Both the House and the Senate convene at noon. They will then take a break and reconvene in a few weeks when things will really kick off.

Senator Berger announced Senate committee chairs.

Here is who will lead the Education/Higher Education:

• Chairs: Sens. Michael V. Lee, Amy S. Galey
• Members: Sens. Lisa S. Barnes, Jay J. Chaudhuri, Kevin Corbin, David W. Craven, Jr., Michael Garrett, Bobby Hanig, Michael A. Lazzara, Natasha R. Marcus, Julie Mayfield, Tom McInnis, Natalie S. Murdock, E.S. “Buck” Newton, Brad Overcash, Gladys A. Robinson, Norman W. Sanderson, Benton G. Sawrey, Joyce Waddell

Here is who will lead Appropriations on Education/Higher Education:

• Chairs: Sens. Amy S. Galey, Lisa S. Barnes, Dean Proctor
• Members: Sens. Jay J. Chaudhuri, Bobby Hanig, Julie Mayfield, Brad Overcash, Joyce Waddell

The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m.

 

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