Video & Transcript Research : 'class levels'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/17/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The class I benefited from the most was the communication class.
- The classes were very easy to take.
- The class I benefited from the most was the communication class.
- The classes were very easy to take.
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ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- level 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 as like a low, medium, high inside... ...one into level 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 as
- So we're going to break up our levels into micro levels.
- , you move three micro levels.
- Level 1 means you need a little bit more support than others. Level 2, a little less. Level 3.
- We have five classes.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets.
After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm wondering if this bill's a tax increase on manufacturing activity at the local level.
- However, on the local level, we should be allowed to manage our business. Thank you.
- We no longer have 24/7 ambulance coverage at my local level.
- I just think it needs to be rethought what the ramifications are for third-class counties.
- And now with that, I'll stop talking. are for third class counties.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The teachers who come out of this program gain a level of confidence that most teachers don't have.
- One is indexing the stipends that residents receive to minimum Level 1 teacher salaries.
- We don't have that level of power. We're not quite all the way. My bad.
- I forgot we don't have that level of power in this committee.
- At that level, they need to go ahead and continue to participate there.
Keywords:
teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model
MN
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology Oct 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- At the state level, we're also asking wastewater facilities to do more, like remove contaminants, capture
- The levels that we're seeing in these residential sewer sheds are very similar to what we're seeing in
- There's the state revolving fund, which provides low-interest loans, and WIFIA at the federal level,
- It's funded at the level of probably 110, 120 over five years.
- Levels of community infection for a given pathogen.
Summary:
The Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology held an informational hearing on the role of biotechnology industries in wastewater treatment, hosted at Bakar Labs on the UC Berkeley campus. Opening remarks emphasized California’s water scarcity, the rising cost of wastewater infrastructure, and the need to reuse and clean contaminated water. Committee members framed the hearing as a look at both current treatment challenges and emerging technologies that could improve water quality, affordability, and resilience over time.
The first panel focused on statewide wastewater challenges. BACWA Executive Director Laurie Fono described wastewater plants as part of a broader circular economy, noting their roles in recycled water, environmental enhancement, biosolids management, carbon sequestration, and renewable energy generation. She highlighted major challenges including aging 1970s-era infrastructure, nutrient reduction mandates, sea level rise, evolving regulations, and PFAS source control. She said Bay Area agencies face about $11 billion in nutrient reduction costs, with rate increases, state revolving funds, WIFIA loans, and bonds as the main financing tools. Members asked about regional differences, energy revenue opportunities, smaller decentralized plants, and agricultural collaboration.
The second panel featured researchers and lab experts discussing biotechnology solutions. Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s Dr. Romine Chakarvati described using microbial communities and machine learning to help break down PFAS and treat produced water. CEL Analytical’s Dr. Yigi Dearborn explained pathogen testing for direct potable reuse, wastewater monitoring, and the need for larger sample volumes and more funding to validate methods for viruses and protozoa. Stanford’s Dr. Chunhung-Shin presented an anaerobic membrane system that turns domestic wastewater into clean water and energy with less biosolids and lower operating costs. Committee members asked about AI, assay development, scaling technologies, and funding priorities. Public comment from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies stressed the need to balance scalability, reliability, and affordability, and the hearing adjourned without any formal vote or action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety Committee and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- For the industries that I represent, this regulatory uncertainty has added an extreme level of cost.
- There is a level of effort that would certainly be required.
- sense and that paying the fees in will give them the ability to regulate them both at a different level
- These are this large class of forever chemicals that persist and contaminate the environment.
- This is a PFAS that is being found at alarming levels in our environment and in our bodies. pH, and at
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Wyoming level? Wyoming level? >> Superintendent? >> Superintendent?
- for their particular skill level. for their particular skill level.
- to a basic level based on the performance level descriptors and barely statements.
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based below basic level to a basic level based below basic level to a basic - around too much in class. around too much in class.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, the FBI is reporting the highest level of anti-Semitic incidents in decades.
- The FBI is reporting the highest level of anti-Semitic incidents in decades.
- And I do think that's a very toxic combination, and I do think it's at a different level.
- He's the author of The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder, Labor's Last Best Weapon.
- But Israel is a right demonized in a class by itself. Yes. Right, demonized in a class by itself.
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call, approval of the May 5 minutes, and opening remarks thanking commissioners and the public for their attendance. The commission then heard testimony from former Ambassador Alan Solomont, who argued that antisemitism is rising in multiple forms, including white nationalist antisemitism and antisemitism tied to anti-Israel rhetoric after October 7. He said campus antisemitism should be addressed with nuance, distinguishing protected political speech from conduct that targets Jewish students, and warned against weaponizing antisemitism to attack higher education, civil liberties, or federal research funding. He urged the commission to use multiple definitions and frameworks, including IHRA, Nexus, and the Jerusalem Declaration, and to focus on campus-specific solutions, civic education, and civil discourse. Commissioners asked him about Tufts’ antisemitism training, the role of the federal government, the use of the IHRA definition, and how to improve civic education; he emphasized local campus responses, broader civics instruction, and protecting democracy and due process.
The second major witness was Professor David Weber of Boston University, who testified on the BDS movement and anti-BDS laws. He described BDS as a campaign targeting Israeli businesses, universities, and institutions, and argued it functions as a propagandistic and discriminatory effort that fuels antisemitism and chills dialogue on campuses and in public life. He cited examples such as SodaStream, Ben & Jerry’s, and Brown University, and said anti-BDS laws in 37 states have been effective and constitutional because they regulate government economic activity rather than suppress speech. Weber urged Massachusetts to adopt an anti-BDS statute or executive order, saying the state’s large Jewish population and economic ties to Israel make the issue especially important. Commissioners questioned him about which states have such laws, the impact on dialogue and campus culture, possible legal frameworks, and whether BDS is really aimed at the Israeli government or at individuals and institutions; he maintained that BDS targets people and entities connected to Israel and that anti-BDS measures can help draw a line against illiberal conduct.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, these things have been done before when we've had these levels of needs.
- uh, but make it available for the, for those different industries that are going to need, uh, that level
- Uh, we've got very similar differ diff, um, very similar definitions of the classes of person for whom
- But it's going to require a different level of inquiry, I think, for an underwriter to make sure that
- Whose dollars, at what level? Um, if I could just once again, I'll answer that question.
Bills:
HB 256, HB 1308, HB 1554, HB 1743, HB 2308, HB 2351, HB 2858, HB 3676, HB 3784, HB 4312, HB 4552, HB 4823, HB 4852, HB 5007, HB 5010, HB 5520, HB 5524, HCR 19
Keywords:
E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- We are looking at decentralizing to a degree, but not all the way down to the CAS level.
- But definitely looking at a regional level to see—don't you have... doesn't the school food services
- branch have school production kitchen supervisors that are situated at the CAS level?
- but definitely looking at a level but definitely looking at a regional<00:30:07.760>
level <00 - So that was a federal thing, and I think we are trying to expand it to the state level. Okay.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 098 Apr 22nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The rough depending on custody level.
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Again, depending on the offense class. - Again, depending on the offense class.
- 1 and level 2 drug felonies, to be considered for early release.
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one apply to categories such as level one apply to categories such as level
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, approved the previous day’s journal, and received several housekeeping notices, including corrected engrossments/enrollments and committee reports. The Committee on Education reported Senate Bill 23, and the Committee on Judiciary reported Senate Bill 149, both amended and referred to Appropriations with favorable recommendation. The chamber also recognized former Representative Lang Sias as a special guest and heard several moments of personal privilege, including introductions of guests connected to the Boulder Boulder race and the Leadership Program of the Rockies.
The Senate then took up Senate Resolution 6, designating April 2026 as National Donate Life Month. Supporters highlighted Colorado’s high donor registration rate, the work of Donor Alliance, and personal stories about organ and tissue donation saving lives. The resolution was adopted 34-0, with the current roll call added as co-sponsors. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 7, designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month. Proponents emphasized the impact of collateral consequences on people with criminal records, the importance of employment and reentry, and the value of redemption and public safety; the resolution passed 34-0 and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors.
Finally, the Senate considered Senate Joint Resolution 23, recognizing Young Americans Bank and the Young Americans Center for Financial Education for their contributions to financial literacy education in Colorado. The resolution cited House Bill 25-1192’s new financial literacy requirements and praised the organizations’ experiential learning model and statewide reach. Senators spoke about Bill Daniels’ legacy and the programs’ impact on students, including testimony that the institutions have served hundreds of thousands of Colorado youth. The resolution was read at length and discussed, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 10th, 2025
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- As we know, right now we're one of the only Class One municipalities, and the concern is... ...municipality
- So, I just want to reiterate that the amendment again was only to take out the Class One municipality
- it's probably going to pass if he would work with me so we can get that amendment on to take out that Class
- strong... understanding on what the needs are for their communities more than we can from the state level
Keywords:
SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Have y'all gotten to the class where you wire people's mouths?
- Unlawful possession would be a Class A misdemeanor for possession, and then unlawful sale would be a
- Class D felony in the substitute.
- You know, the people that I've been talking to are talking about the level of litter that they have after
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Investments in education are crucial, but if students are not in class, those investments go to waste—wasted
- and based on the studies I've looked at, most of them read and understood at a second or third grade level
- think the solution is to... ...is to figure out how to get them reading and writing at the proper level
- after the reforms were put into place in 2013 and 2015, falls upon the backs of primarily working-class
- are laid out, you know, we see this increase is outlined by HB 2947, but even $100 for these working-class
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- are like the 12345 specific reasons, um, but we know that there are kids who are, uh, reaching that level
- connected to the right support for at least a few years and really stopped needing to access the crisis level
- bathroom stalls or on the doors to the bathrooms so that we can't use them during passing periods or class
- They open them at lunch to keep kids from going in there and vaping and congregating in there during classes
- I did a presentation for my 6th through the 6th grade class last year, and over half of them came up
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- head what are the one, two, three, four, five But we know that there are kids who are reaching that level
- connected to the right support for at least a few years and really stopped. needing to access the crisis-level
- During passing periods or class time they open them at lunch to keep kids from going in there and vaping
- . and congregating in there during classes and passing periods.
- I did a presentation for the 6th grade class last year.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (04/01/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill lowers the value of class one, three, and five renewable energy certificates to 2011 levels
- This bill lowers the value of class one, three, and five renewable energy certificates to 2011 levels
- This bill lowers the value of class one, three, and five renewable energy certificates to 2011 levels
- every level. Thank you represent Murray. every level. Thank you represent Murray.
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that whether or not the funding level that whether or not the funding level
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested.
House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2.
The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission.
House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is a world-class business destination, the eighth largest economy in the world.
- May I ask what level that you... ? K to K to take to fight.
- In doing so, they missed their class time, and their grades suffered because of that.
- Level of consciousness?
- So this is promoted at an institutional and grassroots level.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not alter the bond practices surrounding lower-level misdemeanors.
- So in pursuing a level playing field for our crime victims.
- This is happening at a extremely high level in Travis County.
- There's plenty of probable cause, and they are being rejected at a very high level.
- He was magistrated at the municipal level and bonded out each time.
Keywords:
bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking