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• <00:13:26.160> who gains in supporting our students who gains in supporting our students who
• students in the state.
• next set of items are around student next set of items are around student support<00:40:34.079><
• targeted aid for bringing on student targeted aid for bringing on student support<00:40:43.680><
• > to students, to uh feed our students, to students, to uh feed our students, to support<01:30

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in Action; Madison Sal's, Student Council; and Camilla Fierro, Student Council.
• in student council.
• President, we also have Eric Holland, and he's here with 24 students from the Student Council at Mesa
• She is an eighth grade student at Mesa Middle School, and she currently serves as the Student Council
• She's an honor roll student, a student leader, and a mentor.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I SPENT TIME WITH STUDENTS AT UWF.
• WHETHER NEW YOUNG STUDENTS OR RETURNING STUDENTS TO PREPARE THEM TO COME OUT OF THE UNIVERSITY WITH
• NO, I WILL TALK TO THE MEETINGS WITH THE STUDENTS.
• THIS SHOWS POSITIVE STUDENT GROWTH.
• THAT IS HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE COMING OUT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• for students. for students.
• Low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and families who cannot afford
• Low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and families who cannot afford
• Low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and families who cannot afford
• Low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and families who cannot afford

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , largely for graduate students, and it also creates new federal student loan repayment programs and
• It limits the amount of federally subsidized student loans. for graduate and professional students.
• It prohibits the use of federal direct student loans to enroll students in an education program with
• That's health and law school students, business school students that have the highest rates.
• In that first year, when new students are no longer eligible, it will impact about 1,700 students.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:02:40.879> will the kindergarten students today will the kindergarten students today will
• student student screening,<00:03:46.640> the<00:03:47.360> curriculum<00:03:48.519>
• students, educators, and families. students, educators, and families.
• There is a secondary student pathway program as well, so it's for adults and students.
• , of being able to lift up our students, of being able to lift up our students, our<01:12:57.280>

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

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• This is reinforced by student-led Save Promise clubs, which empower the students themselves to lead the
• This is reinforced by student-led Save Promise clubs, which empower the students themselves to lead the
• This is reinforced by student-led Save Promise clubs, which empower the students themselves to lead the
• <00:15:30.800> This particular student group. This particular student group.
• from students of St. Francis as well. from students of St. Francis as well.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3764, as amended by the DE1 amendment, which would allow school districts and charter schools to create local anonymous threat reporting systems. Representative Nadeau described the bill as an optional framework that would support 24/7 anonymous tips through an app, hotline, or website, use trained crisis counselors and school-based teams, coordinate with 911 and law enforcement when needed, require public awareness efforts and student training, and direct districts to report usage data to the Department of Education. The chair adopted the DE1 amendment, and the bill was moved before the committee with the intent to place it on the general register. Testimony was largely supportive. Chris Linquist of St. Francis Area Schools said his district has used the Sandy Hook Promise reporting system since 2023-24 and credited it with helping identify bullying, mental health crises, and other safety concerns outside school hours. Alexandra Fitz Simmons of Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota said anonymous reporting systems are an important prevention tool because students are often the first to see warning signs before violence occurs. Representative Lawrence also praised the bill for being encouraged rather than mandated and emphasized local control. Rick Kaufman, speaking for several school organizations, supported the concept but said the bill still lacked clear standards for how tips are evaluated and shared with school officials, and he urged stronger coordination and funding for staffing and training. Joe Oonie of the Department of Education said the department supports anonymous reporting systems but raised concerns about the costs of building data collection and reporting infrastructure, FERPA safeguards, and the need for resources to implement the bill effectively. Chair Bennett pushed back on the funding objection, arguing the department should be able to handle the reporting within existing resources, and Representative Roach later asked whether the department had higher-priority uses for its carryover funds. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment.

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• thousands of students possibly um to thousands of students possibly um to allow<00:29:46.080> the<
• We had 7,136 students receive multiple services based on needs identified through the student support
• <00:32:16.960> may perceived um issues that a student may perceived um issues that a student
• it's not being brought up by the student it's not being brought up by the student or<00:33:03.600
• <01:00:35.720> would survey to see how many students would survey to see how many students

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education met on January 30 and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with an announcement asking testifiers and members to keep remarks brief because of weather. The vice chair also explained that HB 440, relating to immigration issues in schools and state hospitals, was removed from the agenda because the proposal would not create meaningful legal protections and immigration policy is governed by federal law. The committee then moved through a series of education-related measures, with testimony largely from the Department of Education, the School Facilities Authority, the Attorney General’s office, unions, advocacy groups, and individual testifiers. On HB 330, concerning school impact fees, the School Facilities Authority supported the bill as aligning policy with implementation, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii said the fee accounts have accumulated large balances, including more than $20 million in impact fee funds and nearly $9 million from predecessor fair-share contributions, and urged that collected money be used rather than left idle. DOE said it would follow up on the balance and why it was not being used. On HB 1188, dealing with workforce housing, DOE and the Charter School Commission offered comments or support, the Attorney General suggested clarifying the phrase “within commuting distance” by using a mileage standard and adding repayment language, and HSTA, HGEA, and others supported the bill, with HSTA saying teachers need housing to be able to live and work in Hawaii. On HB 624 and HB 625, both related to school psychologists, DOE said it would participate in a work group on the pathway bill and supported the incentive program bill; school psychologists and related groups supported the measures, while one testifier said DOE should not lead the work group alone because school psychologists may work in many education settings beyond DOE schools. The committee also heard HB 1314 on youth mental health in schools. DOE described its student support process, universal screening tools, and behavioral health services, saying schools already identify and respond to concerns and that staff are trained to report issues, while the Attorney General warned the bill could expose schools to liability and recommended a broad liability waiver. Testimony was mixed, with several supporters and one opponent. On HB 616, concerning school safety and harassment protections for educational workers, the Attorney General sought clarifying amendments on harassment definitions, temporary restraining order costs, and paid leave, while HSTA, HGEA, and individual teachers strongly supported the bill, describing harassment incidents and arguing for a standardized statewide response. DOE said it already has reporting pathways, visitor codes of conduct, trespass notices, and an ethics hotline, but acknowledged implementation varies by school and that staff can escalate concerns if needed. The committee also began hearing HB 88 on a three-year pilot program for athletic travel, but the transcript cuts off before that bill’s testimony is completed or any votes are taken.

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• In order to create this funding stream, we slowed the growth in student support aid.
• For one, they drive our students safely to school.
• I remember I went to South High School in Minneapolis, which had 2,000 students.
• I'm sure that in the education committees, you talk a lot about student mental health.
• You can’t be working on these farms with these students."

Bills: HF1049

Keywords: school library aid, education finance, school districts, charter schools, funding eligibility

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• them to work with students not to discriminate against current students or students are seeking to enroll
• them to work with students not to discriminate against current students or students are seeking to enroll
• <00:10:18.399> current<00:10:18.880> students to discriminate against current students
• to discriminate against current students or<00:10:19.680> students<00:10:20.079> are<00
• Um and area about working with students.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Some students are dealing with severe medical issues.
• All students who are enrolled in...
• So, even though the students didn't move, education didn't change.
• How many out-of-state students are participating in this? Mr.
• And then they also reported to us student IDs.

Keywords: 996, all

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• This bill will cut the testing time in half for Washoe County students.
• This bill will cut the testing time in half for Washoe County students.
• They provide sort of a clearer course of action based on what students' results were.
• So we are drastically over-assessing our students, just holistically in education.
• Instruction to provide targeted supports for students.

Bills: AB386

Keywords: AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability

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• Mora, the Dean of Students, who also runs the pathways programs from Uxbridge High School with me to
• H. 3249 directly benefits our students by establishing the high school trade partnership program.
• H. 3249 makes a strategic, coordinated investment in Massachusetts students and our economic future.
• I'm looking at the long-term effect, bringing those students into the workplace.
• And we... ...including high school students, where this is their first job.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts. The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers. The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.

