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• dollars for construction, but you have to have a dam safety staff that can work with dam owners and educate
• So, when we were reviewing deeds, we make sure that the court clerk certification and the citizenship
• It's about education and educating the public on what we do and act.
• We have a child labor unit in case you know we keep one person that goes around and educates mostly on
• They all have those certifications, but that took a dramatic cut down on what we needed as far as personnel

Keywords: 914, all

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• To talk on what she just mentioned, I think education would prevent consumption of these products or
• prevent folks from having to go to a hospital if they're educated.
• Educating, not banning, is the solution. or educating, not banning. Okay, right.
• that's licensed by the Alabama Department will have to actually approve the seeds based on the Certificate
• If it doesn't have its Certificate of Analysis, which shows what’s in it, then it would be taken as contraband

Bills: HB194, SB87, SB237

Keywords: healthcare, advanced practice nursing, nurse collaboration, medical board, nursing board, committee structure, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC

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• It is structured similar to a renter's credit, with the owner of the building providing a certificate
• The only one who would be able to submit the certificate, along with appropriate paperwork, to show their
• where they can be the most impactful, back in the pockets of parents, back in the pockets of the educators
• 04:16.919> the of parents back in the pockets of the of parents back in the pockets of the Educators
• without adding that penalty to Educators without adding that penalty to the<00:04:19.079> property

Keywords: 1183, house

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• year. 50,000 of that revenue goes to the state highway fund, 25% of that revenue goes to public education
• With our outstanding institutions of higher education, this also makes Texas not only a leader in the
• would go to 8.7%. 10.9, 0.03 for R&D connected through public and private institutions of higher education
• Members, whether we look through the lens of the economy, public safety, health care, or education, we
• And our community colleges have aviation tech industry certification classes and training for aviation

Bills: SB214, SB935, SB1030, SB1901, SB2018, SB2020, SB2066, SB2206

Keywords: HVAC, tax exemption, energy efficiency, residential heating, installation services, Energy Star, sales tax, residential, installation, sales tax exemption, Environmental Protection Agency, temporary exemption, motor fuel tax, county exemption, diesel fuel, gasoline tax, transportation funding, SB 1030, Texas Tax Code, use tax exemption

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• So it's also a big educational curve: what is a Native American reservation?
• Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too, educating the people and
• Is the count, do you guys know of that or anything for the educational part?
• Chairman, just a little bit about the education for culture.
• We offer associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education opportunities.

Keywords: 908, all

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• They get that bond retired once we sign the certificate of completion of injection operations.
• Only then do we go through that certificate of closure process.
• Through the trainings, we educate them on how to notify folks of what's going on.
• So we're obviously going to be continuing to prioritize continued characterization and certification
• Certification and shipment of that corrugated metal pipe waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, but

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• So it's also a big educational curve: what is a Native American reservation?
• Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too, educating the people and
• Chairman, just a little bit about the education for culture.
• We offer associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education opportunities.
• we never educate the entire body.

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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• July 10 for DRRA to recreate and send the district audit compliance report to the Department of Education
• Committee on Education Funding, to which was referred Senate Bill 513FN, an act requiring schools to
• know that the Department of Education know that the Department of Education recognizes<00:47:27.040
• And if I know that<02:06:31.199> these<02:06:32.639> uh<02:06:32.880> certifications
• , shearing and educational exhibits, shearing and spinning<02:23:26.240> demonstrations,<02:23

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• these kids for special education aid. these kids for special education aid.
• education.
• education with no guardrails, right? education with no guardrails, right?
• education aid. education aid.
• education aid program. education aid program.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met for its third discussion on special education aid under retained bill 742, with the chair noting that no action would be taken at the meeting. The chair reviewed prior hearings on Medicaid and local special education funding shortfalls, saying the committee was trying to understand why districts are facing proration of special education aid and how to reduce unfunded costs. He raised a series of questions for the Department of Education about the Nessus system, eligibility and ineligibility, invoices and vouchers, audit procedures, reimbursement rates, out-of-state placements, and who enters data at the district level. Rebecca Fdet, director of special education services at the Department of Education, explained that Nessus is the statewide special education information system and that every child in special education must be entered into it. She said most districts use it to develop IEPs and track services, while six districts use it only as a data reporting tool. She described which fields are required, how the system connects IEP development to the financial section, and how districts submit invoices when seeking special education aid, court-ordered placement payments, or episode-of-treatment placements. She said the department reviews invoices against the IEP, pays only for allowable services, and uses a cap that notifies districts when they reach the annual limit. Members asked about who submits the information, how districts decide when to seek aid, and how costs are calculated for individual or group services. Fdet said the district, usually an administrative assistant in the SAU office, submits the documentation electronically, and districts decide when to track students for aid based on their own circumstances. She said reimbursement is based on actual costs tied to the IEP, with group services split among students, and that the department does not generally set rates for local services. The only rate-setting she described was for approved private special education providers, which submit annual cost spreadsheets for tuition rates. She also said out-of-state providers must be approved by their own state, and the department checks licensure and certification through monitoring and investigations if concerns arise. The department also described its monitoring process, called Program Approval and General Supervision Monitoring, or PAGS. Fdet said districts are reviewed on a six-year cycle, with more intensive review for districts needing assistance or intervention and fewer file requests for districts meeting requirements. She said the department can review up to 65 data points on an IEP and that districts must submit special education aid paperwork by July 31, with superintendent verification due by August 15. The meeting ended with continued questions about procurement, audit procedures, and how the department handles out-of-district and out-of-state placements.

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• Title X funds are leveraged for non-reimbursable health services, community outreach and education, youth
• However, before any awards are made, we work with all of the licensing and certification processes at
• Of course, the Medi-Cal certification as well, but we do work with CDPH and DSS because they hold some
• It requires close collaboration between County Offices of Education, LEAs, colleges and universities,
• education partners, to listen to their concerns and collaboratively design this policy.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So it's also a big educational curve: what is a Native American reservation?
• Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too—educating the people and
• Is the count, do you guys know of that or anything for the educational part?
• Chairman, just a little bit about the education for culture.
• We offer associate degrees, certificates, continuing education opportunities.

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff. A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial. The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.

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• affordability crisis, cybersecurity, some oil and gas concerns, trafficking, human life issues, education
• Sigma Gamma Rho was organized in 1922 by seven young educators.
• Board of Education, the Comptroller of the Public Accounts, and the elimination of the Public School
• program heard of the Subcommittee on Academic and Career oriented Education.
• and criminal trespass for the Committee on Higher Education.

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• And I came here for education, and she...
• And I came here for education, and she was on the education committee.
• They did not choose me to sit on the education committee.
• Well, I would trust you more than a certificate.
• Supporting vulnerable persons does not necessarily mean that we should educate them.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers with a moment of silence, and several members gave farewell remarks for departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including student groups, interns, a former representative, and the University of Missouri wheelchair basketball team. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports before acting on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. The sponsor explained the Senate amendment was a technical correction to an online age-verification provision related to pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The chamber also considered the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health plan measure that modernizes pooled-plan language and adds a 12-month contraception coverage provision while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff requirement. After debate on the conference report and a severability clause, the House adopted the report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27. Finally, the House debated Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program allowing schools to optionally place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement authority on campus. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, training standards, liability, funding, and whether the proposal would improve protection or instead increase the presence of guns in schools. Supporters argued it would give districts another optional safety tool, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, while opponents said schools need more mental health and educational resources rather than armed personnel and raised concerns about training, child development, and unintended harm. The House adopted an amendment clarifying the program after a 96-46 vote, but the transcript cuts off before final passage of the bill.

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• with Education protects students with Education protects students with disabilities,<00:16:23.360
• > parents,<00:16:45.040> and with Delaware educators, parents, and with Delaware educators
• Our school of education had a two-thirds drop in people applying to be teachers.
• Our school of education had a two-thirds drop in people applying to be teachers.
• , to our Department of Education, to our Department of Education, Transportation,<06:09:02.320>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• My parents were not well educated, for sure. But never experienced food insecurity.
• My parents were not well-educated, for sure.
• Again, my parents weren't very well educated, so it went somewhat unnoticed.
• And any movement towards recovery is a win, even if it looks like educating someone on safer use.
• Winnegrad's team did a tremendous job in trying to educate and explain. Dr.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I also work in community education and integration support around trauma and end-of-life care in Hawaii
• Corey Westbury continued: I also work in community education and integration support around trauma and
• I'm a registered nurse specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy and education, living here on Maui
• living here on Maui in strong education living here on Maui in strong support<00:12:28.720> of
• supervision. the written certification supervision. the written certification fee<00:40:11.200><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 3025, relating to medical debt, with multiple organizations and individuals, including the Office of Wellness and Resilience, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Queens Health Systems, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Aloha Care, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction, Hawaii Data Collaborative, and Hawaii Appleseed, all speaking in support. No opposition was heard, and the member present had no questions. The committee then took up SB 3199, which would establish a mental health emerging therapies task force. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers including veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups describing personal experiences with PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and treatment-resistant conditions, and arguing that Hawaii should prepare for regulated access to emerging therapies such as MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ibogaine. The Department of Health and some medical organizations provided comments, and one opposition witness was called but not present. The chair noted broad support, especially from veterans, and no vote was taken during the excerpt. The final measure discussed was SB 3324, relating to Medicaid. The Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Aloha Care, and numerous care-provider and aging/disability organizations testified in support, while one witness was in opposition and several others offered comments. The discussion then moved to SB 2563, relating to homelessness, where the Department of the Attorney General offered comments on specific sections and recommended adopting suggested amendments if the bill proceeds. Additional testimony on SB 2563 began with support from several individuals, including Shelby Pikachu, who emphasized the severity of homelessness and related social problems in the community.

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• Senate Bill 865 amends the education code to require CPR training and the maintenance of a CPR certification
• That means there's currently no CPR certification requirement for school nurses.
• I'm speaking for myself but also for Texas Education 9-1-1.
• I'm testifying for the bill on behalf of myself and Texas Education 9-1-1.
• Senate Education Committee K through 16 will stand in recess.

Bills: SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

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• universities educate universities educate 270,000 270,000 270,000 students<00:03:41.120> per<
• <00:04:00.760> institutions the other higher education institutions the other higher education
• <00:04:29.160> Journey on their educational Journey on their educational Journey from<00:04
• started out as a teacher education started out as a teacher education institution<00:32:33.600><
• , including higher education.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are going to begin with the Department of Education.
• I strongly support early childhood education.
• Will there be an ability to streamline early childhood director certification for those early childhood
• Will there be an ability to streamline early childhood director certification for those early childhood
• implementing bill direct the agency to request budget authority to implement the indirect medical education

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We are going to begin with the Department of Education.
• I strongly support early childhood education.
• Will there be an ability to streamline early childhood director certification for those early childhood
• implementing bill direct the agency to request budget authority to implement the indirect medical education
• implementing bill direct the agency to request budget authority to implement the indirect medical education

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission considered 21 budget amendments, most of them routine authority adjustments tied to federal grants, Medicaid payment programs, and trust fund realignments. The Department of Education received $14.751 million for a Preschool Development Grant to support early learning system improvements, workforce credentialing and training, IT modernization, and related early childhood certification work. The Department of Veterans Affairs shifted $2.2 million within its trust fund to cover higher nursing home occupancy, replace contract nursing with OPS staff, and meet rising operating costs. The Department of Health moved about $9.1 million to support Disability Determinations, where roughly 140,000 cases were pending or in process, and said the change would help reduce backlog and avoid a deficit. The Agency for Health Care Administration presented multiple amendments for Medicaid-related programs, including $766 million for indirect medical education, $1.9 million for managed care network adequacy audits, $209 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program, and several large supplemental payment programs for hospitals and physicians; members asked about CMS approval delays, provider access, and how rural funds would be distributed. The commission also adopted an amendment realigning KidCare funds, placing a $32.1 million surplus into reserve, though several members objected that the state had not yet implemented the 2023 KidCare expansion and that children remained on a wait list. Another Medicaid amendment placed a $376 million surplus into reserve after updated estimating conference projections. Other agencies also received approvals. FDLE received $16.26 million to buy counter-unmanned aircraft systems equipment such as radar and RF sensors to detect and mitigate drone threats. The Department of Juvenile Justice received $1.6 million for the Florida Scholars Academy and a Social Services Block Grant realignment, with staff confirming corrective action had been taken after prior audit findings about allowable SSBG spending. The Division of Emergency Management received federal pass-through authority for FIFA World Cup security and counter-UAS funds, both controlled by the Miami host committee, and members noted the state had little direct oversight over how those local grants would be used. The Department of Commerce received $148.4 million for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery work, with questions focused on the split between housing, infrastructure, and administrative costs. The Department of State received $408,377 for arts and culture federal grant obligations. All amendments were adopted, generally without objection, after brief questioning and no public testimony.