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PartySchools and CovidInstructionTeaching ProfessionHigher EdPrivate School/ ChoiceOther Investments
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Supplies/ Equipment/HealthReopeningClosing Learning GapsRemote Learning/BroadbandCurriculum/TrainingEarly EducationNon-Academic
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AlabamaFebruary 2https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2021/01/SOTS-2021-Official-Copy.pdfKay IveyRUrge schools to partner with community organizations to create new opportunities for summer and after school programs to help catch students upWill continue to partner with internet providers to extend services for the underserved areas of the stateContinue to prioritize a solid foundation of reading and STEM educationContinue their focus on their Pre-K programProposes a 2% teacher pay increase
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AlaskaJanuary 28https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2021/01/28/2021-state-of-the-state-address/Mike DunleavyREstablish a temporary “Governor’s Office of Reading Instruction” to ensure that federal relief money is targeted at improving reading scoresEstablish summer camps to boost reading, math, and coding skills, and create an apprenticeship program that will allow high schoolers to earn credit while working for businesses.Increase funding for homeschooling which rose from 11% to 22% of students, support families through the purchase of textbooks, tutoring, and other materials and services
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ArizonaJanuary 11https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2021/01/governor-ducey-delivers-state-state-address-outlines-2021-prioritiesDoug DuceyRMake sure that teachers receive the Covid vaccine as quickly as possiblePrioritize reopening by not "funding empty seats or allowing schools to remain in a perpetual state of closure"Implement summer school, longer school days, one-on-one targeted instruction, and tutoring to help students graduate high school on time and at grade levelEmpower parents to make their current "temporary education options" permanent
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ArkansasJanuary 12https://governor.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/210112_State_of_the_State.pdfAsa HutchinsonRPropose $30 milllion for high speed internet to "provide education fairly in all areas" of the stateProvide training for teachers to teach computer science

Sets a goal to raise teacher salaries by $2,000 over the next two years
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CaliforniaMarch 9https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/03/09/governor-newsom-delivers-state-of-the-state-address-charting-californias-path-to-a-brighter-future/Gavin Newsom DAllocating at least 10% of vaccines for teachers and school staffCommits $6.6 billion for learning loss, tutoring, mental health, and the ability to extend school days and the school yearInvest $10 milllion in infrastructure, including building toward universal broadbandProposes investing "a record amount" in K-14 education
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ColoradoFebruary 17https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ytFtav-jMiq0OcpyhrRjpyaMdA4Wvb0V/viewJared PolisDInvest in rural communities and "continue bringing broadband to every corner" of the stateOffer universal preschool and full-day kindergartenStop the school-to-prison pipeline by "investing more in school counselors and less in overly harsh punishments"Make school funding more equitable and student-centered

Pay down the education budget deficit
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ConnecticutJanuary 6https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Speeches/Governor-Lamont-2021-State-of-the-State-AddressNed LamontDExpand commitment to providing greater access to broadbandBroaden the teaching of history and social studies to make sure Black and Hispanic children, as well as their White peers, have a better appreciation of their histories and civilizations, including Native American historyOffer "truly affordable higher education"Expand commitment to open choice school incentives
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DelawareJanuary 26https://www.witn22.org/2021/01/26/governor-carneys-state-of-the-state-address-tuesday-january-26-2021/John CarneyDDouble funding for the Early Childhood Assistance Program in future years to expand access to high quality early education programs for disadvantaged childrenDouble Opportunity Funding, the state's weighted student funding system, over the next three years