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• Um many This is our student center.
• The Johnson Center is open to students and staff of the university, but those students and staff can
• On the student side, I'd be financing.
• modest increase, um, which is student modest increase, um, which is student approved<00:08:18.000
• > campus strengthens student success, campus strengthens student success, campus health,<00:09

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the February minutes and noted there had been no March meeting. Staff then provided a series of information items, including quarterly capital project status reports from state agencies and postsecondary institutions, a University of Kentucky equipment purchase report, notice that the committee took no action on certain March transactions, school district debt notices for Fayette and Jessamine counties, lease-space advertisements due to building conditions, a Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission report, and asset preservation project reports from KCTCS and Eastern Kentucky University. The committee then heard and unanimously approved Murray State University’s request for interim authorization to use institutional revenues for a $1.5 million roof replacement at the Curs Center student center. University of Kentucky also received unanimous approval for a $115 million public-private partnership project to expand Parking Structure 7 and the Johnson Center recreation space; testimony emphasized the loss of parking from hospital expansion, increased student enrollment, a planned $21 per semester recreation fee increase, and the goal of improving student retention and campus capacity. Next, the committee received a report on a Kentucky State Police Post 11 renovation in London funded at $1.138 million, with members asking how long the repairs would extend the building’s useful life; KSP said the work was a long-term investment and replacement was still many years away. The committee also approved multiple real property lease actions, including a new CHFS lease in Scott County, several lease renewals for the Commonwealth’s Attorney, CHFS, Transportation Cabinet, and a Secretary of State relocation lease tied to a capital renovation project. Members questioned one Jefferson County lease rate and the witness said it had been in place since 2007. Finally, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented three water loan items, which were rolled and then approved: an $841,383 East Clark County Water District loan for waterline upgrades, a roughly $6.13 million Oldham County Water District loan for US 42 improvements, and a $619,180 increase for Canonsburg Water District’s Schopes Road project due to higher-than-expected bids. The committee then approved eight K-12 school facility issuances, including projects in Clinton, Franklin, Fulton, Lincoln, McLean, Paris, Somerset, and Spencer counties, covering early childhood, new school construction, HVAC, energy conservation, and renovations. The meeting ended with notice of the next meeting date and adjournment.

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• The goal of SB 3 is to ensure our education dollars are focused on student learning and student achievement
• And when monies are students.
• One, student two top priorities.
• Two, student safety. And achievement. Two, student safety.
• change that we need for our students. change that we need for our students.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00:08 26RS SB 3: 0:02:50 26RS SB 1: 0:21:12, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 3, which would expand financial transparency requirements for Kentucky school districts. Sponsor Senator Lindsey Tichenor said the bill would require public access to budgeting and spending information, including final working budgets, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and related financial reports posted on district websites. A committee amendment correcting citations was adopted by voice vote. Supporters, including Laura O’Brien, described examples of district spending they viewed as excessive and argued that more detailed public disclosure would help taxpayers and school boards identify misuse of funds. Senator Higdon and others voiced support for transparency, while Senator Meredith said he supported the intent but wanted the bill to go further. The committee passed SB 3 with 11 aye votes and one no vote, with favorable expression. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator David Givens, which would restore and clarify governance changes for Jefferson County Public Schools by defining the roles of the school board and superintendent. Givens said the bill responds to a state Supreme Court ruling and includes 42 stated reasons for the governance changes. Opponents, including Jefferson County Teachers Association president Maddie Shepard, JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood, and board member James Craig, argued the bill would weaken local democratic control, concentrate authority in one administrator, and reduce community voice. Yearwood said he works collaboratively with the board and that the bill is about adults and governance rather than students, while Craig said the district needs stronger oversight, not less. Supporters of the bill argued that the current structure has not produced adequate results and that the changes are needed to improve outcomes and accountability. The transcript ends during the SB 1 testimony and discussion, before a final vote is taken.

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• students, military, one out of ten of our students are military, to really have the opportunity for
• And, you know, 65 percent of our students graduate with no debt.
• and we're 35 years young, so I always say we right now have our 17,000 students.
• It brings together students, faculty, and students. faculty, K-12 partners, and regional industry to
• It's also embedded in our curriculum and throughout the student life cycle.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our RM board violated their fiduciary duty to all 33,000 of our students.
• Students, students, students, uh, approximately. 34,000 and change, maybe a little less, maybe a little
• The students would still stay in their same feeder patterns.
• So the detriment to the, it was always student forward.
• There would not be a detriment to the students.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• Nearly 145,000 K-12 students received special education services in Minnesota last year.
• That's just over 17% of all Minnesotan students.
• Schools can provide and give that best programming for the students that need the services.
• <00:04:08.120> that programming uh for the students that programming uh for the students that
• <00:13:07.560> best school boards have our students best school boards have our students best

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,<00:14:33.200> and would work for kids, for students, and would work for kids, for students
• It's forcing the student to do the work while providing support to the student at the same time.
• support to the student at the same time. support to the student at the same time.
• And Murray State uses it internally on student success dashboards and student information websites to
• supports are needed for student success. supports are needed for student success.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met and adopted the prior minutes before turning to AI in education. Jeff Gagne of the Southern Regional Education Board described SREB’s Commission on AI in Education, which has organized its work into committees on policy, K-12 instruction, postsecondary instruction, and skills development. He highlighted eight commission recommendations covering statewide AI networks, targeted guidance for different user groups, professional development, standards and curricula, local capacity assessments, risk management, procurement, and AI-ready workforce skills. He also emphasized that states need more specific guidance for students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and parents, and that training is essential because many educators have not been prepared to use AI in instruction. Gagne also summarized two recent SREB reports: one on AI-ready workforce skills and one on AI use in K-12 classrooms. The workforce report recommends embedding AI across standards, strengthening computer science and digital learning standards, collaborating with industry and workforce agencies, building AI competencies into training and upskilling, providing educator professional development, and monitoring readiness. He said the report identifies three skill areas: success skills, industry baseline skills, and technical skills. The classroom guidance report promotes responsible AI adoption, with four pillars focused on increasing cognitive demand, streamlining teaching and administrative work, supporting personalized learning, and developing ethical AI users. He also noted that the report includes an AI procurement tool for school districts. Members thanked Gagne for providing outside examples and resources. One member noted JCPS has an introductory AI professional development offering for educators. Gagne said Kentucky’s David Couch serves on the SREB commission and that the commission’s member list and reports are available on SREB’s website. The committee then heard from Travis Powell of the Council on Postsecondary Education, who said CPE had surveyed campuses and found that Kentucky institutions have broadly embraced AI in teaching, research, student services, and administrative operations. He said all institutions have AI-focused degrees, minors, or courses, and many are integrating AI into general education and across disciplines. Powell also said CPE is considering an AI consortium and that campuses are using AI in research partnerships and applied work, while continuing to focus on ethical and effective use.

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• , not necessarily more students, so they would have just additional options.
• , not necessarily more students, so they would have just additional options.
• And there would be to allow more optionality for students, not necessarily more students.
• And there more students. So they would have just additional options.
• "...enrollment students because of this expansion?"

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary considered several items. First, it took up SB 1694 on technology education, which would revise postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction, including computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. An amendment was adopted that shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core requirement and instead required technology-integrated core courses to include digital literacy, AI applications, and related topics such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity where applicable. The amendment also added guidance for high school computer science courses that include AI, emphasizing critical evaluation, limitations, and ethical use. After brief discussion, the committee voted to report CS for SB 1694 favorably. The committee then approved confirmation of the appointments on Tabs 1 through 2 by a single favorable vote. Next, it considered SPB 7038, a proposed committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development covering tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about changes to CIE licensure/jurisdiction and dual enrollment expansion; the sponsor said the bill affects institutions rather than individual courses and is intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment or funding needs. A Florida Dental Association representative testified in information only, urging preservation of the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE oversight. The committee adopted a motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill and then reported SPB 7038 favorably. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.