The State Board heard Jessica Mueller present the annual educator‑discipline report covering 2016–2025; the board learned 381 educator adjudications were recorded in 2025 (partly reflecting expanded authority over non‑certificated staff), average adjudication time has fallen to about 10 months, and staff plan an interactive dashboard and enhanced outreach and training.

The Senate Education Committee gave SB 312 a favorable recommendation after debate and public testimony. Sponsors say the bill clarifies when license suspensions bar school employment; unions and some school officials urged waiting for a UPAK audit and warned of unintended consequences.