House Business and Labor Committee are listening to public comment on HB257. This is the last item on the agenda.
HB257 passed out of committee.
Public comment has just started for HB261. The committee has agreed to hear from 30 people.
Representative Hall presenting on HB261: Equal Opportunity Initiative. Former legislator, James Evans, is speaking in support of HB261.
House Education Committee meeting just started. Representative Welton is presenting on HB167: Education Innovation Program Amendments. The changes to the bill present a plan on how to market the program. Bill passed out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
SITFO is providing an overview of their program and requesting funds for next year.
Brittney Cummins, Governor Cox's Education Advisor, is now sharing the Governor's education budget recommendations. The Governor is recommending $3M for a high school service pilot program. He is also asking for $12M for student teacher stipends. Big focus on rural districts.
Chair Moss & Deputy Superintendent Jones are presenting to Executive Appropriations on the mission and vision of USBE. They are also sharing their top 10 budget requests. They are asking for a 6.2% increase to the WPU. Also asking for additional funds for educator prep hours.
Public Ed Approps has started. Ben Leishman is providing an update on the process.
"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done." (Vince Lombardi) #USSA
During the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, 268 education bill were introduced. Of the 268 bills introduced, 164 bills passed (61%). The 164 bills created 39 new USBE rules, 10 new programs, and 9 new LEA reports. This is not sustainable. #USSA
Utah Senate meeting this afternoon. Listening to bills this afternoon.
There is a great display at the Utah Capitol on film in Utah. Forrest Gump, Con Air, The Legend of the Lone Ranger, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade all filmed scenes in Utah. If you are at the Capitol, check it out.
Speaker Schultz is now discussing the priorities of the Utah House. He states, "put the kids first."
https://house.utleg.gov/2024-house-majority-policy-priorities/#dearflip-df_10236/1/
Speaker Schultz asks each House member to hold up their WHY. Why they ran for office. Why they serve. #USSA
Opening day of the 2024 Legislative Session in the House. Snow College Cadence Choir performed for the House. #USSA
For the next 45 days the Joint Legislative Council (USBA, USSA, UASBO) will be advocating for public schools and the JLC priorities - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3572/USSA/3608145/FINAL_-_JLC_PRIORITIES.pdf #USSA #USBA #UASBO
The 2024 Utah Legislative Session beings today. Throughout the session, Utah superintendents & local school board members will be at the Capitol advocating for public schools, students, & educators. Thank you for supporting Utah's public schools. #USSA #PublicSchoolProud
"I find that the harder I work the more luck I seem to have." (Thomas Jefferson) #USSA
The Early Learning Coaches in the CUES region are working with teachers to increase student success. The data is amazing. Thank you CUES for prioritizing teacher learning and student success. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7i2tA3OL17DB-6vkZmSOUFARVrnvIN8/view #USSA #SharingOurStories
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. today.
