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• This principle reminds us that our work does not end with recognition.
• Lauren Bendari is the executive director of Hillel of San Luis Obispo, where she has served students,
• The students are here in the gallery with their parents.
• This bill came from a 12-year-old young student, and it addresses education surrounding health illness
• As I was reading this resolution and in recognition of the author, Mr.

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• These students were selected from a competitive pool of candidates.
• Fewer than four in ten students are proficient in math, and only about half meet standards in English
• guide the state's public education entities on a path toward realizing the shared goal of supporting student
• In recognition of this time, we've had a series of events moving forward in this last week.
• the consent calendar: Assembly Concurrent Resolution 174 by Assembly Member Ramir Succi relative to Student

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a large daily file of bills and resolutions. Early procedural motions were adopted, including re-referrals and a motion to allow the Appropriations Committee to notice SB 73, which passed 46-15. Members also introduced several guests, including young legislators, schoolchildren, a championship girls’ basketball team, realtors, and CASA advocates. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1389, a tribal gaming compact urgency bill for the Yurok Tribe, which passed 55-0 on the urgency and measure. The body then passed a series of bills on topics including trespass enforcement (AB 1632), pest control fees (AB 2380), county investment authority (AB 2080), pupil achievement gap reporting (AB 2149), transit board stipends (AB 1625), e-filing for workplace violence restraining orders (AB 2179), election eligibility restrictions for registered sex offenders (AB 2753), juvenile firearm possession and deferred entry of judgment (AB 2636), court access and First Amendment issues (AB 1544), physician medical record integrity (AB 1637), forced marriage protections (AB 2534), and local authority to restrict under-12 e-bike use in San Mateo County (AB 2595). Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, with votes ranging from 53-0 to 63-0. The Assembly also adopted ACR 173, reaffirming California’s sister-state relationship with Jalisco, Mexico, after adding 50 coauthors. Later, it adopted ACR 163 designating May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month after extensive testimony from the author and multiple caucus members emphasizing the crisis, data gaps, tribal sovereignty, and the need for more resources and action; 64 coauthors were added before the resolution passed by voice vote. The chamber likewise adopted ACR 180 designating Compost Awareness Week and ACR 182 establishing Youth Mental Health Awareness Week, both after coauthor roll calls and voice votes. The day concluded with urgent action on AB 108, which provides up to $25 million in one-time emergency bridge funding for distressed hospitals facing imminent closure. Members from both parties spoke in support, citing rural access, prior hospital closures, and the need to protect community health care; the bill passed 59-0 and was sent to the Governor immediately. The Assembly then handled consent calendar items, heard an adjournment in memory for labor leader Larry Mazzola Sr., and adjourned until Monday, May 11 at 1 p.m.

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• for student outcomes.
• It's not for every student.
• We do have students who obviously most of our students reside in Dallas.
• address student needs.
• established a culture that promotes student learning and student growth.

Bills: SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights, 1185, senate, all

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• Our instructors track student attainment of these competencies to make certain that students develop
• Most of our students earn more than just these.
• Having these credentials in hand strengthens student access to careers upon graduation and sets our students
• Each week, I fill out a student report handed into Mr.
• , and positively impact student behavior.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE). Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for statewide CTE legislation, including efforts to expand awareness and access, improve middle school exposure, invest in equipment and facilities, and strengthen ties to workforce boards and labor pathways. Quincy officials described their CTE system as integrated with academics and highlighted support from district, city, and state partners. School leaders outlined Quincy’s CTE offerings, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, with about 1,360 students enrolled. Presenters emphasized curriculum aligned to DESE frameworks, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, safety training, business electives, dual enrollment and articulation with Quincy College, and grant funding such as Skills Capital and Perkins. They also discussed support liaisons for nontraditional careers and military pathways, advisory committees, and plans to seek Chapter 74 approval for an engineering program at North Quincy, along with new computer science and business offerings. Testimony from MassHire South Shore described workforce partnerships, YouthWorks, job fairs, resume workshops, and the Credit for Life Fair, while the assistant superintendent explained Quincy’s MyCAP planning grant and efforts to build a student-driven college and career readiness system. Three students testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or co-op experiences, and future plans for college and careers. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for combining CTE with general education, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous adjournment.

