House Education Committee advances five bills on school health, devices, college planning and program review The House Education Committee reported five substitute Senate bills out of committee with due-pass recommendations after adopting several amendments, including expanding school authority to use premeasured epinephrine, directing OSPI reporting on mobile-device policies, and updating high-school planning supports.

The House Education Committee just advanced five critical bills aimed at enhancing school health measures, student technology policies, and financial aid planning for high schoolers!

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Alabama Board Approves Review of Educator Preparation Programs at Alabama A and M University Board unanimously approves resolution for program review at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.

The Alabama Board of Education is set to transform the future of teaching by reviewing educator preparation programs at AAMU, paving the way for a new generation of STEM-savvy teachers.

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Connecticut boards implement alternative pathways for educator certification by 2026 Connecticut's regional boards of education adopt new certification pathways and oversight timelines.

Connecticut is on the brink of a major educational transformation with Senate Bill 1392, which could redefine how teachers are certified and tackle the pressing educator shortages head-on.

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