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• , ...scholarship program, I can attest to how Grace's legacy inspires investment in education and changes
• Board of Education Scholarship Program and the permissible use of scholarship funds.
• Board of Education Scholarship Program by permitting eligible students and their lineal descendants to
• of Education.
• of Education.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• HB 2806, lawful present public program. HB 2807, terrorist designation.
• , including charter schools and education savings accounts, has found positive... ...programs, including
• meet individual student needs.
• quality by fostering competition and responsiveness across educational providers.
• Moments like this test who we are, not as individuals, but as leaders.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• on the program.
• The hospital's just barely got this program up and running with Medicaid program.
• It would be, you know, difficult for the individuals that are part of that program, but in the grand
• Is it moving the needle for special education or not?
• to hurt programs like cooking with kids?

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• THE CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM AGRICULTURE AQUACULTURE DISASTER RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM AND THE CULTURE GRANT
• AND ROLE IN ANOTHER VPK PROGRAM.
• >> HOW MANY CASES OF INDIVIDUAL CRIMINALITY OR FRAUD?
• THE INDIVIDUAL VOTER WOULD SAY THIS WAS NOT ME AND IF THE INDIVIDUAL VOTER ATTESTS TO THAT THEN THEY
• IT'S AN INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is a tax on innovation to fund a government payment program.
• We do not need another tax and transfer program.
• If not, we should get rid of the program.
• K-12 or higher education campuses.
• institution to take action or provide educational or other services that are... educational or other

Keywords: 981, all

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• program.
• program.
• programs.
• The, I would never say that education is just education.
• The, I would never say that education is just education.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• 28.880> ATRIP<00:07:29.520> program university programs, the ATRIP program university programs
• program in 2019 to 2025. program in 2019 to 2025.
• university directed payment program. university directed payment program.
• The state-federal program creates access to care for Medicaid patients and supports our education and
• It is also important to note this program also supports Kentucky's medical education pipeline, training

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• New Mexico's largest education funding from federal sources is more in the special education area.
• our pipeline programs.
• And what the whole goal of this program is to try to plant a seed, give these individuals an idea that
• We continue to engage in that program. WITCNM is really expanding the number of tech programs.
• and then customizing programs.

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• This is the individual suspect that was run, the entire world that comprises this individual.
• That federal program typically influences state and local programs.
• One of the challenges is that while local programs are able to help individuals, there are limits.
• While local programs are able to help individuals, they're successful in helping individuals get off
• And so while you're able to meet certain individuals' needs individually, they don't meet them as an

Keywords: 1182, all

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• He's also an educator. Former Representative Vivandro Carvalu, which is the. Also an educator.
• She's an educator and community leader from Scituate.
• When the bilingual program existed, and actually he ran the Creoleon. Oh! Bilingual program.
• program in New Bedford.
• Those were educators.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to advance planning for a proposed Cape Verdean Cultural Center in Massachusetts, with members emphasizing the historical significance of Cape Verdeans in the Commonwealth and the need to complete a feasibility study over the next year. After roll call and introductions of new participants, the commission unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes. Members also reviewed and approved a draft nomination criteria document, with a small edit to explicitly include Cape Cod in the geographic representation language. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on expanding commission membership. Rochelle Barbosa presented criteria aimed at ensuring regional, gender, generational, and sector diversity, along with needed expertise in areas such as history, museums, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, language preservation, legal issues, and community organizing. The commission discussed several organizations and institutions that should have designees, including Bridgewater State’s Cape Verdean studies program, Mili Mila, the Schooner Ernestina Morrissey Advisory Board, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Members also reviewed a long list of suggested nominees and identified possible gaps, including legal expertise and representation from Taunton and Cape Cod-area communities. Because the commission had 16 additional nominees for 12 remaining seats, members agreed that more vetting was needed before final appointments. Representative Vieira proposed, and the commission approved, forming a three-member nominating committee consisting of Senator Miranda, Commissioner Monica Vega, and Commissioner Manny Lopes. The committee was tasked with narrowing the list and bringing back recommendations for a vote at a later meeting. Members also discussed scheduling another meeting before the end of the month so appointments could be finalized and the commission could begin its work plan, including monthly meetings, listening sessions, and visits to cultural institutions. The meeting adjourned after those next steps were outlined.

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• Market Nutrition Program.
• So in La Cimbia Food Center, we have six different programs, which are community farm, edible education
• , community education, storytelling, policy, and the program that I'm going to be talking a little bit
• That's why we partner with the community education program, and they go to different clinics and teach
• So the total program activity proposed. $10.3 million for this program.

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• Madam Chair, Representative, education bills are not my particular wheelhouse.
• We're spending up to 60% of our budget on education now.
• I do have a degree in education, so I have a little bit of understanding about the education system.
• I have a little bit of understanding about the education system.
• , not individual board members.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The Cal Grant Program increases access for low- and middle-income students to education that can transform
• The Cal Grant Program increases access for low- and middle-income students to education that can transform
• programs that meet their educational needs and their well-being needs. ...to university and higher education
• programs that meet their educational needs and their well-being needs, that align with them and their
• Let me ask a question: Can the author identify the specific educational programs that the California

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• program.
• Program.
• This program provides fee-for-service supplemental payments and directed payment program for physicians
• Program.
• I mean, ...through the federal counter-UAS program, I mean, aerial systems program, to address emerging

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We also focus on education and capacity building, working with individual organizations, not only to
• And the Missouri Graduate Medical Education Program that started a few years ago promotes residencies
• There's a Dots mobile program that is run by DMH, not my department. It is an exemplary program.
• program, right?
• So in DMH, there is one individual who has a 0.25 FTE to manage the gambling disorder treatment program

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We're education workers who work with early childhood all the way up into higher education.
• > work<00:09:46.959> with We're education workers who work with We're education workers
• we see attacks and policies on programs we see attacks and policies on programs uh<00:16:09.279>
• because it is a fee for service program because it is a fee for service program and<00:21:14.640
• > has<00:21:16.159> cost and so far that program has cost and so far that program has cost

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Sen. Erin Maye Quade, Rep. Esther Abad, and other Minnesota DFL legislators held a press event focused on responding to Trump administration and federal Republican actions that they said threaten health care, education, housing, public health, and other state services. Speakers argued Minnesota must not make “false trade-offs” between core services and should instead protect programs like Medicaid, school funding, disability services, nutrition, and public health by raising additional revenue and closing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations. Rep. Abad and others outlined possible revenue options, including a fifth-tier income tax, a corporate rate match, closing tax exemptions for luxury items and second homes, a social media tax, and ending data center tax exemptions. They said these measures would not fully replace possible federal cuts, but could help mitigate harm and preserve services. Several speakers also criticized Republican opposition to tax increases and said the state should ask wealthy taxpayers and corporations to contribute more. Testimony from Olivia Dylan, a laid-off Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist, described the impact of federal public health funding cuts and MDH layoffs on outbreak response, nursing home support, lab work, and tribal public health. Sean Leaden of SEIU Local 284 described low pay and staffing shortages among hourly school workers and said underfunding has hurt students and employees. Sen. Doran Clark and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the issue as both a budget and democracy question, arguing that federal cuts and attacks on public programs undermine self-governance and community well-being. In response to questions, speakers said Minnesota cannot fully backfill expected federal Medicaid losses, but can use state tools to reduce harm and should press Republicans to identify what services they would cut instead.

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• The Higher Education Subcommittee heard a request from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for
• The Higher Education Subcommittee heard a request from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for
• The Higher Education Subcommittee heard a request from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for
• Nutrition Programs.
• It's used for education, and I trust education that occurs across the state.

Summary: The Emergency Board approved a series of consent federal grant applications from the Natural Resources and Public Safety subcommittees, along with several budget and position requests. The board approved grant applications for parks, transportation, judicial, emergency management, higher education, school nutrition, and other programs, including retroactive approvals where deadlines had passed. One member objected to the Natural Resources consent grants over concerns about future funding needs, but the motion still passed. The board also approved a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, including digital privacy protections, circuit court security, and a statewide facilities assessment. A major discussion centered on Southern Oregon University’s financial stability. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission reported on SOU’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and projected cash shortfall. The subcommittee recommended, and the board approved, allocating $7.5 million from the special appropriation for short-term stability, with a required update at the September 2026 Emergency Board meeting and a future request for the remaining funds. Members debated the broader crisis in higher education, with several saying SOU’s situation reflects systemwide enrollment and funding pressures and that long-term restructuring will be needed. The board also approved an AmeriCorps volunteer generation grant, an apprenticeship expansion grant, and a Department of Education nutrition equipment grant. In public safety, it approved funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a statewide evacuation planning tool, and a juvenile justice information system modernization report, while requiring a follow-up viability report. The Department of Justice received approval for additional antitrust positions and expenditure limitation, though several members raised concerns about the funding structure and incentives tied to settlement revenues; the motion passed despite objections. In natural resources, the board approved funding for the Water Resources Department’s well abandonment, repair and replacement grants, an assistant water master position in Washington County, groundwater data collection in the Lower Umatilla Basin, a wetlands remote sensing pilot, and parks-related grant applications for operations, maintenance, and capital improvements. Members generally supported the requests but raised concerns about geographic equity, long-term sustainability, and whether some county responsibilities were being shifted to the state. The meeting also included discussion of a Department of Emergency Management evacuation tool as an urgent wildfire preparedness measure, with members emphasizing its potential to save lives.

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• Incredible Educators so I asked my Incredible Educators so I asked my daughter<00:12:18.480> she's
• Programs like MDS's birth-to-three programs support language acquisition for deaf and hard of hearing
• Programs like MDS's birth-to-three programs support language acquisition for deaf and hard of hearing
• Before he was a part of the program, as you heard, he was enrolled in a standard special education track
• The LTFM program was created under laws in 2015 and replaced the health and safety program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• WE KNOW ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, WHETHER IT'S HIGHER EDUCATION OR SOMETHING ELSE DOES CHANGE
• THEY ARE EARNING THIS EDUCATION.
• SOMETIMES LOSING EDUCATION.
• education they can use forever.
• Stand for equity in education.

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• Individuals may speak once per hearing.
• and resource programs for survivors.
• My father started as an educator.
• My father started as an educator. My brother and I are both educators.
• I run a program... And my name and my program was used often.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a late-file hearing on several bills, with Chairs Michael Day and Lydia Edwards outlining hearing rules, testimony limits, and written-testimony procedures. The first bill discussed was H. 4876, a proposal to strengthen supports for survivors of abuse. Representative Carol Faiola testified on behalf of a constituent who described how a lifetime restraining order was effectively undermined after a family member’s death, arguing the bill should limit abusers’ legal standing after death, improve survivor notification and privacy protections, expand coercive-control definitions, and create education and resource programs. The committee then heard testimony on H. 5111, which would strengthen the Massachusetts Antitrust Act. Representative Dave Rogers and Attorney General’s Office antitrust chief Anthony Mariano said the bill would give the state more tools to pursue anti-competitive conduct, including conduct with multi-state effects, while allowing enforcement even when federal authorities are also involved. They said it would increase penalties, clarify that invitations to conspire are violations, protect labor markets, remove limits affecting some housing transactions, and extend the statute of limitations. The committee also heard support for a related “universal 1983” bill, S. 2976/H. 2976, creating a state cause of action for constitutional violations by federal, state, or local officers acting under color of law; supporters said it would fill gaps in remedies against federal officers while preserving qualified immunity. Testimony also supported H. 4783, a bill affirming the rights of people experiencing homelessness. The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless said the measure would push back against growing criminalization of homelessness, especially after the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision and local encampment bans, and would protect the use of public spaces without discrimination based on housing status. On H. 4826, condo owners and advocates said Chapter 183A is outdated and leaves owners with too little say and too few remedies against mismanagement, citing problems such as unsafe water, major assessments, and lack of meaningful dispute resolution. The committee also heard strong support for H. 5116, renaming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse, with testimony from family members, legislators, attorneys, and community leaders describing Judge Harris’s mentorship, community service, and commitment to second chances. Later testimony covered S. 2975, a bill to deter ICE courthouse arrests and protect access to justice; CPCS, law students, and defense advocates said courthouse arrests chill participation by defendants, witnesses, and victims and disrupt pending cases. The committee also heard support for H. 5244, repealing an archaic law criminalizing concealment of a child’s death, with advocates arguing it has been used to punish pregnancy loss and should be removed. The hearing concluded with additional testimony in favor of S. 2976 and more support for the Judge Harris courthouse renaming, after which the chairs closed the hearing and reminded the public how to submit written testimony.