiring early screening and parent-informed support plans to By improving teacher
• It supports aspiring teachers by providing more rigorous educator prep programs and ensures that New
• 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

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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• 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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• 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.
• . teachers. teachers.
• I'd tell you a specific case I do know that the administrators will try to support their teachers in

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
• of that would talk about how supportive of that would talk about how do<00:06:18.639> they<00
• 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

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

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

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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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• The critical role teachers play in society underscores our legislative duty to support individuals pursuing
• Superintendents support creative, legal ways of getting quality teachers in the classroom.
• we support alternative pathways to teacher licensure.
• So last session, I did have a bill to support our J-1 visa teachers.
• I wholeheartedly support a J-1 visa program, which has brought 469 highly skilled and qualified teachers

Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400

Keywords: military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety

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• . teachers. teachers.
• Administrators are in classrooms rather than helping other students or parents or supporting teachers
• <00:09:50.720> teachers<00:09:51.040> in<00:09:51.200> their or supporting teachers
• in their or supporting teachers in their classrooms.<00:09:52.480> For<00:09:52.880> Morehead
• teachers and so I'm in support of that. teachers and so I'm in support of that.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• This is the Teacher Bill of Rights.
• Why are teachers leaving the classroom?
• , administrators, support staff.
• But I can say that your teachers need to create an environment where your teachers are free of that kind
• If you would go back to Section B, it says teachers, administrators, support staff employed by the district's

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• <00:02:32.720> renewal their training uh teachers renewal their training uh teachers renewal
• Dyslexia is often support they need.
• <00:08:04.639> Right better support these students. Right better support these students.
• Like, our kids go to college to become teachers, and so our teachers aren't coming out of our Minnesota
• teachers and so like<00:09:59.839> our<00:10:00.160> teachers<00:10:00.560> aren't

Bills: HF60, HF3067, HF3730, HF3638, HF3401

Keywords: interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, 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: SB 26

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation