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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- legislation will empower our students with disabilities and promote a more inclusive, efficient educational
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Keywords:
high school diploma, graduation requirements, physical education credit, performing arts credit, marching band, Special Olympics, students with disabilities, IEP, individual education plan, 504 plan, Florida education, school credits, diploma substitution, ROTC, dance class, State Board of Education, public schools, graduation pathways, adaptive physical education, Agency for Persons with Disabilities
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and it would be the local board of education selecting how things are done, and the school would
- I'm not fighting for myself, but I'm thinking of all my 45 years in education, how many parental groups
- . education.
- Lifewise offers voluntary Bible-based character education, and it's... ...Bible-based character education
- for our to choose Bible education for our children without having to incur the financial burdens of
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the learning students and Educators the learning students and Educators choose<00:43:05.480><c>
- </c> must invest in an inclusive education must invest in an inclusive education now<01:03:18.920><c>
- </c><01:05:36.880><c> and</c> listen to us students Educators and listen to us students Educators and
- educate our community's future.
- > weeks ago in the education policy weeks ago in the education policy meeting<01:12:46.320><c> and</c
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
railroad, infrastructure, transportation funding, environmental remediation, capital investment, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, SCR 78 SD1 HD1, urging the Department of Education to strengthen mental health education initiatives
- Next, SCR 78 SD1 HD1 urging the Department<00:04:57.840><c> of</c><00:04:57.920><c> Education</c><00:
- 04:58.480><c> to</c><00:04:58.600><c> strengthen</c> Department of Education to strengthen Department
- of Education to strengthen strengthen<00:04:59.800><c> mental</c><00:05:00.040><c> health</c><00:05:
- 00.440><c> education</c> strengthen mental health education strengthen mental health education initiatives
Bills:
SCR173 , SCR78 , SCR114 , SCR162 , SCR48 , SCR160 , SCR87 , SCR28 , SCR74 , SCR20 , SCR32 , SCR55 , SCR69
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
ticket scalping, task force, consumer protection, event accessibility, local economy, menstrual health, menstrual cycle, period education, period poverty, menstrual products, menstrual dignity, health education, sexual health curriculum, DOE, Department of Education, public schools, school health, reproductive health, puberty education, hygiene education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Education Committee will come to order. Members, thank you for your patience.
- In a survey of educators, would you be surprised that that survey was done by the National Education
- Senator, did you Know that the EdWeek Research Center educator survey found that 10% of educators reported
- Even without this bill passing, couldn't a Board of Education implement this on their own?
- Senate Bill 1721 extends the sunset of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education.
Bills:
SB843 , SB1733 , SB1476 , SB1237 , SB1410 , SB1894 , SB1272 , SB1204 , SB1721 , SB1725 , SB1735 , SB1337 , SB1339 , SB1461 , SB1975
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISED: SB1614 - Added Apr 8th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Common Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It prohibits AI tools from being used in public districts for instruction or education purposes except
- through educator-directed uses.
- It is creates an innovative pathway for our education preparation programs.
- We'll submit those to the Department of Education for review.
- Also, so I'm thinking also from the state department of education, do we think maybe if we're trying
Bills:
SB1734 , SB1630 , SB1894 , SB1975 , SB1432 , SB1437 , SB1812 , SB346 , SB1250 , SB710 , SB1489 , SB2045 , SB1614
Committee:
House Common Education
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, schools, public school districts, education technology, edtech, student privacy, FERPA, data privacy, data security, emerging technologies, machine learning, generative AI, classroom technology, instructional technology, teacher oversight, human-in-the-loop, student data, parental consent, opt-out
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , the department of early of education, the department of early childhood<00:10:19.440><c> education<
- Comprehensive sex education pregnancy.
- </c> education about contraception and STDs. education about contraception and STDs.
- Sexual risk avoidance education is an education model that helps foster their ability to choose that
- Parents were regarding sex education.
