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• I speak on both the NSECD program and LA Gator program, as the NSECD program provides the base for school
• schools, Gator schools had fewer programs but higher participation.
• offered a median of 10 athletic programs compared to 72 programs in public schools.
• Gator schools had fewer programs, but higher participation.
• After-school programs, the list goes on and on.

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• , and then those students as part of that teacher prep program would go into a multitude of schools around
• , and then those students as part of that teacher prep program would go into a multitude of schools around
• , and then those students as part of that teacher prep program would go into a multitude of schools around
• We had an alternative high school program for kids that weren't making it in the public schools.
• school program for kids alternative high school program for kids that<02:42:16.479> weren't<02

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

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• We have school-based health clinics in... I'll do my best.
• The presentation has to do with, I noticed under your school-based program and the number of visits that
• So, through the school-based program, there are sort of two components.
• That's our total program, total package. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• And because school absenteeism is a huge problem, I know that these school-based clinics and also the

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• School program, and that is a substantial amount of revenue.
• program related to the school safety allotment.
• in the foundation school program.
• We provide academic programs, both high school diploma and high school equivalency, as well as career
• the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• With a local school district where instead of fighting for teachers, instead of fighting for programs
• The USDA has not sufficiently funded the national school lunch program.
• a high school with a range of of technical education programs.
• And what you see is that there aren't a lot of business programs offered in high schools.
• Our Mandela Magnet School does the IB program. Thank you.

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• He was attending Bethel University in his final year of high school, taking college credits right so
• that he could graduate high school with the goal of having two years of college credits under his belt
• Brady was alive and well at breakfast on June 3rd and dead by lunch.
• Because imagine, you know, graduating almost in high school and finding a job. You're excited.
• Because imagine, you know, graduating almost in high school and finding a job. You're excited.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She loved telling She loved school.
• especially those who count on programs especially those who count on programs like<02:13:24.480>
• And because of what has been done on this hill this week, they will not have school lunches.
• <08:33:36.718> lunches.
• week, they will not have school lunches. week, they will not have school lunches.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So you've got, yep, adequacy grants to school districts, charter schools, EFAs, EFA phase-out grants,
• the local school the local school districts<00:50:40.079> I<00:50:40.160> am<00:50
• fund which are you know charter schools fund which are you know charter schools and<00:50:53.880
• districts Charter Charter Schools efas districts Charter Charter Schools efas EFA<00:55:37.720><
• He said they analyzed take-up rates for public school students and private school students, used 400

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Representative Sweeney present and defend the budget amendment legalizing video lottery terminals (VLTs) and setting a 30% tax rate, with 65% of the tax going to the state and 35% to charities. He argued the lower rate was needed to encourage operators of historic horse racing (HHR) machines to convert to VLTs, saying the higher 45% rate would discourage adoption. He walked through revenue projections for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, estimating significant increases in state and charity revenue as machines transition over time, and said the amendment was designed to expand charitable gaming revenue overall. Several members questioned the assumptions behind his projections and the basis for his analysis, including why his independent research differed from the governor’s and Lottery Commission’s estimates. Sweeney said his figures were based on research into other states and conversations over many years, and he maintained that a 45% tax would likely result in no VLT adoption. Members also debated whether the transition costs for operators would be quickly recouped and whether the state’s share should be larger. One member emphasized that the committee was effectively choosing between a lower operator share and a higher state share, while Sweeney argued the 30% structure would produce revenue for everyone. The committee then moved to other revenue items on the tracking sheet. It voted 7-0 to accept the Lottery Commission’s revised base revenue estimates. Members also discussed an amendment to repeal the local option requirement for Kino games, which would expand Kino availability and was estimated to generate additional lottery profit in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. That amendment drew opposition from members who said local control was an important part of the original Kino policy and that removing it would override municipal decisions. The committee also noted that the VLT/HHR revenue item had already been adopted and was being revisited only to confirm the associated revenue estimates.

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• in the program, and then the freshmen who want to get into that slot from the schools is actually paying
• They're going to learn best when they have a full belly from a nutritious and healthy school lunch.
• They're going to learn best when they have a full belly from a nutritious and healthy school lunch.
• They're going to learn best when they have a full belly from a nutritious and healthy school lunch.
• This is a program that's been vetted by state after state, and public schools are still standing in all

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Law school, the College of Business, College of Education, and the pharmacy Program.
• Presently, Texas Southern operates a Summer of Success program to serve as a bridge from high school
• Hm Um, the, uh, real estate graduate program, is that in the Bauer School? Yes, that's.
• Uh, any other schools that have this real estate master's program.
• I am not aware of other schools that have um a master's program like that, but I could be remiss.

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• We currently have 10 school districts that have been approved for their teacher apprenticeship programs
• program.
• programs.
• So they're AS degree programs, career certificate programs, and college credit certificate programs that
• high schools from middle schools in Pinellas County.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Because the DEQ oversees our state SRF program.
• How our program looks at affordability.
• The Clean Water Program does not allow that.
• the drinking water program.
• through their cost share program.

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met to review several interim studies and receive updates from the Department of Water Resources. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and welcomed Representative Hansen to the committee. Staff then reported that the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study had both satisfied the presentation requirements in their study directives, with no further required testimony unless members wanted additional information. The department’s main presentation focused on major water projects and agency operations. Reese Haas and staff updated members on the NAWS project, the Southwest Pipeline Project, Devils Lake outlet operations, low-head dam safety work, floodplain management repository implementation, data center water use, and the 2027 Water Development Plan. Members asked detailed questions about NAWS funding sources, remaining project costs, capacity concerns for All Seasons and other users, and whether current construction is being designed for future demand. The department said NAWS remains on track for substantial completion by October, that remaining NAWS funding will come from a mix of federal, state, and local sources, and that current construction is designed for ultimate capacity while some future components will be adjusted for increased demand. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to the department’s cash management, Resources Trust Fund revenues, carryover balances, and the State Water Commission’s cost-share program. The department reported $340.6 million in carryover remaining, explained that much of it is already obligated to long-term projects, and noted that oil price forecasts and stripper-well exemptions will affect future revenues. Members raised concerns about large carryovers, affordability for local sponsors, and whether the state should continue obligating money multiple bienniums ahead. The department said it is working with the commission on a revised prioritization framework, including high/moderate/low project categories and a two-tier pre-construction/construction approach, to better manage obligations and affordability. The committee also reviewed Deloitte’s finalized studies on regional governance/finance and cost-share policy. Deloitte presented options for Southwest, NAWS, and Red River governance, with stakeholders generally favoring keeping NAWS largely as is, using the current Southwest model with improvements, and pursuing a more structured governance option for Red River. On cost share, the department said Deloitte’s recommended package would cover projected needs through the 2030s, but would require policy changes such as lower percentages for some project types, a 25% replacement-project rate with a cap, and possible bonding or delayed reimbursement strategies. No votes were taken on these policy questions, and the chair indicated the committee would continue the discussion at future basin meetings and the September Water Topics meeting.

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• This bill also addresses the barriers schools face in implementing a stock epinephrine program.
• They should conduct two or three programs over the next months for all the school districts in Minnesota
• Our school districts and school boards are not allowed to set their own policy.
• high school.
• The question is regarding how the schools promote this program for students during their high school

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• As you may know, charter schools are tuition-free, publicly funded schools authorized in state law in
• During the 2024-25 school year, there were 17 charter schools operating.
• All schools can benefit from, and many do use, these practices, not just charter schools.
• We also wanted to make sure that we had at least one school authorized by Spokane Public Schools.
• by all the charter schools?

Summary: The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings. The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints. Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.

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• Then we passed legislation in 2010 to establish programs, and then in 2020, in accordance with the prior
• Thank you. ...funded program, it has a state impact, and the state needs to protect that.
• This bill creates a resilient building tax credit program.
• So a quick look at the recipient site program: program success is dependent on recipient site availability
• Lunch time, yes. Lunch. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 200, which would implement recommendations from DEP’s 2020 Recycling Goal Final Report by creating a technical assistance group to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan by 2026. The bill focuses on recycling education and outreach, evaluating the former recycling grant program, and developing markets for recyclable materials. Supporters from the waste and recycling industry and counties said the bill would finally create a real plan to help Florida move toward its recycling goals. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience, which would promote green, gray, and hybrid infrastructure, direct USF’s Flood Hub to develop guidelines, require DEP rulemaking on erosion and mangrove protection, and study whether nature-based flood reduction could help lower insurance costs. Supporters appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 7000 as a committee bill to continue a public records exemption protecting site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species. Members next took up SB 56 on weather modification activities. The bill would prohibit the release of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere to affect weather or sunlight, define geoengineering, increase penalties through an amendment, and create a DEP reporting hotline with possible referral to DOH or emergency management. The sponsor and several supporters argued the bill was needed to address public concerns and lack of oversight, while several senators questioned the evidence, the role of state agencies, and whether the bill was ready for passage. Despite opposition from some members, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 62 creating a resilient building tax credit program, after amending it to shift agency references from DEP to DBPR and add university advisory members, and CS for SB 80 to clarify state park management as conservation-based, require public notice and advisory input for plan changes, and improve reporting on park repairs; both bills were reported favorably after testimony from supporters and conservation groups who sought tighter language to prevent incompatible uses. Finally, the committee received presentations from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on gopher tortoise relocation, wildlife disease surveillance, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. FWC described tortoise relocation and recipient-site programs, ongoing monitoring of wildlife diseases such as chronic wasting disease and feline leukomyelopathy, and efforts to address fish die-offs and update sanctuary agreements amid state-federal jurisdiction issues. No votes were taken on the presentations.

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• Uh, to participate in this program, states must first make an election to be part of the program and
• . participate in this program, states must participate in this program, states must first<00:47:53.839
• That includes public school, charter school, and private schools.
• ,<01:27:17.920> and public school, charter school, and public school, charter school, and
• private<01:27:18.560> schools.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and milk distribution programs, and then An extra 1.2 million in funding to farm-to-school and early
• care programs as well.
• says is the first state-level program of this kind in the nation because that federal program was cut
• So I'm really proud of other programs like the Universal Meals Program and other areas to continue that
• We were able to put $2 million more dollars into the challenge program, which is a statewide program

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• <01:12:19.199> of They responded with a program of They responded with a program of industrial
• The schools uh state general fund etc.
• It totally funds local governments and it funds schools.
• after lunch. after lunch. like<03:29:43.359> not<03:29:44.319> realizing<03:29:44.880
• <03:35:10.000> I for lunch. We'll be back here at 1:30. I for lunch.

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• It is to contract creating a supplemental nutrition assistance program waiver compliance solution.
• I’m a program director there.” “Thank you. What was your last name?” “Mitener.” “Ms.
• Whenever we've got this program, you've got this program, and it's my understanding... ...that is contingent
• For example, the WIC program, school lunch program, and other programs have more nutritional requirements
• And this waiver is a step in the direction of increasing the nutritional value of that program.

Summary: The committee reviewed three DHS out-of-state service contracts: a $690,000-plus sole-source contract for DCFS with Evident Change for maintenance and operation of the Child Welfare Structured Decision-Making practice hub; a $1.2 million sole-source contract for County Operations with Sifter Solutions to support a SNAP waiver compliance solution; and a $156,000 contract for Developmental Disabilities with Samaritan Integrative Services for psychiatric services at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center. The chair and staff explained the contracts and noted that the Evident Change and Sifter contracts were sole-source due to the proprietary nature of the systems or services involved. Most of the discussion focused on the Evident Change contract. Members questioned DCFS about long-term dependence on the vendor, the lack of a competitive bid, the absence of a clear off-ramp, and whether the state was paying more overall as the work was split into multiple contracts. DCFS said the contract before the committee was only for maintenance and operations of a web-based platform used daily for safety assessments and case planning, while a separate Evident Change contract covers case reviews, CQI work, and data management. The vendor said it was continuing to reduce its role and had begun off-ramp discussions, but members remained concerned that the state was too reliant on the vendor. Staff said the contract had to be approved by May 31 or the system could be turned off. The committee also discussed the Sifter Solutions contract, which supports Arkansas’s SNAP waiver pilot by providing a dynamic list of excluded products and a consumer app that scans barcodes and provides nutrition information. DHS said the waiver is intended to improve the nutritional value of SNAP benefits, that the contract is funded with remaining federal SNAP Nutrition Education dollars that would otherwise be returned, and that the University of Pennsylvania will conduct the evaluation at no cost. Members asked about the benefit to Arkansas, whether the app would include nutrition and budgeting information, and whether the state would own the application or need future renewals. DHS said the two-year term was intentionally aligned with the waiver period and that future procurement options could change. After discussion, the committee noted the items as reviewed and adjourned without objections or votes recorded in the transcript.

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• school voucher program<01:39:42.080> and<01:39:42.320> could<01:39:42.560> cost<
• voucher program that uses taxpayer dollars to fund private and religious schools, diverting millions
• It guts innovative programs in our public schools, including robotics and STEM initiatives.
• It guts innovative programs in our public schools, including robotics and STEM initiatives.
• 05:34:32.000> public<05:34:32.320> schools, programs um in our public schools, programs

Keywords: 1189, house, all