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• There is also the Strong Workforce Program, which, you know, incentivizes colleges to develop curriculum
• It's about developing strategies for increasing nursing program credentials, updating curriculum, and
• It's about developing strategies for increasing nursing program credentials, updating curriculum, and
• It's an economic development strategy.
• development, LC and E accreditation, and a complete financial analysis.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard several measures focused on community college baccalaureate programs and trustee compensation. AB 2528 would raise the maximum monthly compensation cap for community college district trustees, with the author and supporters arguing the change is permissive, long overdue, and needed to make service more accessible to working people and better reflect community diversity. CSEA took a tweener position, warning about optics and asking for longer public notice before any compensation increase, while some members raised concerns about taxpayer costs and benefits. The bill was discussed but no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt. The committee then took up AB 2053, which would authorize Coast Community College District to offer a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree. Supporters said the bill addresses a workforce shortage, serves working adults and veterans, and includes an LAO evaluation and a sunset. CSU and its Academic Senate opposed the bill, arguing it duplicates existing CSU programs and could set a precedent for more one-off degrees. Members also raised questions about funding, Prop. 98, and whether the program would divert resources; the author said the district already has funding and that the bill is a narrow pilot. The committee voted to do pass and re-refer the bill to Appropriations, with several ayes and some no votes, and the roll left open for additional members. AB 2301, a pilot allowing up to 10 community college districts to offer nursing bachelor’s degrees, drew broad support from nursing, labor, and community college groups who said California faces a severe nursing shortage and that community colleges offer a more affordable pathway for working and rural students. CSU and other opponents argued existing ADN-to-BSN pathways are more efficient and that the bill could worsen competition for limited clinical placements and faculty. Members questioned funding and Prop. 98 impacts; the Chancellor’s Office said the pilot would not require new state funding and would rely on existing mechanisms such as Strong Workforce and nursing infrastructure grants. The committee voted to do pass and re-refer AB 2301 to Appropriations, with the roll again left open. The transcript then began AB 2694, a broader workforce-responsive baccalaureate expansion bill intended to address duplication rules and create a more flexible process for community college bachelor’s degrees, but the discussion was not completed in the excerpt.

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• in workforce development, as well as our Secretary Kelly.
• Workforce development, again, key to our... Or underserved.
• One thing to point out is that second, you know, hierarchy of bullet, the curriculum.
• important to our success in the workforce development aspects.
• Here's the specific curriculum framework.

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism met briefly and first announced that Senate Bill 232 by Senator Rodriguez was temporarily postponed at the sponsor’s request. The main item was a presentation from Leo Garcia of the Office of Broadband on Florida’s broadband programs, current deployment progress, and upcoming funding opportunities. Garcia said the office is administering multiple grant programs that have awarded hundreds of millions of dollars for broadband infrastructure, community facilities, and digital device access, with a focus on rural areas, workforce development, and digital literacy. He also described the state’s strategic plan and partnerships with local governments, ISPs, workforce boards, community colleges, and community action agencies. Garcia explained that Florida has already deployed over 1,100 miles of fiber and enabled about 4,300 connections, and said the remaining unserved and underserved locations should drop significantly by the end of 2026 before the BEAD program addresses the rest. He said BEAD is a fully federal program for Florida, providing $1.16 billion from NTIA, with most of it reserved for infrastructure and additional amounts for workforce training and cybersecurity/digital literacy. He noted that Florida is prioritizing fiber but will also use fixed wireless or satellite where fiber is not cost-effective or feasible. He also said the office is seeking additional spending authority for the Digital Capacity Grant Program. Members asked about county coverage, especially Duval County, and Garcia said Duval and Monroe had not yet received funds because they currently have limited unserved or underserved areas, but they are expected to be addressed through BEAD and related workforce and literacy efforts. Senator Davis raised permitting delays as a major challenge, and Garcia said the office is exploring ways to help local communities process permits more quickly. Senator Wright asked about competition with satellite-based broadband providers, and Garcia said the state is technology-agnostic but prioritizes fiber for reliability. There were no public comments, no votes or formal actions taken, and the meeting adjourned.

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• I'm currently developing a character education curriculum for public school students and have... ...character
• education curriculum for public school students and have some leadership qualities and problem-solving
• I'm currently developing a character education curriculum for public school students and have... ...character
• Amanda has been teaching since 2012, and through her career she's even built some curriculum.
• development.

Summary: The Extended Education Committee met to consider a long slate of gubernatorial nominations and reappointments to education-related boards and commissions. The committee heard brief introductions from sponsoring senators and remarks from nominees for the Oklahoma Lottery Commission, State Board of Career and Technology Education, Regional University System of Oklahoma, State Board of Education, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, the Secretary of Education, several university and college boards, the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority, the State Textbook Committee, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the Langston University board, among others. Many nominees emphasized their backgrounds in public education, higher education, business, agriculture, health care, or community service, and several acknowledged family members or institutional leaders present in the room. A few nominations drew questions or discussion. John Wesley Nofire was asked about working with the State Board of Education and about the social studies standards process, and he explained the board followed statutory public-comment procedures and made changes before final adoption. Secretary of Education Dan Hamlin received supportive comments from multiple senators, who praised his data-driven approach and urged that he be retained by future administrations. Michael McElroy, Brian Beller, Christopher Franklin, Dr. Michael Peck, and others also answered questions about the role of their boards and their experience with the institutions they would oversee. The committee voted on each nomination, with most receiving unanimous approval and a few passing with one or two dissenting votes. Notable vote totals included David McKenzie and Michael McElroy passing 9-2 and 10-1 respectively, while the rest of the nominees generally passed 8-0, 9-0, 10-0, or 11-0. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members for their work on the large number of executive nominations and announced that the committee was adjourned for the year.

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• And so we have monthly webinars where we provide them professional development.
• And in those 10 years we have developed 35 programs.
• But we would love to develop more programs.
• And so we at all of our professional development, we talk about working with business.
• They develop meaningful relations.

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• But limiting the tools of the professionals who create and deliver this curriculum is not the approach
• is not the and deliver this curriculum is not the approach<00:09:30.560><c> that</c><00:09:30.680><c
• </c><00:15:08.839><c> Um</c> foundational skill development. Um foundational skill development.
• ,</c><00:19:44.960><c> English</c> of language development, English of language development, English
• 46.400><c> that</c><00:19:46.560><c> are</c> language development for people that are language development

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Psychologists may diagnose students and develop responsive processes and plans, provide supports for
• Going forward, it will be vital for PED, school districts, and charter schools to develop consistent
• Ignazi plan that has been developed by the Public Education Department.
• I don't know if we can mandate it into the curriculum for principal preparation.
• That is the assessment for our English language development.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Just two more real quick questions um with the CTE development, do y'all actually work with TEA to develop
• Um, we, uh, basically, uh, work with TEA, uh, specifically on developing regional pathways.
• Honesty, uh, as we're taking a look at developing our curriculum, they're right there with us because
• They're taking a look at our curriculum.
• Um, on the Texas state, um, You mentioned research and development and so forth.

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• c><00:09:03.960><c> this</c><00:09:04.120><c> committee</c><00:09:04.480><c> sub,</c> through we developed
• this committee sub, through we developed this committee sub, and<00:09:04.960><c> all</c><00:09:05.080
• In my experience in the homeschooling community, you have homeschoolers who are taking advanced curriculum
• </c><00:20:31.800><c> But,</c><00:20:31.920><c> I</c><00:20:31.960><c> know</c> different curriculum.
• But, I know different curriculum.

Keywords: 958, all

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• C does start with textbook curriculum or other instructional materials, including.
• Does the developer, and is that in perpetuity? Let's start there.
• You know, the surface owner, you know, initially could be a developer, a group of developers, whatever
• district goes in, the developer and the investors own the property.
• would go to The developer, and he could make a return on investment indefinitely.

Bills: SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102

Keywords: education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles

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• </c> the process of looking at our curriculum the process of looking at our curriculum frameworks<01:
• . curriculum. curriculum.
• </c><01:59:05.560><c> that's</c> best instruction and curriculum that's best instruction and curriculum
• . curriculum. curriculum.
• </c> curriculum scattered. curriculum scattered.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• land to developed land.
• land to develop land.
• By bypassing the State Board of Education's established curriculum development, which relies on... ..
• .passing the State Board of Education's established curriculum development, which relies on educators
• It circumvents the Board of Education's established curriculum development process, which relies on educators

Keywords: 1182, all

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• You know, our 150 high schools are teaching the ALPA curriculum.
• We have about 7,000 to 8,000 students that are taking this curriculum or other aviation aerospace curriculum
• A strategic plan for the development of the aerospace and defense industry.
• The other main area is space industry development as a whole.
• And so, that is now open for aviation development activity.

Keywords: 914, all

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• provide our teachers and districts a lot more options regarding this instruction and regarding curriculum
• provide our teachers and districts a lot more options regarding this instruction and regarding curriculum
• provide our teachers and districts a lot more options regarding this instruction and regarding curriculum
• regarding</c> regarding this instruction and regarding regarding this instruction and regarding curriculum
• in general uh I appreciate curriculum in general uh I appreciate this<00:14:04.360><c> fix</c><00:14

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The program would be that every community, county, or nonprofit that is an economic development talent
• <00:28:24.080><c> talent</c><00:28:24.480><c> recruitment</c><00:28:24.960><c> program</c> development
• talent recruitment program development talent recruitment program can<00:28:26.000><c> apply</c><00:
• </c><00:43:28.400><c> Um</c><00:43:28.880><c> and</c><00:43:29.119><c> I'm</c> building our curriculum
• Um and I'm building our curriculum.

Bills: SB62, HB361, HB244, HB377, HB411, HB422, HB423, HB425, SB16, HB452, HB354

Keywords: SB62, Alabama, conservation and natural resources, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife heritage license, license identification, government-issued ID, residency determination, in-state residency, student residency, tuition classification, public higher education, domicile, resident status, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, Section 9-11-32, Section 9-11-33, Section 16-64-3

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• . is used by cities around the state to encourage development.
• land to developed land.
• By bypassing the State Board of Education's established curriculum development, which relies on...
• Bypassing the State Board of Education's established curriculum development, which relies on educators
• It circumvents the Board of Education's established curriculum development process, which relies on educators

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several proclamations and recognitions, including Arizona’s hosting of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, Autism Awareness Day, Farm Worker Day, and Passover observances. Members also welcomed guests from the Arizona Psychiatric Society, Tucson International Airport, Autism Bringing Change, and others. No substantive debate occurred during these ceremonial items, and the House later noted the Doctor of the Day and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole consideration of several Senate bills. SB 1024, SB 1078, SB 1123, SB 1164, SB 1232, SB 1293, SB 1493 as amended, SB 1520, SB 1572, and SB 1160 as amended all received do-pass recommendations, while SB 1665 was retained on the calendar. Debate centered most heavily on SB 1142, a federal scholarship tax credit conformity bill, with supporters arguing it would allow Arizona students to benefit from an existing federal tax credit and opponents warning it would divert public resources to private schools and expand voucher-like programs without accountability. SB 1293 drew debate over GPLET property tax abatements and whether the bill would protect school district revenues or hinder housing and economic development. SB 1572 also prompted discussion over civics instruction and whether it imposed an unfunded mandate on schools. On third reading, the House passed SB 1097, SB 1166, SB 1216, and SB 1787. SB 1787 passed on a 31-24 vote after debate over municipal and county development and due process. The House also adopted a floor amendment to SB 1160 before passing it as amended, with supporters framing it as a public safety measure for drone restrictions near venues and opponents raising constitutional and drafting concerns. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, properly engrossed the measures, and adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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• And to do that, we are developing a research... To the ER.
• So where we are now, we are developing two to three creative directions that we'll be sharing soon. developing
• Incarceration if they develop an SUD by the age of 16.
• a We began working in partnership with Choice Recovery Coaching to develop a curriculum that was intended
• So Choice Recovery Coaching has developed that for us.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The meeting opened with approval of the April minutes and brief administrative updates, including notice that House Bill 5447 had passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Speakers reflected on the bill’s key provisions, which include eating-disorder working groups, an evidence-based screening requirement for school-based health centers beginning July 1, 2027, and a DSS-led feasibility process to explore an inpatient psychiatric facility for young adults ages 14 to 21. New staff introductions were also made for the Behavioral Health Advocate’s office and the TCB team. A major portion of the meeting focused on marketing and outreach for urgent crisis centers (UCCs) and the broader youth crisis continuum. Daydream Communications presented research showing low public awareness of UCCs but strong interest once families learn about them, with parents wanting specialized, compassionate care, clear expectations, insurance clarity, and bilingual support. United Way described its parallel work on a statewide crisis continuum marketing toolkit, using the SAMHSA framework of “someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere safe to go,” and outlined plans to distribute consistent messaging through websites, social media, flyers, and community venues. Members emphasized coordinating with existing platforms and ensuring the marketing reflects the actual experience at UCC sites. DCF then presented on adolescent substance use services, citing data showing high need and low treatment access among Connecticut youth. The department reviewed its ASAM-based continuum, SBIRT efforts in outpatient psychiatric clinics, medication-assisted treatment access, and statewide services such as MST, MST emerging adults, STRIDE, multidimensional family therapy, youth recovery supports, and the AIM matching tool. A new young people peer support program was highlighted, with referrals accepted from families, hospitals, community providers, DCF, youth diversion, and the judicial branch. Questions addressed parent consent, peer matching, and whether the AIM tool could be linked through 211. The meeting concluded with an update from the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and its regional boards and grant-funded initiatives. Presenters reviewed the state suicide prevention plan, regional coalition work, postvention response, lethal means safety efforts, and the 988 capacity improvement grant that supports Connecticut’s centralized 988 contact center at United Way. They also shared youth suicide risk data from the Connecticut Youth Risk Behavior Survey, noting recent declines in reported suicidal ideation and attempts, and provided resources for training and materials. No formal votes were taken beyond the approval of the April minutes.