Bills:
HB329 , HB8 , HB353 , HB329 , HB8 , HB353 , HB50 , HB78 , HB225 , SB75 , SB209 , HB50 , HB78 , HB225 , SB75 , SB209
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- to the education, health care, religious<00:21:09.679><c> training</c><00:21:10.320><c> of</c><00:21
- ,</c><00:21:48.240><c> healthcare</c><00:21:48.640><c> and</c> limited to the education, healthcare and
- limited to the education, healthcare and religious<00:21:49.200><c> training</c><00:21:49.440><c> of
- Social media educates—that's what educates our children.
- With a trust, the basics of a trust, you can draw against that trust for health care needs, educational
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- degree or go on for a master's, it is still education.
- An institution of higher education that discontinues operations or that discontinues the educational
- Institutions of higher education are there to provide students Institutions of higher education are there
- , public institutions of higher education.
- But I am thinking about college education experiences.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills related to higher education, workforce training, student protections, campus encampments, and EMT recertification. HB 2427 would require tattoo artists to complete annual human trafficking awareness training through the Department of Licensing; the prime sponsor and supporters said tattoo artists may be among the few people trafficked survivors encounter and could help identify and refer victims, while one opponent argued the bill imposes compelled speech and burdens small businesses. HB 2458 would expand Washington College Grant eligibility to approved non-degree credential programs; supporters from community and technical colleges, workforce organizations, and employers said it would help low-income students access short-term training tied to high-demand jobs, while one member raised concerns about short-term credentials and their long-term value.
The committee also heard HB 2474, which would strengthen consumer protections when a private institution or program closes by expanding use of the Student Achievement Council tuition recovery trust fund, requiring teach-out or transfer options, and voiding certain student debts if closure rules are violated. The sponsor and agency witnesses said the bill responds to recent closures and gaps in federal oversight, while Independent Colleges of Washington opposed the bill as overly broad and potentially harmful to program innovation, and asked that private nonprofit campuses be excluded. Testifiers from student groups and a national higher-education advocacy organization supported the measure and argued that protections should also apply to public institutions.
HB 2589 would regulate campus encampments at institutions of higher education by requiring advance notice, limiting authorization to registered student organizations or recognized bargaining units, and allowing institutions to impose content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions to protect safety and access. The sponsor said it codifies existing practice and does not ban protest, but several testifiers described recent encampments as disruptive or unsafe, while others warned the bill could chill student expression and should not apply to private nonprofit campuses. Finally, HB 2540 would extend EMT recertification intervals from every three years to every six years for EMTs certified in Washington for at least 10 years; firefighters and EMS supporters said it would reduce administrative burden without changing training requirements. The committee took no votes and adjourned after hearing all testimony, with a reminder about amendment deadlines for upcoming bills.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- degree or go on for a master's, it is still education.
- An institution of higher education that discontinues operations or that discontinues the educational
- institutions of higher education.
- Public institutions of higher education.
- But I am thinking about college education experiences.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
ink of hope act, mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, community support, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, student access, financial aid, consumer protections, school closures, educational programs, student rights, emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, encampments
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Education a bit. Let me see if I can do a little better for you, sir.
- I can talk about it maybe from the non-education side a little bit more, and assuming there's some.
- Senate Bill 1204 allows for three days of paid bereavement leave for our educators and support personnel
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
Keywords:
mathematics, student assessment, dyscalculia, intervention services, educational funding, professional development, state department of education, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools, school districts, bereavement leave, paid leave, grief leave, family leave, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, maternity leave
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Since I was a Senate sponsor for the parental paid leave bill for education employees as well as state
- So..." "...and I really like to look at it further myself because I know that when I did the education
- 19.759><c> was</c><00:08:20.080><c> actually</c> education trust fund budget was actually education trust
- </c><00:09:15.760><c> and</c> a statewide campaign to educate and a statewide campaign to educate and
- </c> education trust fund back in the 80s. education trust fund back in the 80s.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- Reinstating continuing education requirements helps... education credits per year.
- Reinstating continuing education requirements helps For continuing education, reinstating continuing
- We support voluntary continuing education.
- Thank you. left for the continuing education.
- priorities and on what workforce education priorities should be funded from the Workforce Education
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
training requirements, caregiving, family member, individual providers, home care, workforce education, investment accountability, administrative changes, oversight, education policy, nutritional health, dietetic professionals, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare regulation, education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, members, we'll get started with the Senate Committee on Education K through 16.
- Last session, the Texas Legislature passed historic reforms to community college funding and education
- During the 86th legislative session back in 2019, I worked with the higher education community.
- During the 86th legislative session back in 2019, I worked with the higher education community.
- Sarah Keaton with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
higher education, bachelor's degree, core curriculum, general education, semester credit hours, credit hours, degree acceleration, time to degree, workforce-aligned credentials, workforce readiness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, public universities, community colleges, transferability, curriculum reform, academic requirements, degree completion, transfer students, education transparency, academic credit
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard two bills. SB 2847, by Senator Hagenbuch, would give Texas public four-year universities the same option community colleges already have to seek approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Board for core curricula of fewer than 42 semester credit hours. Hagenbuch said the bill is intended to add flexibility, support career-focused programs, and help students finish degrees faster. There was no public testimony, and the bill was left pending.
The committee then heard SB 3039, by Senator West, which addresses transferability and credit loss for students moving from community colleges to four-year institutions. West said the bill responds to ongoing problems with rejected transfer credits and seeks better data, study, and recommendations from the Coordinating Board. Deputy Commissioner Sarah Keaton testified that transfer remains a major policy issue, that reporting requirements from SB 25 have improved data collection, and that the main reasons credits do not transfer are grades and degree applicability. She also described the Texas Direct degree program and field-of-study curricula designed to transfer as blocks.
Members discussed the cost of lost credits, the need for better communication to students, and concerns that some institutions still reject credits or require duplicate coursework. No public witnesses signed up on SB 3039, and it was left pending subject to the call of the chair. A quorum was later established, the agenda was completed, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Education has played a crucial role in overseeing civil rights protections in educational
- students that could receive special education services: a 1.5% cap.
- It's entirely inconvenient to educate students who need special education because it's expensive.
- The reality of an education system without a Department of Education to disperse funds doesn't just look
- like poor educational outcomes.
Keywords:
public education, Department of Education, funding, Trump, Kassar, Elon Musk, education policy, youth advocacy, billionaire influence
Summary:
This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students.
Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward.
Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:21.120><c> funding</c> supporting equity in education funding supporting equity in education
- </c> including the Department of Education including the Department of Education the<00:19:10.039><c>
- </c> with our schools and our education with our schools and our education system<00:29:35.679><c> and
- </c> is a quote from the edunom uh education is a quote from the edunom uh education economics<00:53:
- <01:18:37.520><c> educator</c><01:18:38.040><c> licensing</c><01:18:38.600><c> and</c> education educator
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake
TX
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
parental rights, public education, Texas Education Agency, TEA inspector general, school grievance process, student records, teacher certification, human sexuality instruction, parental consent, library materials, school transparency, educator misconduct, child abuse reporting, neglect reporting, school safety, charter schools, district of innovation, home school, private school, open-enrollment charter school
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Apr 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- I work in special education.
- I have been a public school educator for almost 20 years.
- leader for the Association of Texas Professional Educators, a Texas. based educator association that
- One of them told me, "Good luck with your education stuff, Miss Angel."
- So on that note, I'll dive into the education stuff.
Bills:
SB75 , SB715 , SB776 , SB1299 , SB1405 , SB1968 , SB2021 , SB2077 , SB2148 , SB2321 , SB2330 , SB2411
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The State Board of Education, the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, the Financial Education
- The State Board of Education, the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, and the Financial
- to do is to help train our educators to be able to effectively teach financial education skills and
- to do is to help train our education education, public-private partnership to do is to help train our
- educators to be able to effectively teach financial education skills and knowledge to children as young
Committee:
House Education
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is March 31, 2026, and this is a meeting of the House Education Committee.
- Kim Hunter-Reed, Commissioner of Higher Education.
- So our intent is to educate our young folks.
- So our intent is to educate our young folks.
- It's public higher education institutions in Louisiana.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
sanctioned sports, athletics, youth sports, high school, LHSAA, self-defense, chemical spray, public safety, campus security, higher education, Teacher's Shield Act, student discipline, assault, battery, school employee protection, sick leave, expulsion procedures, Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, civic education, civic engagement