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• program offers students valuable program offers students valuable hands-on<00:03:48.480> experience
• Not only are these students government.
• She is a student at today, Reed Bayard.
• , the health plan at UK like students, the health plan at UK like students, could<00:42:08.800>
• not broached that with the student health plan to provide CSA vouchers for students at this time. try

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• Dominic is a student at the University of Alabama and is an intern. Attention. Salute. Pledge.
• Thank you for the recognition. So, I do want to make mention too on Representative Brian Melton.
• Medal of Freedom, New York State's highest honor of recognition for outstanding accomplishments in civil
• <00:28:23.520> for<00:28:23.760> outstanding honor of recognition for outstanding honor
• of recognition for outstanding outstanding<00:28:25.200> accomplishments<00:28:25.919> in<

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection. Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.

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• Senate Bill 1872 by Perry and Sparks relating to the expulsion of a public school student for engaging
• Senate Bill 1873 by Perry and Sparks relating to students enrolled in public schools subject to in-school
• Senate Bill 1889 by Schwertner relating to vision screenings for students in public or private schools
• Senate Bill 2030 by West relating to prohibited student athlete name, image and likeness agreements to
• Senate Bill 2059 by Parker relating to the recognition of Korean and technology education programs by

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• This is protecting students and staff.
• protection for nearly 1 million students protection for nearly 1 million students in<00:07:55.280
• We would educate students, farming.
• districts. 38,600 first-generation students, 56,000 low-income students, and almost 7,000 veterans.
• support, and student gathering spaces. support, and student gathering spaces.

Bills: HF3220

Keywords: school safety, school security, emergency access, law enforcement access, master key box, secure key box, entry device, school grants, education finance, Department of Education, charter schools, school districts, cooperative units, appropriation cancellation, one-time appropriation, school safety plan, emergency preparedness, public safety, school building security, 1183

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• <00:06:46.319> attending keys scholarships for students attending keys scholarships for students
• <01:52:03.280> Each students, faculty, and staff. Each students, faculty, and staff.
• Citation of recognition.
• The House of Citation of recognition.
• Any other members seeking recognition?

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• THE BILL ALSO HELPS OUR FFA STUDENTS I PREEMPTIVELY CREATING A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION SO
• THERE ARE DIFFERENT STUDENTS EXCITED ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLUBS AND STUFF LIKE THAT BUT WITH STATE
• THESE ARE THE SORTS OF ACTIVITIES THAT CAN CHALLENGE STUDENTS, DRIVE PERSONAL GROWTH, AND ENCOURAGE GOOD
• POWER >> GOOD AFTERNOON, MY NAME IS LADY AMIDOR WITH STUDENT POWER REPRESENTING THIS SPACE.
• LAST WEEKEND AS A COLLEGE STUDENT AT A PARTY I WAS COLLECTING PETITIONS ON THE FIELD AND I AM HERE TO

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• These students are... World Finals. Colleagues, this is a really big deal.
• These students are so talented.
• I'm so excited for California's future when we have students like this.
• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming these incredible students.
• In recognition of his impact, the school was later renamed John W.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and then moved through guest introductions and floor items. Members welcomed students from Futures High School’s Hydrogen Car Grand Prix team, family members and visitors from their districts, and former legislator George Runner. The chamber also took up several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month, Italian American Heritage Month, congenital cytomegalovirus awareness month, and World No Tobacco Day. ACR 185 by Assembly Member Macedo was adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added, honoring Portuguese Heritage Month and the contributions of Portuguese Californians. ACR 197 by Assembly Member Stephanie was also adopted after 54 co-authors were added, recognizing Italian American Heritage Month and Italian American contributions to California. ACR 205 by Assembly Member Lackey was adopted after 55 co-authors were added, designating June as CMV Awareness Month, and SCR 177 by Assembly Member Connolly was adopted after 49 co-authors were added, proclaiming May 31, 2026, as World No Tobacco Day and reaffirming California’s anti-tobacco efforts. The session also included adjournments in memory for John Wesley Finney, Jr., a longtime educator and public servant, and Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Finney. The body then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• These students are so talented.
• I'm so excited for California's future when we have students like this.
• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming these incredible students.
• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming these incredible students.
• In recognition of his impact, the school was later renamed John W.

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• increase the allowance for EFA students. increase the allowance for EFA students.
• Because the base adequacy is per student.
• <00:49:45.280> and languages among those 9500 students and languages among those 9500 students
• <01:26:55.920> per limitation on credit recognition per limitation on credit recognition per
• <01:28:09.360> can you know, within which recognition can you know, within which recognition

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• Line 287 is a reduction for drug recognition evaluator training, and that is at the governor's level
• On line 375, there's a recognition of revenue from a cancellation of $45,000 for an appropriation for
• 375, on line 375, there's a recognition 375, on line 375, there's a recognition of<00:26:30.720>
• So this envisions a scenario where a student may take both in-person and hybrid or in-person line, and
• may take both scenario where a student may take both inperson<00:59:50.880> and<00:59:51.119>

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• Teaching our students how to recognize mental health challenges, seek help, and support one another is
• Every student in Alaska deserves access to information that could help them recognize when they or a
• To the students who testified and shared their experiences, I'm sorry.
• To the students who testified and shared their experiences, I'm sorry.
• The number one thing that every student that's walked into my office said is mental health.

Summary: The Alaska Legislature met in joint session with a quorum to consider veto overrides on five bills: HB 52 on minors in psychiatric hospitals, SB 41 on mental health education, HB 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, SB 21 on the Alaska Work and Save Program, and HB 195 on pharmacists and physician associates. Supporters of HB 52 argued it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting in psychiatric treatment for minors; opponents were not recorded in the excerpt. The joint session voted 36-24 to sustain the governor’s veto, so HB 52 did not become law through override. For SB 41, supporters said the bill would create developmentally appropriate mental health education guidance for schools and help address Alaska’s high suicide rate, while the governor argued it would intrude on local control. The override failed 38-22. For HB 314, members said the bill was needed to extend the AELS Board and avoid disruption to professional licensing and oversight; the override passed 45-15, so the veto was overridden. For SB 21, supporters said the Work and Save Program would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds to retirement; the override failed 39-21. For HB 195, supporters said it would expand access to care by allowing pharmacists to provide more services under a standard-of-care model, especially benefiting rural residents and families seeking lower-cost treatment, while opponents raised concerns about abortion-related implications and scope. The joint session voted 43-17 to override the veto, so HB 195 was enacted over the governor’s objection. The session then adjourned.

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• Um she's a student at Wy Bates school.
• But if I can lean in brightest students.
• [clears throat] sure that our students [clears throat] sure that our students are<00:45:33.359><
• and in our program for uh for students and in our student<00:48:00.640> uh<00:48:00.800> in
• The student uh in our school districts.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, quorum call, and several introductions recognizing guests, including Reverend Jennifer Carsner and her daughter, President Kirk Schmoke, representatives from Maryland independent colleges and universities, students from Stevenson University, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Washington College, a constituent, and the Greater Washington, D.C.-Maryland chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The chamber also adopted a resolution honoring Damatha Catholic High School for winning the 2025 WCAC football championship and another recognizing the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously after brief remarks and roll calls. The Senate then took up executive nominations, separating nominee 16 from the main report. The chamber voted 42 in favor on the remaining nominations and then 42 in favor on nominee 16, giving all nominees the Senate’s advice and consent. On third reading, the Senate passed several bills, including SB 46, SB 25, SB 58, SB 163, SB 170, SB 188, SB 247, SB 356, and SB 379, with recorded affirmative votes ranging from 36 to 42. These measures covered topics such as veterans cemeteries, tax credits and tax modifications, education funding, transportation revenue bonds, biotechnology incentives, a stillborn child tax credit, and recovery residence grant funding. The chamber also advanced numerous second-reading bills, generally adopting committee reports and amendments without objection. Among the measures discussed were collective bargaining for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission police officers; adoption of the 2022 Uniform Commercial Code amendments for controllable electronic records; cemetery sale and transfer oversight; an additional license for electronic smoking devices; collective bargaining for Baltimore County Public Library supervisory employees; payroll processor exemptions under the Money Transmission Act; scalp cooling coverage for chemotherapy patients; orthoses and prostheses coverage under health and Medicaid plans; an online database of elevator inspection certificates; service animal program disqualification standards; extension of the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists; disclosure of lapsed professional liability insurance for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and nurse midwives; and revisions to massage therapy licensure rules. Most reports were favorable, with several technical or substantive amendments adopted and bills ordered printed for third reading. A notable policy discussion occurred on SB 56, which would allow the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center to share individual-level student and workforce data with a third-party data center for multi-state reporting. The sponsor explained the bill as a way to compare Maryland outcomes with other states while using data-sharing agreements and oversight to protect privacy; a minority whip raised concerns about the type of third-party data center and whether the practice was new. The sponsor said the bill was intended to formalize and safeguard data sharing, and noted a technical amendment would be offered to correct the amendment language.