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• </c><00:07:56.400><c> and</c> curricula, you know, curriculum and curricula, you know, curriculum and
• Just, um, you know, we have our child development centers, which uh there's 14 regions in the state,
• centers which uh there's 14 development centers which uh there's 14 regions<00:14:53.440><c> in</c><
• child development uh centers and<00:15:02.160><c> those</c><00:15:02.399><c> schools</c><00:15:02.720
• ,</c> for quality teachers, for curriculum, for quality teachers, for curriculum, for<02:05:44.560><c

Keywords: 916, all

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• Number three, one district instructional technology director or one curriculum director.
• Four, develop guidelines and best practices for virtual delivery of instruction, including any days or
• 00:03:42.879><c> director</c><00:03:43.760><c> or</c><00:03:44.239><c> one</c><00:03:44.560><c> curriculum
• </c> technology director or one curriculum technology director or one curriculum director.<00:03:46.159
• from the bill, but it won't be, you know, it will be researched and put into the standards that are developed

Bills: HB584, HB604, HB584, HB604

Keywords: marriage, religious solemnization, probate court, marriage license, traditional practices, HB604, Alabama veteran tag program, distinctive license plate, veteran license tag, radiation-exposed veterans, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, nuclear weapons cleanup, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, motor vehicle tag, special license plate, military and veterans affairs, Cold War veterans

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• The Texas Education Agency is required to develop a template for a return-to-class plan that schools
• It expands on reforms made to curriculum development and approval, refining the general education and
• The advisory council was established in 2020 and is tasked with developing recommendations to address
• In developing the three initial programs, Sam Houston State University performed workforce research and
• In developing the three initial programs, Sam Houston State University performed workforce research and

Summary: The committee heard and discussed several higher education and public school bills. Senator Burwell presented SB 1242 to remove an outdated Coordinating Board approval requirement for Texas State Technical College land and facility acquisitions, and SJR 59 to create a constitutionally dedicated endowment for TSTC capital needs; both drew strong support from industry and workforce groups and were left pending. SB 757, by Senator Middleton, would create a debt-to-earnings accountability system for public college programs, with supporters saying it would protect students from low-value degrees and opponents warning it could unfairly penalize programs with long-term value, especially graduate, medical, and public service fields; it was also left pending. SB 1241, by Senator Millington, would expand acceptable college entrance exams beyond the SAT and ACT, including the Classic Learning Test, and was left pending after testimony from CLT, homeschool, and student groups in support. SB 1085, by Senator Blanco, would let Sul Ross State University offer lower-division courses at its satellite campuses in the Middle Rio Grande region; it too was left pending. The committee then took up a series of public school and higher education measures, voting several out favorably. SB 605, as substituted, limits commissioner approval of charter school expansion amendments for schools under conservatorship or a management team and was reported favorably 9-0. SB 1871 and SB 1873, both by Senator Perry, were revised to narrow teacher immunity, clarify removal and suspension procedures, require periodic review of in-school suspension placements, and align discipline rules; both substitutes were adopted and reported favorably. SB 1872, SB 1874, SB 762, SB 1962, SB 1750, SB 2252, SB 2253, SB 2365, SB 1924, and SB 37 were also considered, with most reported favorably on party-line or near-unanimous votes. SB 1750 would replace a flat charter school facilities funding cap with an attendance-based formula; SB 2252 and SB 2253 address kindergarten readiness, early literacy/numeracy, and educator preparation; SB 2365 concerns student phone use during instructional time; SB 1924 restores local citation authority for certain school offenses and adds reporting, notice, and completion requirements; and SB 37 would expand state oversight of higher education curriculum, governance, faculty senates, and compliance with state law. Other measures heard included SB 769, which would require a Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education; supporters emphasized the need for better data and accessibility, while witnesses suggested broader reporting on race, disability types, and K-12-to-college transitions. SB 2231 would designate a Free College Application Week in October and was left pending. SB 1878 would modernize the Josie School statute and provide formula funding and aid eligibility for Polytechnic College. SB 1409 would authorize universities to offer self-funded student health benefit plans, with Rice University and Texas 2036 supporting the measure as a way to lower costs and expand coverage. SB 2431 would require universities to give foreign language credit for study abroad programs, SB 2314 would require schools to inform students about opting in or out of record sharing for direct admissions through My Texas Future, and SB 2138 would extend the state’s anti-ESG contracting restrictions to public higher education endowments and governing boards; these later bills were introduced and left pending.

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• In developing the program, DOH must establish training for producers and clinicians, treatment protocols
• It removes the requirement for DOH to develop training modules and to have the modules available for
• This has been a driving force behind the development of our cancer education program and underscores
• Strongly agree that cancer education should be included in school health curriculum.
• By investing in educating our children early and supporting programs like the Cancer Pathways curriculum

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee met on January 27 and heard extensive public testimony on several bills before moving into executive session. Senate Bill 5921 would create a Department of Health medical psilocybin program for adults with qualifying conditions, with licensed producers and clinician participation requirements, training, background checks, and program standards. Supporters, including the sponsor and many clinicians, veterans, first responders, and patients, described psilocybin as promising for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, trauma, and end-of-life anxiety, while opponents and some medical groups raised concerns about missing safeguards, contraindications, monitoring, cost, and the bill’s narrow medical model. Testimony was split sharply, with many also urging broader decriminalization or community-use protections. The committee later heard Senate Bill 6115, which would have the Department of Health contract for age-appropriate cancer education for grades 6-12; supporters from Cancer Pathways, educators, and families said it would improve prevention and risk awareness, while the bill drew substantial opposition in sign-in counts, and the hearing was ultimately closed without action that day. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5185, a pilot pathway for international medical graduates to obtain full unrestricted primary care licensure after supervised clinical practice, completion of exam and competency requirements, and annual reporting. The sponsor, Washington Medical Association, the Medical Commission, and IMG advocates said the proposal would expand access to primary care while maintaining patient safety, and the bill received supportive testimony. In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and advanced Senate Bill 5916 on non-opioid pain drugs, Senate Bill 5985 on endometriosis, Senate Bill 6019 on home care rate statutes, Senate Bill 6161 on dementia information, and Senate Bill 6183 on HIV antiviral drug coverage. For Senate Bill 5981 on the 340B drug pricing program, the committee adopted an amendment adding reporting and transparency requirements before moving the bill forward. The committee then adjourned, and the remaining hearing items were rescheduled for a later date.