Video & Transcript Research : 'Native education'
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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
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- Risk as well as help restore native habitat that birds and other wildlife need.
- Thank you, Madam Chair. ...remove salt cedar and then restore with native habitat.
- I was just watching something that showed planting different plants before you can restore the native
- They consume about 250 to 400 gallons of water per day and crowd out native species like cottonwoods
- But no, there was no focus on getting the native plants back or anything.
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 3, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 45
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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- I would like to appreciate the comments made by the vice chair of education. Was it education?
- I would like to appreciate the comments made by the vice chair of education. Was it education?
- Was it chair of education. Was it education?
- Um that's so education and access.
- um very important concerns of our Native um very important concerns of our Native Hawaiian<01:31
MN
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- looking for good bills in education looking for good bills in education Finance<00:02:09.640>
- in education in education settings<00:07:44.479>
so <00:07:44.639>when <00:07:44.759 - educator educators of greater Minnesota educator educators of color<01:38:23.239>
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language native language in my native language native language in my native - Through that educator program, I was able to obtain free books written by Native Americans and also receive
MN
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- the Minnesota Department of Education the Minnesota Department of Education and<00:23:07.440>
- values and expectations for Education values and expectations for Education would<00:25:37.120><
- 18,000 per pupil in public education 18,000 per pupil in public education while<00:42:13.200>
- the solution to Minnesota's education the solution to Minnesota's education crisis<00:42:54.200>
- Paul by educating our local youth.
Summary:
The Education Finance Committee met on February 5, 2025, to hear testimony from representatives of Minnesota’s Catholic and other nonpublic schools, focused on state nonpublic pupil aid, transportation, counseling, nursing, and related support programs. Meg Forette of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis argued that Catholic schools serve more than 30,000 students across many districts, educate a diverse population, and achieve strong academic results while operating at far lower per-student costs than public schools. She urged lawmakers to reject proposed cuts to nonpublic funding, saying they would be inequitable and harmful to lower-income families, and also raised concerns about state teacher-licensing requirements conflicting with Catholic values.
Trisha Menshu, principal of St. John Paul II Catholic School in Northeast Minneapolis, described a student body with high levels of poverty, learning needs, and academic gaps, and said state-funded nurse and guidance-counseling services are essential to keeping students safe, healthy, and on track for high school. She said the school absorbs many costs itself, including medical supplies and significant staff time, and credited the support programs with helping students make strong academic growth and graduate on time. In response to a senator’s question, she clarified that the school uses the nursing aid for limited nurse time and pays other medical-related costs from operating funds, with no billing back to public school districts.
Committee members asked follow-up questions about the relationship between teacher licensing and Catholic values, and about how medical needs for nonpublic students are funded. Forette said the concern was not with welcoming all students but with how DEI-related trainings and language are presented in ways that conflict with Catholic teaching. The committee then moved on to the next testifier, Andrew Hiliker of Stella Maris Academy in Duluth, who began by describing his school’s growth and the state’s role in supporting all students, regardless of school choice.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
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- In Spanish and some native languages, Tewa and Navajo in particular.
- They're providing education for providers, and so I very much appreciate the education of our general
- You talk about older Latinos and Native Americans and African-Americans.
- And then the applications are sent on to the Higher Education Department.
- The folks over at Higher Education, or I can get actual numbers for you.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- For years, many individuals—many of them Native American, unsheltered, justice-involved, and struggling
- Americans and non-Natives up from the street and take them to facilities?
- ...pick Native Americans and non-Natives up from the street and take them to facilities and see who's
- So it is very important for us to work with them, to educate them, give them technical assistance, help
- So it is very important for us to work with them, to educate them, give them technical assistance, help
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 53 (3-25-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our students deserve good educational our students deserve good educational opportunities. opportunities
- The student shall be given educational The student shall be given educational services services
- Our teachers should be focused on educating kids.
- the first formally trained Native the first formally trained Native American<01:42:30.920>
physician - the<01:43:15.720>
state Native Native artifacts in the state Native Native artifacts in the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Selena Quintanilla Perez and Dallas-Fort Worth native DJ Spinderella as a member of Salt N Pepper.
- The Mission ADC manages the City Center for Education and Economic Development, a 55,000 square foot
- Since the 1930s, they've worked to advance the field of stenographic reporting through education and
- And complete continuing education courses throughout their careers.
- With over 2 million followers on social media, she has taken on the challenge of educating the public
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- years with the record the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, including Corpus Christi native
- , Quintanilla-Perez, and Dallas-Fort Worth native DJ Spinderella is a member of Salt-N-Pepa.
- Prairie View is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state and trades This
- Their day at the state capitol as the oldest native tribe with a reservation in our.
- They've worked to advance the field of stenographic reporting through education and advocacy.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- e e e e e e e e e e e e Good afternoon, everyone, calling to order the House Committee on Higher Education
- the second leading cause among native the second leading cause among native Hawaiians<00:18:41.039
- <00:19:22.480>
Hawaiians the populations of native Hawaiians the populations of native Hawaiians - questioning at our last higher education questioning at our last higher education hearing<01:04:
- Reconvening the House Committee on Higher Education for purposes of decision-making.
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state.
The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation.
HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 27, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 40
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what the resolution is talking about, not the East-West Center or Native Hawaiian nonprofits.
- their cause. and also tell Native their cause. and also tell Native Hawaiian<01:03:27.599>
who - Um, I am all for studying ways that we can improve the life of our Native Hawaiians, which we owe our
- My understanding is that the Department of Education should focus on reading, writing, and arithmetic
- the state to spread climate awareness, education, and participation in sustainability initiatives."
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:13 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- higher education opportunities.
- An act relating to public education, enacting the Special Education Act, creating the Office of Special
- Education in the Public Education Department, and providing... ...Act, creating the Office of Special
- Education in the Public Education Department, providing for a Deputy Secretary of Special Education,
- An act relating to driver education, requiring driver education courses and schools to include at least
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 12th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have a long history in this country.
- On behalf of the Native American Legislative Caucus.
- And as the Native American Legislative Caucus know that we stand side-by-side with you, we ask for an
- He was passionate about educating people on the injustices he endured during incarceration.
- To allow the education committee to hear AB 715, Zubur, at their hearing on Wednesday, May 14th.
VT
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Vermont significantly to his native Vermont significantly to his native Vermont - a physical education instructor. a physical education instructor.
- Danny has transformed the page program into an educational experience.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional performance by the State House singers, then moved to routine chamber business. The Speaker announced that the Committee on Ways and Means had reported favorably on Senate Bill 214, which concerns pre-kindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts and includes an appropriation; it was referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. House Resolution 17, affirming that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice, was read by title only and placed on the calendar for action on the next legislative day.
The chamber also took up two adopted House Concurrent Resolutions honoring long-serving State House staff. HCR 279 honored Head Doorkeeper Michael C. Waite and his wife, Sergeant-at-Arms Administrative Assistant Donna Waite, for their public service, and HCR 282 honored Doorkeeper Dennis Miles for his dedication to the General Assembly and Vermonters. Both resolutions recounted the honorees’ military, law enforcement, educational, and State House service and directed the Secretary of State to send copies to the honorees.
Several members then offered remarks recognizing the Waite and Miles families, praising their mentorship, service, and support for the page program and chamber operations. Additional announcements included a diaper and wipes drive in the State House lobby to support Vermont military families through the National Guard Family Readiness Program, a welcome for Vermont nurses participating in a national rally, and recognition of guests from Champlain Community Services. The House then recessed until approximately 2:00 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- years with the record the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, including Corpus Christi native
- , Quintanilla-Perez, and Dallas-Fort Worth native DJ Spinderella is a member of Salt-N-Pepa.
- Members, today as Alabama Cushata Tribe their day at the state capitol as the oldest native tribe with
- They've worked to advance the field of stenographic reporting through education and advocacy.
- Members, court reporters undergo years of training and complete continuing education. throughout their
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Sep 8th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Valencia on archive preservation, storytelling collection, and educational opportunities.
- There's a current program with career technology education.
- We're both native and Hispanic.
- People not native to the Valle de Trisco gave us the name of the South Valley.
- But a lot of the social problems dealing with crime, violence, education... ...education, poverty, etc
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- As the Dean of Student Support Services at the San Diego College of Continuing Education, SDCCE, I'm
- The Dean of Student Support Services at the San Diego College of Continuing Education, SDCCE, I'm here
- But I also want to focus that the benefits not just to the tribe or to the Native American community,
- And so it'll go from being a closed park that no one can... ...to it and other Native American tribes
- We have Education Committee. Thank you.
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established quorum and heard several bills. AB 445 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would grant Colusa County 10 on-sale liquor licenses to address a long-standing shortage and support local economic development; the author said she would accept committee amendments. The bill was later approved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members before additional aye votes were added.
AB 766 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins would require state agencies and departments to conduct an equity analysis before implementing budgets or regulations, with the review performed by a DEIA coordinator or qualified equivalent. Supporters, including a college administrator and a nursing instructor, argued the bill would protect diversity, equity, inclusion, and access efforts and help address systemic barriers in education and health care. The committee voted 13-? on the measure after a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later additional aye votes recorded.
AB 971 by Assemblymember Alvarez would facilitate transfer of about 3.83 acres of city-owned land in San Diego to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, contingent on affirmative action by the City of San Diego. The author and tribal witnesses described the bill as a step toward correcting historical injustices and reopening a currently closed park as a tribal-operated historical park and museum. The measure passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, again with the roll held open for absent members before additional votes were added.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 04-21-2026
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Um asserting his native Hawaiian rights. - Um asserting his native Hawaiian rights.
- Um, and he really appreciated, I guess, the education that I gave him.
- Um, and he really appreciated, I guess, the education that I gave him.
- Um, and he really appreciated, I guess, the education that I gave him.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Messages 796 and 797, both judicial confirmation nominations, but announced at the outset that no votes would be taken that day. The committee said it would hold the vote the next day in Room 225. For GM 796, Annalisa M. Bernard Lee was nominated to serve as circuit court judge for the Second Circuit (Maui) for a 10-year term. Supporters included former Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, former judges, attorneys, and the Hawaii State Bar Association, all describing her as fair, hardworking, experienced on both criminal and civil matters, and active in the legal community. Judge Lee testified about her background as a Maui native, former public defender and prosecutor, and current district court judge, and said her experience on all sides of the courtroom shaped her commitment to fairness and access to justice. Senators asked about diversion, sentencing repeat offenders, and the role of a circuit court judge; Lee said she would consider cases individually, support diversion and pretrial collaboration where appropriate, and use judicial power to address underlying problems when possible.
For GM 797, Michael K. Soong was nominated to the Fifth Circuit Court for Kauai and Niihau. Former Chief Justice Recktenwald and other supporters praised his long legal career, including service as a prosecutor, district court judge, and acting chief judge during a period when Kauai lacked a full-time circuit judge. They emphasized his courtroom control, common sense, community ties, and willingness to take on extra judicial committee work. Soong testified that he had served as a district court judge since 2017 and had recently been handling circuit court duties, including civil, criminal, and jury trial matters. He described the differences between district and circuit court, his experience presiding over complex trials, and his support for specialty courts such as drug court, veterans court, and mental health calendars. The Hawaii State Bar Association said it found him qualified after its review. No votes were taken on either nomination during this hearing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study May 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- educator retention.
- So PEC, the Public Education Commission, and the charter school division at the Public Education Department
- outcomes consistent with the Indian Education Act.
- I'm the assistant secretary for Indian education for the public education department. Uh, Mr.
- To educate people up to be able to talk about education, that, that most of this committee is so knowledgeable
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on the Census Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Senate Committee on the Census
Transcript Highlights:
- for instance another example we don't know very well educated.
- But we'd want to educate them, at least inform them.
- I think it's not, educate is not the right word, inform them.
- “We want to educate them, at least inform them.
- So I said I spoke to educators just the other day.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on census preparation, focusing first on testimony from U.S. Census Bureau staff James Whitehorn and Andrea Grace Johnson. They described the Bureau’s decade-long geographic and redistricting programs, including the Boundary and Annexation Survey, School District Review Program, Participant Statistical Area Program, and Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA), along with the Block Boundary Suggestion Project and voting district collection. They emphasized that Massachusetts has been a strong partner in these efforts and explained how the Bureau is using updated street data, building footprints, machine learning, and change detection to improve address lists and track new housing. Whitehorn also reviewed the 2030 redistricting data program, the legal basis for it under PL 94-171, the role of state nonpartisan liaisons, and the expected timeline for data delivery. He noted that OMB’s revised race and ethnicity standards will merge those questions into one and add a Middle Eastern/North African category. Committee members asked about the new standards, state contacts, and how boundary updates are submitted, and the witnesses said they would provide the slide deck and contact information.
Wendy Underhill and Helen Brewer of NCSL then testified about why census preparation matters for states, stressing its impact on data, federal funding, and political representation. They outlined optional steps states can take before 2030, including staying in touch with Census Bureau staff, identifying state and local personnel involved in census work, supporting local participation in Bureau programs, and creating complete count committees or commissions. They cited Massachusetts’s prior complete count committee and grantmaking efforts as an example and said such efforts can improve self-response and overall accuracy. They also noted that state legislatures can act as conveners and trusted messengers, and they discussed broader issues such as privacy protections, differential privacy, budget uncertainty, and the possibility of future litigation or a citizenship question.
Secretary of State William Galvin then gave extended remarks on Massachusetts’s 2020 census experience and the need to prepare early for 2030. He said the state faced major challenges in 2020 from the pandemic, litigation, and rhetoric about citizenship, and that Massachusetts relied heavily on local records, university data, and community outreach to document residents, especially students and non-native-born populations. He argued that the state should strengthen local recordkeeping now through LUCA, annual resident lists, assessors’ and zoning records, and other local data sources, and he urged support for a proposed $500,000 appropriation for census-related grants and technical assistance. Galvin said better preparation is needed because housing patterns, population shifts, and local administrative capacity have changed since 2020, and he emphasized that the goal is to improve the completeness of the records the Census Bureau will use in 2030.