2022 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Education
John Bel Edwards:
Get teacher pay up to at least the Southern Regional Average
I am recommending that the first $50 million of any increase in the revenue forecast that the REC may recognize before the budget is passed go to increasing teacher raises to $2,000.
It is the least we can do for the people who never gave up on our students despite unprecedented circumstances, and it continues our goal of getting teacher pay up to at least the Southern Regional Average.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Louisiana legislature
Mar 14, 2022
Chris Sununu:
Education Freedom Savings Accounts provides options
Last year we fought to Expand Educational Opportunities for students and families. This year, for the first time in state history, a child's zip code or family income no longer dictates their educational options, with Education Freedom
Savings Accounts New Hampshire is providing opportunities to thousands of families across our state with nothing but positive results.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to New Hampshire legislature
Feb 17, 2022
Tony Evers:
Tuition freeze at state university for in-state students
I'm also announcing I am providing a $25 million investment in our University of Wisconsin System so that they can use these dollars to fund the tuition freeze through the end of the biennium. With these additional funds, the UW System and
Board of Regents can ensure that tuition prices for our in-state students will not go up for the next two years, giving our students and their families one less thing to worry about.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Wisconsin legislature
Feb 15, 2022
Janet Mills:
Make two years of community college free
I propose making two years of community college free. To the high school classes of 2020 through 2023--if you enroll full-time in a Maine community college this fall or next, Maine will cover every last dollar of your tuition so you can obtain a
one-year certificate or two-year associates degree and graduate unburdened by debt and ready to enter the workforce. If you already started a two-year program, we've got your back too. We will cover the last dollar of your second year.
I will fund an overhaul of the Opportunity Maine Tax Credit. We will broaden and simplify the program's eligibility criteria so that those who graduated with student debt--regardless of what type of degree they have or where they graduated or what type
of work they do now--they will be eligible for up to $25,000 of debt relief over the course of their lifetime, so long as they have a job and they make Maine their home.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Feb 10, 2022
Janet Mills:
Met state's commitment to fund 55% of cost of education
For the first time in Maine history we met the state's longstanding commitment to fund 55% of the cost of education. No longer will we underfund education in the State of Maine, as past administrations have done. We will maintain this commitment to
our students, to our teachers, to our municipalities, and to our property taxpayers. And to help us do so I propose creating an Education Stabilization Fund, capitalized with $30 million from the General Fund, to continue delivering on that promise.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Maine legislature
Feb 10, 2022
Tom Wolf:
Refusing to fund education equitably does not save us money
Refusing to fund education equitably does not save us money. It just means we wind up spending more on social services, remedial programs, even prisons. We can afford to invest a whole lot more in the fair funding formula without raising one penny
in state taxes. And we can afford to do it without asking any school district, anywhere in Pennsylvania, to sacrifice one penny in state funding.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to Pennsylvania legislature
Feb 8, 2022
Bill Lee:
Set aside money per child for the public school they attend
With the support of thousands of Tennessee parents, I am committing to updating the 30 year-old way we fund our K-12 public schools. I'm proposing an innovative approach that sets aside dollars for each student, based on their individual needs, and
these dollars will be used in whatever public school they attend. We have spent months engaging parents, teachers, students and stakeholders in a fully transparent process across the entire state.
The vast majority of parents believe they should be allowed to see books, curriculum and other items used in the classroom. That's how I felt about my own kids, and I stand with those parents today. We are proposing a new law that will ensure
parents know what materials are available to students in their libraries. This law will also create greater accountability at the local level so parents are empowered to make sure content is age-appropriate.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Tennessee legislature
Jan 31, 2022
Bill Lee:
Informed patriotism and American exceptionalism at colleges
Two years ago, I traveled to Hillsdale College to participate in a Presidents Day celebration and spend time with champions of American exceptionalism. For decades, Hillsdale College has been the standard bearer in quality curriculum and the
responsibility of preserving American liberty. I believe their efforts are a good fit for Tennessee, and we are formalizing a partnership with Hillsdale to expand their approach to civics education and K-12 education.
I'm proud of the "informed patriots" graduating from our Tennessee schools. Informed patriotism should stretch beyond the K-12 classroom and into higher education. In many states, colleges and universities have become centers of anti-American thought,
leaving our students not only ill-equipped but confused. I'm including in my budget $6 million to establish the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Tennessee legislature
Jan 31, 2022
Bill Lee:
Shut down university group tied to Chinese Communist Party
Last year, we shut down Confucius Institutes at our public Tennessee universities to cut ties with an organization that is working for the Chinese Communist Party. The State of Tennessee has to remain vigilant with regard to countries and
foreign entities who don't have our best interests in mind. Our administration has also strengthened our vetting approach to ensure we do not spend state dollars or incentivize any company doing the work of foreign adversaries.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Tennessee legislature
Jan 31, 2022
Mike Dunleavy:
Protect rights of parents in education of their children
I have always envisioned an Alaska where parents are the most crucial component in the educational success of their children. This is why I've supported our public schools, home schools, charter schools, and other schools of choice. I envision an Alaska
where parents and children are . and remain . at the forefront of every educational decision we make, and I will continue to protect the rights of parents in the education of their children.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature
Jan 25, 2022
Tate Reeves:
Basic right of parents to determine their child's education
We know that there are many who enjoy criticizing Mississippi. They trash our way of life, they trash our institutions, and they frequently deride our education. And at times in our past, they might have been at least a little bit right about our
educational system. But Mississippi's schools have made a major turnaround. It is the product of dedication of our teachers, a result of the intelligence of our people, and conservative, common-sense reforms enacted by many of us here today.
Mississippi schools and teachers answer to parents. It is shocking to me, that in some corners of this country, the basic right of parents to determine their child's education is ignored. We must strive to be better than that. We recognize that no
classroom can replace a parent's care. Your voice should not just be heard, it should be sought. It should reign. All public servants answer to the people. In education, we answer to the parents and as long as I'm governor, we always will.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to MIssissippi legislature
Jan 25, 2022
Tate Reeves:
Critical race theory is a looming threat in too many schools
Across the country, there is a looming threat in too many schools. It is propaganda that seeks to divide us. It's what's called critical race theory. It doesn't really matter what you call it. And I'm not interested in semantics. I'm interested in the
integrity of our civic education. In too many schools in other states, they teach the lie that America is inherently racist. They teach students that by virtue of the color of your skin you are inherently a victim or oppressor.
They teach this for a purpose.it is designed to allow a small group of idealogues to pose as saviors--false heroes. It is arrogance and ambition, masquerading as education.
When you are a victim by birth, only their generosity can save you. When you are an oppressor by birth, only your silent cooperation with their radical worldview can sanctify you.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to MIssissippi legislature
Jan 25, 2022
David Ige:
Virtual learning can supplement in-person classes
Virtual classrooms became a necessity, but we also learned that they could supplement in-person classes and provide opportunities that would not otherwise be available. That's why we're supporting the expansion of virtual classrooms and the Hawai'i
Virtual Learning Network.We've long talked about distance learning--but more as an alternative to the traditional classroom. The pandemic made us realize that we could use virtual classrooms to ensure that every student has every opportunity to learn.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Hawaii legislature
Jan 24, 2022
John Carney:
A robust, accurate, Black history curriculum in schools
One thing that the past two years have taught me is that there is value in acknowledging, and celebrating, the complexity of our state. And our complex and often difficult history. That's why I was proud to sign
Representative Dorsey Walker's bill into law, ensuring that a robust, accurate, Black history curriculum is taught in Delaware public schools.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Delaware legislature
Jan 20, 2022
Henry McMaster:
Parents must know what their children are learning
A group of concerned parents contacted my office about a book containing age inappropriate, sexually explicit, obscene, and pornographic images, available in their school's library. For explicit materials of this nature to have been allowed
into a school, without oversight, without public review, and without parents' prior knowledge, is highly troubling and destroys public confidence in our schools. Parents must know what their children are hearing, seeing, and learning in the classroom.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the S.C. legislature
Jan 19, 2022
Mike Parson:
Raise teacher pay in every corner of this state
Unfortunately, Missouri is currently ranked 50th in United States for starting teacher pay and half of our new teachers leave the profession by their fifth year. This is unacceptable, and we must do better. That is why we are proposing to raise teacher
pay in every corner of this state. By partnering with local school districts, we can increase the baseline salary for new teachers to $38,000 dollars... and take the first step in addressing this issue.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature
Jan 19, 2022
Glenn Youngkin:
We will teach all of our history: the good and the bad
We'll start where the future is determined in the classroom preparing Virginia's children to be Career or College ready. Starting today, we will raise standards, raise teacher pay, invest in facilities and children with disabilities.
