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• Anyway, so all the student regents came and opposed, or the student government association.
• Students came and opposed it.
• Speaker, and kind gentlelady, we need to keep our students here.
• In my experience with graduate students, a lot of times our New Mexico graduate students go to other
• So the other question that I had was: can New Mexico students—let's say a student has been here their

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• We increase the base student allocation by $85, or 1.58%.
• We increase the base student allocation by $85 or $1.58.
• the students are in real-time, live attendance.
• I completely agree with you.
• completed refund application, interest secures accrues... ...a completed refund application, interest

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• This is built on three students.
• Now, we want to look at individual students. Where did you get the student?
• Now, we want to look at individual students. Where did you get the student?
• meaningful and useful to their students. meaningful and useful to their students.
• . students. students.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:33 Kentucky’s New Assessment and Accountability Model Update: 00:03:50 Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States: 01:00:55 Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky: 01:26:44 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 02:10:38 Adjournment: 02:13:57, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Education met for its first interim meeting and established a quorum before taking up its first topic, Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability model. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, joined by KDE staff and superintendents, described a multi-year effort involving the Kentucky “Now We Learn” Council, more than 50 educators and stakeholders, at least 18 pilot districts, surveys, focus groups, town halls, and four prototype frameworks. He emphasized three priorities for the new model: vibrant learning experiences, innovation in assessment, and collaboration with communities. Fletcher said the state accountability portion would continue to meet federal requirements and identify CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, while shifting toward more emphasis on individual student growth, grade-level equivalency in reading and math, career and technical education, graduation rate, and English language proficiency. He also said science would remain a required assessment but be reported separately rather than counted in the CSI/TSI calculation. He stressed that the model should focus on growth, local flexibility, and meaningful measures that reflect community expectations, while still preserving a statewide framework. The committee also heard from Bullitt County superintendent Jesse Bacon, who described his district’s local accountability work. He said Bullitt County formed a community coalition with broad representation from across the district, business leaders, and community members, met six times during the school year, and worked toward a public-facing dashboard that would show community expectations, evidence of accountability, and areas for improvement. Bacon said the district identified six community-defined pillars, beginning with student learning and foundational academic knowledge, as part of a system intended to communicate strengths and improvement areas to the public.

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• Low-income students significantly trail high-income students across Minnesota.
• and the fourth grade students and the fourth grade students underperform<00:03:30.200> their<
• are<00:04:30.680> at<00:04:31.120> and students students where they are at and students
• You heard very articulate students here, from both sides, and those students read well.
• You heard very articulate students here, from both sides, and those students read well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Because of that approach, the ISC has been able to manage a 90% completion rate in that program.
• And what does that complete Purview look like? What are the parameters of that?
• So, there's not enough money in the system to completely fund all of our requests.
• It helps ensure that more students can complete their education here, which increases the likelihood
• through a preceptor student model.

Keywords: 996, all

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• It means a student who is defined.
• Um the only expulsion of students.
• of some struggles with that student between the student and the family or the family and the student
• , they still want to educate that student and keep going with that student.
• want to keep going with that student. want to keep going with that student.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 105 by Senator Kathy, relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, eligibility
• House has received a privilege report from the Committee on Enrollment. program for students, eligibility
• Thank you. $560,000 to fully fund the school choice program for certain students with exceptionalities
• loss of 12,000 students and the student count, of which $29 million was used for mandated fixed costs
• Our day would not be complete if we didn't have a question from Rep. Morsel. Good morning, Mr.

Bills: HR159, HR160, HR161, HR162, HR163, HR164, HCR60, HCR61, HCR62, HCR63, HCR64, HR153, HR154, HR155, HR156, HR157, HR158, HCR57, HCR58, HCR59, SB124, SB399, SB441, SB447, SB460, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB175, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB628, HB786, HB909, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1052, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1154, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1231, HB1241, SB244, HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB383, HB314, HCR3, HB983, HB1126, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HB27, HB71, HB214, HB225, HB241, HB244, HB306, HB345, HB366, HB446, HB511, HB514, HB655, HB730, HB743, HB1027, HB1037, HB1043, HB1082, HB1091, HB1096, HB1103, HB1167, HB1174, HB1175, HB1230, HB1237, HB1238, HB55, HB385, HB394, HB396, HB406, HB608, HB622, HB676, HB772, HB897, HB1030, HB1035, HB1038, HB1045, HB1049, HB1056, HB1058, HB1059, HB1092, HB1100, HB1117, HB1160, HB1161, HB1162, HB1177, HB1180, HB1189, HB1216, HB1239, HB1240, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, HB51, HB58, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB982, HB1010, HB151, HB180, HB192, HB193, HB310, HB635, HB690, HB961, HB1003, HB1146, HB864, HB977, HB181, HB31, HB664, HB615, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB9, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB773, HB996, HB1113, HB1234, HB1236

Keywords: occupational therapy, healthcare, medical professionals, recognition, professional day, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, Louisiana State Law Institute, real estate law, Black Maternal Health Week, maternal health, racial disparities, healthcare access, culturally competent care, Louisiana, community health, motorcycle safety, awareness month, motorcyclists education

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opening prayer, and pledge, then moved through messages from the Senate, committee reports, and a series of resolutions and bills. Several House resolutions were adopted without objection, including recognitions for Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association Day, Denham Springs High School robotics, a tomato festival, Holocaust remembrance, and other commendations and observances. Senate bills and resolutions were received and referred or laid over, and multiple House and Senate measures were sent to committees for further consideration. The chamber then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for House Bill 1, the general appropriations bill. Representative McFarland outlined the budget, emphasizing LASERS debt payoff using surplus funds, reductions in LDH and MFP based on spending and enrollment trends, and major funding items such as early childhood education, scholarships, workforce programs, FEMA debt payments, and public safety needs. Members asked questions about early childhood funding and higher education grants, including a request for follow-up information on a Lumina Foundation grant. The committee adopted each schedule of HB 1, and the House later returned to regular session and passed HB 1 on final passage by 104 yeas. The House then took up and passed HB 2, the capital outlay bill, and HB 3, the omnibus bond authorization act, both by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. It also passed HB 312, the supplemental appropriations bill, HB 313 on treasury fund transfers and deposits, HB 383 on ancillary/internal service funds, HB 314 on revenue-sharing allocations, HCR 3 on the hospital stabilization formula, HB 983 on judiciary appropriations, and HB 1126 on legislative branch appropriations. Throughout these measures, members highlighted funding for roads, corrections, public safety, education, health care, and economic development, and several members and staff were recognized for their work before the House adjourned to Monday.

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• <01:53:13.000> who just described there may be students who just described there may be students
• have such a policy we are completely have such a policy we are completely fine<02:02:13.760>
• the effect of cyphing our students the effect of cyphing our students freedom<02:02:36.480> to
• balanced consideration of a complete balanced consideration of a complete work<02:10:35.679>
• materials without regard to students materials without regard to students First<02:21:03.439>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• complete their high school degree. complete their high school degree.
• c> in trauma to student and other students in trauma to student and other students in the<02:14:23.800
• So, to students, 40% students of color.
• to white students in Minnesota. to white students in Minnesota.
• Black students, students with disabilities, and students experiencing poverty are disciplined at disproportionately

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• on staff at the student health center. on staff at the student health center.
• students should be given knowledge. students should be given knowledge.
• I agree with that completely.
• I agree with that completely.
• people would completely agree with that. people would completely agree with that.

Keywords: 981, all

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• And we partnered with the SUNY Chancellor John King to spark interest for agriculture students across
• AND WE PARTNERED WITH THE SUNY CHANCELLOR JOHN KING TO SPARK INTEREST FOR AGRICULTURE STUDENTS ACROSS
• To every alum, current and future student, and the faculty and staff, I say congratulations.
• Calendar -- That completes the reading of today's calendar. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Gianaris, that completes the reading of today's calendar."

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal, then moved through a series of introductions and resolutions recognizing Women’s History Month honorees, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars, Agriculture Week, Pakistan-American Heritage Day, visiting Mercaz Academy students, and the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School. Several senators spoke in support of the commemorations, and each resolution was adopted. The chamber then took up a number of bills on the calendar. Among the measures passed were bills related to insurance, private housing finance, public health, mental hygiene, real property, elder law, public authorities, and environmental conservation. One bill on the Environmental Conservation Law drew a procedural challenge over a proposed amendment; the Chair’s ruling that the amendment was nongermane was upheld by a show of hands, after which the bill passed. Another bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act was debated on the issue of vacant rent-stabilized units and LLC ownership transparency, with supporters saying it would help identify responsible owners and opponents arguing it was too broad and could impose unclear penalties; it ultimately passed. The most extended debate centered on a real property bill concerning electronic rent payment systems and automated clearinghouse fees. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure that lets tenants choose whether to use such systems, while critics questioned how fees would be handled and whether the bill would affect landlord costs. After debate, the bill passed. A public health bill sponsored by Senator Webb also passed after she explained it was intended to improve transparency and oversight of changes to maternity and perinatal services amid concerns about maternal health deserts and hospital closures. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until the next day.

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• <00:42:27.840> go<00:42:28.080> to<00:42:28.800> um the student the student
• uh can go to um the student the student uh can go to um a<00:42:29.280> number<00:42:29.440>
• schools a student could go to instead. schools a student could go to instead.
• Um, a student was being bullied both by students as well as adults and teachers, to the point where they
• Um, a student was being bullied both by students as well as adults and teachers, to the point where they

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 34, concerning parental consent for student participation in the Medicaid-to-schools program. Members said they were not comfortable with a suggested amendment and wanted more information from Health and Human Services about how the program and billing work. On motion by Representative Noble, seconded by Representative Freeman, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill, 18-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 102, which would make informational materials about type 1 diabetes available on the Department of Education website. Supporters said the bill could help parents and teachers recognize warning signs early and could be life-saving in some cases. Opponents argued the material belonged on the Health and Human Services website rather than the DOE site, and some suggested a narrower link-only approach. After discussion, the committee voted 13-5 to ought to pass, with a minority report requested. The final major item was Senate Bill 97FN on intradistrict public school transfers. The committee first adopted an amendment that incorporated provisions from House Bill 68, required superintendents to approve best-interest transfer requests unless they failed to meet requirements, and revised language on capacity and accommodation. Supporters said the changes would help students, including those facing bullying, while opponents raised concerns about local control, capacity, and fairness to families who can transport children. The amendment passed 10-8, and the bill as amended also passed 10-8, with a minority report requested. The chair then announced the next meetings would be on the 21st and 27th, and reminded members to watch the Senate calendar.

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• it's a completely different matter. it's a completely different matter.
• A student injured another student. Same story.
• The student was briefly by a student.
• A student injured another student.<01:22:31.360> Same<01:22:31.720> story. student.
• > students Students who need treatment, students Students who need treatment, students whose<01

Keywords: 958, all

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• I was the first African-American student to...
• This bill is a continuation and... ...the completion of that work.
• That will complete... Mr. Chair, members of the legislature, thank you for this moment.
• The district did place that permit application in abeyance, although it was complete.
• high-quality public education workforce for Florida students, and that is the bill.

Bills: S0330, S0474, S0694, S1120, S1216, S1366, S1442, S7018

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with SB 694 on compensation for the descendants of the Groveland Four. Senator Bracey Davis described the wrongful accusations, convictions, deaths, and long-term harm to the families, and an amendment added a $4 million appropriation and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s family. Multiple family members, advocates, clergy, and supporters testified in favor, emphasizing the decades-long delay in justice and the need for accountability and repair. Senators from both parties spoke in support, and the committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then approved SB 330 on disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers; SB 474 on military affairs leave and related benefits; and SB 96 on the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. SB 96 drew the most discussion, with Senator Sharief explaining that the bill raises eligibility to 400% of the federal poverty level and moves $500,000 in recurring funding to the General Appropriations Act. Senator Wright and Senator Harrell raised concerns about whether expanding eligibility could worsen the existing waitlist, while supporters argued the change would help more veterans access needed dental care. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent and statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for foster homes, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. SB 480 on information technology was reported favorably after amendments creating a central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office, adding vendor performance metrics and a preferred vendor list, and restoring criminal justice information security provisions. SB 1066 on the Ocklawaha River and Rodman Dam also advanced after extensive testimony from supporters and historians about partial restoration, recreation, and economic benefits; the sponsor said he would continue working through permitting questions before floor consideration. Later, the committee approved SB 1216 on educator compensation, which gives districts more flexibility on cost-of-living adjustments, advanced degrees, and performance pay caps, and SB 1120 on water management district oversight and reporting. The committee also reported favorably SB 1366 on sovereign immunity and claims against government, which would raise damages caps, index them to CPI, shorten claim deadlines, and cap attorney fees at 25%. That bill drew testimony from hospitals, cities, counties, school districts, and others, with some supporting the Senate’s compromise approach and others raising concerns about impacts on self-insured law enforcement agencies and attorney incentives. The meeting concluded with the favorable report on the bill after debate continued over those issues.

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• whether you're substantially complete. whether you're substantially complete.
• So the first line impacts 220 students, and then the second line impacts 220 students.
• the second line impacts 220 students. the second line impacts 220 students.
• So are those the same students? Mr. So are those the same students? Mr.
• uh in as complete a picture as possible. uh in as complete a picture as possible.

Bills: HF1234, HF3528, HF3672, HF3679, HF3680, HF1944

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, data transparency, Legislative Budget Office, state agencies, fiscal notes, public data, standard time, federal law, time zone

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• While at FSU, he's part of the Student Government Association.
• The 77th Student Senate President pro tempore, so take that, Senator Brodeur.
• She's an FSU student, and I've had to have an FSU student in my Gator office this whole time.
• And what an outstanding student she is.
• Now she's a student at the University of North Florida.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing interns, pages, a retiring sergeant-at-arms employee, and advocates visiting for a Prader-Willi Syndrome awareness resolution. Leaders also noted ongoing budget talks with the House and said senators should not plan to be in next week while negotiations continue. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for House Bill 12.5, a citizen-initiative elections bill. Sponsors said it was intended to address petition fraud and protect the integrity of the constitutional amendment process, citing investigations, arrests, and fraudulent petition activity tied to recent initiatives. Opponents argued the bill would make it much harder and more expensive for citizens to place amendments on the ballot, chill volunteer participation, and effectively favor wealthy or corporate interests. After extensive debate, the bill passed 28-10. The Senate then moved through a series of education bills, including measures on Bright Futures, Gold Seal, Florida ABLE, dual enrollment, educator preparation, and broader education policy, all of which passed unanimously. After a recess, the chamber took up House messages and concurred in amendments to bills on stem cell therapy, student athlete ECGs, cardiac emergency response plans, and school safety. Those measures also passed with broad support, with the school safety bill drawing some questions about the Guardian program and child care facilities.

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• at Hall STEM Academy, the students in North Minneapolis, and the thousands of students that are across
• at Hall STEM Academy, the students in North Minneapolis, and the thousands of students that are across
• at Hall STEM Academy, the students in North Minneapolis, and the thousands of students that are across
• at Hall STEM Academy, the students in North Minneapolis, and the thousands of students that are across
• at Hall STEM Academy, the students in North Minneapolis, and the thousands of students that are across

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• Whether a student is in a gym, on a football field, or attending an away game, the goal is the same:
• It's a smart, measured approach to keep our students safe and beating cardiac emergencies before it's
• Well, the conversation didn't completely flow from one to the next, but as just adopted an amendment
• to complete a one-half unit of financial literacy.
• I think we didn't have as many options for how students could qualify.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• THE DEPARTMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPPORT MILITARY STUDENTS WITH THE TIMELY TRANSFER OF STUDENT RECORDS
• FOR EXAMPLE STUDENTS OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY STUDENT PARENTS TRANSFERRED OR PENDING TRANSFER TO A FLORIDA
• I HAD A HANDFUL OF STUDENTS THAT IT SAW A PORTION OF STUDENTS COMING IN AND OUT AND THEY WERE MILITARY
• WHEN A NEW CHILD COMES IN THIS ANCHOR FOR LIFE, STUDENT FOR STUDENT, THEY WELCOME THE CHILD, THEY GET
• I DID NOT REALIZE WHAT A BIG DEAL IT WAS UNTIL THE STUDENT FROM THEIR STUDENTS FROM HILLSBORO CAME TO

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• . sex of the student or employee.
• our students some joy.
• Des Moines, the Supreme Court protected. students and said that students do not surrender their First
• I completely agree with Chief.
• He's an honor student.

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer