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• They are also less likely to experience mental health issues, graduate from high school, and achieve
• It shows, even more for females but also for males, the percentage of high school students who reported
• I just want to make sure that you know about the Amy Beale High School and the program that they have
• So they're working with Taos High School and Alamogordo High School, and hopefully that will continue
• Did you, Madam Chair, in the process of looking at this data, talk with any of the high schools to get

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• It current junior at Egan High School.
• in my educational experience. high school, our librarians are the high school, our librarians are the
• high school level, the At the middle and high school level, the scenario<00:26:19.120> is<00:
• library program specifically for school library program specifically for school library media
• I'm a junior at Adina High School.

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• high need programs is actually high need programs is actually increasing<00:11:01.839> so
• Last year, the IT track program popped up, and it said that it would pay for my schooling.
• program that brings together School program that brings together School District District District
• Thomas grow-your-own program, graduate school was out of reach financially and logistically.
• And it's actually free. mstr grow your own program graduate mstr grow your own program graduate school

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• enroll<01:07:49.400> in Public High School grads to enroll in Public High School grads to
• This bill would establish a program for eligible high school students to earn credits through community
• This bill would establish a program for eligible high school students to earn credits through community
• high school graduates which Hampshire's high school graduates which is<01:12:04.480> of<01:12
• <01:18:56.520> a<01:18:56.679> school high school to another student a school high

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• We welcome anyone with a high school degree or equivalent.
• <00:02:36.959> school<00:02:37.200> degree welcome anyone with a high school degree
• welcome anyone with a high school degree or<00:02:37.840> equivalent.
• These programs are focused on improving spaces for high-cost, high-need workforce-oriented programs.
• highnee workforce oriented high-cost highnee workforce oriented programs.<00:10:06.880> And<00

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• Representative Martinez in the Phoenix Union High School District related to their school safety lapses
• From Representative Martinez for a special audit of the Phoenix Union High School District.
• In September of 2024, we had a gun incident that resulted in a death in Maryville High School.
• I was a high school substitute teacher at a public school.
• audit of the Phoenix Union High School District.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education. The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0. Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval. The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.

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• in high school.
• How many students in high school do participate in athletics?
• high school, you know, we're still talking a significant impact.
• high school, you know, we're still talking a significant impact.
• Joe High School last year. And his mother, Gal Gainer, father, J.J.

Summary: The Health Policy Committee heard and advanced several health-related bills. SB 1546 on background screening for athletic coaches was explained as another extension of the deadline for coaches to be added to the background screening clearinghouse; it passed favorably with support from athletic and youth sports organizations. SB 958 on type 1 diabetes early detection was amended to match the House version, requiring the Department of Health to provide school districts, school boards, and charter schools with informational materials for parents; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. CS/SB 1070 on electrocardiograms for student athletes drew extensive discussion about sudden cardiac arrest prevention, implementation timelines, costs, funding through private and public sources, and whether insurance, KidCare, or Medicaid should cover screenings; after supportive testimony from school and athletic groups, it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also heard SB 1060, which would create a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid managed care to review encounter data, financials, audits, and rebate calculations with assistance from an actuary and the Auditor General. The sponsor and several senators framed it as a transparency and verification measure in response to large mid-year Medicaid funding increases and concerns about network adequacy and vertical integration; it passed favorably. CS/SB 944, which shortens the insurer overpayment recovery look-back period for claims involving psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, also passed favorably with support from the Florida Psychological Association. SB 1370, moving ambulatory surgical centers into their own statute rather than under hospital licensure provisions, was supported by surgery center representatives and reported favorably. The committee approved SB 768, as amended, to narrow the foreign-country-of-concern licensure attestation for health care entities to direct controlling interests and clarify the “reasonable efforts” standard; it passed after questions about how the standard would work in practice. SB 1544 on opticianry prompted significant debate over whether the bill would limit nonlicensed staff in ophthalmology and optometry settings; after a proposed amendment was withdrawn and multiple witnesses spoke both for and against, the bill was temporarily postponed. Finally, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1808 requiring health care practitioners and facilities to refund patient overpayments within 30 days, with enforcement through AHCA fines or professional discipline, and then reported the bill favorably.

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• He said this has been a very, very, very successful program, with students in high school having the
• Representative Luno said the program allows students in high school to receive college credit, and that
• He said the program offers these courses to high school students at a discount already, at $150 per course
• type of program at the high school level.
• <01:00:30.039> level type of program at the high school level type of program at the high

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Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which clarifies that dual and concurrent enrollment courses may not exceed four credits. Members said the bill came from the community college system and was intended to preserve the program’s high school-to-college pathway. An amendment changing the effective date to passage was adopted 18-0, and the committee then voted 18-0 to recommend OTPA on the bill as amended, with the bill placed on the consent calendar. The committee then retained HB 295 and HB 366, both related to school building aid, after members said the issues were complex and needed more work. Both motions to retain passed 18-0, leaving the bills in committee without reports. The chair also said HB 354 would not be taken up that day because of possible changes from the Department of Education and others. HB 494, funding the math learning communities program, was then amended to flat-fund the program rather than increase it, with members citing budget uncertainty. The amendment passed unanimously, and the committee then voted 18-0 for OTPA on the bill as amended, placing it on consent. Finally, HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid, drew debate over whether charter schools should be treated differently from traditional public schools. The committee voted 10-8 for inexpedient to legislate, sending the bill to the regular calendar; Representative Damon was assigned the minority report and Representative Popovic the majority report. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program, where members discussed flat-funding the program at $2.5 million per year and the potential impact on course availability, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.

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• So again, Pam mentioned high school. It's awesome.
• But what role could our high schools play in this?
• , into high schools.
• pipeline program going back to the high school level.
• The University of Houston has a very significant pipeline program going back to the high school level

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• I know that some campuses are working more closely with high schools and community colleges, integrating
• school seniors conditional admission to attend CSU. ...where we offer qualifying high school seniors
• California will see fewer high school graduates and continued regional population changes.
• Thank you. our faculty in our engineering technology space, working with local high schools, as well
• We are forging new direct admissions partnerships with dozens of high schools and community colleges

Summary: The joint Assembly Higher Education and Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the future of the California State University system, with opening remarks emphasizing CSU’s major role in California’s economy, workforce, and degree production. Chairs and members said the hearing was intended to inform 2026 budget decisions and to examine three main issues: declining enrollment at some campuses, cost controls and possible consolidation, and oversight of recent state investments at campuses such as Humboldt and Sonoma. The meeting was briefly delayed by microphone and sound problems before reconvening. The first panel featured CSU Academic Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Boyd and Cal State Student Association Vice President Katie Karam. Boyd urged the Legislature to protect academic freedom, strengthen faculty governance, provide stable ongoing funding, end unfunded mandates, support student food and housing security, fund flexible course schedules, improve transfer systems such as ASSIST, avoid over-centralizing academic programs, protect immigrant students, and expand intersegmental collaboration. Karam said students are feeling the effects of budget shortfalls through fewer course sections, reduced advising and services, longer time to degree, and tuition pressure, and she called for transparency, meaningful student involvement in budget decisions, and sustained state investment rather than cuts that harm the student experience. The second panel covered enrollment management and included CSU Chancellor’s Office and campus administrators from Chico State, Cal State L.A., and San Diego State. Dr. Delcy Perez said CSU Forward and the new systemwide enrollment plan are aimed at expanding access, aligning programs with workforce needs, and increasing resident enrollment; she reported systemwide enrollment gains and strong application numbers, including a direct-admissions pilot that expanded from Riverside to more campuses. Campus representatives described local recruitment and retention strategies, including early outreach to high school students, community college partnerships, guaranteed admission programs, and expanded advising and student support. San Diego State highlighted record enrollment and high demand, while Cal State L.A. described efforts to recover from impaction and rebuild enrollment. Members pressed CSU officials on the accuracy of enrollment data, the gap between funded targets and actual enrollment, and the system’s reallocation formula. CSU staff explained that campuses below target will see a 5% ongoing reallocation beginning in 2026-27, with one-time reserve funding also being directed to campuses that can grow, and that fiscal health reviews have been completed for 21 of 22 campuses. Legislators also asked about turnaround plans required by the budget act; CSU said those plans are being developed and will be shared in the spring after campus consultation. No formal votes were taken.

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• The Liberty Bulldogs defeated Bramford High School in the championship match by sweeping them three..
• Next, we have the Childs High School girls volleyball team, who won the state championship.
• It's saying, listen, in high school, you had 24 credits that you had to accumulate.
• My kid graduated from high school.
• My kid graduated from high school, and then he went into welding.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including visiting student groups, chambers of commerce, and apprenticeship participants. Senators also observed a moment of silence for a fallen Walton County deputy and later for the late John Pasadoma. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with most bills passing overwhelmingly and several amendments adopted along the way. Among the major measures, SB 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers passed 37-0 after debate and an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties; SB 7020 on open government and cybersecurity information passed 37-0; SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund was adopted by voice vote; SB 944 reducing insurance overpayment claim deadlines for psychologists passed 37-0; SB 878 expanding misdemeanor probation treatment provisions to controlled substances passed 36-1; SB 538, the state court system package, passed 37-0; SB 480 on nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans passed 32-4; SB 472 on correctional-facility education credit for licensure passed 37-0; and SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification passed 28-9 after extensive debate about enforcement, federal preemption, and the bill’s purpose. Later, the Senate passed CS/HB 421 on peer support for first responders 37-0 after substituting the House companion, and SB 164 on vessel accountability advanced with a technical amendment. SB 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools drew the most extended debate and multiple amendments; it changes testing, promotion, teacher evaluation, certification, and facilities rules, and passed 37-0. The chamber also passed SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements 36-0, SB 316 creating series LLCs 35-1, and SB 384 on annexing state-owned lands 36-0. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget schedule guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper for SB 2500 and SB 2502, and adjourned until April 9.

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• Thank you for joining us, and I would like to welcome students from Kahill High School, Mililani High
• School, Kua High School, and McKinley High School.
• My name is McKenzie Brammer, and I am currently a senior at Kalo High School.
• I'm Kate Reynolds, and I'm a junior at Kalo High School.
• Reynolds and I'm a junior at col High Reynolds and I'm a junior at col High School<00:05:10.880> I

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• State programs.
• The Youth Program targets youth aged 14 to 24 and emphasizes services for out-of-school youth, with a
• He had just graduated high school in Venice.
• And so he went to technical school at Suncoast Tech in Sarasota for the machining program.
• boards to reach out to the in-school youth, certainly, but also help those who are looking at adult programs

Summary: The subcommittee met to receive an informational presentation from CareerSource Florida President and CEO Adrian Johnson, joined by Anthony Gagliano of CareerSource Suncoast, on the structure, funding, and services of Florida’s workforce development system. Johnson explained that CareerSource serves job seekers and businesses through 21 local workforce development boards and nearly 100 career centers, using federal and state funding streams such as WIOA, Wagner-Peyser, SNAP Employment and Training, and TANF. She described services including case management, training, wraparound supports, job matching, rapid response for layoffs and disasters, and business services such as recruitment, customized training, and on-the-job training. She also highlighted the REACH Act’s role in consolidating local boards from 24 to 21, creating the Master Credential List and Credential Review Committee, and implementing performance-based letter grades for local boards. Members asked detailed questions about funding formulas, letter grade metrics, apprenticeships, youth services, small business access, and the demand occupation list. Johnson said federal allocations are driven largely by unemployment and poverty formulas, which has reduced Florida’s WIOA funding by about $27 million over four years because of the state’s low unemployment rate. She explained the letter grades measure outcomes such as increased earnings, reduced public assistance, employment and training outcomes, work-based learning, business engagement, and service to individuals in certain programs, and said the system is being reviewed for possible changes, including removing extra credit and adjusting weights. On youth services, she said Florida has a waiver allowing a 50/50 split between in-school and out-of-school youth funding, and that local partnerships drive outreach. On the demand occupation list, she said it is based on state labor market data and projections, but local boards can submit evidence of local demand when data does not reflect conditions in their area. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on apprenticeships and workforce training grants. Johnson and Gagliano described apprenticeship navigators funded by the $7.75 million apprenticeship expansion allocation, which help employers navigate registration and expand apprenticeships into nontraditional fields such as IT, health care, education, and hospitality. Gagliano gave examples from CareerSource Suncoast and said navigators helped employers move faster through registration and develop programs with local education providers. Johnson also discussed Incumbent Worker Training Grants and Quick Response Training Grants, noting recent awards of nearly $3 million to 69 businesses and $6.5 million to 24 businesses, respectively, and said these programs are targeted toward high-skill, high-wage occupations and priority industries. The meeting ended with no votes or formal action; the chair thanked the presenters, invited follow-up questions, and adjourned the meeting without objection.

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• districts and charter schools to participate in the direct admission program unless exempted.
• districts and charter schools to participate in the direct admission program unless exempted.
• Jennifer Ring is a high school counselor in the Minnewaska district in western Minnesota.
• <00:10:26.760> school, enrolling in college after high school, enrolling in college after
• Many school leaders we speak with are just not aware that this program exists.

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• To talk a little bit about Class Notes and the program in the schools, I brought Mrs.
• school and beyond.
• Do we cut back on the number of high school games that we broadcast, or do we cut back on the parades
• School.
• From covering my high school—because I went to Cooper High School—covering my high school track meet,

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• High school rodeo is not a part of the high school activities association.
• <01:29:25.679> School not limit the Wyoming High School not limit the Wyoming High School
• High school rodeo is not a school rodeo.
• <01:30:21.440> school that are underneath the high school that are underneath the high school
• school<01:32:00.560> activities under the high school activities under the high school

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• School<00:06:00.800> on congratulate Vincent High School on congratulate Vincent High School
• student at Mount Brook High School. student at Mount Brook High School.
• high school friends founded four of his high school friends founded the<00:53:53.200> Fast<00
• Young Magnet High School, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a public four-year magnet high school known
• Young Magnet High School, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a public four-year magnet high school known

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• high school that could credential Beyond high school that could be<00:10:26.160> a<00:10:26.279
• school graduates are projected to decrease, showing that high school enrollment ...
• projected<00:15:39.639> to high school graduates are projected to high school graduates are
• decrease show so showing that High decrease show so showing that High School School School enrollment
• school before coming to MC and I in high school before coming to MC and I in high<00:35:50.200> school

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• school CTE program.
• potentially in your high school CTE program.<01:05:07.280> You<01:05:07.400> have<01:05
• The ones who just have the one-year program at the high schools, they're going to be going to Empire
• If they're in this program that's oriented towards robotics or something in their high school education
• <01:15:16.800> they're program at the high schools, they're program at the high schools, they're

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• WE HAVE 67 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, 56 OF THOSE OFFER AT LEAST ONE OF THESE PROGRAM TYPES IN VARYING DEGREES
• THERE IS A DIVERSITY OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS AT EACH OF THOSE 56 SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
• IT'S IN THE STATUTE AND ASSIGNS LOW, MEDIUM, AND HIGH FUNDING WAGED ALL THE PROGRAMS.
• THERE IS A STATUTORY LIMIT ON A PARTICULAR PROGRAM AT A HIGH SCHOOL THAT IS NOW LIMITED TO FOUR COURSES
• SO EVERYONE HAS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED IF YOU WANT TO DO COLLEGE CREDIT IS GRANT ACCESS.

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