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• I have a substantial familiarity with domestic violence as I regularly practice in that area representing
• This is entirely this is substantially<02:19:44.800> likelihood<02:19:45.439> in<02:19:
• 45.679> my substantially likelihood in my substantially likelihood in my experience<02:19:46.719
• <02:20:00.319> factor<02:20:00.960> in this was a substantial factor in this was a
• substantial factor in representing<02:20:02.080> a<02:20:02.720> plaintiff<02:20:03.600

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• But from a construction standpoint, it is substantially complete.
• The Taxiway construction is done or substantially complete.
• Maybe we're looking at early next year in terms of substantial completion on all of those projects.
• So we're still trying to figure out where construction is going to stop from a substantial completion
• bridges addressed, and 24 million in retro funding on those substantially complete projects.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Requiring substantial land conservation.
• I was pleased to hear one of the environmental groups talk about this substantial land preservation,
• because it's the substantial land preservation that makes me think that this bill is worth continuing
• I think we can achieve the objectives of preserving the substantial amounts of land and also have the
• I was pleased to hear one of the environmental groups talk about this substantial land preservation,

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 330, by Sen. Bradley, clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, including allowing a prior physical exam to count if a transferring officer is not given a new one; an amendment declaring the act an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. SB 594, by Sen. Burton, would make mobile home residents eligible for local housing assistance programs such as SHIP for lot rent and home repairs; it received supportive testimony from manufactured-home advocates and passed favorably. SB 840, by Sen. DeSigley, revised hurricane-related land-use restrictions from prior legislation by shortening the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles, ending certain temporary limits on June 30, 2026, and exempting some water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; it passed favorably after supportive comments from local-government interests and members noting the need to fix unintended consequences of prior law. The committee also approved SB 526, by Sen. Grawe, which addresses no-damages-for-delay clauses in public construction contracts, creates a uniform commercial permit application, requires permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adds mitigation to statewide product approval categories. County representatives testified with concerns about the contracting language, unfunded mandates, and fee reductions, but the bill passed favorably. SB 504, by Sen. Burgess, creates a statewide framework for code inspector body camera use, and SB 506, its linked public-records bill, exempts certain sensitive content from disclosure; both passed favorably with support from the sponsor and no opposition in committee. The most heavily debated measure was SB 354, by Chair McLean, which creates a “blue ribbon project” framework for very large developments that trade state preemption over local land-use regulation for reserving at least 60% of the land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses. The bill drew significant testimony from environmental groups, counties, smart-growth advocates, and local residents who argued it could weaken local control, reduce public review, and allow sprawl or inadequate infrastructure planning; supporters argued it could help address housing needs and preserve large amounts of land. The committee adopted two amendments clarifying reserve-area easements and requiring certain easements to be granted without charge, and the committee then reported the bill favorably, with some senators noting they supported it in concept but wanted further changes before later stops.

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• There's substantial disagreement.
• He said they have to oppose the proposal because, as an association, their membership is in substantial
• He said they must oppose the proposal because their membership is in substantial disagreement and is
• So that's much more substantial. Last point, and I ask for you guys to move this bill on out.
• Substantial. Last point, and I ask for you guys to move this bill on out.

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on May 19 and first took up Senate Bill 509 on bank-owned life insurance. The bill would clarify that banks retain an insurable interest in former employees for purposes of exchanging underperforming bank-owned life insurance policies for better-performing ones. Members adopted a revised amendment set after withdrawing a prior version. Testimony focused heavily on whether consent from the insured former employee is required for any transfer or exchange, with supporters saying the bill is needed to address underperforming policies and opponents warning about unclear consent standards, data-transfer concerns, litigation risk, and possible federal tax issues. After debate, the committee reported SB 509 as amended by a 7-4 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 295, which requires health insurance coverage for medically necessary treatment for persons with acquired brain injuries, including cognitive rehabilitation and related services. Supporters from the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana and NeuroRestorative described gaps in post-acute care, high rates of discharge to unsafe home settings or nursing homes, and improved return-to-work outcomes when patients receive appropriate rehabilitation. An amendment was adopted to clarify federal essential health benefit limits and remove certain language, reducing the fiscal note to zero. The bill was then reported as amended without objection. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 155, which requires coverage for medically necessary dental procedures needed for cancer treatment clearance, such as exams, imaging, and extractions. Cancer advocates, oncologists, and dental representatives said untreated dental problems can delay chemotherapy or radiation and lead to worse outcomes and higher costs. Cleanup amendments were adopted, and the bill was reported as amended. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 465, which tightens prompt-payment deadlines for health insurers, adds pharmacy payment provisions, and creates a recoupment timeline for dental claims; after technical and substantive amendments, it was reported as amended. Finally, the committee approved Senate Bill 276, creating a pre-appointment affidavit process for bail bond producers to ensure prior premiums, shortages, and forfeitures are resolved before a new insurer appointment, and House Resolution 260, which urges the Department of Insurance to study how out-of-network medical billing affects auto insurance rates. Both measures were reported favorably or as amended, and the committee adjourned after a motion to do so.

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• We have moved up, and West Virginia, and we've moved up substantially.
• We're already, just third quarter already improved substantially.
• We're already just third quarter already improved substantially.
• That was a substantial part of that veto message. Greater impact and reducing the supply of nurses.
• That was a substantial part of that veto message.

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered one bill, HB 121 by Representative Overdorf, relating to nursing education programs. The sponsor said Florida’s nursing shortage is projected to worsen and argued that low NCLEX passage rates show some programs are not adequately preparing students. The bill would tighten probation for underperforming programs, require program directors to be accountable, authorize Department of Health on-site inspections, require admission criteria and public posting of NCLEX passage rates, and require tuition reimbursement and free remediation for students at programs with passage rates below 30 percent. Members asked about how the bill would interact with the Board of Nursing, the Commission for Independent Education, and other agencies, and whether it would address fraudulent or low-quality schools. An opponent from the Florida Association of Independent Nursing Schools said current law already requires Board of Nursing and commission review, institutional accreditation, and provisional status for programs on probation, and argued the bill could reduce the supply of nurses. He also said Florida’s NCLEX results had recently improved. A representative of the Florida Nurses Association supported the bill, saying weak programs waste students’ time and money and do not produce licensed nurses. During debate, several members described concerns about diploma mills, fraudulent programs, student debt, and the need for stronger screening and accountability. Others emphasized that raising standards would improve patient safety and help ensure better-prepared nurses. The chair noted the importance of private nursing colleges in the state’s nursing pipeline. The committee then voted 19-0 to report HB 121 favorably and adjourned.

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• The public interest in purchasing a smart gun is substantial.
• The public interest in purchasing a smart gun is substantial.
• This differs substantially from prior approaches that attempted to retrofit...
• This differs substantially from prior approaches that attempted to retrofit electronics onto existing
• That is a substantial financial burden on anybody.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met for its fourth hearing on emerging firearm technology, focused on personalized firearms and related privacy issues. Co-chairs noted the commission’s charge to study personalized firearm incentives, risks from digital manufacturing codes and AI, and the costs of requiring personalized firearm and microstamp technologies, and said the report deadline is being extended to July 31. They also announced the next public hearing for April 17 at 11:00 a.m., limited to Massachusetts residents. The first witness, Kai Kloepfer of Biofire, described the company’s personalized 9mm smart gun and argued it is designed to prevent unauthorized use through biometric authentication, local encrypted data storage, no wireless connectivity, and automatic disarming when released. He said Biofire opposes any mandate requiring personalized firearms, calling such mandates a de facto gun ban that would stifle innovation, limit consumer choice, and burden a still-developing market. He said the company has a patent portfolio, has received thousands of pre-orders, is shipping in all 50 states, and is approved for sale in Massachusetts; he also said the gun costs about $1,500, is currently sold online, and is intended mainly for home defense. Members questioned him about sales, manufacturing, battery life, repairability, transfer of ownership, possible expansion to other firearms, and whether microstamping could be incorporated. A Massachusetts firearms roster official, Michaela Dunn, explained the state’s testing and approval process for handguns and confirmed that the Biofire firearm is now on the Massachusetts roster and commercially available for retail sale in the state. Kate Crockford of the ACLU of Massachusetts testified only on facial recognition, warning that commercially available systems show significant demographic bias and that Massachusetts lacks comprehensive biometric privacy protections. She urged passage of pending data privacy and biometric privacy bills, including the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and related measures, before any broader use of biometric verification in firearm laws. Commissioners discussed privacy concerns, and Biofire said its system is zero-knowledge and would likely comply with stronger biometric privacy laws. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported beyond the scheduling announcement and the extension effort.

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• chapter 13 other than 1339 because what I would want to make sure is that 1339 subdivision 3 or some equivalent
• subdivision<00:19:43.039> 3<00:19:43.600> or<00:19:43.919> some<00:19:44.160> equivalent
• <00:19:44.559> of<00:19:44.720> that subdivision 3 or some equivalent of that subdivision
• 3 or some equivalent of that would<00:19:45.200> apply<00:19:46.320> regarding<00:19:46.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They are the modern-day equivalent of slave catchers enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act, sent to hunt down
• 24:42.880> are<01:24:43.040> the<01:24:43.199> modern-day<01:24:44.239> equivalent
• <01:24:45.120> of They are the modern-day equivalent of They are the modern-day equivalent

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 006 on immigration. The resolution reaffirmed support for immigrant Coloradans, emphasized their economic and cultural contributions, and called for transparent, accountable federal immigration enforcement, including an end to masked or unidentified enforcement tactics and limits on actions near schools, clinics, courthouses, faith spaces, and other sensitive locations. It also urged humane federal immigration reform, stronger state transparency tools, and protection of First Amendment rights and peaceful protest. Representative Joseph and Representative Brics spoke in strong support of the resolution, arguing that immigrants are integral to Colorado and that aggressive enforcement has caused fear, family separation, and harm in communities. They cited examples of alleged federal overreach and personal stories of affected constituents to argue for dignity, accountability, and reform. Representative Baron opposed the resolution as written, saying some parts were acceptable but others were too partisan; he offered an amendment that would emphasize legal immigration, federal authority over immigration enforcement, and a more bipartisan framing. The amendment debate centered on whether the proposal was truly bipartisan and whether the resolution should be narrowed to focus on legal immigration and federal jurisdiction. Supporters of the amendment said it better reflected shared values and legal realities, while resolution sponsors rejected the changes and asked for a no vote. The transcript ends during continued debate over the amendment, with no final vote on the resolution or amendment shown in the excerpt.

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• which is on page three, the language was very vague, and it sounds like we have the functional equivalence
• the and it sounds like we have the and it sounds like we have the functional<02:14:07.880> equivalence
• <02:14:08.400> of<02:14:08.639> that<02:14:08.840> already functional equivalence
• of that already functional equivalence of that already in<02:14:09.440> rules<02:14:10.360>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting covered two main items. First, the solid waste subcommittee reviewed draft language for HB 707, focusing on landfill siting and permitting standards. Members and the Department of Environmental Services discussed replacing repeated references to “aquifer” with “drinking water well,” clarifying that aquifer is a broad term, and considering whether a statutory definition was needed. They also debated the bill’s setback and time-of-travel provisions, including the 10^-5 standard, a 1,500-foot distance, and whether the bill should rely more on performance-based criteria than prescriptive distances. Another major topic was permit denial language tied to applicants with significant histories of repeated serious violations or landfill-related litigation; the department said it already has related authority in current rules, but noted some wording was still too vague and could be tightened. No vote was taken, and the chair closed the hearing with plans to continue work later. The second item was a work session on HB 424, which would direct the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food to create forms for businesses to request information about service animals and establish a study committee on fraudulent or untrained service animals. Several members said the problem raised by the bill was real but expressed concern that the legislature may be limited by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Others argued that a study committee would likely not produce a workable solution and might conflict with leadership’s direction to avoid unnecessary study committees. Members discussed whether the bill should be retained, amended, or instead replaced with a letter or resolution to the federal delegation. The committee appeared to lean toward ITL and possibly pursuing a letter to federal officials, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript.

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• :22.400> although<00:38:22.720> it and the substantiated number although it and the substantiated
• What are the top two or three reasons that a case is substantiated?
• reasons that a case is substantiated? reasons that a case is substantiated?
• <00:42:54.000> over reasons why we would substantiate over reasons why we would substantiate
• <01:02:46.400> abuse determines whether to substantiate abuse determines whether to substantiate

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24 2. Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46 3. Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22 4. Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34 5. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41 6. Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee’s first interim meeting opened with roll call and a reminder that Kentucky had 8,641 children in out-of-home care with active placements as of June 1, 2025. The first presentation was from the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), a donor-funded camp in Scottsville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s history, its year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medical and accessibility supports, and its impact on campers’ confidence and independence. They said CCK has served more than 43,000 campers from 46 states and 13 countries, including 22,000 from Kentucky, and noted plans to reach all 120 Kentucky counties. CCK also outlined future capital needs: a new art barn and a medical lodge. The organization said the art barn project would cost $2.5 million, with a legislative request of $1.5 million, and the medical lodge would cost $2.875 million, with a legislative request of $1.75 million. Members responded very positively, with several praising the camp’s work and one member asking about operational challenges. CCK said its main challenges are awareness, staff and volunteer recruitment, and expanding medical and housing capacity; it also said it is accredited by the American Camp Association and receives health and safety visits and audits. The committee then moved to a presentation on adult protective services and state guardianship programs from Jessica Wayne and Cliff Bryant of DCBS. They explained the legal framework for guardianship, the difference between full and limited guardianship/conservatorship, emergency appointments, and the state’s role as a last-resort guardian when no family member or private entity is available. They reported 4,464 individuals under state guardianship as of June 1, with most cases involving dementia, developmental disability, intellectual disability, nursing home or long-term care placement, severe mental illness, or brain injury. They also said the division has 89 field workers across 14 regional offices, with an average caseload of 52 and a goal of reducing that into the mid-40s through additional hiring.

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• away as Rhode Island and beyond, and finally, if I know that a large increase in this tax would substantially
• press the green button and support the majority of the committee and the ITL motion. ...would substantially
• make sense. >> See, what the renewable energy fund does, it's funded from the ratepayers to the equivalent
• make sense. >> See, what the renewable energy fund does, it's funded from the ratepayers to the equivalent

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But my interest is substantial.
• I have um since the last substantial.
• asked him, well, what is a substantial asked him, well, what is a substantial conflict?
• substantial interest is $300,000. substantial interest is $300,000.
• that I have a personal substantial that I have a personal substantial personal<01:02:28.640>

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• right now, and the amount of questions in regard to the enforcement of this regulation are pretty substantial
• Substantial enough that I think that this, again, is a small step towards making this specific element—the
• right now, and the amount of questions in regard to the enforcement of this regulation are pretty substantial
• The amount of questions in regard to the enforcement of this regulation are pretty substantial.
• Substantial enough that I think that this, again, is a small step towards making this specific element—the

