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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/03/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so, Sterling Specialty Pharmacy has worked with the Commissioner of Revenue and his staff to develop
  • plan</c><00:02:10.520><c> whereby,</c><00:02:11.680><c> uh,</c><00:02:11.840><c> this</c> uh, to develop
  • a plan whereby, uh, this uh, to develop a plan whereby, uh, this could<00:02:12.560><c> now</c><00:02
  • Allowing pharmacy students to register as interns earlier also in the curriculum aligns with what has
  • aligns with what has been curriculum aligns with what has been permitted<00:08:43.039><c> in</c><00:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25 - Part 2

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • An infrastructure strategy to help the provider community continue to develop their dental capacity,
  • </c><00:04:47.360><c> their</c> community continue to develop their community continue to develop their
  • </c> Timelines to implement these recommendations will be developed as part of the final language.
  • CAD providers have developed efficient and innovative care delivery models. um testifiers.
  • <00:07:36.639><c> and</c> providers have developed efficient and providers have developed efficient and
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:
  • App developers are smart; they figure them out and they're utilizing them.
  • Developers know this. They've known this for quite some time. Same with the like button.
  • Developers know this. They've known this for quite some time. Same with the like button.
  • I'm the Director of Development and Communications at TransHealth.
  • We do that through our industry-leading leadership development, consulting and training, and youth development
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee May 14th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • this problem is growing multiple school districts in California have adopted Or are considering curriculum
  • In eighth grade, our approved curriculum has a fantastic unit on Japanese-American internment.
  • As an educator, I believe after 12 years of higher education, it should be curriculum, what it needs
  • Ethnic Studies, its curriculum is the culprit here. We are neutral on this unnecessary legislation.
  • It's not for school boards that just somehow decide a curriculum isn't right. It's very specific.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/15/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As Arizona's largest workforce developer, Maricopa Community Colleges produces the largest number of
  • The State Board of Education is currently developing resources, and this would allow the public to recommend
  • schools, and we've heard on a number of different bills when we've seen instances to establish curriculum
  • bills related to grooming and other serious forms of misconduct by staff members. ...to establish curriculum
Keywords: 1182, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 12th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • their capacity of diverse literature and critical viewpoints that are vital for their educational development
  • The state already controls much of what is said in private schools in the sense that it dictates curriculums
  • representative from the Attorney General's office mentioned that we already have standards for our curriculum
  • want our Idaho kids to have the ability, through the guidance of their parents, to explore ideas, to develop
Keywords: 989, all
Summary: The committee first considered and unanimously introduced RS 33495, which would allow skiing with a driver and observer on Idaho lakes beyond slalom courses, so long as the boat has a rear-facing mirror. RS 33556C1 was also introduced; Representative Palmer said it would shift state IT purchasing oversight from the Department of Administration to the Office of Information Technology and establish a process for handling those procurements. The committee then heard House Bill 795, described by the sponsor as a cleanup bill requested by the Attorney General’s office to remove language the sponsor said was unnecessary and duplicative. The Idaho Library Association testified neutrally, noting concern that removing “in the context in which it is used” could affect how expressive materials are evaluated. The bill was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with Representative Haas voting no. A lengthy hearing followed on House Bill 819, a revision to Idaho’s library and school materials law in response to recent Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Supporters, including the Attorney General’s office, said the bill removes language the Ninth Circuit found problematic, clarifies standards for public versus private schools and libraries, and gives parents more involvement. Opponents from the City of Boise, the Idaho Library Association, and several citizens argued it weakens the Miller obscenity framework, creates vague and overbroad standards, and could lead to censorship and litigation. After a failed motion to hold the bill in committee, HB 819 passed to the floor on a 10-2 vote, with Representatives Haas and Mickelsen voting no. Finally, the committee introduced RS 33650, a procurement reform proposal that would add transparency and reporting requirements for vendors involved in state contracting, and RS 33653, which would close a loophole in the sale of surplus administrative facilities. The committee then adjourned.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 12th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • their capacity of diverse literature and critical viewpoints that are vital for their educational development
  • The state already controls much of what is said in private schools in the sense that it dictates curriculums
  • representative from the Attorney General's office mentioned that we already have standards for our curriculum
  • our Idaho kids to have the ability, through the guidance of their parents, to explore ideas and to develop
Summary: The committee first introduced RS 33495, a bill to allow skiing with only a driver and observer on all parts of Idaho lakes, not just slalom courses, so long as a rear-facing mirror is used. RS 33556C1 was also introduced; Representative Palmer described it as moving state IT purchasing oversight to the Office of Information Technology. House Bill 795, a cleanup measure from the Attorney General’s office, was then heard and advanced to the floor with a due pass recommendation after brief questions and neutral testimony from the Idaho Library Association about removing language requiring materials to be evaluated “in the context in which it is used.” The committee then took up House Bill 819, a major library and obscenity bill tied to prior litigation and the Ninth Circuit. Representative Crane and Attorney General’s Office attorney Michael Zarian said the bill responds to court rulings, removes the “context in which it is used” phrase, distinguishes public from private schools and libraries, and uses a “sexually explicit” standard for public institutions. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed by city, library, and private citizens’ witnesses, who argued the bill abandons the Miller test, creates vague and overbroad standards, threatens First Amendment protections, and could chill library collections; one witness spoke in support, saying taxpayers should not fund such materials. After debate, a motion to hold the bill in committee failed 10-2, and the committee then voted 10-2 to send HB 819 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee introduced RS 33650, a procurement reform proposal that Representative Raibold said would clarify state purchasing rules and add reporting requirements for vendors interacting with procurement officials; members raised concerns about the “frivolous protest” language. RS 33653, dealing with the sale of surplus administrative facilities and closing a loophole in prior disposal procedures, was also introduced. The committee then adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • When when these students go out of state they develop relationships with these out-of-state facilities
  • be no enforcement mechanism for the BRN to correct these efficiencies including deficiencies in curriculum
  • the BRN registers these nurses they give them their license and so if there is an issue with the curriculum
  • Importantly, this bill will also hold the developer or deployer of the technology accountable to ensure
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 3rd, 2025

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • removes prescribed five-, ten-, and twenty-year facility plan mandates, allowing school districts to develop
  • those students once they've passed those classes to engage in much more stimulating, interesting curriculum
  • grade ELA instead of remedial ELA, and they'll have an opportunity to keep learning within the ELA curriculum
  • and they don't have a chance to take classes that might help them explore career paths or help them develop
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 296, as amended by strike-all, on middle and high school start times. Senator Bradley explained that the amendment would repeal the statewide mandate for later start times and return scheduling decisions to local school boards, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic effects of sleep deprivation and to consider later start times when setting transportation schedules. Testimony and debate were largely in support, with several school district and education group representatives waiving in support, and members citing transportation, staffing, family logistics, and cost concerns under the existing mandate. The strike-all was adopted, and SB 296 was reported favorably by roll call vote, with Senators Berman, Osgood, and Chair Calatayud voting yes and Senator Gaetz voting no; other members were absent or not recorded in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senate Bill 356, which would designate January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. Senator Berman said the date matches the UN’s Holocaust Remembrance Day and would require the governor to annually proclaim it, while allowing public observance and instruction about the Holocaust’s harms and its impact on the Jewish community and humanity. There was no substantive opposition in the excerpt, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote with yes votes from Senators Berman, Gaetz, and Chair Calatayud. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools. Senator Simon described a broad deregulation package affecting student assessments, grade promotion, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, internal audits, facilities planning, cost-per-student-station limits, emergency make-up days, federal fund timing, and VPK oversight. Testimony was mixed: school district and education organization representatives generally supported the flexibility, while some groups opposed or urged changes to the grade 4 promotion and graduation-related provisions, arguing they could weaken academic standards. After debate focused especially on third-grade promotion and testing requirements, the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on SB 296 and SB 356, and the committee adjourned.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It takes intentional effort to develop that.
  • So it's a curriculum that's designed.
  • We'll look over their curriculum if it's a pre-apprenticeship, and we definitely have people that we'll
  • Recent discussions have focused on federal policy development and potential impacts on programs such
  • Recent discussions have focused on federal policy development and potential impacts focused on federal
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly virtual/in-person meeting and approved the December minutes. The chair announced plans for the next “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27, in partnership with MassAbility, focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity, along with a resource fair. The commission also began planning for its October National Disability Employment Awareness Month event and sought volunteers for a small planning group. The meeting featured an update from the Attorney General’s office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts, including challenges to federal actions on higher education diversity data collection and DEI-related funding conditions, immigration/TPS for Haitians, NIH research grant disruptions, and the nonrenewal of mental health services grants for schools. The presenter said the state has helped protect more than $3 billion in federal funding and noted ongoing or pending appeals in several cases. Commissioners asked about possible impacts on disability-related DEI work and Medicaid; the AG’s office said guidance on DEIA/employment initiatives is available and that the state is closely monitoring federal Medicaid communications and coordinating with the governor’s office. Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler and apprenticeship liaison Amara Riemann presented on registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, emphasizing paid, employer-driven pathways with classroom instruction and wage progression. They highlighted growth in nontraditional fields such as human services, IT, early education, biotech, and banking, and described Bridgewater State University’s Excel program for neurodivergent people and people with disabilities as a model that can lead from pre-apprenticeship to apprenticeship. Commissioners discussed expanding similar models through community colleges and disability-focused workforce pipelines. Subcommittee reports covered disability employment, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The employment subcommittee heard from CED on state disability employment initiatives and planned future presentations from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment and Veterans Affairs. The long-term services and supports subcommittee discussed MassHealth budget pressures, anticipated federal Medicaid changes, the personal care attendant working group, and an upcoming discussion on crisis standards of care. In commissioner announcements, members highlighted recent honors for several commissioners, updates on municipal digital accessibility grants, a June Medicaid summit, and other commission activities. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's right, so you're referring to what's called the PDG B5 grant, Preschool Development Block Grant
  • So if we don't have zero-to-three development, then...
  • Zero-to-three development, then, you know, we're lost before we ever get there.
  • And the second we said, like, you know, there's professional development requirements, there's other
  • and the parents then in turn teach their children the curriculum, which is a wonderful thing.
Keywords: 1204, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • our elected body and over the past two years we have spent over 50 hours and nine public meetings developing
  • In public, in every public classroom has access to high quality curriculum.
  • She said, well, we did professional development all day. I said, okay.
  • You had a business development person from the hospital.
  • It's hard enough for kids to develop trusting relationships with adults.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Federal Policy Director for Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, or SEAT, a movement of young people developing
  • We know good and darn well the federal government has never dictated curriculum.
  • the belief of this administration, Title I and Department of Education funds don't go to lining curriculum
Summary: This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students. Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward. Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 12th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Education, in collaboration with the Louisiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, to develop
  • When we talk about economic development, when we talk about education, when we talk about infrastructure
  • Because when you talk about early childhood development, it really is economic development.
  • House Bill 822 by Representative Newell is an act to amend Title 33, relative to economic development
  • It is a concurrent resolution to urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to
Bills: SR113, SR114, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR12, HB59, HB66, HB79, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB895, HB950, HB975, HB1011, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1057, HB1080, HB1084, HB1155, HB1215, HB1224, HB1228, HB1234, HB1251, HB1252, HB1254, HB1256, HB221, HCR11, HCR27, HCR28, HCR32, HCR49, HCR50, HCR60, HCR64, HCR66, HCR67, HCR68, HCR78, HCR81, HCR58, SB25, SB250, SB348, SB444, SB485, HB22, HB28, HB33, HB41, HB47, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB195, HB214, HB217, HB233, HB283, HB290, HB316, HB319, HB324, HB345, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB511, HB514, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB636, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB896, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1236, HB1243, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB424, SCR9, SB132, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR26, HCR45, HCR31, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB166, HB211, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present and opened with the introduction of guest pastor Dr. Jeff Williams, who delivered the invocation before members recited the pledge and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then handled a series of communications from the House, including notice of House action on numerous Senate bills and joint resolutions, and introduced several Senate resolutions and a concurrent resolution, many of which were laid over. One resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month drew objection to suspension of the rules, while SCR 64, creating a task force on construction management at risk, was amended to add the Louisiana Police Jury Association president or designee and then adopted 34-0. SCR 66 designating Anti-Hunger Day and SCR 67 honoring Chef John Folse were also adopted unanimously. The Senate also heard personal privilege remarks recognizing Southwest Louisiana Day at the Capitol, honoring the late John Gillespie, and designating a Day Without Child Care at the Capitol through SR 115. The chamber then considered a large number of House bills and House concurrent resolutions on second reading, mostly referring them to committees or ordering them to the Legislative Bureau. Among the measures advanced from committee were bills on veterans’ employment at schools, anti-cancer medication coverage, domestic abuse arrest holding periods, food safety, state finances, vaccination status and public buildings, construction code commission purpose, elected official compensation, clinical trial competitiveness, law enforcement records, sexual assault nurse examiner oversight, human remains documentation, wildlife disposition, and several local or tax-related measures. HCR 11 supporting the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard was concurred in 135-0. The Senate also received committee reports on multiple House bills, with several reported favorably or with amendments. On final passage, the Senate approved a series of bills, including SB 135 on sports wagering revenue allocation, which passed 32-2 after debate over shifting more funding to early childhood education and capping the sports fund allocation. Other bills passed included HB 238 on ethics exceptions for former school board members, HB 241 on bank records definitions, HB 242 allowing a St. Tammany Parish constable to appoint a deputy, HB 250 on financial disclosure for board members, HB 260 on complimentary transportation for legislators, HB 265 expanding video voyeurism offenses with a funeral-service exemption amendment, HB 275 increasing penalties for domestic violence committed in the presence of a child, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for certain residential loans, HB 320 creating a crime of unlawful exposure by an inmate, HB 338 extending the Office of Financial Institutions sunset, HB 339 expanding privacy protections for law enforcement officers and administrative law judges, HB 349 expanding the Imported Seafood Safety Fund’s uses, HB 379 allowing certain 17-year-old students to serve as poll commissioners, HB 427 revising online minor-protection language after a debated amendment restoring an opt-out, HB 463 raising emergency communication service charges under voter approval and hearing requirements, HB 464 requiring utility damage notices to go to the Regional Notification Center, and HB 468 regulating wholesaling of residential real property. Most of these measures passed unanimously or by wide margins, with several motions to reconsider laid on the table after passage.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Status of Persons with Disabilities Mar 11th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I wanted to, on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, say hi, everybody
  • It takes intentional effort to develop that.
  • So it's a curriculum that's designed.
  • We look over their curriculum if it's a pre-apprenticeship, and we definitely have people that we'll
  • Recent discussions have focused on federal policy development and potential impacts on programs such
Keywords: 1212, all
Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting virtually and in person at the State House. The commission approved the December minutes, then heard updates from the chair on planning for the next “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27, focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The chair also previewed planning for the commission’s October National Disability Employment Awareness Month event and invited commissioners and advisory council members to join the planning group. The commission received an update on the advisory council orientation, which was described as well attended and productive, and then heard a detailed presentation from the Attorney General’s Office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts. Topics included challenges to federal actions involving diversity in education, immigration and Haiti Temporary Protected Status, NIH research funding restrictions, and mental health services grants; the presenter also addressed concerns about Medicaid-related federal actions and said the AG’s office is coordinating closely with the governor’s office and other states. Commissioners asked questions about whether disability-related work could be affected by vague DEI restrictions and about the status of CMS communications on Medicaid. The meeting also featured a presentation from Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler and apprenticeship liaison Amara Riemann on registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. They described apprenticeship as paid, structured, employer-driven training with classroom instruction and wage progression, and highlighted the Bridgewater State University Excel program for neurodivergent people and people with disabilities as a model linking pre-apprenticeship to apprenticeship. Commissioners discussed how to replicate similar pathways through community colleges and disability-service providers, especially in high-demand fields. Subcommittee reports followed, including updates on disability employment, long-term services and supports, and health equity, with discussion of a projected state budget gap tied to federal changes, PCA working group recommendations, crisis standards of care, and ongoing collaboration with MassAbility and the Massachusetts Office on Disability. The meeting ended with commissioner announcements, including several awards and upcoming events, and reminders about the Lowell forum and October planning efforts.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/20/25 - Part 4

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have refused this year because the Science Museum has developed a full curriculum and, based on your
  • I have refused this year because the Science Museum has developed a full curriculum, and based on your
  • </c><00:08:25.039><c> a</c><00:08:25.280><c> full</c><00:08:25.800><c> curriculum</c> museum has developed
  • a full curriculum museum has developed a full curriculum and<00:08:27.440><c> uh</c><00:08:27.599><c
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Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/26/2025)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:05:27.440><c> They</c> of their their overall curriculum?
  • They of their their overall curriculum?
  • So, the LNA curriculum is wholly contained within the ASN or RN or BSN curriculum.
  • </c><00:20:22.080><c> for</c> the rules that will be developed for the rules that will be developed for
  • Somebody like me that's been curriculum.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill would establish and allocate $5 million for schools to fund the development and purchase of
  • That only happens when we invest in ongoing professional development and universal design for learning
  • That only happens when we invest in ongoing professional development and universal design for learning
  • Marvin Pineda, on behalf of We Conduit and New Star Housing Development Corporation, in support.
  • Our primary work involves leadership development, youth, Assembly member Connolly's district.
Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several education bills, with AB 887 by Assemblymember Berman proposing that every school district and charter school adopt a plan so all high schools offer at least one computer science course by 2029-30. Supporters, including a teacher and student, argued California is falling behind other states and that computer science is essential for student opportunity and workforce readiness. ACSA opposed the bill, citing the shortage of qualified computer science teachers and administrative burden. The bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1390 by Assemblymember Solache, which would allow local and county school boards to raise trustee compensation above long-standing statutory minimums that have not changed in decades. Supporters said the current stipends are too low to make board service accessible to working families and younger community members. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with five votes, with the roll left open for additional members. AB 865 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would create a $5 million, three-year grant program for dual-language immersion instructional materials, split between high-demand languages and other languages. Supporters said districts often lack standards-aligned materials in languages beyond Spanish, forcing teachers to create their own. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 857 by Assemblymember Gibson, requiring annual cultural competency training for K-12 staff, also passed 5-1 after supporters linked it to the state reparations task force report and argued it would improve trust and student outcomes. The committee additionally approved AB 677 by Assemblymember Bryan, which would make it easier for unhoused students to access school-based vision and dental screenings by allowing directory information to be used for that purpose with an opt-out process; it passed 8-0. AB 903 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, directing the Department of Education to develop best practices on education technology and digital equity, passed after amendments and with some opponents indicating they would remove opposition once the amendments were in print. Finally, AB 917 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, extending permanent-status protections to certain educators in small districts and county programs, drew significant opposition from small districts and regional occupational programs over flexibility and funding concerns; the bill still passed 5-2 with the roll held open for additional votes.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Mar 27th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the Committee of Culture, Recreation and Tourism HB. 884 by readings of the foreign language curriculum
  • HB 3953 by Morales of Harris relating to a study by the Broadband Development Office on internet service
  • , fetal development instruction as part of the required health curriculum for public school students
  • HB 4010 by Patterson relating to the school district's library collection development policies authorizing
  • HB 4117 by Howard relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 24th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . responsibility and economic development. responsibility and economic development.
  • Reallocation of development initiatives. Reallocation of development initiatives.
  • The economic development activities. The economic development activities.
  • fund energy infrastructure development fund energy infrastructure development fund or development fund
  • development development fund.
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