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• THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARDS COMMISSION ON AI AND EDUCATION
• THE GROUP INCLUDES EDUCATORS, STATE LEADERS, HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERTS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS.
• THUS THEIR CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER OTHER VP OF EDUCATION US WORLDWIDE VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION.
• PARENTS THEY ARE INVOLVED.
• WHAT DOES AI FOR EDUCATION MEAN?

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• How is a board to move the educational process along?
• plans of the Idaho State Department of Education.
• Whether it is how you educate them as a parent, or if a teacher includes an age-appropriate discussion
• Whether it is how you educate them as a parent, or if a teacher includes an age-appropriate discussion
• As a parent of a teenager, I am against H.B. 516.

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• member parents who sent us e-mails.
• These payments is oxygen to our parents and the schools.
• Parent might be any private school.
• That unique abilities, parent might be a home education student and that education family may be getting
• They may be using it towards educational materials they might need for the home education environment

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• I'm calling this hearing of the Assembly Education Committee to order.
• First, parental authority.
• California law already gives parents a limited opt-out from sex education.
• California law already gives parents a limited opt-out from sex education.
• Unfortunately, we learned that a parent had to be there in person.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I've worked over time as a child care center teacher, a teen parent educator, and advocate for children
• I'm here today to present Assembly Bill 19, the Education Choice and Parental Empowerment Act of 2025
• We know that education, equality, education, is the foundation for a successful life.
• That's the decision of a parent.
• You have to tie the dollars to the parent, and if a parent doesn't feel satisfied with the education

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met under suspense-file procedures, with the chair explaining limits on testimony, position letters, and that bills with fiscal impacts of $150,000 or more would generally be sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately. Several bills were pulled from hearing, and a consent calendar of committee bills later passed 4-0. AB 761 by Addis, the only item initially slated for a vote, was ultimately held over to the next hearing. The committee heard testimony on a series of tax-related proposals. AB 232 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax money for wildfire, flood, or earthquake-related expenses; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, but was sent to suspense. AB 1443 would exempt tips from state income tax for five years and was supported by the California Restaurant Association and a restaurant owner, but also went to suspense. AB 1435 would provide relief to businesses and property owners facing cleanup and security costs from unauthorized encampments and illegal dumping; it received broad support from business, real estate, trucking, retail, and local government representatives, and was referred to suspense. The committee also heard AB 1428, which would create a California Affordable Child Care Fund financed by a 0.5% tax on income above $10 million; child care workers and SEIU-backed witnesses supported it, while taxpayer and business groups opposed it as harmful to competitiveness and affordability. AB 691 proposed a tax credit for adopting shelter pets and covering veterinary costs, AB 1219 proposed a middle- and low-income personal income tax cut, AB 1354 proposed a credit for increased homeowners insurance premiums, AB 19 proposed an education savings account/voucher-style program, and AB 567 proposed insurance rate stabilization and related tax/fund changes; each drew testimony for and against where present, but all were referred to suspense. The meeting ended with the committee adjourning after the held-over AB 761 item was postponed.

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• Um and this would ensure that education Um and this would ensure that education educational<00:17:47.600
• </c> physical education. physical education.
• are</c> the the parent is both parents are the the parent is both parents are liable<01:47:30.480><c>
• education.
• </c> That's the education part. That's the education part.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So we're pulling the education-specific, enumerated rights from the Parents' Bill of Rights and pulling
• So we're pulling the education-specific, enumerated rights from the Parents' Bill of Rights and pulling
• That's a partnership with our State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Commission on Education
• , furthering education.
• , furthering education.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of education bills, with several measures passing on bipartisan votes. Early items included SB 1632 on career readiness assessments and college credit pathways, SB 1594 requiring principals to be trained in special education law, SB 2045 establishing 30 minutes of daily recess for younger grades, and SB 1630 allowing districts to count a day of virtual instruction when high school students are taking statewide assessments. Other bills passed addressed school security funds (SB 1251, adding licensed mental health services as an allowable use), teacher association access (SB 1884), library book complaints and penalties (SB 1250), human trafficking survivors’ access to higher education (SB 1262), reduced-price meals moving students into free meal status (SB 1374), high-dosage tutoring for early literacy (SB 1292), and the repeal of the sunset on the Innovative Pathways to Teaching Program (SB 1432). Votes were generally favorable, though SB 1251 and SB 1884 drew the most debate and both passed 8-3, while SB 1250 passed 7-3 and SB 1374 passed 9-1. Several bills generated extended discussion over local control, school safety, and teacher retention. SB 1251 drew concerns that school security funds were being broadened beyond physical security, while supporters argued mental health supports can also improve safety. SB 1884 prompted questions about whether it would open collective bargaining or negotiation meetings to other associations; the author said the intent was to prevent “closed shops” and ensure equal access, while opponents argued equal access already exists and the bill could create confusion. SB 1790, the Protected Learning Environments Act, drew testimony from educator Dr. Elizabeth Pleasant about classroom discipline, teacher burnout, and student behavior; the bill would direct SDE to provide guidance for a three-tier discipline matrix, and it passed 7-2. SB 1481, increasing recess to 40 minutes and prohibiting it as punishment, and SB 1614, limiting adjunct teachers in early grades, also passed after brief discussion. The committee also heard broader policy proposals on federal uncertainty and school leadership. SB 1489 would prepare Oklahoma for a possible federal block grant of IDEA funds, fold some parent-rights and principal-training provisions into state law, and address the cost and backlog of special education dispute resolution; it passed 9-0. SB 1718 proposed an Oklahoma Principal Leadership Development Program for new and early-career principals, with discussion focused on program structure, portability, and stipends. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly emphasized teacher support, student safety, and the balance between state guidance and local district discretion.

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• And we'll get into details of all of these in a few education forward in Minnesota. education forward
• </c> the field of early care and education the field of early care and education here<00:04:57.840><c
• </c> recognized early care and education recognized early care and education program<00:08:00.160><c>
• </c> Education Board. And who is the board? Education Board. And who is the board?
• That's how we keep centers like mine open, keep experienced educators in the classroom, and keep parents

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:07:45.199><c> in</c> education in education in Minnesota<00:07:47.199><c> and</c><00:07:47.720><c
• since the topic of hearing from parents since the topic of special<00:09:23.920><c> education</c><00
• about that well hearing from parents about that well parents<00:09:32.839><c> are</c><00:09:33.240><
• </c> finances of Education finances of Education thinking<00:13:00.160><c> about</c><00:13:00.680><c>
• not special education.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You're going to hear that parental controls are in place online, and that should be Parental controls
• Many of our youth don't have a guardian or a parent who has the time to be able to impose those parental
• That are available to parents, in addition to the parental controls, to be able to save a life.
• I used to be an educator.
• I used to be an educator.

Bills: HB2112

Keywords: age restrictions, online content, digital media, youth protection, cyber safety, 904, all

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• And the transparency it tries to create flows in one direction only, from educator to parent, with no
• And the transparency it tries to create flows in one direction only, from educator to parent, with no
• And the transparency it tries to create flows in one direction only, from educator to parent, with no
• And the transparency it tries to create flows in one direction only, from educator to parent, with no
• </c> only from educator to parent with no only from educator to parent with no transparency<00:39:25.760

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• So a parent who did nothing wrong can spend over a year in parenting classes while the county decides
• Lisa Disbro, parent chair for Contra Costa, Moms for Liberty, informed parents of Contra Costa.
• The self-petition part of the bill can apply to parents, people, minors of birth parents who are under
• custody of their birth parents.
• long time, but also to the foster parents.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Parents can understand it.
• Parents will tell you.
• We've heard from other districts where parents are struggling to utilize, and educators utilize these
• Not that they don't care about education, but sometimes in education we have acronyms.
• By unifying the Department of Education and the State Board of Education.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I support ensuring parental involvement in our children's education.
• I support ensuring parental involvement in our children's education.
• The parent knows or should know in a place of education. These are very private matters.
• The parent knows or should know in a place of education. These are very private matters.
• The parent knows or should know in a place of education. These are very private matters.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But parents have.
• Usually the parents... ...abuse and neglect, mostly by parents.
• I'm not a parent.
• Is it the parents?
• Effort to be watching what parents are doing, the good parents.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause. The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments. The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Well, only about 6% of UC student parents borrow the parent loan at present.
• expects parents to participate in.
• For the Parent PLUS loans, these borrowers are likely to be parents of students at private universities
• However, as noted, there are still parents at the public segments that take out Parent PLUS loans and
• However, as noted, there are still parents at the public segments that take out parent plus loans and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> It also directed the commissioner of education to provide outreach and education to parents and
• Is there something specific with parent rights or parent advocacy or education or the consent that we
• Is there something specific with parent rights or parent advocacy or education or the consent that we
• Is there something specific with parent rights or parent advocacy or education or the consent that we
• Is there something specific with parent rights or parent advocacy or education or the consent that we

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• THE SURVEY THEY SENT TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS AND ENCOMPASSED ALL CHILDREN.
• THEY DID DO A 3/0 PRELIMINARY CROSSCHECK AND SIMPLE SURVEYS OUT TO PARENTS.
• PARENTAL CHOICE.
• PARENTS, NOT GOVERNMENTS, SHOULD DECIDE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR THEIR CHILD.
• PARENTS MUST NOTIFY THE PARENT ORGANIZATION BY MAY 31 OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE OR DECLINE OF THE RENEWAL FUNDS

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• So parents don't have to share that information.
• I'm a parent of a child who has received special education services in Washington and a constituent of
• I'm Kathy George, and I'm an attorney who represents parents in special education matters.
• I'm the parent of two sons who received special education services throughout their educations.
• The House Education Committee is adjourned.

Summary: The House Education Committee heard several bills related to special education records, artificial intelligence in schools, financial aid access, educator preparation, school health, and student mobile device use. Substitute Senate Bill 6268 would require OSPI to keep an online public record of final special education community complaint decisions for 20 years; the sponsor and several parents, attorneys, and open-government advocates said the records help families, schools, and researchers understand past decisions and remedies, while no one testified in opposition. Substitute Senate Bill 5956 would limit school use of automated decision systems, school surveillance technology, biometric data, and facial recognition in student discipline and safety contexts; the sponsor and supporters said it would prevent harmful false positives and discriminatory impacts, while an industry witness warned the bill could unintentionally reduce school safety by limiting emergency facial-recognition uses. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s scope, especially whether it affects classroom grading or only discipline-related decisions, and staff noted the bill does not require teacher training. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5841, which would add financial-aid application data to the High School and Beyond Plan platform and require students to receive information about the Washington Opportunity Scholarship Program. The sponsor said the bill would make aid status more transparent and easier to track, especially for families facing language or access barriers, and a student advocate testified in support; a committee member raised concerns about privacy for immigrant and DACA students, and the sponsor said the portal would be opt-in and guided by privacy protections. Senate Bill 6278 would codify and update Professional Educator Standards Board review of teacher and principal preparation programs, including program standards, educator role standards, evidence, and input from P-12 partners, while allowing field placement plans to be submitted on a less frequent schedule; PESB staff said the bill largely reflects current practice and adds flexibility. Substitute Senate Bill 5240 would expand who may administer epinephrine in schools and allow use of any available epinephrine when a student with a prescription on file has anaphylaxis; school nurses supported broader access to stock epinephrine but warned against using one student’s medication for another and raised legal and ethical concerns, while the sponsor emphasized faster response in emergencies. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5346 would direct OSPI to study and report on school mobile-device restrictions and update digital citizenship resources to include research and best practices on student phone use. Staff said OSPI already has some guidance, but the bill would create formal legislative reports and expand the state’s digital citizenship materials. The committee began taking testimony on that bill as the hearing time ran short, and the chair noted there were ten people signed in to testify.

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• > Special</c><00:37:34.240><c> Education</c> Member, and Special Education Member, and Special Education
• And for us, education, we educate all.
• And no parent should have to choose between their child's education and their child's safety.
• </c> educators and families, and Education educators and families, and Education Minnesota<01:43:16.400
• I come before you as a first-generation Mexican-American, son of parents who dedicated 25 years in education

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