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up floor debate on H. 4206, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth Cannabis Laws, with repeated amendment votes focused largely on cannabis regulation, transparency, youth access, and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Early motions included suspending Senate Rule 38A to continue past 8 p.m., which passed by standing vote. Most amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on possession limits, CCC executive director appointment and removal, legislative control over medical marijuana licenses, a multi-agency task force on illegal cannabis, annual CCC hearings and reports, an ombudsman, a legislative liaison, a youth-cannabis study commission, supply-and-demand study, and increased penalties for distribution to minors. Amendment 33 by Senator Driscoll, directing the CCC and other agencies to study regulation of intoxicating hemp products, was adopted. Amendment 7 by Senator Brownsberger, allowing cannabis discount and loyalty advertising to existing customers and opt-in email lists, was also adopted. Amendment 29 by Senator O’Connor, allowing the CCC to temporarily suspend or revoke medical marijuana licenses during investigations of illegal sales, was adopted as well. Several other amendments were debated and defeated, including Senator O’Connor’s billboard advertising restriction for cannabis and Senator Tarr’s proposal to increase penalties for selling marijuana to minors. The chamber then took up the bill’s corrective and Ways and Means amendment, adopted both, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote. The final vote showed the bill advancing despite some opposition, including from several senators who voted no on engrossment. After the cannabis bill, the Senate considered and passed two land-related bills by roll call: H. 4772, authorizing easements in Lowell, and H. 4362, authorizing release of agricultural preservation restrictions in Westford. The Senate also adopted a motion that when it adjourned, it would do so in memory of Stephen P. Foutou of Newton, followed by a moment of silence. The chamber then adopted an adjournment order and recessed until the next meeting.

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• grievous debilitating angst, distress, torment, emotional suffering, and turmoil that causes a substantial
• I'm trying to make sure that because we're adding this substantial disruption in a person's daily routine
• But I just want to make sure that it is true that we are adding a requirement that it is a substantial
• The fact that we're adding a new bar, which is substantial disruption to a person's daily routine, and
• The people around them might not ever have noticed any substantial disruption in their daily routine.

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753, HB45

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

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• Speaking to the amendment itself, it makes some substantial changes to bail policy that only took effect
• As a result, we have some things that are baked into this amendment that I think are substantial changes
• Speaking to the amendment itself, it makes some substantial changes to bail policy that only took effect
• changes to bail makes some substantial changes to bail policy<00:16:17.680> that<00:16:17.880
• changes that a lot of folks substantial changes that a lot of folks are<00:16:54.480> not<00:

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• The year 1900, in fact, substantially before my wonderful father.
• The year 1900 in fact substantially<00:47:04.960> before<00:47:05.440> my<00:47:05.839>
• wonderful substantially before my wonderful substantially before my wonderful father.<00:47:06.720
• <00:47:10.800> substantially<00:47:11.520> before before he was born. substantially
• before before he was born. substantially before he<00:47:12.160> was<00:47:12.319> born.

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• disruptions to programs even in situations when fraud is initially suspected but not ultimately substantiated
• <00:10:41.600> ultimately suspected but not ultimately suspected but not ultimately substantiated
• 43.040> or<00:10:43.360> in<00:10:43.519> situation<00:10:44.000> where substantiated
• or in situation where substantiated or in situation where neither<00:10:44.560> the<00:10:44.800
• conversation today, has led to fraud being perpetrated, a formal investigation would follow and, if substantiated

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But that $5 million in growth represents about 2% growth, which is substantially less than the growth
• That's a substantial issue; it's the first time they've asked for an increase since. they've asked for
• That's why we find ourselves in a position with some substantial balances right now.
• Pretty substantial balances.
• The coupling of those generated these substantial interest on state deposit returns that have benefited

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• <01:17:45.360> risk conduct that creates a substantial risk conduct that creates a substantial
• <01:19:07.760> risk conduct that creates a substantial risk conduct that creates a substantial
• <01:23:40.560> injury of substantial injury of substantial injury >> Mhm.
• >> is merely saying if that substantial >> is merely saying if that substantial risk<01:28
• and they could have caused substantial and they could have caused substantial harm.<01:31:04.719

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• uh, for a number of years, potentially that could be the board could say, yes, that would be an equivalent
• uh, for a number of years, potentially that could be the board could say, yes, that would be an equivalent
• uh, for a number of years, potentially that could be the board could say, yes, that would be an equivalent

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all