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• Science assessment, we are required to give a science assessment, and we want a uniform assessment to
• We're going to report science out separately to give us an opportunity to work and focus in on science
• Science assessment, we are required to give a science assessment, and we want a uniform assessment to
• Now, the science overall model.
• Science assessment, we are ATSI.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:33 Kentucky’s New Assessment and Accountability Model Update: 00:03:50 Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States: 01:00:55 Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky: 01:26:44 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 02:10:38 Adjournment: 02:13:57, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Education met for its first interim meeting and established a quorum before taking up its first topic, Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability model. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, joined by KDE staff and superintendents, described a multi-year effort involving the Kentucky “Now We Learn” Council, more than 50 educators and stakeholders, at least 18 pilot districts, surveys, focus groups, town halls, and four prototype frameworks. He emphasized three priorities for the new model: vibrant learning experiences, innovation in assessment, and collaboration with communities. Fletcher said the state accountability portion would continue to meet federal requirements and identify CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, while shifting toward more emphasis on individual student growth, grade-level equivalency in reading and math, career and technical education, graduation rate, and English language proficiency. He also said science would remain a required assessment but be reported separately rather than counted in the CSI/TSI calculation. He stressed that the model should focus on growth, local flexibility, and meaningful measures that reflect community expectations, while still preserving a statewide framework. The committee also heard from Bullitt County superintendent Jesse Bacon, who described his district’s local accountability work. He said Bullitt County formed a community coalition with broad representation from across the district, business leaders, and community members, met six times during the school year, and worked toward a public-facing dashboard that would show community expectations, evidence of accountability, and areas for improvement. Bacon said the district identified six community-defined pillars, beginning with student learning and foundational academic knowledge, as part of a system intended to communicate strengths and improvement areas to the public.

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• Cost and Coverage Program at UT Health Science Center in Houston.
• Regarding claims that the data is biased, UT Health Science...
• To representative Paul's point, I think I'm a man of science.
• I think my specialty is one of science.
• in medical science.

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• So photonics is the science of light. And you'll see lots of pictures of light on the slide there.
• New Mexico has a proposal into the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Program.
• Chair, I'm curious as to what outreach is being done with New Mexico schools, science fairs.
• You notice that healthcare is not considered STEM, which I think is weird because it's science.
• I divided them here by science, technology, energy, and then the healthcare as well.

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• So, um, the READ Act has done a whole lot to make sure that our teachers are trained in the science of
• , are trained in the science of reading, but<00:02:13.599> with<00:02:13.840> that<00:02
• <00:03:47.120> of I also train educators in the science of I also train educators in the science
• They are specific to the science of reading instruction per the Read Act.
• is to build a foundation in the science of<00:04:22.720> reading<00:04:23.440> using<00

Bills: HF60, HF3067, HF3730, HF3638, HF3401

Keywords: interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• Science, obviously, you know, I would say sped math, science would be my top three. And Mr.
• Um, but through their CTE courses because we know the amount of math, language, science, and history
• those kind of things can get a science credit for this.
• Um, my biggest struggle as a science teacher is the fact that that large animal science is not preparing
• Are they proficient in, um, in science? Are they, uh, proficient in literacy?

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• There's plenty of evidence that's coming out every day on science, and your science is always to the
• point where we know the science and now we can forever rule on the science that we know.
• There's plenty of evidence that's coming out every day on science and your science is always to the point
• where we know the science and now we can for ever rule on the science that we know Co 2 right now, legs
• That's new science. It really warms what you're talking about for temperature.

Bills: HF4807

Keywords: overweight vehicles, aggregate mining, local ordinance restrictions, legislative audit, transportation, resource inventory

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• She states that, with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in
• And she states, as a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal
• And then we have science.
• , we still test in science in grades 4, 8, and 12.
• The street term for it is the science of reading.

Keywords: 908, all

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• of reading or structured the science of reading or structured literacy<00:08:03.000> in<00:08
• Teachers need more than just knowledge of reading science.
• On top of that, they're spending about 50-plus hours learning about the science of reading.
• <01:15:28.120> of hours learning about the science of hours learning about the science of
• <01:42:34.920> and progressions also speak into science and progressions also speak into science

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• UC’s Academic Senate also assessed the alignment of UC’s four biological science pathways, resulting
• in one unified biological science pathway that is compatible with the biology ADT.
• UC's Academic Senate also assessed the alignment of UC's four biological science pathways, resulting
• in one unified biological science pathway that is compatible with the biology ADT.
• Particularly in high-demand fields like computer science and biological sciences, transfer students are

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• transfer We saw a similar thing at UC Berkeley in its computer science program, where it denied 108
• For this student focusing on computer science, we found that this person would have to figure out that
• UC's Academic Senate also assessed the alignment of UC's four biological science pathways, resulting
• in one unified biological science pathway that is compatible with the biology ADT.
• Particularly in high-demand fields such as computer science and biological sciences, transfer students

Summary: The committee held an oversight hearing on a state audit examining California’s community college transfer process and whether streamlining it could improve access to bachelor’s degrees. Opening remarks from legislators emphasized that California’s transfer system is central to equity and workforce development, but that only about one in five transfer-intending community college students complete a transfer within four years. Members highlighted disparities by race, region, campus, and major, and pointed to confusion created by differing requirements across the UC, CSU, and community college systems, including limits and inconsistencies in the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), TAG, and major-specific prerequisites. State Auditor’s staff said the audit found that while UC and CSU systemwide enroll more transfer students than the Master Plan target, individual campuses and high-demand STEM programs often do not. The audit identified barriers including unclear and varying course requirements, limited counseling and education plans, insufficient counselor staffing at some campuses, and weak equity plans. It also found that many students never even apply because they do not accumulate enough units or cannot navigate the process. The auditor described examples where transfer students with strong preparation were denied at selective campuses and noted that articulation alignment across systems remains limited. Representatives from UC, CSU, and the Community Colleges responded that transfer remains a top priority and described ongoing reforms. UC cited a new public dashboard, data-sharing agreements, new transfer pathways, and an ADT pilot at UCLA, while saying campus-level capacity and program differences limit how much can be standardized from the system office. CSU said it admits more than 90% of eligible transfer applicants, is expanding transfer planning tools and direct outreach, and is implementing SB 640’s Transfer Success Pathway Program. Community Colleges said transfer reform must focus on clearer credit mobility, more consistent articulation, and broader ADT adoption. Members pressed the systems on inconsistent major requirements, the need for better coordination, and whether campuses are fully prioritizing transfer students; no votes were taken during the hearing.

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• The intent of that bill was to try to increase the pool of certified math and science teachers across
• The intent of that bill was to try to increase the pool of certified math and science teachers across
• The the math and science soughtafter.
• teacher to achieve this math or science teacher to achieve this higher<00:15:12.720> pay.
• a math or science teacher they have<00:15:50.399> to<00:15:50.800> then<00:15:51.360><

Bills: SB209, SB248, HB122, SB99, SB209, SB248, HB122, SB99

Keywords: sales tax exemption, Consumer Price Index, local government, clothing, school supplies, emergency preparedness, Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation

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• That is not supported by dermatologic evidence based science.
• The science is clear.
• AB1088 presents a thoughtful, science-based approach to a growing public health challenge.
• We encourage this committee to let the science speak for itself.
• The science is still out and we must not rush into a ban that is premature.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This, of course, is the ASR for science.
• In our welding program, students learn the art and science of joining metals.
• And there's no reason why our science and math scores should be as poor as they are.
• We feel like because both programs focus on the science of reading, we are seeing some benefits.
• , the science of math instruction.

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• uh business and environmental Sciences uh business and it's<00:04:49.639> nestled<00:04:50.039
• Biochemistry and I work in the science Biochemistry and I work in the science center<01:18:51.480
• would not be able to work in the Science would not be able to work in the Science Center<01:19:55.000
• I'm currently studying foreign languages as well as political science classes.
• I'm currently studying foreign languages as well as political science classes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: HB2246, HB2119, HB1929, HB1953, HB1572, HB2549, HB2594, HB2551, HB2595, HB2548, HB2459, HB1931, HB1604, HB1616, HB1736, HB2233, HB2241, HB1891, HB1803, HB2567, HB2534, HB2399, HB2172, HB1595, HB1811, HB2168, HB1780, HB1781, HB1785, HB2122, HB2012, HB2398, HB1779, HB2296, HB1894, HB1925, HB2019, HB1896, HB2294, HB2298, HB2300, HB2344, HB2345, HB2391, HB2037, HB2201, HB1941, HB1635, HB1943, HB2325, HB1926, HB2490, HB1710, HB2545, HB1976, HB2173, HB1804, HB1563, HB2015, HB1619, HB2475, HB1889, HB2367, HB2187, HB1765, HB1452, HB2231, HB1700, HB1705, HB1626, HB1897, HB1642, HB1523, HB2593, HB815, HB1655, HB1596, HB1732, HB1842, HB2476, HB2478, HB2022, HB1588, HB2575, HB1163, HB2153, HB772, HB1519, HB2050, HB2309, HB2147, HB2329, HB2274, HB2280, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2306, HB2148, HB2088, HB1764, HB2438, HB2117, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2155, HB1832, HB2216, HB1601, HB1934, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2454, HB2004, HB2427, HB2207, HB1810, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB2323, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB1691, HB2386, HB2423, HB2121, HB1984, HB1593, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB1643, HB2558, HB1864, HB1898, HB2214, HB2167, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB322, HB1964, HB2218, HB2616, HB1535, HB1574, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2250, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1740, HB1724, HB1733, HB1799, HB1725, HB2049, HB2161, HB1970, HB2519, HB1790, HB2416, HB1873, HB2001, HB2151, HB1603, HB1880, HB1753, HB2198, HB1511, HB1991, HB2546, HB1615, HB1939, HB2140, HB2429, HB1870, HB1850, HB1782, HB2137

Keywords: agriculture, federal grants, Hawaii, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, financial support, coffee, pest control, subsidy program, coffee berry borer, coffee leaf rust, economy, biosecurity, invasive species, Molokai, advisory board, quarantine, environmental protection

Bills: HB2246, HB2119, HB1929, HB1953, HB1572, HB2549, HB2594, HB2551, HB2595, HB2548, HB2459, HB1931, HB1604, HB1616, HB1736, HB2233, HB2241, HB1891, HB1803, HB2567, HB2534, HB2399, HB2172, HB1595, HB1811, HB2168, HB1780, HB1781, HB1785, HB2122, HB2012, HB2398, HB1779, HB2296, HB1894, HB1925, HB2019, HB1896, HB2294, HB2298, HB2300, HB2344, HB2345, HB2391, HB2037, HB2201, HB1941, HB1635, HB1943, HB2325, HB1926, HB2490, HB1710, HB2545, HB1976, HB2173, HB1804, HB1563, HB2015, HB1619, HB2475, HB1889, HB2367, HB2187, HB1765, HB1452, HB2231, HB1700, HB1705, HB1626, HB1897, HB1642, HB1523, HB2593, HB815, HB1655, HB1596, HB1732, HB1842, HB2476, HB2478, HB2022, HB1588, HB2575, HB1163, HB2153, HB772, HB1519, HB2050, HB2309, HB2147, HB2329, HB2274, HB2280, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2306, HB2148, HB2088, HB1764, HB2438, HB2117, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2155, HB1832, HB2216, HB1601, HB1934, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2454, HB2004, HB2427, HB2207, HB1810, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB2323, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB1691, HB2386, HB2423, HB2121, HB1984, HB1593, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB1643, HB2558, HB1864, HB1898, HB2214, HB2167, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB322, HB1964, HB2218, HB2616, HB1535, HB1574, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2250, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1740, HB1724, HB1733, HB1799, HB1725, HB2049, HB2161, HB1970, HB2519, HB1790, HB2416, HB1873, HB2001, HB2151, HB1603, HB1880, HB1753, HB2198, HB1511, HB1991, HB2546, HB1615, HB1939, HB2140, HB2429, HB1870, HB1850, HB1782, HB2137

Keywords: agriculture, federal grants, Hawaii, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, financial support, coffee, pest control, subsidy program, coffee berry borer, coffee leaf rust, economy, biosecurity, invasive species, Molokai, advisory board, quarantine, environmental protection

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• They said this is called the science of reading.
• This growth shows that the science of reading works for all students.
• This method fits squarely within the science of reading.
• This method fits squarely within the science of reading.
• It's the science of how kids actually learn to read.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• So, calling a behavioral legal concept junk science really misunderstands both science and law.
• Now, if an opponent says "junk science," they don't mean the word science literally because, honestly
• You did mention about junk science.
• :16:51.080> uh science, we are not uh science, we are not uh claiming<00:16:52.360> this
• termed as junk science. termed as junk science.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• science of reading don't actually believe in the science of reading.
• I don't care how many pretty languages you put around it; it's the science of reading.
• We have rubrics put in here that are about the science of reading and only the science of reading.
• It's because it is using the science of reading. And the teachers are noticing the difference.
• And we're seeing those who hold fast to the science of reading; they're seeing change.

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• And by the way, that's just not dual credits in the English, math, and science.
• For instance, the Torrance Health Science Education Center.
• We have a program advisory committee for all of our Associate of Applied Science degrees.
• Those include business computer software. science and education, among others.
• , excuse me, at NURSE at UNT Dallas. the health science center to finish nursing school.

Keywords: 1184, house, all