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• So, students can come in and grab a snack on their way to class or in between classes.
• We are here to ensure that all their classes count towards their degree, focusing on taking classes that
• They might replace class X with class Y, which is fine and will count towards graduation, but it may
• My name is Sergeant First Class Kevin Stanger.
• I would say on average we have a 30 to 35% attrition rate from class to class.

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• We would have a divergence here from the other classes of property, because maybe Mr.
• I don't think that the other classes have that hard floor in there.
• I don't think that the other classes have that hard floor in there.
• I don't think that the other classes have that hard floor in there.
• <00:44:21.200> is ...the most favorable class is, of course, in terms of the class rates,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:35:11.920> Over nutrition classes in Minnesota. Over nutrition classes in Minnesota.
• That equates to about eight persons per class at $450 per person for each class.
• <00:54:19.680> class.
• So that's a very person for each class.
• that's pretty spendy to spend on a class that's pretty spendy to spend on a class for<00:54:27.599

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Before then, we didn't offer an Arapaho 2 class, a year-long Arapaho 2 class.
• > can be the first graduating class that can be the first graduating class that can access<01:
• 2 class, a a year-long Arapaho 2 class. 2 class, a a year-long Arapaho 2 class.
• children are in classes. children are in classes.
• have age-appropriate parenting classes have age-appropriate parenting classes for<03:12:54.640><

Keywords: 916, all

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• Montgomery cathol Holy grade class Montgomery cathol Holy grade class Montgomery cathol Holy Spirit
• you know uh uh we have to do to classes you know uh uh we have to do to classes you know uh uh we have
• people with of a protected class people with of a protected class people with disabilities is a part
• and so under that protective class class and so under that protective class class and so under that protective
• and so we again is a protect the class and so we again is a protect the class and so we just want to

Bills: SB 26, SB 28, SJR 36, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SB 28, SR 131, SR 168, SR 174, SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• and unnecessary processes to return students to class.
• So for all this delay, a note saying he can go back to class.
• They don't volunteer... ...student just goes back to class?
• They don't voluntarily come back to class.
• That makes them less engaged and wanting to go back to class.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The first is a 10% tax credit for businesses that choose to locate or expand adjacent to Class 2 or Class
• 2 and Class 3 railroads across the nation.
• We had the privilege of working with nearly every Class 3 railroad in the state of Minnesota.
• two locate or expand adjacent to class two or<00:41:05.640> class<00:41:05.880> three<
• <01:29:58.040> so and um helped her pay for classes so and um helped her pay for classes so

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in order to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, the well-off, and the well-connected, leaving middle-class
• well-connected leaving middle class well-connected leaving middle class families<00:03:43.159>
• agenda we cut taxes for the middle class agenda we cut taxes for the middle class and<04:29:54.880
• <04:30:34.000> in raising taxes on the middle class in raising taxes on the middle class in
• bipartisan tax cut for the middle class bipartisan tax cut for the middle class do<04:31:23.040>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Madam Whip and members, as passed the House, House Bill 2749 reclassifies class 4, 5, or 6 felonies that
• do not involve a dangerous offense as a class 1 misdemeanor if certain criteria is met.
• is at least 15 years of age instead of 15 and a half years to be issued an instruction permit for a Class
• for a person between 16 and 18 years old to hold a valid instruction permit before applying for a Class
• required to hold the instruction permit for more than six months before the person is eligible for a Class

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I'm supposed to be in English class right now, so I will try and keep this brief.
• consequences than just not liking the test you're taking because we actually get put in intervention classes
• In elementary, you're pulled out of class, and eventually, you do get bullied for being taken out. ..
• In middle school, you're taken out and put in a class you didn't select to take in your schedule.
• In high school, you could be put in a double block class that takes away from getting all the credits

Keywords: House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.

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• Um, I'm supposed to be in English class right now, so I will try and keep this brief.
• consequences than just not liking the test you are taking because we actually get put in intervention classes
• in elementary, you are, you're pulled out of class and eventually you do get bullied for being taken
• Out and put in one like class you didn't select to take in your schedule and um that's not much of an
• issue, but in high school you could put in a double block class um that takes away from getting all

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• In FY26, about 10% of students with disabilities were classified as Class D, meaning their IEP requires
• accredit schools based on their program plans, their budgeted and actual expenditures, enrollment, class
• That class made a genuine difference in my life.
• Our small class sizes, our IB prep, and our reading and math interventions.
• My daughter is introverted and would easily avoid speaking or working in a large class setting, fading

Keywords: 996, all

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• With our faculty and our class size, we're able to meet with our students one-on-one.
• The other thing is our class cohesiveness.
• We have a small class, but I think that is also something that makes them powerful.
• So we haven't graduated our first class yet, but I can share our vision.
• In 2021, we enrolled 20 students per class cohort.

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• I do think that the class is kind of long.
• Um, I loved my class.
• That might explain why I enjoyed the class a little less than you did.
• Because, like Representative Chavez, I really enjoyed my class.
• Because the class that's offered to you should be the same class that's offered to me.

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• That's based off of a cohort from 2013, an eighth grade class, that was data that was pulled from the
• She's in her second semester, and she has a. 100 in every single class, high school and college.
• In my current college courses, one of my favorite courses is my honors speech class.
• We have a collection of more than 100,000 documents, two world-class museums up in the Fort Worth area
• Our recommendations based on those things are to instead of having one poor class classroom have one

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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• It's a reclassification of a class 5910 temp position to a class 10 classified position.
• So what the Senate did is just move those funds from class 59 to class 10 with no net change.
• > 10 class 5910 temp position to a class 10 class 5910 temp position to a class 10 classified<
• <01:43:52.080> 59 just move those funds from the class 59 just move those funds from the class
• to class 10 with no net change. to class 10 with no net change. We're<01:43:56.080> done.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee of Conference on HB 1 and HB 2 was called to order, and Legislative Budget Assistant Michael Kaine reviewed the working documents before the committee. He explained the compare report, the detailed change sheet, the HB 1 index, the HB 2 side-by-side, the surplus statement, and a revenue handout, noting that the committee would vote up or down on all detail-change items and that unresolved items on hold would be removed from the final bills. He also identified staff available to answer technical questions and noted that the committee would track the dollar impact of decisions as it proceeded. Members then turned to the revenue outlook, with discussion focused on the gap between the House and Senate budget positions. House members said their budget guidance was based on revenue estimates that were significantly below the governor’s proposal, and they discussed whether additional revenue could close part of the gap. Department of Revenue Administration Commissioner Lindsey Stepp presented updated revenue estimates based on May data, explaining the methodology and the ranges for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. She said business taxes were the largest source of uncertainty, with estimates reflecting current economic conditions, recent revenue performance, and a range of possible growth rates. Committee members questioned the assumptions behind the business-tax ranges, including why the low and high scenarios were set at 2% and 8% growth. Stepp said the range was based on historical performance and current economic factors such as inflation, tariffs, and business behavior, and she noted that June is a major estimate-payment month for business taxes. Members also discussed recent revenue trends, including the effect of tariffs and the possibility of federal tax policy changes affecting repatriated profits. The commissioner and House members also discussed other revenue sources, including rooms and meals and real estate transfer taxes, with the House side arguing that lower mortgage rates and home prices could increase real estate transfer revenue. No votes were taken in the portion provided, but the committee discussed possible upward adjustments to House revenue assumptions, including increases of roughly $70 million in total based on the updated outlook and additional insurance-related revenue.

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• I broke down one of our classes and I tried to show him, like, basically I broke down a directing class
• and I said, hey, there are 15 people in this class.
• Most of them have 10 minutes between classes.
• I broke down a directing class and I said, hey, there are 15 people in this class.
• Most of them have 10 minutes between classes.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• All prior state legislation banning PFOS in products bans PFAS as a class.
• All prior state legislation banning PFOS in products bans PFAS as a class.
• as a class and not individually.
• I've been working on PFAS since 2018, the class approach, looking at them as a class and not individually—very
• And really needs to be looking at this as a class of pesticides.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And his concern was, "I'm trying to teach 36 students, and it's per class.
• And at this point, with no assistance, with such a large class, I'm not teaching. I'm babysitting."
• And his concern was, "I'm trying to teach 36 students, and it's per class.
• And at this point, with no assistance, with such a large class, I'm not teaching. I'm babysitting."
• We cannot afford to go back to a time when kids go to class hungry.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals for universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools. On universal meals, the Department of Education supported continued funding for the Universal School Meals Program and a fourth round of Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grants, citing meal-count growth, improved meal service, and the need to offset federal uncertainty, inflation, and reduced direct certification tied to immigration-related policy changes. The LAO recommended rejecting another kitchen grant round, arguing prior rounds are still being spent and the state has not clearly defined unmet need. Members also raised concerns about the state’s ability to backfill federal meal funding and about how federal requirements affect programs like Summer EBT/SUN Bucks. Public commenters largely supported school meals and kitchen investments, with some urging support for plant-based milk options and continued infrastructure funding. For ELOP, the Department of Finance proposed $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding, including $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended going further and fully fixing the Tier 2 rate, saying rate uncertainty complicates district planning. CDE supported the proposal and said the program has improved attendance and academic outcomes, while noting new CalPADS reporting will provide more data soon. Senators discussed whether ELOP should remain a standalone program or be folded into LCFF, and whether the state should require stronger outcome reporting. Public testimony generally backed stabilizing Tier 2 funding, but some speakers urged more support for older youth and more timely, user-friendly reporting. On community schools, the administration proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 funding to expand the model to thousands more schools and to support existing grantees, along with stronger technical assistance, statewide alignment, and an accreditation/self-certification framework. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, warning about reduced flexibility, administrative burden, and the state’s capacity to support a much larger cohort. CDE supported the ongoing investment but asked for additional county office and technical assistance funding. Senators and public commenters were broadly supportive of community schools, emphasizing improved attendance, graduation, and student engagement, while also debating accountability, accreditation, and whether non-classroom-based charter schools should be eligible. Public testimony strongly favored ongoing funding and highlighted community schools’ role in mental health, family engagement, and wraparound supports.

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• So it's changing it to a class five felony. ...to Section A, paragraph 3 is a classified felony.
• We are opposing this bill because it is already a Class X felony to do the conduct that Representative
• That is a Class 6 felony.
• If the person fails to comply, the person is guilty of a class three misdemeanor.
• If the person fails to comply, the person is guilty of a class three misdemeanor.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures. HCR 2059, a resolution reaffirming support for county sheriffs and recognizing their constitutional authority, drew debate over language describing sheriffs’ authority as “supreme” or “supreme constitutional.” Supporters said it was a tribute to sheriffs’ work, especially in rural areas, while opponents objected to the phrasing as tied to fringe legal theories. The resolution passed with a do-pass recommendation, 8-3. HB 2811 was presented as closing a gap in Arizona law by making interference with a lawful arrest involving violence or threats of violence a felony under obstructing governmental operations. Supporters said it would clarify the law and align it more closely with federal standards; opponents argued the conduct was already covered by existing resisting-arrest and hindering statutes and that the bill was duplicative and confusing. The bill received a do-pass recommendation, 8-4. HB 4129 would create a Department of Public Safety mental health and wellness program for law enforcement officers and appropriate $15 million for confidential counseling, peer support, family counseling, telehealth, and related services, with some funding reserved for smaller agencies. The sponsor and supporters emphasized officer trauma and suicide prevention, while opponents said similar services already exist and raised cost concerns. Before a final vote, the sponsor requested the bill be held for further work, and the committee agreed. The committee also advanced HB 2270, which expands protections for county seals, logos, insignia, and related identifiers and gives sheriffs exclusive authority over naming and dissolving posses. Sheriffs and county officials said the bill was needed after disputes over posse names and branding; critics warned the language was too broad and could raise First Amendment and due process concerns. The bill passed 12-1. HB 2416, appropriating $20 million for local border support and law enforcement costs related to drug trafficking, smuggling, prosecution, detention, and equipment, also passed after testimony both for and against the funding, 7-5. HB 4018, a strike-everything amendment clarifying sheriffs’ authority over volunteer posses and reserves, passed 10-0 after testimony from sheriffs’ office staff and a member of the public who opposed expanded use of armed volunteers. HB 2253, barring retaliation against employees who testify in law-enforcement disciplinary appeal proceedings, passed unanimously after an amendment removed language voiding restrictive policies. The committee then began hearing HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund using investment earnings from the state rainy day fund to pay DPS and corrections salaries, with the sponsor saying he intended to remove the forfeiture component before floor consideration.