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• <00:03:56.200> and the Great American Indian educator and the Great American Indian educator
• times the Minnesota minority education times the Minnesota minority education partnership<00:05:
• The Minnesota Office of Higher Education will establish a working group on higher education financial
• <00:18:23.480> Equity for the Minesota education Equity for the Minesota education Equity
• group on higher education working group on higher education Financial<00:18:38.720> stability

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• This bill relates to the safety of educational workers, requires the Department of Education and public
• Education Department of Education uh<00:01:39.040> and<00:01:39.439> public<00:01:39.759
• handling harassments of educational handling harassments of educational workers.<00:01:48.240>
• position as education. position as education.
• Senate Bill 2391 relating to education. Senate Bill 2391 relating to education.

Bills: SB3179, SB2872, SB2391, SB3282, SB2836, SB2181

Keywords: educational workers, harassment, workplace safety, temporary restraining orders, investigation procedures, retired education employees, teacher shortage, rehired retirants, entry level salary, collective bargaining agreements, pension benefits, education, teacher salaries, automatic increments, collective bargaining, teacher retention, workforce development, Pell grant program, short-term education, eligibility

Summary: The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1. The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.

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• Revenue. one uh department of education. Revenue. one uh department of education.
• students, educators, and families. students, educators, and families.
• And with this special education.
• our educators, families, and schools. our educators, families, and schools.
• Oh the special education director education transportation. education transportation.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

Bills: SB200, SB206, SB200, SB206

Keywords: accountability courts, drug offenders, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, court reform, recidivism reduction, treatment programs, veterans benefits, advising, deceptive trade practices, accreditation, compensation, minority affairs, civic engagement, Alabama office, community outreach, government affairs, codification, laws

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• so<00:16:10.759> that's technical education areas and so that's technical education areas
• really getting into egg and EG education really getting into egg and EG education so<00:18:35.400
• difference in moving afnr education difference in moving afnr education forward<00:21:23.559>
• <00:22:41.480> and steadfast support of egg education and steadfast support of egg education
• And then those are educational expenses, or that income is educational income.

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

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• conclusion of a student's educational conclusion of a student's educational career.<00:03:37.920
• um the Minnesota Department of Education um the Minnesota Department of Education provides<00:10
• additional revenue on special education. additional revenue on special education.
• this particularly in special education. this particularly in special education.
• education funds to cover the gap. education funds to cover the gap.

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

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• The department stands on of Education.
• Um Hawaii State Board of<00:04:05.920> Education. of Education. of Education.
• members of the Senate Education Board. members of the Senate Education Board.
• adult education programs to align with the Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, or AFLA,
• of our educators here in our schools. of our educators here in our schools.

Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• Across our state, educational pathways.
• Some how their children are educated.
• choose traditional full-time education choose traditional full-time education enrollment,<00:04:
• <00:04:49.360> their how they choose to educate their how they choose to educate their children
• would have went to K12 education. would have went to K12 education.

Bills: SF0018, SF0036, SF0047

Keywords: K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, scholarship, Hathaway, academic eligibility, financial aid, Hathaway scholarship, education, state funding, college access, 916, all

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• 2026, and this is a meeting of the House Education Committee.
• Chairwoman Schlegel and House Education Committee.
• The first set is purely technical.
• Any objections to the adoption of the technical amendments?
• Louisiana has a rich history of non-public education, particularly religious education, and has respected

Bills: HCR47, HB628, HB737, HB1008, HB1062, HB1079, HB1112

Keywords: mandatory reporter, child abuse training, online training, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Education, educator requirements, early childhood education, microcenter, school board, cooperative endeavor, economic disadvantage, vaccination, meningococcal disease, school entry, immunization requirements, public health, academic freedom, free speech, retaliation, faculty rights

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1079, which would allow charter schools to give enrollment preference to children who attended a licensed early learning center operated by the charter school or by another center with an articulation agreement. An amendment expanded the preference to children of active-duty military members, children in foster care, and children in court-ordered custody situations, and a second amendment clarified that the preference is permissive and not required. Supporters said the bill would improve continuity from pre-K to kindergarten and encourage more early learning centers. The committee adopted both amendments and reported HB 1079 as amended. The committee then took up HB 737, which would remove the state requirement that students show proof of meningococcal vaccination for school and postsecondary entry. The author and supporters argued the vaccine should be a matter of parental choice and shared decision-making with doctors, citing updated CDC guidance and the low incidence of the disease. Opponents, including pediatricians, vaccine advocates, and meningitis survivors, warned that the disease is fast-moving and severe, that the vaccine helps prevent outbreaks, and that existing opt-out provisions already provide flexibility. After extensive testimony, the motion to report HB 737 failed on a 4-8 vote. Next, the committee considered HB 628, as substituted, which would allow the Department of Education to license type 3 early learning centers to operate micro-centers at schools and expand access for three-year-olds. The author said the bill would help expand early childhood education, improve school readiness, and support working families. Department of Education staff explained the licensing and approval process, and supporters said the measure would improve access and transitions into kindergarten. The committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 628 by substitute. Finally, the committee heard HB 1008, which would prohibit public postsecondary institutions from retaliating against faculty for disclosing certain violations or exercising academic freedom and free speech. The author and a professor supporting the bill argued it would protect faculty expression and reduce self-censorship. The committee adopted two amendments that clarified the definition of academic freedom and tightened the remedies language. Testimony in support continued from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and the bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• As an education provider, the zoo also acts as an education facilitator, providing a living classroom
• Education Equity Coalition.
• . 12 and higher education.
• I speak today as a former educator.
• And if we don't educate our own community, education is a cornerstone of society.

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• share of special education costs. share of special education costs.
• special education in private schools. special education in private schools.
• or how to invest in special education. or how to invest in special education.
• education that's going to be impacted. education that's going to be impacted.
• funding educational bill um educational funding educational bill um educational funding hostage.<

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

Bills: SB216, SB225, SB248

Keywords: Native American, language certification, cultural education, appropriation, education funding, tribal liaison, voter education, electoral access, translation services, Indian Affairs, communication, consultation, New Mexico, tribes, federal government, 996, all

Keywords: Colorado Channel (CGA Floor), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESt4lOIeaUQ, 2026-06-21T02:37:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Due to technical issues, this stream ended at 3:45pm. Please refer to Part 2 for continued coverage of today's legislative session., 981, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• , Education policy, and they don't get jammed up at the end.
• Chair, members of the Senate Education Committee.
• And one of those was to go to a state secretary of education.
• I'm Gregory Frostad, Assistant Secretary of Education at the Public Education Department, and I'm here
• , and came in with political agendas and not education agendas.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• House Memorial 2 simply asks that we conduct a study by the Legislative Education Study Committee on
• There's many points in the actual amendment because families and educators are concerned.
• As educators and school staff, we are increasingly concerned about the amount of screen time required
• Welcome to House Education. We have some other students that have just come in right on time.
• All right, welcome to this education, folks. Mr.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• So keep in mind, as we're talking about DEI, it goes beyond education.
• I heard our bill referred to public education.
• I mean, a forum, we call it a unity summit for higher education.
• I didn't say on education. I said for higher education. education.
• And it's clear that higher education is in crisis, okay? Again.

Keywords: education, curriculum, HB178, diverse history, equity, testimony, higher education crisis, representation

Summary: The meeting was characterized by impactful discussions focused primarily on education and the representation of diverse histories in Texas's curriculum. Notably, Representative Christina Morales advocated for HB178, a bill aimed at ensuring that all Texas high school students have access to Mexican-American and African-American studies as part of their graduation requirements, moving from elective-only status. This bill garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a cooperative effort to improve educational equity in Texas. Several representatives shared personal stories reflecting on the importance of inclusive education, showcasing the bill's far-reaching implications for students' sense of identity and history.

Bills: HB102, HB300, SB2255

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, scholarship, military, Texas Armed Services, military spouses, occupational licensing, state agency, license requirements, reciprocity, training and education

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard three measures focused on military-connected students, service members, veterans, and their families. House Bill 102 would give eligible students in military-related university programs early registration privileges, similar to existing accommodations for expectant mothers and student athletes. House Bill 300 would modernize the Texas Armed Services Scholar program by increasing scholarship funding, clarifying the student employment agreement, and creating a scholarship coordinator at THECB to help students and families navigate the program. Senate Bill 2255 drew the most discussion and testimony. The bill would streamline occupational licensing for military members, spouses, and veterans by allowing Texas licensure based on an out-of-state license in good standing with a similar scope of practice, removing the Texas residency requirement, and shortening agency processing time from 30 days to 10 days in the committee substitute. Supporters from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, the Texas Association of Business, the Institute for Justice, TDLR, and the VFW said the bill would reduce bureaucratic delays, improve employment opportunities, and help military families maintain income during relocations. TDLR also described current licensing confusion between state and federal rules and said the bill would improve alignment and data collection. No witnesses testified against any of the bills. After public testimony closed on each measure, HB 102, HB 300, and SB 2255 were left pending in committee. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Moving on to HB 2533 HD1 relating to education.
• 33:50.159> will suggest a technical amendment will suggest a technical amendment will remain<00
• The Armstrong, Department of Education.
• education. Recommendation to move as is. education. Recommendation to move as is.
• >> HP2297H HD1 relating to education. >> HP2297H HD1 relating to education.

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• Uh, first we have the Department of Education with comments. Department of Education comments.
• on behalf of the Department of Education on behalf of the Department of Education providing<01:11
• outcomes, we will not meet our education outcomes, we will not meet our education and<01:13:30.880
• Uh, the the Department of Education.
• <01:46:24.880> and the Hawaii Board of Education and the Hawaii Board of Education and support

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• Money to explain. the motion. that receive public funds for public education and higher education from
• . education.
• Education in our high school house bill 20 hb 20 is designed to enhance educational opportunities for
• I believe in public education. I think if we're going to advocate public education.
• We're going to make education, public education, something that earns the support of every taxpayer.

Bills: HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth