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• And as a former classroom teacher in dealing with administrators, one of the most painful and frustrating
• things is dealing with federal regulations. regulations that you're mandated to follow inside your classroom
• That was very frustrating as a classroom teacher.
• If this were my classroom, I would say already asked and answered.
• Money that could go directly to the classrooms instead of a bureaucratic department in Washington, D.C

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• going just out the door with no thought to where it's going, if students are being educated, if classrooms
• for expenses at public schools if they’re designed to support extracurricular...” “...activities, classroom
• They don't have qualified teachers in a classroom.
• They don't have qualified resources in a classroom...” “...have qualified teachers in a classroom, they
• don't have qualified resources in a classroom, and they're not getting the best education system.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• now, trail technologies.
• technologies uh you may have noticed it. technologies uh you may have noticed it.
• technologies technologies now<01:30:49.760> that<01:30:50.239> point<01:30:50.800>
• modern technology modern technology more<01:31:10.960> people<01:31:11.360> are<01
• County that had all of its classrooms County that had all of its classrooms open.<02:06:46.880><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So you can't build a classroom for $400,000.
• You're not going to have kids, you know, in a classroom built for this amount of money.
• So you can't build a classroom $400,000.
• So you can't build a classroom for<00:07:51.120> $400,000.
• <00:07:55.360> built<00:07:55.599> for kids, you know, in a classroom built for kids

Bills: SB88, SB337

Keywords: expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, 1136

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• or time out of classroom.
• or time out of classroom.
• or time out of classroom.
• or time out of classroom.
• and special education classroom and it's and special education classroom and it's and it<00:40:27.760

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused on special education, especially the differentiated aid component and special education aid, which members noted is still often called “catastrophic aid.” The chair said the committee was trying to better understand how special education costs are growing, how districts are delivering services through SAUs or internally, and how reimbursement formulas affect local costs. Members also discussed the need for better data before making decisions on several education funding bills, and Representative Brown was tasked with capturing questions for follow-up information from the department or elsewhere. Testimony from the state special education director, Becky Fad, centered on why student counts in various disability categories have shifted over time. She said the categories themselves have not changed much, but autism has increased because of greater understanding and identification, developmental delay has grown because it applies to children under age 10 who may not yet have a clear diagnosis, and some students previously classified under speech/language or other health impairment are now identified in more specific categories such as autism. She emphasized that the IEP is based on a child’s individual needs, so a change in category would not necessarily change services, though it may help educators support the student differently. Members asked about whether the shifts reflect better diagnostic capability, whether the department should gather more data on the reasons for the changes, and whether autism-spectrum data could be broken down further. Fad said the department does not currently have data on the causes of the shifts or on where students fall within the autism spectrum, but that collecting and analyzing such data is on its list of priorities and a new data manager had recently been hired. She also explained that each child is counted only once on the chart by primary disability, that the IEP or eligibility team determines the primary category based on evaluations, and that any child can be referred for special education by a parent, teacher, or doctor, after which the district must meet within 15 days to decide whether to evaluate. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• 38:14.720> or<00:38:14.880> it Commissioner, it might be my age or it might be the technology
• We transport, feed, and support students in the classroom.
• 15.040> work Representative Hill concluded, “And so when I look back on my 25 years in the classroom
• said, “Um, as a teacher for 20 years, I have a special appreciation for our hourly workers in the classroom
• Um, as a teacher for 20 years, I have a special appreciation for our hourly workers in the classroom.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• Students are destroying property in the classrooms.
• destroying property in the classrooms. destroying property in the classrooms.
• Our from her classroom and simply left.
• regarding school and classroom safety. regarding school and classroom safety.
• You asked put them into that classroom.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I believe this bill will do that by allowing them to serve in the classroom, creating a temporary
• that by allowing them to serve<00:06:29.199> in<00:06:29.360> the<00:06:29.440> classroom
• ,<00:06:29.919> creating<00:06:30.160> a serve in the classroom, creating a serve in
• the classroom, creating a temporary<00:06:30.800> teacher<00:06:31.120> certificate<00
• with some real world the classroom with some real world experiences<00:06:44.960> that<00:06:

Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

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• tourism, and also from diversified economies such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative, and technology
• 57.480> I'm<00:15:58.040> going<00:15:58.360> to<00:15:59.079> more technology
• so now I'm going to more technology so now I'm going to more details<00:16:00.759> this<00:16
• after classroom and yet we go through a whole plan and design process for each one, but some of them
• classroom is a classroom<05:11:58.000> and<05:11:58.320> yet<05:11:58.520> we<05

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance held its first informational briefing for 2025, beginning with member introductions and then hearing an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Eugene Tian of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Dr. Tian said Hawaii’s economy was in relatively good shape in several areas, especially construction, which he described as at a historical high, with construction employment above 40,000 monthly and building permit values and contracting tax base both up sharply. He also noted real estate sales had rebounded in 2024, the labor market had stabilized with unemployment around 2.9%, and initial unemployment claims were below 2019 levels. At the same time, he highlighted challenges including inflation running above the national rate, a shrinking labor force, lower employment compared with 2023, and continued weakness in visitor spending and arrivals. He said future growth would likely come from health care, professional services, construction, tourism recovery, and diversified sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative industries, and technology. Dr. Tian also discussed Hawaii’s economic structure and recovery, saying the state remains more concentrated in a few industries than the U.S. overall, with government and hospitality making up larger shares of the economy. He said non-tourism sectors had recovered, but tourism-related jobs and output were still below pre-pandemic levels, with Maui and the visitor industry still affected by the wildfire and COVID-19 impacts. He projected tourism and non-agricultural wage and salary jobs would not fully recover until 2027, and said population trends remain a concern because of aging, the likelihood of deaths outpacing births in coming years, and reliance on in-migration. After his presentation, the chair said questions would be taken later and the committee took a short break. After the break, Dr. Carano of the Hawaii Executive Director’s office presented a second outlook, saying Hawaii’s economy in 2025 looked better than 2024 overall, though he emphasized substantial uncertainty tied to the incoming federal administration. He said possible changes to tariffs, tax policy, immigration, and federal spending could raise inflation and keep interest rates higher than previously expected, which would affect housing, consumer debt, the dollar, and Hawaii’s visitor industry. He noted that U.S. visitors account for roughly three-quarters of visitor spending in the state, making federal policy especially important. He also said deregulation could be a long-term positive but would not likely have much effect in 2025 or 2026. As an additional risk, he pointed to bird flu and its effect on livestock, poultry, and egg prices. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• <00:01:47.759> Um education classrooms. Um education classrooms.
• And that's based on the amount of time that they spend in a regular classroom, general education classroom
• <01:21:27.360> were either peers within the classroom were either peers within the classroom
• So we program classroom of peers.
• So we needed to take the time classroom.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• with our technology vendors you can<00:33:30.279> write<00:33:30.880> uh<00:33:31.039>
• There's going to be a huge driver and operator education curve with this type of issue, both classroom
• There's going to be a huge driver and operator education curve with this type of issue, both classroom
• over rely on their technology over rely on their technology specifically<02:26:23.040> their<
• <04:05:14.279> upgrade there's a $40,000 technology upgrade there's a $40,000 technology upgrade

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 119-FN, which would allow rental companies registering a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as their base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan. The DMV witness said the state already has this capability under the IRP and did not support the bill, adding that no additional staffing should be needed. Committee questions focused on whether the bill would change where registrations are done, what implementation would require, mileage tracking, decals, and inspection requirements. A representative of the Motor Transport Association also said the bill was unnecessary because the option already exists, while noting some related truck-registration and property-tax issues. The chair then closed the public hearing on HB 119-FN with no further speakers. The committee next heard House Bill 612, which would let youth operators renew up to 30 days before turning 21 and receive a temporary license so they can transition to a standard horizontal license without an extra DMV trip. The sponsor and DMV director strongly supported the bill, describing a long-standing problem where early online renewals can trigger another vertical youth license, forcing a duplicate transaction and fee after the birthday. The DMV said the change would reduce confusion and workload, and estimated a one-time system update cost of $48,000. Members asked about whether the proposal was effectively a 30-day extension, how law enforcement would view the temporary status, and whether the system could handle printing and mailing the new horizontal license; the director said the DMV could manage it and that the bill was the best approach. The chair closed the hearing after no one else testified. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 209, which would exempt new vehicles from inspection in the second year after purchase, effectively allowing two years before the next inspection. The sponsor argued the bill would save taxpayers money and reduce unnecessary trips for owners of new vehicles. Supporters said newer vehicles are already maintained through warranties and routine service. Opponents, including the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association and a service manager from a dealership, argued the bill was not limited to truly new cars, would weaken safety by delaying inspections on vehicles that can still develop tire, brake, and other defects, and could raise costs for everyone else if inspection volume drops. The Motor Transport Association clarified that commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual federal inspection requirements. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the hearing remained open with testimony continuing.

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• of twofold in that we know that children need to start kindergarten being ready to learn in the classroom
• /c><01:08:00.480> learn<01:08:00.720> in<01:08:00.880> the<01:08:01.119> classroom
• um being ready to learn in the classroom um being ready to learn in the classroom and<01:08:02.480
• is we do think it's time to privatize that program so we can take advantage of private-sector technologies
• to make that private sector technologies to make that program<01:19:08.080> as<01:19:08.320><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its July 30, 2025 meeting. Members then heard a presentation from Roger McCann of the Department for Community Based Services on Kentucky’s 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant state plan. He explained that the federally funded grant, now about $12 million annually, is distributed through 23 local community action agencies that use flexible funds for locally identified needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, Head Start, and domestic violence services. McCann said the plan is submitted every two years and that the agencies served about 264,000 Kentuckians and 130,000 families in 2024. Senator Meredith asked whether there was a central place to review local projects, and McCann said regular reports exist and could be shared with members. The committee then approved the CSBG state plan by roll call vote. After that, members received an update on Kentucky’s state-designated domestic violence shelter programs from Angela Yanelli of ZeroV, Mary Foley of Maryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and Elizabeth Martin of the Center for Women and Families. The presenters described ZeroV’s role as the statewide domestic violence coalition, its 15 member programs across all area development districts, and its contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, housing assistance, and batterers intervention programming. They emphasized that services are available 24/7 and are trauma-informed, with a strong focus on children and family support. The domestic violence providers reported high demand and rising costs. ZeroV said its network served more than 14,000 adults and children in fiscal year 2025, including nearly 900 children in shelter and more than 500 in outreach, while Maryman House reported operating at 90-92% capacity, with 53 households waiting for emergency shelter and 63 more waiting for intake. Maryman House also described an 8-unit transitional housing complex and plans for a 48-unit apartment complex if tax credit funding is approved. The Center for Women and Families highlighted school-readiness support for children, tutoring, counseling, and family services, including back-to-school supplies and rights information for homeless students. No additional votes or formal actions were taken during the domestic violence presentations.