We will create innovation lab and charter schools of achievement--within the public school system. We will remove politics from the classroom and re-focus on essential math, science and reading. And we will teach all of our history the good and the bad.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Virginia legislature
Jan 15, 2022
Glenn Youngkin:
Parents should have a say in what is taught in school
We've tried to silence the people most responsible for the lives of young children --- their parents. Parents should have a say in what is taught in school, because in Virginia, parents have a fundamental right to make decisions with regards to
their child's upbringing, education and care. To parents I say, "we respect you. And we will empower you in the education of your children."
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Virginia legislature
Jan 15, 2022
Jared Polis:
Increase funding by roughly $12-13 thousand per classroom
I have a plan for historic investment in Kindergarten through 12th grade education, which will reduce the Budget Stabilization Factor to a 13-year low, while increasing per pupil funding by roughly $12-13 thousand per classroom, supporting
smaller class sizes and enhanced pay for teachers. And we must take the RESPONSIBLE approach by setting money aside to keep up with these investments for future years.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature
Jan 13, 2022
Jared Polis:
Address obscene materials online and in our school libraries
Despite the divisive politics, the pandemic and unforeseen challenges, the tough obstacles that stood in our way, we pulled together and lent a hand to our fellow Georgians, and we proved it could be done.
As Psalm 16:8 says, "I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken."That's why I look forward to working with members of the
General Assembly this legislative session to protect our students from divisive ideologies --like critical race theory--that pit kids against each other. I also look forward to working with the House and Senate to pass, and sign,
a parental bill of rights in our education system and other pieces of legislation that I strongly support to ensure fairness in school sports and address obscene materials online and in our school libraries.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Georgia legislature
Jan 13, 2022
Jared Polis:
Completely restore all austerity cuts to education funding
A priority for conservative leaders under the Gold Dome, including myself, has been to appropriately fund the state school funding formula. These dollars are sent directly to schools to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and ensure every child
receives a quality education. My Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal will recommend adding 425 million dollars to fully fund our schools and completely restore all austerity cuts to education funding in our state that were made during the pandemic.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Georgia legislature
Jan 13, 2022
Kim Reynolds:
Give families funds for education system of their choice
All schools should be required to publish what they're teaching. There's no reason to hide it--at least no good reason. The same goes for the books in the library. Parents should know what their kids have access to, and they should have a timely process
to address their concerns. Because when our parents are fully informed, they can make informed choices. And ultimately, that's what every parent deserves: a choice.
I'll be introducing legislation that allows middle- and low-income families and students with an individualized educational plan to receive a portion of the `per pupil' funds allocated annually by the state to move their child to the education system of
their choice. About 70% (over $5,300) of those funds will go directly into an account for families to customize their child's education. The remaining 30% will be distributed by the state to smaller school districts.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature
Jan 11, 2022
Kim Reynolds:
Launch the first teacher registered apprenticeship program
We'll be launching the first teacher registered apprenticeship program in the country, letting schools effectively grow their own workforce. High school apprentices start classroom instruction in their junior year and, within a year of
graduation, they can earn a paraeducator credential and associates degree. And for paraeducators, their day jobs will count toward student teaching requirements, greatly reducing the cost and time required to become a teacher.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature
Jan 11, 2022
Kristi Noem:
Re-instill right to pray in school, absent far too long
We began here today with a prayer asking for God's grace and guidance. Yet in our public schools, prayer is absent--forbidden. I am introducing legislation that would allow for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day.
Students can choose to reflect on the upcoming day or have a quiet moment--they can also exercise their First Amendment right to pray. We will protect the freedom to worship and re-instill a right that has been absent for far too long in our schools.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to South Dakota legislature
Jan 11, 2022
Kristi Noem:
Teach true, honest history not radical Critical Race Theory
We have to make sure our children know America's promise. We have to teach them the true, honest history of our country. In state after state children are being exposed to radical political ideologies like Critical Race Theory. Our state supports
opportunity for all. We don't teach our children to be divisive and organize them into separate groups based on skin color. I am bringing legislation this year to enshrine these values and protect our students from hatred and division.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to South Dakota legislature
Jan 11, 2022
Ron DeSantis:
Provide parents with means to enforce state standards
While it is important to embrace high academic standards and to measure student achievement, the FSA test is not the best way to do it. I am proposing the elimination of the FSA and replacing it with periodic progress monitoring. This will lead to
meaningful feedback for parents and teachers and reduce the time dedicated to testing, leaving more time for learning. This reform will be better for students, teachers and parents, and it will help Florida remain a leader in education reform.
