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• We do, to your point, land equipment from patrol to patrol, even district to district as needed.
• within their district that they have 2 million.
• level that are identified at the district level.
• So we got a grant in Texaco, District 1, and I believe in your neck of the woods in District 6 in Gallup
• Depending on the district needs, I will. Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• In some districts. Um, we actually don't do the letters program.
• How have these changes impacted your district?
• Most districts did the up and down, up and down.
• Uh, each district, uh, we did a, a, a pretty complete search because each district has a different policy
• I think that's important for each district to look at.

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• Fire emergency entry devices are in schools and in most committee member districts here.
• We've got 66 school districts, including districts like Minneapolis, St.
• We've got 66 school districts, including districts like Minneapolis, St.
• The schools in my district use I Love You Guys as part of our safe school planning.
• , intermediate districts, intermediate districts, plus<00:07:54.120> countless<00:07:54.520

Keywords: 1183, house

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• colleague from District 24. colleague from District 24.
• expensive than most school districts. expensive than most school districts.
• their thumbs while the district waits. their thumbs while the district waits.
• , state senate districts, state house of representative districts, and executive council districts, having
• >> senator from district 2. >> senator from district 2.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I now yield to a senator from District 3. >> Senator Kuha?
• [applause] I now yield to the senator from District 11, Senator Fukunaga.
• I now yield to a senator from District 3. >> Senator Kuha?
• I now yield to a senator from District 3. >> Senator Kuha?
• I now yield to a senator from District 3. >> Senator Kuha?

Bills: HB2240, SB896, SB2060, SB2152, SB2315, SB2544, SB2577, SB2580, SB99, SB2110, SB2115, SB2259, SB2382, SB2442, SB2485, SB895, SB2112, SB3019

Keywords: appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance

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• Virtual schools will impact oversight across all Florida districts.
• Florida districts are consistently transfer.
• I'm a retired school district administrator and one of the roles that I have and as I was a district
• By the same token, in your perspective district, like, for instance, in my district, Hillsborough County
• Virtual schools is operates like its own, you know, school district.

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• John's County School District. We also have Wendy Dodge of the St.
• John's County School District, waving in support.
• district, right?
• district, right?
• I did reach out to my school district.

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on school safety, student health, and classroom environment. HB 1403, Safety of Students, would expand Guardian program participation to child care facilities, require substitute teachers to receive campus safety protocols, and allow limited exceptions for certain CTE classrooms; it drew supportive testimony from school safety and education groups and passed 16-0. PCS for HB 907, the Sunshine Genetics Act, would create the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and launch an opt-in newborn whole-genome screening program funded with $20 million; supporters said it could speed diagnosis, save lives, and reduce health care costs, and it passed 17-0. HB 949 would prohibit student use of wireless communication devices during the full school day, while allowing districts flexibility in implementation and medical exceptions; supporters cited distraction and bullying data, and the bill passed 17-0. The committee also approved HB 723, the Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Program, which requires the Department of Health to provide school-based informational materials to parents and guardians about early warning signs, risk factors, and screening for type 1 diabetes. An amendment broadened the notification to include voluntary pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade and shifted the annual notice to September 30. Testimony in support came from diabetes advocates and pediatric groups, and members spoke about personal experiences with diabetes and the value of earlier education. The bill passed 17-0 after the amendment was adopted. Across the meeting, members from both parties generally praised the bills as bipartisan efforts to improve student safety, health, and learning conditions. Several members raised questions or concerns about implementation details, including school guardian tracking, cell phone pouches and emergency access, and how the diabetes notice would be distributed, but no bill faced opposition in committee. All four measures were reported favorably.

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• it's generally thought of as a city district.
• Soil and Water Conservation District Day in the Senate.
• a soil and water conservation district to levy taxes upon request of a watershed district within the
• And I'm just wondering, the school districts are Other country.
• With Roswell being part of my district, or my district being part of Roswell, I thoroughly support this

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• Kathy, my first question is, why do you hang around the 44th Senate District so much?
• And I appreciate your inviting me whenever you come to my Senate district.
• Kathy, my first question is, why do you hang around the 44 Senate District so much?
• And I appreciate you're inviting me whenever you come to my Senate district.
• State, my district, state parks and local parks are fantastic.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation considered Governor Hochul’s nomination of Kathleen “Kathy” Moser to serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Moser described her background in conservation and public lands, and said her priorities would include improving access and belonging for all New Yorkers, maintaining health and safety, modernizing infrastructure, addressing climate change and sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with local governments, community groups, and the Legislature. Members questioned her on a range of park issues, including visitor fees, safety at swimming areas such as Lake Welch, security measures at parks, access for urban residents through nature buses and school transportation grants, maintenance and capital needs, event permitting, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Moser said the department has targeted capital and safety investments at popular parks, is installing fencing, lighting, cameras, and license plate readers at entrances at selected sites, and is planning extensive 250th commemoration programming and historic-site renovations. She also discussed efforts to expand community stewardship, including partner groups, culturally specific amenities like cricket fields, and outreach through traveling exhibits and social media. Senators raised concerns and suggestions about renewable energy siting, cell service in rural areas, invasive species prevention, and local infrastructure needs. After questioning concluded, the committees voted to advance the nomination, and the motion was reported to the Senate floor.

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• >> Senator Lindseay Titner, District 6. >> Senator Lindseay Titner, District 6.
• It is unauthorized if it's with a student enrolled in the district.
• Does this pertain to every district?
• <00:11:47.600> to we allowed our our school districts to we allowed our our school districts
• school districts, which I have several. school districts, which I have several.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Education Committee met to consider Senate Bill 181, which revises Kentucky’s new law on traceable school communications between adults in positions of authority and students. Senator Lindsey Tichenor explained that the bill was originally enacted earlier in the year to prevent private electronic communications that could facilitate grooming, but implementation revealed problems that prompted a committee substitute. She said the revised bill broadens and clarifies definitions, including family member and qualified school volunteer, narrows the law to students enrolled in the same district, and adds exemptions for virtual instruction, translation services, parent-provided phone numbers, public social media, commercial communications, secure healthcare messaging, and emergencies. It also changes parental consent rules, limits mandatory reporting to situations involving a reasonable belief of an unreported violation, and makes disciplinary action against employees or volunteers permissible rather than mandatory. The committee adopted the substitute by voice vote after a motion and second, and the bill was then opened for public testimony. Laura Wills Coppelman testified in support of the bill’s purpose but urged more attention to what happens after a concern is raised. She said her own experience and those of other survivors showed that internal school processes can fail students and that parental notification alone is not enough if investigations remain inside the institution. She suggested that when an internal investigation ends without discipline, parents should receive a written explanation so decisions affecting student safety are documented and reviewable. Senators asked about coach-athlete communications, parental notice, commercial contacts, and possible remaining issues involving school resource officers and designated school personnel. Tichenor said public social media interactions and parent consent forms would allow needed coach communications, schools would inform parents of violations and outcomes, and commercial or second-job contacts were addressed in the exemptions. Several senators spoke in support of the revised bill while acknowledging concerns and unintended consequences from the original law. Senator Reed emphasized parental empowerment and asked about recruiting-related coach communications; Senator Neal asked how parents would be informed and was told the school would notify them; Senator Higdon said the bill was a thoughtful revisit and noted possible future amendments for DPSs and SROs; and Senator Meredith and others said the changes addressed unintended consequences rather than a flawed policy goal. Senator Thomas framed the measure as a matter of boundaries, and Senator Williams said the bill may need continued monitoring as technology changes but that it had already helped identify potential abuse cases. The committee then voted on the bill, with members explaining their votes before the meeting moved toward final action on the measure.

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• Um, I'm Senator Bonnie Westlin, representing Senate District 42.
• <01:08:33.640> where to take a job in my home District where to take a job in my home District
• beyond but the fact that your district beyond but the fact that your district is<01:13:51.280>
• <01:17:00.040> district Laura Jingis said that the district recognized that cutting middle
• I'm a resident of District 56.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And lower courts, so if you're a district. court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.
• Having served as a former state district court judge in Houston.
• So, and that decreases. the backlog, hopefully some, that all the district courts were carrying.
• court in... multi-litigation district court.
• And cases are not normally appealed to you from District Court, correct? Correct.

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• districts to allow for income averaging. districts to allow for income averaging.
• But those of its tiff districts.
• those districts.
• <00:21:05.440> The establishing those districts. The establishing those districts.
• The district would be able to district.

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• I'm Jennifer Klayman, Legal Counsel for Somerville County Hospital District.
• In part of my unincorporated district, half of it is unincorporated.
• We have a taxing entity called the East Aldine Management District.
• , the entire school district for policing, which is roughly 30...
• wanted to move out of the school district.

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• over 5,000 employees, making us the largest employer in our district.
• over 5,000 employees, making us the largest employer in our district.
• It's designed to address the local workforce needs in our district.
• So I think it differs a little bit in probably all districts.
• So I think it differs a little bit in probably all districts.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path. Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus. Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.

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• and employment in their school district and employment in their school district and<00:09:00.959
• So this model teachers in our district.
• So there are existing agreements if those district if there is a district that has an agreement like
• >> if those district if there is a district >> if those district if there is a district
• wants to if the >> and now if the district wants to if the district<00:45:15.040> wants

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:55 26RS SB 22 – 04:52 26RS SB 46 – 0:34:36, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met with a quorum and opened the session by recognizing staff and an intern before taking up SB 22, relating to the dual credit scholarship program. Senator Jimmy Higdon presented the bill with Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools, explaining that it is a narrower version of a prior proposal that had been too broad and had drawn an unfavorable fiscal note. The bill would create a Grow Your Own teacher apprenticeship scholarship for students in registered teacher apprenticeship programs, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, allowing up to 20 dual credit courses total and no more than eight per year. It requires a district-approved commitment form, annual completion of at least one teaching-and-learning pathway course, and maintenance of a 2.75 GPA on scholarship-funded coursework. Students who withdraw or fail to meet academic requirements would lose eligibility and could be required to repay scholarship funds, though waivers for cause are included. The sponsor said the estimated costs were relatively modest at first and could grow over time, and described the program as a way to address the teacher shortage and help students earn an associate degree in high school and then complete teacher certification with less debt. Testimony from Nelson County Schools described the Lead Nelson model as a partnership among the district, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, and Western Kentucky University, with students beginning education coursework in high school, earning dual credit, and receiving clinical hours in classrooms earlier than in traditional preparation programs. Witnesses said the model includes key assessments, university oversight, and collaboration on curriculum and outcomes, and that it has already produced at least one teacher who returned to Nelson County. Members asked about the GPA cutoff, possible reinstatement after academic recovery, federal funding opportunities, the amount and structure of apprentice pay, and the role of postsecondary partners. Mary Taylor of the Kentucky Department of Education said there appears to be federal support for similar apprenticeship efforts and noted a possible U.S. grant opportunity, while the presenters said high school apprentices are paid hourly and adult apprentices average about $24,000 annually. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• If we are not all telling our... school districts that or conversely your school districts are telling
• Recapture occurs in property wealthy districts when when the property tax revenues exceed the district
• . districts and so this this is an amendment that protects all of our public school districts around
• Members, Senator Menendez speaks. of concerns about a school district in his district possibly losing
• of these districts we have at least one or two districts that received a billion dollars just for that

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• Specific to special districts and small Specific to special districts and small towns, special districts
• All districts, regardless of risk All districts, regardless of risk assessment level, are required to
• And then potentially... ...go down to the special districts.
• That's the entire district. It's like a... That's the entire district.
• And then as it relates to the special districts, you have almost 700 special districts spending 9 billion

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• , allowing them to negotiate their compensation independently. ...personnel of the district, allowing
• That would be up to the local school district to determine.
• or would that be determined by the district who the highest paid administrator is?
• So is the term athletic administrator already current and existing in different school districts?
• the school district?

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and first heard House Bill 731, which would address coach and extracurricular sponsor compensation and change how student-athlete transfer eligibility is determined. The bill would allow local school boards to adopt policies letting booster clubs or similar associations support coaches and activity sponsors, and it would let superintendents treat certain coaches and athletic leaders as administrative personnel for compensation purposes. It would also shift eligibility decisions for transferred student-athletes to the governing athletic association and require clearer bylaws and timelines for those determinations. Members raised questions about booster club oversight, pay equity, the new athletic administrator language, and safeguards against abuse or unequal treatment, while supporters argued the bill would help retain coaches and better support student athletics. The bill was debated and then reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then received presentations from the Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning and the Florida Association of Early Learning Coalitions on school readiness fraud prevention and mitigation. Speakers explained that Florida’s school readiness program pays providers based on verified attendance rather than enrollment, requires daily parent sign-in/sign-out records, and uses multiple layers of oversight including coalition anti-fraud plans, annual audits, programmatic monitoring, DCF inspections, and referrals to state fraud investigators when needed. They emphasized that Florida delayed implementation of a federal rule that would have required prospective enrollment-based payments, and said the state’s current system makes fraud difficult. Members asked about military and grandparent guardianship situations, audit findings, and the number of fraud referrals; presenters said fraud cases are relatively limited and that the existing controls and public enforcement act as deterrents. The meeting ended after members thanked the presenters and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• So the Navajo Nation, this is my district. The district consists of five chapters.
• My district is in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, District 24.
• So that's my district, and I'm very happy to be here.
• Okay, I will have Representative Abeyta introduce herself, but I represent District 14, or District 3
• My name is Michelle Abeyta, and I represent District 69, which is comprised of six districts.