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Commission approves 2025 enforcement report on teacher shortages affecting students with disabilities
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Summary
The commission voted unanimously to approve a statutory enforcement report examining the federal response to teacher shortages and impacts on students with disabilities, with commissioners praising staff and noting the report’s focus on equity for special‑education students.
Chair Rochelle Garza moved to approve the commission's 2025 statutory enforcement report titled "Federal response to teacher shortage impacts on students with disabilities." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilchrist.
Commissioners spoke in support of the report’s findings and recommendations. Chair Garza gave personal testimony about the importance of qualified special‑education staff; Commissioner Gilchrist and others thanked staff and special assistants who helped shape the report. Commissioner Glenn Magpentai and Commissioner Glenn D. McIntyre also voiced support, recalling pandemic-era challenges and the need to invest in recruitment and retention for educators working with students with disabilities.
The commission adopted the report in a roll-call vote with eight votes in favor, none opposed and no abstentions. Chair Garza said she looked forward to publication and future recommendations based on the commission’s findings.