Florida has enacted a Parents' Bill of Rights and we reject the notion that parents shouldn't have a say in what their kids learn in school. Indeed, Florida law should provide parents with the right to review the curriculum used in their children's
schools. We should provide parents with recourse so that state standards are enforced, such as Florida's prohibition on infusing subjects with critical race theory in our classrooms.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Idaho legislature
Jan 11, 2022
Brad Little:
Add $47 million in ongoing funding to literacy programs
It all starts with literacy. Today, I propose adding $47 million in ongoing funding to literacy programs--to build on the reading success that parents instill at home. Local school districts across Idaho, with input from families, will decide how best
to deploy the resources. Literacy has been my top priority because it just makes sense. Our investments in education later on will have more impact if we can work with families to get more students to read proficiently early on.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Idaho legislature
Jan 10, 2022
Brad Little:
Empowering Parents grants let families control education
Last year, we served 18,000 Idaho families and 46,000 students with grants to help cover educational needs outside the classroom. And now, to build on our success, I am proposing $50 million for the new Empowering Parents grants.
The grants will cover things such as computers, tutoring, internet connectivity and other needs so students have the best chance for success. The Empowering Parents grants put families in control of their child's education, as it should be.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Idaho legislature
Jan 10, 2022
Brad Little:
Double scholarships for members of Idaho National Guard
I want to invest in the soldiers and airmen of the Idaho National Guard. My plan doubles our investment in scholarships for Guardsmen, which boosts our efforts to get more Idahoans to sign up for the Guard. Military service has always been one of the
most honorable ways for a person to serve their community, state, and country. We are so grateful to our Guardsmen and all military service members and veterans for all they have done and continue to do to promote freedom and peace in our country.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Idaho legislature
Jan 10, 2022
Doug Ducey:
Arizona is the number one school choice state in the nation
We pressed forward: positioning Arizona as the number one school choice state in the nation.When COVID hit, that designation was a lifeline for families. Some school leaders did everything possible to keep kids in the classroom. In the process, more
parents got involved. And thank God they did. Some voted with their feet--moving schools or school districts or to totally different learning models--whether that's homeschooling or microschools.In Arizona schools, we will not divide people by race.
Students should be taught to think critically--not taught critical race theory.
Let's require all that a child is taught, all curriculum and academic materials be put online and available to search and review by every parent, grandparent and interested citizen.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 10, 2022
Doug Ducey:
We waive tuition for veterans; let's do spouses too
We are blessed to be a magnet for America's veterans. Under the G.I. Bill, they get to attend our in-state universities and community colleges free of charge. After all, they've already given so much. But how about their spouses?
These dedicated husbands and wives have served and sacrificed as well. So this session, let's launch a program to waive their tuition too.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 10, 2022
Kay Ivey:
Won't accept the existence of a failing elementary school
In Alabama, our students will be focused on core curriculum. That means being proficient readers by the end of third grade. After we collect useful data during this upcoming spring semester, implementing the Alabama Literacy Act will be a must.
We must also ensure our kids are focused on developing their math skills, studying history--not theory--and mastering other classes like science and writing.
We should pledge, together, that we will no longer accept the existence of a failing elementary school in our state. Early learning is the bedrock of a quality education. How can we expect to have successful middle and high schools if we have
failing elementary schools? To that end, I am proposing resources to support grants for failing elementary schools that are not one-size-fits all, but rather, are customized to the particular needs of each of those struggling schools.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Jan 10, 2022
Kathy Hochul:
Free tuition for medical students if they remain in New York
Beyond salary, we will make it easier for doctors and nurses from other States to practice with their existing licenses here in New York. We'll expand the capacity of our medical institutions so more students can
train for high-demand healthcare jobs, and we'll make it possible for them to get that training with free tuition and stipends if they remain here after they graduate.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the New York legislature
Jan 5, 2022
Phil Scott:
Time we end the stigma around career and technical education
If we make smart changes to current policy, we can open the door to Career and Technical Education, giving kids multiple paths to a lucrative career and filling these crucial jobs. For far too long, we have not done enough to point students toward
these great opportunities to build a real future for themselves. It is time we end the stigma around CTE. Because the fact is, many of the smartest, most successful people I know are in the trades.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Vermont legislature
Jan 5, 2022
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