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• Senate Bill 12 by Creighton, relating to parental rights and public education, to Education K-16.
• Senate Bill 12 by Creighton, relating to parental rights and public education, to Education K-16.
• , to Education K-16.
• to Education K through 16.
• , to Education K-16.

Summary: The Senate met briefly and referred a large number of first-reading bills and resolutions to standing committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including hemp regulation, dementia research funding, parental rights and public education, municipal library funding, tax and local government issues, criminal justice, health care, education, transportation, natural resources, and election law. Several constitutional resolutions were also referred, including proposals related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and a severance tax revenue fund. Most of the transcript consists of the reading of bill captions and committee referrals, with no substantive debate or testimony recorded. The listed measures included proposals on school uniforms, charter schools, Medicaid fraud remedies, insurance practices, occupational licensing for people with criminal convictions, water and sewer utility cybersecurity, agricultural protections, public meeting broadcasting, and various local and state governance matters. No votes were taken on the bills in this segment. The only formal action reflected was referral of the bills and resolutions to the appropriate committees, followed by adjournment of the Senate until the next scheduled meeting.

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• This program is the state's number one tool for business expansion and retention.
• Last year, I saw firsthand the impact of this program.
• Last year, I saw firsthand the impact of this program.
• As Claudia and I traveled the state, we were able to see the Ag Education on the Move program in action
• Beginning in calendar year 2027, this program... ...scholarship tax credit program.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• program guarantee. program guarantee.
• And so, you could modify this policy to be the foundation program guarantee plus special education plus
• They are an essential component of their individualized education program that allows them to access
• their education.
• them<03:00:41.120> to education program that allows them to education program that allows

Keywords: 916, all

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• the option to apply for the ESA program the option to apply for the ESA program specified<00:02:
• 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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• In developing the training program, a program allows the students to earn badges that designate that
• We have some programs, for example.
• As we focus on providing parents with parents, with the choice of education, education, will districts
• This will not affect our private vpk bird programs at all.
• The Florida Education Association waiving in support.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, I am... ...concerned about the statements requiring high-quality educational programming and extracurricular
• programs.
• to report on online and part-time enrichment education programs and authorizing an extension of the
• It ensures that CCHE will only fund programs with higher education institutions in this next fiscal year
• The impact is the higher education programs will not receive the money that the students would receive

Keywords: 981, all

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• education and we only have one day left. education and we only have one day left.
• The state program is a self-funded program and bears 100% of its risk.
• pair educators. Thank you. pair educators. Thank you.
• moving to the state insurance program. moving to the state insurance program.
• So, go ahead. program? One of the pieces too that program?

Bills: SF0059, SF0053

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• newer HUD programs. newer HUD programs.
• and every program is programs is great and every program is overs<00:29:27.960> subscribed.
• We also offer a variety of tenant and landlord education programs.
• We also offer a variety of tenant and landlord education programs.
• We also offer a variety of tenant and landlord education programs.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As a participant in the program, I can attest that the Self-Determination Program (SDP) provides more
• Information and education...
• programs.
• We were appreciative earlier this month when our office's special education programs at the federal government
• day program rates are higher.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Today, I rise to present AB 560, the Supporting Special Education Act, Special Educators Act.
• We are creating a state disaster assistance program with state taxpayer money and in this program we
• , bilingual education.
• California currently has no licensed midwife programs and only one nurse midwifery program accepting
• Set by the medical program.

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• their Career and Technical education their Career and Technical education program<00:05:33.080><
• equal basis for admission uh to programs equal basis for admission uh to programs in<00:06:50.919
• a policy the department of education a policy the department of education does<00:39:03.680>
• Education um student of the Bureau of Education um student of the Bureau of student<00:40:28.240>
• Education about these... health education and assistance with health education and assistance with decision-making

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too, educating the people and
• programs to associate degrees in key fields like education, business, and environmental science.
• We also have our early childhood program, where we educate and train students for that vital function
• And most of those students who get educated in these programs generally stay in the community and work
• Our career and technical education program, construction, and CDL are consistently full.

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and heard an extended discussion with Spirit Lake tribal leaders and program directors about government-to-government relations with the state. Chairwoman Street and others outlined a number of concerns and requests, including taxation of tribal and trust lands, state school support for non-beneficiary students, homelessness services, Indian-managed health care, gaming/e-tabs, the Feather Alert system, industrial farming near waterways, tourism and cultural issues, and the need for more consistent tribal consultation. Committee members responded that many of these issues had previously been passed along without direct action, and several members emphasized the committee’s role in education, communication, and preparing possible legislation or resolutions for the next session. Tribal representatives also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to help legislators better understand tribal jurisdiction and billing issues. A major portion of the meeting focused on Spirit Lake Fish and Wildlife concerns, especially jurisdictional “gray areas” around hunting and fishing on the reservation, recognition of tribal licenses, and the boundary of the reservation around Spirit Lake/Devils Lake. Tribal officials said they wanted a co-stewardship agreement or MOU with the state to clarify jurisdiction, improve cooperation, and address invasive species and aquatic nuisance species. Committee members discussed whether to draft legislation or a resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and they asked for further input from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at a future meeting. The committee also discussed county involvement in land status changes and trust land issues, with Spirit Lake leaders describing a past Benson County resolution that tried to block fee-to-trust transfers and saying it was later rescinded. The committee then heard from Benson County tax equalization director Randy Thompson, who explained how the county values land and handles tax-exempt, inundated, and fee-to-trust parcels. Members asked about the impact of tax-exempt lands on county services and discussed prior legislation that helped counties with large tax-exempt bases. The committee also received a presentation from Dr. Steven Smith of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, including support for non-beneficiary students and workforce training. Members asked about expanding tribal college education into correctional settings, and Smith said the idea was worth exploring through the tribal college system. Finally, HHS interim medical services director Christoph Framing presented remotely on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion, explaining current state funding mechanisms for inpatient and residential behavioral health services and the bill draft directing HHS to pursue a waiver for IMD payments.

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• Concurrently, when FDLE started this program, When FDLE started this program, they also did some research
• The accountability model was approved by the Department of Education.
• So we don't stop educating these kids when they get their GED...
• So it's additional education to our staff.
• The education is the same across the 39 facilities. That's settled.

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the clerks of court. FDLE outlined 28 legislative budget requests for fiscal year 2026-27, including funding for a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology and data system upgrades, moving several programs off uncertain federal grants, expanding the wellness office, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, cybersecurity, forensic equipment, digital forensics, criminal history modernization, training, and the SAFE fentanyl enforcement program. Members asked about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, the role of body cameras and masking, public records request burdens on local agencies, and the status of Fibers and the Uniform Arrest Affidavit systems. FDLE said the misconduct data covers all sworn officers and corrections personnel, that many cases would not be affected by body cameras because they involve off-duty conduct or internal matters, and that it is working with agencies and vendors to improve participation in reporting systems. DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh updated the committee on the Florida Scholars Academy, describing the new unified education system across 39 residential facilities. He reported first-year enrollment, course completions, graduations, and compliance results, and said the program now provides in-person and blended instruction, individualized support, mental health services, and career and technical education. He also discussed staffing shortages in some detention facilities, the need for more residential beds, and the importance of recognizing and supporting staff. In response to questions, he explained how the program addresses students with disabilities and behavioral needs through one-on-one instruction, paraprofessionals, and immediate mental health support. The clerks of court presented a budget request centered on funding shortfalls and rising costs. Clerk and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels despite increased statutory duties, higher postage and staffing costs, and growing workloads in priority case types such as injunctions for protection and other high-risk matters. The clerks requested $22 million in direct appropriations, including support for due process costs, jury management, and staffing for 37 new judges approved last session. Members also asked about Senate Bill 532, which Butterfield described as a CPI-based measure to update court fines and fees that have remained unchanged since 2008. The committee took no votes on the presentations and adjourned after discussion.

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• And I'm here to speak to what we call the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program, IEEEP.
• Some of you know about this program.
• Legislature to maintain the statewide systems level funding for the inclusive early education program
• One is to fund the center-based programs, well, actually all the subsidized programs for enrollment and
• And so, what is the SIP program, as we call it?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• MY OTHER EDUCATION HAS INCLUDE EDUCATION MARKET ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1916 AND FUNCTIONS AS A NONPROFIT
• PROGRAMS.
• IT'S A GREAT WAY TO GO IN THIS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
• DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT THE BEST PATH FORWARD FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IS STOP
• THAT WILL IMPACT THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, THE ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS, THE BUDGET, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• and other public health initiatives like education and community building, money for youth programs,
• and other public health initiatives like education and community building, money for youth programs,
• and other public health initiatives like education and community building, money for youth programs,
• They actually won Outstanding Program of the Year by University Professional and Continuing Education
• <01:20:26.000> so<01:20:26.239> I education um for their program so I education um

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• education programs or only workforce programs.
• The states that submit the cleanest list of programs to the Secretary of Education not only have an easier
• And so the states that submit the cleanest list of programs to the Secretary of Education, not only have
• program.
• So are you really, really... ...programs and also for our workforce programs.

Summary: The committee heard testimony from Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career and Technical Education, on efforts to better align workforce, education, and human services programs. Moore argued that WIOA, Perkins, and ESSA were designed to function as an integrated talent system, but that federal and state bureaucracy has kept them siloed. He said the Department of Labor and OCTAE are working on more integrated state plan guidance, including a 2026 plan modification timeline, combined Perkins/WIOA plans, and greater use of labor market information to align training with in-demand jobs and Workforce Pell. Moore emphasized reducing overhead, cross-training staff, using common intake and integrated case management, and focusing on the “shadow labor force” of people facing benefit cliffs, child care barriers, or other obstacles to work. He repeatedly urged states to use waivers and flexibility where possible, to consolidate or streamline local workforce structures, and to hold programs accountable through measures such as labor force participation, training-related employment, retention, and cost per successful outcome. Members asked about the balance between flexibility and accountability, the role of employers versus postsecondary institutions, rural “training deserts,” state waivers, and data systems such as Mississippi Spark and Arkansas Launch. Moore said states should use technology and integrated intake to co-enroll eligible participants in multiple programs and better match people to jobs. In response to questions, Moore said some federal rules cannot be waived, but many reporting and administrative requirements can be streamlined, and he encouraged Arkansas to propose ideas for waivers or state-level integration. He also discussed the need for enhanced wage records and state longitudinal data systems to improve workforce planning and economic development. After Moore’s presentation, DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Director Jay Hill gave a brief update on reimbursement rates, saying the department had compiled more than 100 public comments, recommended holding the current rate, and was awaiting executive review; they estimated the process could take 30 to 60 days. The committee then adjourned, noting a later audit presentation scheduled for the afternoon.

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• I know the world is changing, and programs change, and we need to be really updated on what those programs
• I know the world is changing, and programs change, and we need to be really updated on what those programs
• We've seen really good success because of the investment in the line program and the pipeline program
• nursing programs.
• Very important program.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, from Emily Sykes and later the system’s legislative budget request from Sarah Denagie. The strategic plan centers on five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. Testimony highlighted Florida’s continued status as the nation’s top higher education system, record rankings, improved four-year graduation rates, higher median graduate wages, strong licensure pass rates, and expanded focus on research commercialization and workforce alignment. Senators asked about programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and teacher workforce needs, use of the My Florida Future wage data tool, support for first-generation and Pell students, and the role of liberal arts degrees. The system said it would provide follow-up information, including the full strategic-emphasis list and a report on campus safety best practices after a recent summit following the FSU shooting. The committee also received an update on line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and expanded nursing capacity. They reported more than 1,900 new nursing graduates, over 200 new student slots, more than 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff indicated that would be examined this year. For the legislative budget request, the Board of Governors asked for $634.5 million total, including $295 million to maintain the institutional performance-based funding base, $400 million for the state investment portion of performance-based funding, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for state fire marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions will be required. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• consumer-directed services program. consumer-directed services program.
• When<00:48:16.600> this<00:48:16.800> program When this program When this program >&
• Medicaid program that exists. So, so did Medicaid program that exists.
• program that doesn't exist anymore. program that doesn't exist anymore.

Keywords: 0:06 - Roll Call 0:30 - Approval of Minutes 0:45 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 2:08 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER 2:55 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY 5:30 - BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS 7:30 - BOARD OF NURSING 8:32 - BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 9:30 - EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES 15:35 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH 18:44 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES 23:39 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES 1:01:46 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS 1:03:46 - Next meeting/adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up a series of administrative regulations from several agencies. Early items included Attorney General consumer protection rules on removal sales, health spas, liquidation sales, and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses; Finance and Administration Controller rules on clearinghouse validation and fraud prevention; and Board of Dentistry rules updating exam requirements, controlled substance prescribing, training for neuromodulators and dermal fillers, infection control, sedation/anesthesia continuing education, and required education on pediatric abusive head trauma and controlled substance ingestion prevention. The committee also approved staff amendments on these items, generally to conform to KRS Chapter 13A, and members asked a brief question about the dentistry controlled-substances changes, which was answered as an alignment with statute. The committee next approved regulations for the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Board of Nursing, and Board of Emergency Medical Services. The ophthalmic dispensers package would revise meeting and recordkeeping language, raise renewal fees, set reinstatement and apprentice-license rules, add complaint and hearing procedures, and repeal a duplicative regulation. The nursing regulations would streamline approval of training programs and require notice and documentation of site visits and deficiencies. EMS rules would create five EMS medical director certifications, set expiration and renewal requirements, require publication of disciplinary sanctions, and exempt currently approved directors before October 1, 2026. Staff amendments were adopted without objection on each set. The Education and Labor Cabinet’s school transportation regulation drew extended discussion. The agency explained the changes were intended to implement Senate Bill 46 and update references affected by later legislation, including an oral amendment to delete a subsection reference tied to KRS 160.380. The committee adopted both the agency and oral amendments without objection after brief questions about the scope of the bill changes and van transportation for students. The committee then heard a lengthy package from the Department for Public Health on WIC and related nutrition program regulations, including updates to infant and child certification periods, documentation requirements, vendor criteria, sanctions, hearing procedures, and high-risk vendor standards. Staff amendments were adopted without objection. Finally, the committee considered the Inspector General’s regulation for freestanding birthing centers, which included both staff and agency amendments. The agency changes would require two neonatal resuscitation program-certified staff, set rules for medical director vacancies and appeals, revise facility and staffing terminology, adjust transfer-agreement requirements, and allow waivers when agreements cannot be secured. Mary Katherine DeLodder of the Kentucky Birth Coalition testified in support, saying the parties had worked through concerns and were ready to move forward. The committee then moved on to Medicaid’s 1915C child waiver regulations, where staff amendments were adopted, but Lucy Heskins of Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified against the package because it did not include person-directed services, which she said are required by Kentucky law and important for families using the waiver.

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• The program saves students time and money on postsecondary education and provides opportunities to students
• The program saves students time and money on postsecondary education and provides opportunities to students
• , uh Education Education Policy, uh Education Partnerships<00:54:27.599> Coalition,<00:54:28.000
• <01:47:32.480> Education literacy education matters.
• Education literacy education matters.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all