HB 1608-FN (2024): relative to providing an induction program for new teachers.
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HB 1608-FN (2024)
relative to providing an induction program for new teachers.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2024, with 180 people signed in online: 161 in support, 18 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2024 and March 18, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 3, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 3, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Without Recomendation”, by a vote of 10 to 10.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 4, 2024, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
- March 6, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
- March 18, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
- October 3, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 205-207
- October 3, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
Votes
- March 28, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
- March 4, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/04/2024 09:00 am LOB 205-207
- March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 09:30 am LOB 205-207
- March 18, 2024: Executive Session: 03/18/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
- March 18, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/18/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 28, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/28/2024
- October 3, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/03/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
- October 3, 2024: Executive Session: 10/03/2024 10:30 am LOB 205-207
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Without Recomendation (Vote 10-10)