Fully fund K-3 basic Special Education over the next few years
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DCMarch 9Muriel BowserD
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FloridaMarch 2https://www.flgov.com/2021/03/02/governor-ron-desantis-state-of-the-state-address-2/ Ron DeSantisRBegin to place a strong emphasis on vocational education and civicsReject reductions in funding for K-12 education.
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GeorgiaJanuary 14https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bF_5ZB33g7UshqdB7vidVnvuJUJKK00h/viewBrian KempRProvide $20 million for this fiscal year and $10 million per year moving forward to boost access to rural broadband grantsProvide a $1,000, one-time supplement for every teacher and school staff memberInvest $5 million in a pilot program through the University System of Georgia to keep up to 10,000 juniors and seniors with unmet financial obligations enrolled in collegeSet aside $10 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds to reimburse expenses parents and guardians have incurred while providing a quality education during COVID-19Provide $647 million this year and $573 million in the following year to restore funding to school systems, fully fund enrollment growth, and hold schools harmless for enrollment reductions
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HawaiiJanuary 25https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/office-of-the-governor-governor-david-iges-2021-state-of-the-state-address/David IgeDWe've provided reopening guidelines but "those decisions are being made by the individual schools" and they should "be empowered to design schools of innovation that best meet their needs"Accelerate pilot project to connect rural communities with broadband by leveraging federal and state funds

Proposes creating a Broadband and Digital Equity Office to, in part, identify and secure Hawaii's share of $7 billion in new federal funds for broadband infrastructure
Move forward on three pilot school rebuilding projects to serve as "models for the schools of the future"
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IdahoJanuary 11https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2021/01/2021-sos.pdfBrad Little RAcknowledge the need to close the achievement gap given the learning loss that resulted from the pandemicContinue to invest in internet connectivityInvest in literacy and make sure all young students are on track to read by the end of the third grade

Invest in an education system that gives residents "a solid foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful employment" in Idaho
Provide additional funding for Idaho's higher education system and carreer and technical education that connects students with employers and equips students with the skills they needInvest in safe routes to school within a broader $126 million in state and local highway infrastructure plan

Use budget surplus to "[reflect] my continued priority on education"
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IllinoisFebruary 17
https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/20485421/read-gov-jb-pritzkers-2021-state-of-the-state-and-budget-address.pdf
J.B. PritzkerDCalls on school districts to use federal funding to "restore safe in-person learning"Calls on school districts to use federal funding to "address COVID learning loss not only this Spring but into the Summer too"Invest at least $50 million in additional state matching grants toward the 2024 goal of universal broadband accessMake additional investments to protect the early childhood block grant, expand early intervention programs, and direct $350 milllion in federal funds directly to childcare providersInvest in college access and scholarships by proposing a $28 million increase to MAP grantsUse federal funds to keep current K-12 spending levels
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IndianaJanuary 19https://www.in.gov/gov/governor-holcomb/newsroom/2021-state-of-the-state-address/Eric Holcomb RAllocate $100 million to continue providing access to broadband Examine the 37 state and local ideas identified by the Teacher Compensation Commission Report to reduce costs and increase revenues for public schoolsRestore higher education funding by $103 million and increase it in each of the next two years"Some temporary changes may turn into permanent options and choices for parents" in order to help make up learning loss. Notes that "these options shouldn't come at the expense of the public school system"Increase K-12 funding by $377 million in the two-year state budget proposal
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IowaJanuary 12https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-delivers-2021-condition-of-the-stateKim Reynolds RRequests the legislature to immediately send her a bill that gives parents the choice to send their children back to school full timeSpend $450 million to ensure every part of Iowa has affordable, high-speed broadband by 2025Continue to integrate work-based learning into K-12 curriculum

