As many MTEP programs struggle to cope with the changing policy landscape, keeping track of education policies can prove challenging. The Education Commission of the States has released a comprehensive database tracking state legislation that may impact education in some way. You can easily filter the list by your state, by the issue addressed, and/or by the status of the legislation. For example, over 20 states have legislation addressing "Certification and Licensure," and eight have legislation addressing "STEM subjects." Each includes a list to the state’s website, where you can view the current status of the bill and its full text.
In addition, you can also search through a list of legislation that was passed since 1986.
So, whether you want to keep up with what is happening in your state, survey what is going on across the nation, or review legislation that you have just heard about, this dataset can help!
Advocacy Corner: Each article will feature a few ways you and your programs can advocate for your programs and the profession. With the ever-changing political landscape, it’s important our voices, the voices of the teachers we prepare and the students they impact, are elevated and heard. The ideas presented each month are only suggestions and do not represent an endorsement of one organization, app, or tool over another. Have a favorite way you advocate? Please send additional suggestions for this list to mleadabrand2@unl.edu.