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• This reflects the recognition of the important role technology plays in the future of our state.
• This reflects the recognition of the important role technology plays in the future of our state and the
• Again, the intention is to provide experiential, hands-on opportunities for students.
• Again, this is funded solely by our organization, and they are all students.
• And so all the students that finish this program... ...all the students that finish this program currently

Summary: The subcommittee held its first meeting to examine Florida’s information technology governance, budgeting, cybersecurity, data management, and telecommunications operations. Chair Schneider and other members framed the panel as a new joint policy-and-budget forum focused on reducing jargon, improving accountability, and asking whether technology investments are feasible, aligned with state goals, cost-controlled, and secure. State Affairs Chairman Will Robinson and members emphasized that the committee should avoid buying “shiny new objects” without clear business cases and should focus on long-term value, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency. Florida Digital Service and Department of Management Services leaders provided an overview of the state IT enterprise. Secretary Pedro Allende described DMS as the state’s business, workforce, and technology service provider, while State CIO Warren Spanholz outlined Florida Digital Service’s four core areas: cybersecurity, project success, data interoperability, and enterprise architecture. Chief Data Officer Ed Ryan said the state data catalog is about 400,000 elements and roughly half of agencies are participating, and he described efforts to identify authoritative data sources and improve interoperability. Chief Information Security Officer Jeremy Rogers discussed the state cybersecurity operations center, enterprise risk management, incident response exercises, and a recurring $35 million cybersecurity resiliency budget. Chief Technology Officer Leo Schoonover described oversight of major IT projects over $10 million, updated project management standards, and a shift toward smaller phased implementations and more flexible methodologies to reduce delays and overruns. Other presenters covered telecommunications, data center operations, and cybersecurity workforce development. Director Denise Atkins said the Division of Telecommunications manages Suncom and MyFloridaNet, with nearly $336.9 million appropriated for fiscal year 2024-25, and is procuring the next network contract while emphasizing security controls and vendor flexibility. Tim Brown said the Northwest Regional Data Center operates on a chargeback basis, serves state and local customers, and returned surpluses to customers in recent years. Cyber Florida Director Ernie Ferraroso described training, workforce pipelines, K-12 outreach, a cyber range, and research programs aimed at building Florida’s cyber workforce and improving public-sector readiness. Members asked about budget setting, project delays, change orders, cybersecurity reporting, data catalog participation, interoperability, and expanding cybersecurity operations centers. Officials said chargeback rates are based on actual direct and indirect costs, project delays often stem from unclear scope and insufficient upfront planning, and cybersecurity success is measured by mean time to detect, respond, and recover. They also said the state is moving toward more modular project delivery, broader agency participation in shared cybersecurity services, and expanded CSOC locations within existing staff and budget where feasible.

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• One of the students there is... One of the students there is Nazar. If Nazar can please stand.
• Who is a student? Okay.
• This morning, the Santa Fe High School students, there were five students with teacher Leslie Kerasic
• We have what's called a SAT team, a student assistant team.
• When growth is measured, our students are not behind.

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• With the right skills, students are empowered to navigate digital spaces with confidence.
• I was rising in recognition of Assembly Member Ellis. This is his last bill.
• When families are burdened with student loan debt, basic living costs become unimaginable.
• When families are burdened with student loan debt, basic living costs become unimaginable.
• Because student loan debt should never be a barrier to obtaining higher education.

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• enrollment and a new financing system, and in a way that maintains and expands opportunities for students
• quality standards, and how they will better provide their... ...how they will better provide their students
• I fear that student learning will suffer unless we scrutinize spending and revenue exemptions from the
• in a way that ensures all of... students in a way that ensures all of them are prepared for the futures
• I voted yes with the recognition that our work, difficult work, is not done.

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