Continue to find ways to recognize on-the-job training and reskilling because "not all skills are learned in a classroom"
Increase mental health funding by $15 million this year and another $15 million next year to, among other things, continue efforts to support children affected by the pandemic and students' telehealth behavioral health sessionsMake open enrollment available in all districts, allow more flexibility when creating public charter schools where there is a need for an alternative, and create education savings accounts for students "who are trapped in a failing school"
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KansasJanuary 12https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-laura-kelly-delivers-the-2021-state-of-the-state-address/Laura Kelly DConsider teachers "essenntial frontline workers" eligible for the second phase of Covid vaccinationsPlan to "get every Kansas student back in the classroom as soon as possible, and provide their teachers with the tools and resources they need to get kids back on track"
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KentuckyJanuary 7https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20210107_SOTC-Budget-Address.pdfAndy Beshear DProvide $50 million to fund the last mile of broadband to "help make sure every family that needs it has it"Fund textbooks and electronic instruction resourcesProvide support for preschool programs to help children most in needContinue to fund additional, full-time, school-based mental health servicesProvide a $1,000 salary increase for every teacher, bus driver, cafeteria worker and school employee

Provide full pension funding for the Teachers’ Retirement System

Restore a teacher loan forgiveness program
Create the Better Kentucky Promise to provide the last dollar necessary for more than 6,300 students to earn associate's degrees or certificates

Provide an additional $17 million for postsecondary institution with an emphasis on workforce and jobs of the future
Expand the state funding formula (SEEK)

Allot $100 million in additional one-time money to help rebuild and repair Kentucky’s schools
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LouisianaApril 12https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/watch-at-6-pm-gov-edwards-to-deliver-state-of-the-state-speech-on-monday-evening/John Bel EdwardsDUse federal dollars to fund high speed, affordable broadbandPrioritize additional funding for early childhood educationAllocate funding to increase faculty pay

Provide funding for a pay increase for K-12 teachers and support staff
Put $15.6 million towards higher education budget stabilization
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MaineFebruary 23https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-budget-address-maines-budget-focuses-health-care-education-economy-maintainsJanet Mills DRequest an additional $30 million for infrastructure and affordable internet

Allocate additional funds to "help school districts manage in-person, remote, and hybrid learning options"
Seek $6 million through the Back to Work proposal for low- or no-interest loans to renovate, expand, or construct childcare facilities and increase the availability and quality of childcare slotsLaunch a program to provide scholarships and paid internships for local students with local employersProvide funding to make progress toward a minimum teacher salary of $40,000Request $25 million through the Back to Work bond proposal to partner with CTE centers and community colleges to provide equipment and to train skilled workers to fill jobs in high-growth industries
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MarylandFebruary 3https://governor.maryland.gov/2021/02/03/full-text-governor-hogans-2021-state-of-the-state-address/Larry Hogan RExpand investment in full-day pre-K targeted tutoringExpand investment in "scholarships for deserving students to attend non-public schools" Proposes every school system receive more funding, regardless of declining enrollment figures

Proposes an investment in school construction to "bring every one of the state's schools into the 21st century"
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MassachusettsJanuary 26https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-baker-delivers-2021-state-of-the-commonwealth-addressCharlie BakerRContinue to work with lab partners to develop a weekly COVID testing program for kids, teachers, and staff to encourage more public school districts to reopen their classrooms
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MichiganJanuary 27https://www.michigan.gov/documents/whitmer/Governor_Whitmer_2021_State_of_the_State_Remarks_as_Prepared_for_Delivery_714535_7.pdfGretchen WhitmerDFund school infrastructure improvements through the budgetSet a goal for all schools to offer an in-person learning opportunity by March 1st

Reconvene the Return to School Advisory Council who, by Spring, will provide guidance to policymakers, districts, and schools about how best to promote comprehensive recovery
Fund academic recovery through the budgetFund support for students' physical and mental health through the budgetReward MI Classroom Heroes grants up to $500 to each teacher and support staff next month to offset some expenses and acknowledge their effortsContinue to build upon the weighted funding formula through this year's budget, providing additional support for students with special needs, economically disadvantaged students, and English language learners
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MinnesotaMarch 28
https://kstp.com/news/full-video-and-transcript-of-gov-tim-walz-state-of-the-state-address/6056226/
Tim WalzDIntroduced a new education plan, Due North, that will add summer learning and tutoring Introduced a new eduction plan, Due North, to expand access to rigorous courseworkIntroduced a new education plan, Due North, to help the teacher workforce better reflect the diverse student body
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MississippiJanuary 26https://mississippitoday.org/2021/01/26/gov-tate-reeves-full-2021-state-of-the-state-address/Tate ReevesRIs eager to sign a teacher pay raise the legislature sends for approvalKeep working to ensure every child has "access to the education that they deserve" and "parents have the choice to save their child from a district that lets them down"
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MissouriJanuary 27https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MOGOV/2021/01/27/file_attachments/1673932/2021%20SOTS%20Address%20-%20EMBARGOED%20UNTIL%20SPEECH%20BEGINS.pdfMichael ParsonRAssess the impact virtual learning has had on students and "adjust education accordingly"Requests $5 million in investment to expand and improve broadband servicesProposes consolidating programs across three different agencies into a new office, the Office of Childhood, to streamline programs and place a bigger focus on early childhood developmentRequests an additional $13 million for A+ scholarships for eligible graduates of designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools

Calls to expand Career Ready 101 which helps high school students prepare for the workforce

Sets a goal for 12,000 new high school students to receive the WorkKeys certification; a work credential
Fully fund the Foundation Formula, Missouri's school funding formula
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MontanaJanuary 28https://news.mt.gov/governor-gianforte-the-state-of-our-state-is-resilientGreg GianforteRAllocates $2.5 million in incentives to schools to improve starting teacher pay
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NebraskaJanuary 14https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-state-state-address-1Pete RickettsRInvest $20 million in each of the next two years to help another 30,000 households get broadband connectivity.Fully fund state aid to the K-12 education formula with an additional $42.7 million over the biennium
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NevadaJanuary 19https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/full-transcript-annotations-of-sisolaks-2021-state-of-the-state-addressSteve SisolakD "I will do whatever it takes to get our students back in the classroom."Restore nearly $40 million in funding for pre-schoolAddress mental and behavioral health problems among young peopleTransition community colleges to a new independent authority focused on making Nevadans’ job readyPhase in a school funding equity plan developed by a state commission
Continue using marijuana tax revenue to fund education
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New HampshireFebruary 11https://www.governor.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt336/files/documents/20210211-budget-address.pdfChris SununuRCommitting $3 million to fund additional school counselors, peer-to-peer and buddy support programs, and communication outreach directly to students so they know "exactly where to go and what to do when they're feeling low"Propose student debt relief that focuses on those in much-needed fields like healthcare, biotechnology, and social workInvest $30 million in one-time grants for school building aid, energy-efficient projects or alternative-fuel buses, and other needs
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New JerseyJanuary 12https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210112a.shtmlPhil Murphy DEnsure students have the academic and social-emotional support needed to rebound from the stresses of the pandemicContinue closing the digital divide, so that all students have the tools they needLay the groundwork for tomorrow's workforce by incorporating climate change throughout its K-12 standardsClose the remaining educational gaps among students by expanding access to pre-K
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New MexicoJanuary 26https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2021/01/26/watch-gov-michelle-lujan-grishams-2021-state-of-the-state-address/Michelle Lujan GrishamD"New Mexico children wil be safely welcomed back to the classroom on February 8th"Calls on the legislature to commit at least half of their capital outlay allocations to new broadband investmentsMove forward with a constitutional amendment to invest in early childhood education and well-beingRequests for New Mexico Opportunity Scholarships, which fully cover tuition and fees at two-year institutions, to go to 30,000 additional recipientsReform special education, beginning with a new ombudsman's officed focused on the "the needs of differently abled New Mexico students and their families"
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New YorkJanuary 11https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-governor-cuomo-outlines-2021-agenda-reimagine-rebuild-renewAndrew CuomoDLead the nation in making broadband affordable, beyond continued efforts to expand access
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North CarolinaRoy CooperD
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North DakotaJanuary 5https://www.governor.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/2021%20State%20of%20the%20State%20Address%20transcript.pdfDoug BurgumRProvide $45 million to support the expansion and development of career and technical education centers across the state through matching grants funded through a proposed bonding packageSupport behavioral health by investing more in the substance abuse disorder vouchers to expand access to treatment servicesStudy and develop a permanent higher education stabilization and transformation fund for the state's public institutions by 2024
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OhioMike DeWineR
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OklahomaFebruary 1https://www.governor.ok.gov/articles/press_releases/governor-stitt-delivers-2021-state-of-the-state-adKevin StittRCommits to continuing to prioritize vaccinating teachers and giving students the option to be in the classroomFix the school funding formula so it's based on the current enrollment
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OregonJanuary 21https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ng5ndPup99JALP5QWZQHrYp7M1z-Dejo/viewKate BrownDProposes over $100 million in broadband expansion statewide to, in part, ensure every school is connected to the internetEnsure 8,000 more kids are eligible for home visiting, early head start, and preschool promise
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PennsylvaniaMarch 3https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/governor-wolf-delivers-2021-budget-address/Tom WolfDProposes a "major investment" in infrastructure, including broadband in rural communitiesProvide new funding for special educationProvide new funding for early childhood educationEnsure a $45,000 minimum annual salary for teachersCreate a tuition assistance program for students attending PA State System of Higher Education schools Proposes "reforms that would finally hold charter schools accountable for the results they deliver"

Lower the administrative costs in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to fund 36 million dollars more in scholarships to private schools and educational programs
"Fully and fairly" fund every school
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Rhode Island February 3https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/watch-gov-raimondo-state-of-the-state-address-2021/Gina Raimondo, incoming Sec. of Commerce, reflected on her tenure and did not put forward education priorities for Rhode Island. D
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South CarolinaJanuary 13https://governor.sc.gov/news/2021-01/governor-henry-mcmasters-2021-state-state-addressHenry McMasterRAsks the General Assembly to quickly send legislation "that will require un-willing school districts to re-open their classrooms"Proposes $30 million to continue the expansion of broadband through public and private matchesProvide funding for the Department of Education to replace "outdated 'Common Core' textbooks"Invest $48 million to expand access to full-day kindergarten for every lower income, four-year old child in the stateProvide funding to put a certified law enforcement school resource officer and school nurse in every school

Ensure every student has access to a mental health counselor
Appropriate $35 million "to maintain the state's financial committment to funding our classrooms" and lift the current suspension of teacher step salary increasesProvide $60 million for students who qualify for federal needs-based financial aid and attend in-state public institutions

Allocate an additional $20 million for tuition grants and assistance for students at private, independent, and historically Black colleges and universities

Invest lottery proceeds to create scholarships for students with intellectual disabilities

Use the Capital Reserve Fund to repair, replace, and renovate buildings on public campuses
Allocate $13 million to establish Education Scholarship Accounts

Have $25 million follow students to their new public charter schools, which have grown during the pandemic
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South DakotaJanuary 12https://news.sd.gov/newsitem.aspx?id=27616Kristi NoemRExpand broadband through state investment, coupled with industry funding and federal grantsCreate instructional materials and classroom resources on America’s founding, the nation’s history, and the state’s historySupport the PREMIER needs-based scholarship endowment announced with philanthropic funds in early January and the state's UpSkill workforce development program launched in the fallFind innovative solutions that empower parents to set their children up for success
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TennesseeFebruary 8https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2021/2/8/gov--bill-lee-delivers-2021-state-of-the-state-address.htmlBill LeeRProposes $200 million to, in part, support new school construction and school renovationsRecommends investing $200 milllion for high speed internetUse federal dollars to double the number of schools participating in Civics Seal Initiative to ensure that more students get a better civics education

Allocate $10 million to create 10 new GIVE sites with a priority on at-risk communities to create new templates for vocational education
Recommends $120 million be set aside for teacher compensation in the 2021-22 budgetProposes $900 milllion for, in part, improvements and maintenance of higher education campuses

Proposes a new partnership with the Ayers Family Foundation to improve the college-going and success rates of students in rural communities
Fully fund the BEP formula and the THEC outcomes-based formula to "ensure students are put in the best possible position to recover from the pandemic"
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TexasFebruary 1https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor_abbott_delivers_state_of_the_state_addressGreg AbbottRImprove Pre-K by setting high standards, evaluating them, and eliminating what doesn't workWants "legislation that imposes real consequences" for teachers who sexually assault students and penalties for administrators who turn a blind eyeMake Texas the 31st state to have school choice and "address the growing demand for [their] charter schools"
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UtahJanuary 21https://governor.utah.gov/2021/01/20/watch-live-gov-spencer-cox-gives-his-first-state-of-the-state-address/Spencer CoxREnsure every child has a high-quality, well-compensated teacherAllocate more funding for job training, up-skilling, and trade and technical education institutionsPropose a nearly 6% increase in education funding

Make sure every child, brown or Black, rural or urban has the same opportunity as every other child
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VermontJanuary 7https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/governor-phil-scott-delivers-third-inaugural-addressPhil ScottRDevelop a plan—with school districts, teachers and pediatricians—to safely get every child in every district into the classroom full-time by the end of the school year, with April as a goalGiven the inequities exposed by the pandemic, the state needs "to do more to give every child access to an equal education"Consider how to use the lessons of remote learning to give school districts, students and families options like a foreign language or a computer coding class taught elsewhere in the stateAsk districts to put plans in place that help measure and improve literacyProvide a property tax exemption for licensed preschool programsConsolidate all working on children's issues—childcare, preschool, K-12 and technical education—into the state education agency
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VirginiaJanuary 13https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2021/january/headline-891383-en.htmlRalph NorthamDVaccinate teachers in order to work "toward the shared goal of reopening schools and making sure students are getting the support they need"Provide $50 million each year to maintain the current level of funding for broadbandProposes a pilot program to provide three-year-olds access to early childhood education programsAllocate $26 million to increase the number of school counselorsProposes grants to address pay equity for early childhood educators

Invest $100 million in retirement plans for public school teachers and other public servants

Give teachers a pay bonus of more than two percent with the goal of making it a permanent raise



Provide an additional $30 million for financial aid at public colleges and universities and increase Tuition Assistance Grants at private institutions to $4,000

Proposes additional tuition assistance for members of the National Guard

Increase assistance for public historically Black colleges and universities, Virginia State University, and Norfolk University

Invest in the G3 program (Get skilled, Get a job, Give back) to help people get tuition-free job skills training in high-need fields through community colleges and provide the financial aid to do it
Allocate $500 million to make sure schools don't lose funding from drops in enrollment this year

Increase money going toward resources for English Language Learners
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WashingtonJanuary 13https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-delivers-historic-third-inaugural-address-b4434750978eJay InsleeDSet the intention to get students back in the classroom and "make sure it's in safe and healthy settings"Continue to expand early childhood educationProvide mental health and nutrition support for students to address the impact of the pandemic
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West VaFebrurary 10https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/2021-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-Address.aspxJim JusticeRUse federal dollars to improve broadbandLeverage partnerships to bring opioid and substance abuse prevention programs to all students
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WisconsinJanuary 12https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/2b549dfTony EversDInvest nearly $200 million in the 2021-23 biennial budget for broadband
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WyomingMarch 2https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Tq2dDAtFVaeTwQKRgZQ7cOYE61ZCgAt/viewMark Gordon REnsure students graduate with "the tools necessary to succeed in the modern economy"Reorganize early childhood learning agencies to provide coherenceThe Wyoming Innovation Network, a parternship with community college and the University of Wyoming, willl develop education initiatives to strengthen the workforce and entrepreneurship
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