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• So these programs, these virtual programs, online schools programs Don't have to register with the state
• Chair, are two— we're looking at a program and we're looking at a school. Is that correct, Mr.
• but they're part of a school... ...families in them are a school, but they're part of a district program
• Chair, what percentage of school districts and charter schools operate a distance learning program, not
• The provision that says a school district or charter school that operates a full-time learning program

Bills: HB253, HB153, HB255, HB287, HB371, SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete

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• You have to be an accredited public school in order to be able to participate in the program.
• school last year, 2,690 students were on welfare programs such as food stamps. 29 were homeless.
• I am proud to support public schools, charter schools, and private schools because they all. serve our
• the public school.
• And certainly across the nation, the school choice programs are growing and certainly making a difference

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB41, SB43, SB49, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• I am from Mustang High School.
• I'm a junior at Piedmont High School.
• I'm a senior at Burlington High School.
• I'm a junior at Blanchard High School.
• I'm a Senior at Megum High School.

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284, SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778, SB1327, SB1372, SB1403, SB1937, SB277, SB2131, SB1749, SB1348, SB1469, SB2018, SB1931, SB1530, SB2155, SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618, SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619, SCR15, HB2786, HB2787, SB1525, SB2011, SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• winning or prevailing in a civil case because we are the only contributory negligent state in the nation
• c><00:09:19.519> the contributor negligent state in the contributor negligent state in the nation
• 09:21.360> if<00:09:21.600> you<00:09:21.760> were<00:09:22.000> even nation
• So, if you were even nation, I believe.

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• Gallery, please join me in pledging allegiance to the flags of our nation and our state.
• allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB4, HB1, HB2, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20, HB 4

Keywords: disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan

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• . school.
• On top of that, also went to 25 national parks and did an awareness. program, put it on film.
• Members, this bill relates... to a preceptor shift program in a pediatric subspecialty school. for medical
• We started a high school program program that was I'm really proud of called Scissortail Studios.
• And currently the program has 700 students in it just at the high school level.

Bills: HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232

Keywords: students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education

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• Julia attends a private school, a small public school.
• time, after school, on school release days, and in the summer.
• My name is Ashley Hightower, and I'm with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office B.E.T. school program
• Highly, highly effective program. I used to supervise it in schools, so I know the effects.
• When I taught first grade for many years, Reading Corps came into our school. It's a great program.

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• of continued funding for this program throughout middle school as well as my freshman year.
• <00:40:03.160> Minnesota's school program again we are Minnesota's school program again we
• A highly effective program. I used to supervise it in schools, so I know the effects.
• Reading Core came into our school. It's a great program.
• it's a great program you know our school it's a great program you know teachers<01:02:33.680> would

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• After graduating from Seminole High School with honors, I went on to study neoliberal economics at the

Bills: S1080, S1112, S1324, S1338, S1582, S1672

Keywords: traffic safety, school zones, speed detection systems, license plate recognition, yellow signal timing, data privacy, municipal powers, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce, limited liability companies, corporations, principal office, registered agent, Florida Statutes, charitable giving, endowment agreements, donor restrictions

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338 by Senator Burton would strengthen enforcement of written endowment agreements for charitable gifts and require legislative approval for new filing or reporting requirements on charities. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support, emphasizing donor intent and protections for nonprofits; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1324, which was expected to address principal offices of LLCs, was temporarily postponed. The committee also passed CS/SB 1080 by Senator DeSigley, which directs FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in specified circumstances. A transportation industry representative supported the measure, saying the situations are rare but need a statutory remedy. CS/SB 1582 by Senator Yarbrough, as amended, requires secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably, with one witness from the Florida Recycler’s Association opposing the amendment. Senator McLean’s SB 1672, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees with first-time Florida home purchases, was reported favorably with support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. SB 1112 by Senator Garcia, relating to the Florida Labor Pool Act, drew extensive testimony from workers, reentry advocates, and supporters who argued it would prohibit placement fees when workers are hired permanently, require annual registration of labor pools, improve accountability, and support stable employment and reentry; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after recording votes and other closing business.

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• We're looking at some of the entities that have received funding, such as hospitals, schools, and what
• advertising in one small little newspaper and no meeting with the county commission, no meeting with the school
• commission. commission, no meeting with the school board of education, no meeting with the hospital.

Bills: SB268, SB262

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• This happens throughout the nation.
• He was so excited because he wanted to see the United States, wanted to see every national park, and
• In regards to legislative priorities and how we feel they will move the nation forward.
• Like you cannot really finish school.
• Thank you very much for today's Project is a national non-profit organization that provides cash bail

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

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

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• To detain high-risk defendants, priority trial is not unorthodox across the nation.

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

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

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• Since the Bicentennial Commission in 1987, programs like We the People and National History Day have
• I am here representing the Nevada Association of School Superintendents, and this program, especially
• Similar to the Governor's STEM Recognition Program, the Civic School of Excellence Recognition Program
• Similar to the Governor's STEM Recognition Program, the Civic School of Excellence Recognition Program
• for schools who want to create civics programs in their schools.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• Senate Bill 1204 provides Oklahoma teachers and school employees 3 days of bereavement leave following
• of Education, once they receive updated numbers for the teachers that are in off the Formula schools
• Would you spell out if this is only for public schools? Thank you for the question. Yes.
• Talking to OwRB, there's some other programs They have that.
• would still work the way that some of their other programs work.

Bills: SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, capital planning, funding allocation, state budget, infrastructure, emergency measures, income tax credit, qualified project, economic development, infrastructure funding, small population areas, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools

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• Members, this bill relates to prohibiting the regulation of homeschool programs.
• shipping costs, which were outrageous, including the price of instructional materials for public schools
• relates to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans. known as the JET grant program
• representation of prospective student-athletes and student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs
• Members, this bill relates to the school district and open enrollment charter school policies regarding

Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures

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• for K-12 schools.
• for K-12 schools.
• So they wanted to be sure that if a school district or a school is...
• Okay, so, and I know, you know, for some, if some have these programs at their schools, that's great.
• Okay, so and I know you know for some, if some have these programs at their schools, that's great.

Bills: HR249, HR251, HB395, HB902, SB83, SB132, SB157, SB338, SB450, SB484, SB501, SB507

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, content standards, K-12 education, public schools, curriculum, digital literacy, computer science, STEM, technology education, student privacy, ethical AI, workforce development, future-ready workforce, instructional resources, education policy, school standards, Louisiana education

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• and our public schools.
• I'm not a school finance expert.
• Schools will be funded, correct? Correct.
• That's for school.
• The school finance formulas in the public school finance system.

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22

Keywords: HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property

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• What I'm seeing in the and some of the schools, not all the school districts, but some of the schools
• One of our biggest programs is our Navigating Autism Program.
• in the uniform group coverage. program for active school employees.
• The short version is that the bill would allow school districts and open enrollment charter schools that
• discontinued participation in the TRS Active Care Program on September 1, 2022, to rejoin the program

Bills: HB1022, HB2856, HB3114, HJR5, HB6, HB120, HB210, HB1458, HB1188, HB3126

Keywords: HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations

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• Early College High School, P-TECH programs, which ensure more students attain an associate degree or
• Lastly, it removes the high school advising program and allotment.
• So the front of the school is the elementary, the middle of the school is middle school, and the back
• of the school is high school.
• From a 1A school to offerings of a 5A school, what does a 5A school get to offer?

Bills: HB1022, HB2856, HB3114, HJR5, HB6, HB120, HB210, HB1458, HB1188, HB3126

Keywords: HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations