Video & Transcript Research : 'school testing'

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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 01-28-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , who then said they would be happy to have her son go to Leilehua High School, of course pay the fee
  • like everyone else, and Leilehua High School is making this opportunity happen.
  • Hua High School who then said<00:05:25.080> they<00:05:25.240> would<00:05:25.560>
  • have her son go to leel haa High School have her son go to leel haa High School of<00:05:30.680>
  • I might add there were several private schools called that also, you know, were unable to assist.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jan 16th, 2026

ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)

Transcript Highlights:
  • When it comes to expenses for schools, a traditional public school, a charter school, and a private school
  • , charter schools, and private schools.
  • schools.
  • and a public school and who they permit to come into their school, the private schools.
  • , I mean out of public school to private school, as those that are coming out of private school, I mean
Summary: The Arkansas Legislative Council meeting began with approval of the December 2025 minutes and a presentation from the Bureau of Legislative Research on the December revenue report. Dr. Carlos Silva said gross collections were about $4.02 billion, up slightly from the prior year, and net available for distribution was also above last year but down modestly from the previous month because of higher-than-expected corporate income tax refunds. Members asked about corporate tax trends, tariffs, and inflation, and Silva said it was too early to call the corporate decline a trend and that tariff effects would likely show up mainly in sales tax collections. The council then adopted several subcommittee reports, including the Executive Committee Subcommittee, Administrative Rules, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Occupational Licensing Review, PEER, Review, State Insurance Program Oversight, and Personnel. The PEER report drew the most debate because of a Department of Agriculture grant tied to Perry County and Central Arkansas Water; members discussed whether removing the Perry County portion would affect the grant’s competitiveness, and the report was ultimately adopted with the item included. The Review Subcommittee also heard questions about a BDO contract for the rural health transformation program, with DFA explaining that the contractor would manage the program while state agencies would make funding decisions consistent with the state’s application. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Education Freedom Account appropriation tied to LEARNS. Senators and representatives debated whether the program helps families or diverts money from public schools, with supporters arguing it funds students and choice and opponents arguing it is costly, vulnerable to fraud, and harms public school funding. Department of Education officials said roughly 28,000 private school students and 17,500 homeschool students were participating, that EFA students must submit standardized tests annually, and that the requested $32 million was to cover existing participants. After multiple substitute motions and extended debate, the body rejected a motion to strip out the $32 million and then adopted the report and related motions. The meeting ended after routine approvals of additional agency items and adjournment.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • High School for a time.
  • high school from each of the three counties, plus one elementary, one middle, and one high school from
  • This includes traditional public schools, vocational technical schools, and charter schools.
  • This includes traditional public schools, vocational technical schools, and charter schools.
  • When I talk to high school students or middle school students about artificial intelligence, I ask them
Keywords: 1064, all
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • High School for a time.
  • It has the support of the School Board Association and the superintendents, DSEA, and the Charter School
  • high school from each of the three counties, plus one elementary, one middle, and one high school from
  • This includes traditional public schools, vocational technical schools, and charter schools.
  • This includes traditional public schools, vocational technical schools, and charter schools.
Summary: The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline. The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program. The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects. Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • I apologize for any background noise because we just got out of school.
  • Thank you for being here on a school day.
  • of school. of school.
  • Thank you for being here on a school<01:00:38.880> day. school day. school day.
  • <01:36:02.600> year industry uses a historical test year industry uses a historical test year
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions and one bill focused on energy reliability, utility infrastructure, insurance, tenant rights, and home health licensing. On the energy side, members heard HCR 203/HR 193 on a status update for the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, HCR 204/HR 194 on a comprehensive PUC analysis of cost reduction and risk, and HCR 202/HR 192 creating a legislative task force on future energy pathways. Testimony on the energy measures was generally supportive from the PUC, DCCA’s Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with OHA urging that equity, native Hawaiian impacts, and public trust resources be considered alongside cost savings. The committee also heard HCR 125/HR 117 on coordinating with utilities to address aging utility poles and lines along Farrington Highway and other high-risk corridors; Hawaiian Electric supported the measure, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter Spectrum said much of the work is already underway and questioned whether the resolution was necessary, and committee questioning focused on existing double-pole tracking and the role of DOT and the PUC. The committee then took up HCR 137/HR 129 on timely reimbursement of health care claims under the clean claims statute. The DCCA Insurance Division and the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the measure as drafted, saying it could be read to require payment beyond policy limits and could raise premiums or reduce market participation. United Policyholders supported the measure, arguing it would simply give policyholders more time to collect benefits they already purchased, and clarified that it was not intended to increase coverage beyond policy limits. The committee later amended the resolution to direct the DCCA Insurance Division to prioritize investigation and enforcement of clean claims complaints. In the decision meeting, the committee recommended and adopted passage of HCR 203/HR 193 as is, HCR 204/HR 194 with an amendment removing the eighth whereas clause, HCR 202/HR 192 with an amendment adding a committee representative to the task force, HCR 125/HR 117 as is, and HCR 137/HR 129 with amendments. The committee also heard SB 2960 SC1 on property insurance, which would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to document replacement-cost claims. The Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurers Council opposed it, warning it could force coverage beyond policy limits and increase premiums, while United Policyholders supported it and said it would help disaster survivors recover benefits they already paid for; members questioned whether similar laws in other states had caused premium spikes and clarified that the bill was not intended to exceed policy limits. The committee also heard SB 2347 SD1 on multilingual tenant-rights notices, with OHA, Hawaii Appleseed, and others supporting the bill but urging restoration of language requiring landlords to directly provide the notice at lease signing. Finally, SB 2272 SD1 HD1 on home health licensing drew support from the Department of Health, SHPDA, and the Health Care Association of Hawaii, with the association requesting an effective date amendment; testimony explained that the bill would allow state licensing compliance to be demonstrated through CMS-approved accreditation or certification surveys, potentially reducing duplication and freeing state resources.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-15 (4:30PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • IN THE STATE AND ONLY ONE IN FLORIDA TO PLACE IN THE HIGHEST TIER OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS.
  • CLOSER TO OUR HEARTS USF HAS RECOGNIZED FOR A TOP SCHOOL OF VETERANS EARNING THE PURPLE SCHOOL DESIGNATION
  • A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF MARCUS BUTTON BY THE PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
  • SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 A PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BUS DRIVER EXCUSE ME.
  • THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AND EMPLOYEE OF PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FAILED TO DRIVE SAFELY LEADING TO THE
Keywords: 998, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Feb 12th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Go forged a friendship that would soon be tested by the gravest of circumstances. Mr.
  • Undergoing rigorous tests and procedures, Mr.
  • It's staffed with experienced medical providers and equipment to test heart health with blood pressure
  • also served our students and the Austin Community by serving as trustee and president of the AISD school
  • Austin School of Law, Geronimo's passion for service, advocacy, and leadership has had a profound impact
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 12th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • population... in the state, and he guided over 430 priests to nearly 150 parishes and more than 50 schools
  • Gould forged a friendship that would soon be tested by the gravest of circumstances. Mr.
  • Is staffed with experienced medical providers and equipment to test heart health with blood pressure
  • Edward's University. and went on to earn degrees from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Business
  • The Citizenship and Public Affairs and the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • SCHOOLING THAT IS TO BE ESTABLISHED.
  • MAYBE THE SCHOOL ITSELF IS DAMAGED. HOW DO WE OFFSET THE IMPACT?
  • WE WANT TO DO IS GET THE SCHOOLS BACK AND OPEN.
  • SO WE CANNOT SHELTER AND HOUSE AT A SCHOOL LOCATION CONCURRENT WITH THE SCHOOL BEING AN OPERATION.
  • I THANK YOU PASSED THE TEST WITH FLYING COLORS.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation (01/27/2026)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I pay school tax. My kids aren't in school, right? It's good for society.
  • Um, I pay school tax. My kids aren't in school, right? It's good for society.
  • Um, I pay school tax. My kids aren't in school, right? It's good for society.
  • A middle school or high school student doesn't get to ride his bike to school.
  • can immediately terminate testing.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on State Government. (6-23-26)

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • High schools, military events.
  • There were 42 college visits, 26 high school visits, which I want to say the high school visits expanded
  • You'd have a kid apply for a school, get into the school, pass the fitness test, and then when they get
  • to the school on day one, you have your end-of-doc fitness test and not be able to pass it.
  • school slots? school slots?
Keywords: 958, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He spent 38 years working in the Ithaca City School District, and he worked at every single school in
  • that school district.
  • IN THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
  • COURTNEY HALIKI IS A BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL SPECIAL ED TEACHER AT LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND RICHARD
  • Funding has been cut, which provides fentanyl test strips, which provides xylazine test strips.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York. The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14. During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
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:
  • Whether it's broadcasting Select Board and School Committee meetings, covering high school sports and
  • We run an after-school program at the high school called CHS TV. So that does provide content.
  • Some of our produce is sold to Boston Public Schools and Springfield Public Schools, which help many
  • at standardized tests.
  • It's won the National High School Film of the Year Award, the National High School Film Director of the
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • <03:44:00.520> so we pay for K through 12 schooling so we pay for K through 12 schooling so
  • So if you’re on a well, you can get a test kit and you can find out for your household.
  • <05:23:23.480> and provides support for the school and provides support for the school and
  • <05:28:26.280> for regular basis they have to test for regular basis they have to test for
  • supply that tests set you know three um supply that tests set you know three um uh<05:36:04.680> five
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee took up several bills in executive session, beginning with HB 568 on subdivision regulations concerning water supply. Representative Donnelly moved ITL, arguing the bill would create costly studies, that towns already have jurisdiction over needed studies, and that the issue was not widespread. The committee voted ITL 9-7. HB 582, dealing with safety requirements for personal watercraft, was also moved ITL on the grounds that existing law already covers the issue and the bill was unnecessary after recent action on personal flotation devices. Representative Derby opposed the ITL, saying the bill was a common-sense safety measure and would restore a misdemeanor penalty, but the committee voted ITL 9-7. The committee then retained HB 595, relative to coastal resilience zones, after members said the bill was important but needed more work and time because of its complexity. Members noted it should be revisited later, and the motion to retain passed 16-0. HB 607, funding the Hampton Beach Area Commission and making appropriations, received an ought-to-pass recommendation 15-1, with support from members who described Hampton Beach as an important economic driver and one dissenting member saying the state should not bear the full cost. The committee also adopted Amendment 2025-3 on HB 624, establishing a local river management advisory committee grant program, by a 16-0 vote; the amendment shifted funding decisions to the Department of Environmental Services based on demonstrated need and a first-come, first-served process. The bill as amended then received an ought-to-pass recommendation 16-0 and was placed on consent. Later, the committee retained HB 629, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams, after members said the dams need attention but the bill required more work because suggested amendments had just been received. That motion passed 16-0. HB 644, concerning drones in state parks, was ITL’d because the Department of Parks and Recreation is already working through rulemaking on UAS use in remote areas, and the committee voted 16-0 for ITL. HB 657, the short notice booking act access for New Hampshire residents to state parks, was also ITL’d at the request of the prime sponsor, passing 16-0. The committee then adjourned and announced a later hearing on HB 663, which would allow the Division of Historical Resources to use a portion of Moose plate funds for administering its grant program; testimony from the sponsor and the division supported the bill as clarifying existing authority, and no final vote on HB 663 was included in the transcript excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, so typically it's for paternity testing. Is that all it's used for, though?
  • Not hearing any the chair recognizes revenue school craft to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • And in the process of being afraid of sharing that as a pastor and as a public school mentor or football
  • Um, I'm testing on behalf of the Texas Family Law Foundation, and we are here to speak against this bill
  • I'm testing for the bill. Yes, thank you, Representative, for bringing this up.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • new service delivery practices. ...designed to offer a range of services to test new service delivery
  • Once we have that available, I think it's also going to be taken on the road with school districts.
  • Basin, was the closure for a week of the school districts.
  • Basin was the closure for a week of the school districts.
  • Do not test the chair. I'm feeling a little spicy today. I want to test you? No, just kidding.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on developmental services, rehabilitation, and related supports, with no votes taken. The first major topic was the Master Plan for Developmental Services. Administration officials described a year-long, community-driven process that included a steering committee, work groups, and statewide engagement sessions, and said the final draft would be released that Friday with about 170 recommendations. The Department of Developmental Services said the plan would inform future work, but did not offer a detailed implementation roadmap. The LAO said the plan contains significant policy and budget implications, may require statutory changes, and needs further analysis to turn recommendations into actionable proposals. Advocates and regional center representatives urged the Legislature and administration to avoid letting the plan sit on a shelf, called for prioritization and ongoing stakeholder oversight, and emphasized the need to address equity, workforce, service coordination, and cross-system collaboration. The chair said he wanted to work with the LAO on trailer bill language and future reporting to create a clearer path forward. The second topic was the Office of Employment First and competitive integrated employment. Administration witnesses said California has ended subminimum wage under SB 639, but that moving people into competitive integrated employment remains a major priority. They described existing efforts such as DDS’s coordinated career pathways pilot, paid internships, job development services, benefits counseling, and DOR’s career counseling and referral services, along with pilot projects in San Diego and Orange County. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocates argued that employment outcomes have remained stuck at roughly 15% and that a dedicated Employment First Office is needed to coordinate across agencies, align goals, and improve outcomes. The LAO recommended regular legislative oversight on people transitioning out of subminimum wage and asked for technical assistance on coordinated career pathways. The chair criticized the administration’s decision to effectively eliminate funding for the office, requested a detailed implementation timeline and quarterly transition reports, and said the committee would continue pressing for the office to be implemented. The final issue was respite services, utilization trends, and access. DDS reported that in-home respite use and spending have risen sharply over several years, with about 150,000 people using respite in 2023-24 and expenditures reaching about $1 billion. Officials said access depends on families knowing the service exists, service coordinators identifying need, and having enough providers, especially in rural and linguistically diverse communities. The San Diego Regional Center said utilization generally mirrors statewide trends, but access is stronger in some areas, such as Imperial County, where families often prefer family-directed or agency-supported models that allow them to hire trusted workers. Committee members emphasized the importance of respite for family health and caregiver well-being, asked whether service coordinators are asking practical questions about sleep and stress, and discussed the need for better identification of complex behavioral and medical needs. DDS said a standardized family support tool and updated IPP process are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and person-centered assessment for respite and related services.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/08/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and then permanent school fund.
  • <01:01:41.760> of Alliance, and Don Petri to the test of Alliance, and Don Petri to the test
  • school, sometimes in high school, for a multi-day overnight experience to an accredited outdoor learning
  • <01:26:27.199> for<01:26:27.360> a school sometimes in high school for a school sometimes
  • <02:24:11.439> to use is just the maintenance testing to use is just the maintenance testing
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Roosevelt test is once again before us, and Republicans are failing at that test.
  • The Roosevelt test is once again before us, and Republicans are failing at that test.
  • The Roosevelt test is once again before us, and Republicans are failing at that test.
  • The Roosevelt test is once again before us, and Republicans are failing at that test.
  • The Roosevelt test is once again before us, and Republicans are failing at that test.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • providing school nursing support and psychiatric support.
  • In the schools telemedically.
  • we could get an hour in our Sunday school.
  • Actually, all of our inpatients receive school through Norman public schools.
  • And the kids actually receive school services through Norman public schools on site at JD McCarty Center
Keywords: 914, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-07 - 1:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • geographically isolated school geographically isolated school districts,<00:04:28.200> carrying
  • sports extended well beyond in-school sports extended well beyond in-school classes<00:09:15.120
  • , high school, high school, and<00:11:17.600> Donna<00:11:18.000> has<00:11:18.240>
  • right out of high school. right out of high school.
  • . he also had to throw in one last test at he also had to throw in one last test at the<00:19:30.680>
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a devotional performance by the State House singers, then moved to routine chamber business. The Speaker announced that the Committee on Ways and Means had reported favorably on Senate Bill 214, which concerns pre-kindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts and includes an appropriation; it was referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. House Resolution 17, affirming that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice, was read by title only and placed on the calendar for action on the next legislative day. The chamber also took up two adopted House Concurrent Resolutions honoring long-serving State House staff. HCR 279 honored Head Doorkeeper Michael C. Waite and his wife, Sergeant-at-Arms Administrative Assistant Donna Waite, for their public service, and HCR 282 honored Doorkeeper Dennis Miles for his dedication to the General Assembly and Vermonters. Both resolutions recounted the honorees’ military, law enforcement, educational, and State House service and directed the Secretary of State to send copies to the honorees. Several members then offered remarks recognizing the Waite and Miles families, praising their mentorship, service, and support for the page program and chamber operations. Additional announcements included a diaper and wipes drive in the State House lobby to support Vermont military families through the National Guard Family Readiness Program, a welcome for Vermont nurses participating in a national rally, and recognition of guests from Champlain Community Services. The House then recessed until approximately 2:00 p.m.