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• state-approved teacher education programs.
• We found that the educator preparation programs, once they graduate from their program as a licensed
• > once<00:26:20.400> they educator preparation programs once they educator preparation
• <02:16:38.399> program is our educator preparation program is our educator preparation program
• sometimes the educator preparation sometimes the educator preparation programs<02:25:16.160>

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• pursue higher education.
• they are not part of the norstar program they are not part of the norstar program this<00:07:42.280
• Wildan Leadership Fellows Program.
• ><00:09:13.279> program<00:09:14.240> essentially leadership fellows program essentially
• The pre-med program was great.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard informational testimony from student and advocacy groups focused on higher education affordability and support programs. Representatives of the Minnesota Association of Private College Students urged full funding for the Minnesota State Grant, describing it as essential for low- and moderate-income students and noting prior successes such as increased support for hunger-free campuses. Two student witnesses, including one first-generation college student and one refugee student, said the grant made college possible for them and warned that underfunding or cuts would limit students’ ability to choose the right school, especially at private colleges not covered by North Star Promise. Members asked questions about the students’ schools, majors, and why they chose their institutions. The witnesses emphasized scholarship opportunities, campus community, faith-based support, and the importance of financial aid in making college accessible. No votes or formal actions were taken during this portion of the hearing. The committee then heard from Vivian Dudley of Foster Advocates, who testified in support of the Foster Independence Grant. She described how the grant allowed her to begin college, stabilize housing and basic needs, and continue toward a social work degree, while warning that aging out of eligibility leaves foster youth facing renewed financial barriers. Members responded with supportive comments and asked about her educational path and work with youth; she said she wants to use her education to help others and to educate campuses on better supporting foster students. Finally, Shay Hornik of the University of Minnesota student government testified in support of North Star Promise, arguing that the program reduces financial burdens and signals that higher education should be accessible regardless of family income. Hornik cited student financial stress, rising living costs, and public opinion favoring greater investment in higher education, and urged expansion of North Star Promise to help middle-class families. No committee action was taken in the transcript.

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• Earning a bachelor's degree in our CSU and our UC program, or outside of that program here in this state
• The Transfer Admission Guarantee, TAG, program...
• The Transfer Admission Guarantee, TAG, program...
• The program is still young, but it is growing.
• Degree programs. Individual degree programs.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• aopa program where fund our educational aopa program where we're<03:35:33.640> getting<03:35:
• <03:48:00.199> the education programs um the facility the education programs um the facility
• culinary education culinary education program<05:33:40.440> by<05:33:40.680> investing
• wealth and education one of the programs wealth and education one of the programs we<06:00:32.638

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• Um, again, uh, the program has different ways to get your hunter education program.
• Um, again, uh, the program has different ways to get your hunter education program.
• Um, again, uh, the program has different ways to get your hunter education program.
• Um, again, uh, the program has different ways to get your hunter education program.
• Um, again, uh, the program has different ways to get your hunter education program.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• National Estuary Program until 2031. National Estuary Program until 2031.
• , conservation, and youth for education, conservation, and youth programs.<05:01:58.798> HR<05
• This program is an art and science-based curriculum that educates children on the importance of wetlands
• students participating in the program. students participating in the program.
• programs from early childhood to higher education.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Of school learning, only LFC is recommending out-of-school learning time programs for the Public Education
• programs.
• Gallup had a virtual education program for about a few years.
• The problem that we've had with virtual education programs is that we have not had formal oversight structures
• of how school districts run virtual education programs locally.

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• Public education.
• Program for the Committee on Human Services HB 4762 by Wilson relating to establishing the Higher Education
• on Public Education.
• at certain public institutions of higher education for the Committee on Higher Education.
• HP 4893 by Bowers relating to the breakthrough program for the Committee on Public Education.

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• What's the participation in the program? How many students are actually enrolled in a program?
• Not that they don't care about education, but sometimes in education we have acronyms.
• You get some good programs.
• community schools program.
• We have four or more different career education technical education programs that would be the kind of

Summary: The joint hearing focused on coherence in California’s education planning and reporting systems, especially the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and related grant plans. Committee chairs and members described widespread frustration with duplicative, lengthy, and sometimes conflicting reporting requirements, while emphasizing that the goal was not to reduce accountability but to make planning more useful, stable, and student-centered. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond also previewed the Governor’s education budget priorities, including expanded learning, community schools, universal transitional kindergarten, literacy supports, and concerns about the proposed Prop. 98 deferral. Panelists from the State Board of Education, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the LCAP was intended to balance local flexibility with statewide transparency, but has become overloaded by repeated revisions and additional requirements. They argued for fewer core reporting elements, more stability over time, better alignment of planning cycles, and integrated systems that reduce duplication. Fresno County staff described a multi-year calendar and support tools that help districts manage timelines, but said these tools only ease the burden rather than solve the underlying problem. The LAO noted that some newer plans, such as expanded learning and transportation plans, are narrative-heavy and often less informative than separate reporting requirements. Local district leaders and county officials described the practical effects of the current system: staff time diverted from instruction, multiple portals and forms, audit risk aversion, and planning documents that can exceed 100 pages. Several superintendents said coherent systems work best when districts have clear priorities, stable governance, and aligned budgets, and when state requirements are predictable and tied to outcomes like literacy, attendance, and student achievement. The California Federation of Teachers added that coherence also depends on meaningful collaboration with educators, classified staff, parents, and communities. Committee members repeatedly asked whether the state should streamline reporting, create a uniform portal, or develop a more unified grant-reporting structure, and Thurmond said the department was piloting a simplified common form and was willing to work with the Legislature and districts on broader solutions.

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• of Education, Texas Education Agency, and Mr.
• On slide 24, you heard Commissioner Rosser talk about the aligned programs of study between higher education
• programs in this state.
• New fellowship programs, scholarship programs.
• If you can't get it in this program, what about this program?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This includes an increase in operating funds for schools for school district workforce education programs
• and colleges to fund the creation and expansion of career and technical education core programs.
• We are allocating $2805 in performance incentives for school district workforce education programs.
• disabled veterans, as well as the Effective Access to Student Education Grant Program.
• But today, the Florida Education Finance Program has been overtaken by change.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• across the state, so educational programs.
• We do product development at scale and education programs for industry.
• We do product development at scale and education programs for industry.
• We launched a prison education program in October where we are actually helping educate and serve folks
• That is just a high-demand program: education.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed the 2024-25 tuition waiver report for the North Dakota University System. Staff explained that waivers were reported for degree-seeking students and broken out by residency, institution, and waiver type. Members asked about partial versus full waivers, institutional discretion, athletic waivers, and whether campuses have published guardrails or transparency requirements. Staff said most waivers are set by institutions, with some statutory and board-required categories, and that athletic waivers are a small share of total waiver dollars. The report showed total gross tuition of $354.5 million, tuition waived of $38.9 million, and 11,193 of 42,040 students receiving some waiver. Members also discussed how waivers affect net tuition revenue, housing and food collections, and whether campuses are using waivers strategically compared with scholarships and other funding sources. The committee then heard a presentation on tuition rates by campus and State Board policy. Staff explained the board’s tuition factors for resident, Minnesota reciprocity, contiguous-state/U.S. nonresident, and international students, and noted that campuses often seek exceptions based on program-specific competition and enrollment goals. Members asked whether rates are based on cost or competition, and staff said campuses typically bring forward estimates and market comparisons when requesting special rates. The presentation also reviewed general fund appropriations versus net tuition revenue by campus, and members discussed how local tuition decisions and waivers do not directly affect the state funding formula, though they do affect institutional revenue and reserves. Questions were also raised about the Higher Learning Commission’s financial composite indicator and how it differs from the more intuitive reserve and revenue figures. The committee next received a broad overview of non-higher-education entities affiliated with the State Board of Higher Education, beginning with NDSU agriculture-related units. Dr. Greg Lardy described the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the NDSU Extension Service, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the branch research centers, emphasizing their statewide role in crop and livestock research, extension education, and county-based outreach. He outlined funding mixes for extension, the experiment station, and branch stations, noting that grants and contracts support both research and education, while the agronomy seed farm is self-funded through seed sales. Members asked about the new and vacant FTE pool, R1 research status, matching requirements for grants, and whether state appropriations count toward research expenditures. Dr. Lardy also highlighted major research impacts, including crop varieties, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, and NDAWN weather data. The Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute also presented. NCI described its role in market development, technical services, and education for regional agriculture, its governance through the Northern Crops Council, and its funding from state appropriations, other states, and earned revenue. Members asked about the source of out-of-state funding, intellectual property, and the institute’s international reach. UGPTI then outlined its transportation research, federal and state funding structure, and work on road and bridge condition assessments, travel demand modeling, and workforce training. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• like LifeWise to help alongside programs like LifeWise to help educate<01:33:39.040> students
• I'm looking for information on different parts of the state and the types of education programs available
• I'm looking for information on different parts of the state and the types of education programs available
• I'm looking for information on different parts of the state and the types of education programs available
• I'm looking for information on different parts of the state and the types of education programs available

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• We have seen with this program the requirement that the borrower complete this education prior to getting
• The HEAP program funds one-on-one credit building and budgeting to get mortgage-ready homebuyer education
• The HEAP program funds one-on-one credit building and budgeting to get mortgage-ready homebuyer education
• funded programs.
• program all these housing tax credit program all these programs<01:08:42.600> are<01:08:42.880

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• and<00:54:02.680> I educational voucher program, um and I educational voucher program, um
• 09.680> program The educator tuition assistance program The educator tuition assistance program
• to the special revenue account for the special education teacher pathway program, starting in fiscal
• It is not a special education program, but it comes out of the special education budget.
• This would be a cut to general education programming that serves all students.

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• Only LFC is recommending out of school learning time programs for the Public Education Reform Fund at
• programs.
• The problem that we've had with virtual education programs is that we have not had formal oversight structures
• of how school districts run virtual education programs locally.
• program.

Keywords: 996, all

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• c><00:07:56.240> base<00:07:56.960> amount education program um and the base amount education
• that just basic general education that just basic general education program program program funding
• the court placed special education revenue and the separate sites and programs aid.
• the court placed special education revenue and the separate sites and programs aid.
• <01:30:18.920> districts education program uh uh school districts education program uh uh

Keywords: 1183, house

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• content and programs.
• education program.
• They currently have a 2+2 program where they can earn their associate's in early childhood education
• And so, as I mentioned, NTU, in addition to doing the early childhood education two-plus-two program
• The early childhood education two-plus-two program with the University of Hawaii.

Summary: The committee began with a presentation on the 520 Native American Language and Culture certificate, created to let proficient tribal language and culture speakers teach in K-12 schools without a bachelor’s degree. LESC staff, PED, and HED described the certificate’s statutory basis, the role of tribes and pueblos in setting proficiency standards, and ongoing challenges such as uneven MOAs, limited professional development, rural access barriers, data gaps, and retention concerns. PED said oversight of 520 is moving from the licensure bureau to the Indian Education Division, and HED reported that the tribal education technical assistance centers authorized in 2023 are still in procurement but are expected to be awarded in early 2026. A student, Alonzo Hughes, testified about how learning Tewa from 520-certified teachers helped him understand his culture and speak with elders, and members praised the program’s role in language revitalization and asked about funding, teacher pathways, and whether similar models exist in other states. Committee members then discussed several PED rule updates. Staff reviewed an adopted rule implementing HB 54 on AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training requirements and staggered compliance dates, and a proposed rule for school nurse licensure under HB 195 that would create a three-tier system and align nurse pay with teacher pay. They also reviewed proposed changes to the Community Schools Act rule, including a full-time community school coordinator requirement, updated grant language, and broader coalition membership criteria; PED said the broader language would not conflict with the Martinez-Yazzie work. A proposed bilingual teacher rule would standardize coursework requirements, add trans-languaging and culturally relevant curriculum competencies, and allow Native American language certification applicants to demonstrate proficiency using tribal standards. In questions, members raised concerns about AEDs being present at athletic events, the need for the amended school nurse bill to move experienced nurses directly into higher levels, and whether the community schools rule’s broader coalition language could affect current education litigation. Members also asked about funding for 520 programs, teacher residency or cohort models, and how to support advanced language instruction and sustainability. PED said the Indian Education Fund and school budgets can support some of the work, but additional strategic funding and cross-training are needed. The committee also heard that New Mexico’s 520 system is unusually robust compared with other states, and members encouraged staff to present the model at national conferences. The meeting ended with the director’s report, which noted a flat budget request of $2,024,300, staff turnover including Natasha Davalos’s departure, and appreciation for the committee’s work before adjournment for the holidays.

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• And $28.5 million in performance incentives for school district workforce education programs.
• Veterans Program, and the Effective Access for Student Education, the EASE Grant Program.
• It expands the training, education, and clinicals in health, also known as the TEACH funding program,
• SB 7030, Educational Scholarship Programs, by the Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12.
• But today, the Florida Education Finance Program has been overtaken by change.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.

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• introduce four outstanding Educators introduce four outstanding Educators recently<00:20:16.559>
• Also, we've got a healthcare education loan repayment program, $15 million for that.
• I have, you know, education, and none of it came from loan payment programs; it all came from scholarships
• c> $15 education loan repayment program $15 education loan repayment program $15 million<01:16:38.719

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