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• /c><00:50:28.680> true Teachers probably should not be spending their own money on their classrooms
• day with the nutrition they need to stay focused, retain information, and perform better in the classroom
• Beyond the classroom, this program has had a significant financial impact on families with food prices
• I have spent three days in a fifth-grade classroom, and I expressed to them yesterday when they asked
• <01:41:10.159> they<01:41:10.320> look they don't look at technology they look they

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• so, it's important that as we work through this, we align what we're expecting to happen in the classrooms
• for a number of years, hey, when I'm coming out of a teacher prep program and I'm stepping into a classroom
• At their district or in their classroom, so we are providing that one screener for everyone and telling
• President, can you explain how the transitional classroom model allows students to say to stay socially
• And one of the best parts of the bill is the transitional classroom option that allows a student to move

Bills: SB1778, SB1570, SB134, SB1966, SB1636, SB1725, SB1726, SB259, SB504, SB592, SB2030, SB1572, SB843, SB1242, SB1255, SB1262, SB1264, SB1286, SB1581, SB1290, SB1316, SB1319, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1400, SB1427, SB1436, SB1461, SB1496, SB1509, SB1534, SB1553, SB904, SB1592, SB1645, SB1684, SB1767, SB1772, SB1813, SB1894, SB1928, SB1946, SB1980, SB2040, SB2060, SB2061

Keywords: reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations

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• Schools will continue to have the authority to remove students from the regular classroom when necessary
• Schools will continue to have the authority to remove students from the regular classroom when necessary
• For example, a decision to move a violent student from the general education classroom to the resource
• For example, a decision to move a violent student from the general education classroom to the resource
• What impact do you think that's going to have on classroom sizes and adjustments and all those things

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• School counselors are required to adhere to practices that are connected to classroom teacher certification
• everyone would be off, how would that day, I think, contractually, that teachers have to be in classrooms
• They have a certain number of days, I guess, to be in the classroom. Be in classrooms.
• They have a certain number of days, I guess, to be in the classroom.
• eloquently said, we have a whole month devoted to it, and it's wonderful that veterans are in the classrooms

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee met with a quorum and considered several education-related bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended with a technical clarification and reported favorably. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and align notice and parent-exemption procedures; it also passed favorably, with support noted from PTA and other witnesses. SB 920 on mathematics education was reported favorably after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, the end-of-course exam, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, which would give districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degrees, also passed favorably with broad support from educators and former school board members. The committee then approved SPB 7022, which reenacts and extends a public records exemption for classroom examination and assessment instruments through 2031 and expands coverage to district school boards and public schools. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools was reported favorably after extensive debate about whether schools should be closed or could instead hold Veterans Day programs; supporters emphasized statewide consistency and honoring veterans, while some members raised scheduling and instructional-day concerns. SB 538 on physical education and extracurricular participation was amended to establish standardized eligibility rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, limit duplicate participation across schools, require annual participation in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, and leave coach compensation to district discretion; it was then reported favorably. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools was amended to add a $15,000 annual cap on coach personal spending per team and was reported favorably after discussion about good-faith support for student-athletes, recruiting concerns, and the need for guardrails. A temporary postponement was announced for SB 430 on the oath of school personnel. At the end of the meeting, Senator Osgood recorded a favorable vote on SB 1036, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• This is my third term, and I've been in the classroom for over two decades.
• I have a current active teaching license and do go back into the classroom when I have a chance to, and
• This is my third term, and I've been in the classroom for over two decades.
• This is my third term, and I've been in the classroom for over two decades.
• This is my third term, and I've been in the classroom for over two decades.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , and keeps parents confident classroom, and keeps parents confident in<00:27:08.559> what<00:
• far away from classrooms and family childare<00:37:42.560> programs.
• <00:40:43.440> with for traditional indoor classrooms with for traditional indoor classrooms
• The state recognizes the classroom.
• > important, organized classroom is important, organized classroom is important, expecting<00:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model. A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status. Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• What positions would be limited by this and what wouldn't, you know, how do we know what affects classroom
• <00:21:10.080> instruction, affect classroom instruction, affect classroom instruction, school-based
• <00:21:24.720> Does What affects classroom instruction?
• Does coming to school hungry affect classroom instruction?
• Does not being supported at home affect classroom instruction? What are school-based services?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• has shown me what it means to strive for excellence not only in the competition but also in the classroom
• teacher salaries, it means textbooks, it means student, it means aid salaries, it remains includes technology

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget