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• Stephen Profiter, Director of the Early Education Division at the California Department of Education,
• Hello, Stephen Proffer, the Department of Education.
• That education helped me, even to raise my children. I became an educator.
• McLean Rosansky with the Alameda County Office of Education.
• Pamela Gibbs, representing the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> education. Senate bills 1, 2, 3, and 4. education. Senate bills 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• We get criticized because we don't fully fund education.
• We get criticized because we don't fully fund education.
• We get criticized because we don't fully fund education.
• Funded education.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers. The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.

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• and healthcare training and adding a state commitment to midwifery education, scholarships, tuition
• Local 509 represents 25,000 human service workers and educators throughout the state of Massachusetts
• I've been a childbirth educator. I've been a nurse. I've been a doula.
• They prevent them through education, support, and trust.
• that people face as they attempt to get educated and receive care.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing with testimony on several health care bills, with most of the discussion focused on primary care access, community health center reimbursement, midwifery and birth centers, telehealth, hospital-at-home, direct primary care, and trans-inclusive health care access. Chair Feeney and Chair Murphy opened by noting the large number of signups and asking testifiers to keep remarks brief because of time constraints. Legislators and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that Massachusetts’ primary care system is under strain and that federal policy changes and reimbursement gaps are worsening financial pressure on providers. On community health centers, Representative Blay, Senator Lovely, Michael Curry, Bethany Keeley, Jag Deep Trevetti, Sean Cahill, and Christina Severin all supported H. 1096/S. 711, which would require commercial insurers to pay federally qualified health centers at least the MassHealth prospective payment system rate. They argued that commercial plans currently reimburse health centers below Medicaid rates, threatening sustainability, staffing, and access, especially as federal cuts and coverage losses could increase uncompensated care. Testifiers said the bill would stabilize health centers, protect primary care access, and not cost the state money. A second major topic was H. 1117/S. 784 on sustaining birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Senator Lovely, Senator Miranda, Emily Anesta, Rebecca Orden, Catherine Rushworth, Nishira Burrill, Joel Sutherland, Rachel Blessington, Joelle Ward, and others described the 2024 maternal health omnibus as an important first step, but said birth centers and midwives still face low reimbursement, workforce shortages, and financial instability. They urged reimbursement parity, a workforce development fund, and support for freestanding birth centers, citing improved outcomes, lower C-section rates, better patient experience, and racial equity in maternal health. Several speakers shared personal birth stories and said the bill would help preserve and expand birth options in communities like Roxbury, Worcester, and the North Shore. The committee also heard support for H. 1343 on direct primary care from Dr. Garofalo, Dr. Altman, Dr. Nair, Stephanie Cameron, Dr. Haley Moke-Blessed, and others, who said current insurance rules force patients to use a separate in-network primary care doctor for referrals and sometimes prevent physicians from dispensing medications. They argued the bill would reduce delays, administrative burden, and costs while improving continuity of care. In addition, Dr. Miklides and Sue Stempeck supported H. 1141 on hospital-at-home parity, saying the model has strong outcomes and should be reimbursed at the same rate as brick-and-mortar hospital care. Heather Myers and Katrina Cook testified on telehealth and digital health equity, urging broader coverage for asynchronous care, remote monitoring, interpreter services, and digital literacy supports. SEIU Local 509 supported H. 1188/S. 681 on trans-inclusive health care access, saying it would remove arbitrary insurance barriers to gender-affirming care. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Educational outcomes are critically important.
• I'm also happy I don't sit on education.
• This form of prevention education isn't meant to replace parents.
• This form of prevention education isn't meant to replace parents.
• The goal with this program is education.

Bills: HB2063, HB2271, HB2416, HB2478, HB2593, HB2692, HB2813, HB2992, HB2993, HB4044

Keywords: corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, firefighters, insurance rates, workers' compensation, firefighter cancer reimbursement, rate deviations, cost analysis, premiums, border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, immigration, education reform, K-12

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• the dairy owners and educate other sources, other employees.
• Again, Emily Ingram, I work at the California Department of Education.
• As an educator, I know this.
• Now is not the time to end state funding. higher education adapting to AI.
• Johnson with California competes higher education for a strong economy.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• technical education ribbon-cutting and mobile workshop launched today at the Alabama...
• You're probably familiar, maybe, with the Southern Regional Education Board.
• House Bill Number 102 with substitute by Representative Ross, relating to education. relating to education
• , and the State Department of Education... and the State Department of Education, with input and in collaboration
• Education level, and so I was just trying to make sure.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The Department of Education confirmed it was okay with doing the feasibility study first.
• The Department of Education then testified again.
• </c> ardner from the Department of Education ardner from the Department of Education assistant<00:25:
• Jill Omori, director of the Office of Medical Education, and Dr.
• Jill Omori, director of the Office of Medical Education, and Dr.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties. The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission. On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.

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• That's usually the higher education entities that get certified.
• That way, there's another one called AAQEP Educator Preparation.
• I don't wait around and all the education issues like you guys do.
• House Bill 332 is a firearm safety education in schools for grades K through 12.
• Education and recess cannot be withheld from grades pre-K through 5 as a form of punishment.

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• ,</c> and educator, and educator, um, um, um, let<00:04:31.760><c> me</c><00:04:31.880><c> see,</c><00
• </c><00:05:19.000><c> tours</c> programs along with educational tours programs along with educational
• Third reading of Senate Bill 896, Draft 2, relating to education. Is there any discussion?
• Third reading of Senate Bill 3123, Senate Draft 1, relating to private support of education.
• </c> have been making in the education have been making in the education committee<00:13:39.600><c> as

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• </c><00:21:13.600><c> Our</c> students beyond just education. Our students beyond just education.
• </c> education, nutrition programs. education, nutrition programs. um<00:36:59.119><c> that</c><00:36
• </c> higher education design and delivery. higher education design and delivery.
• </c> education entities? education entities?
• of educational attainment goals.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes 00:02:01 Information Items 00:02:10 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20 A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48 B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21 C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43 D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44 E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56 F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09 G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00 H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52 I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.

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• </c><00:04:11.120><c> committees</c> and Senate higher education committees and Senate higher education
• But education funding has not kept pace with inflation.
• But education funding has not kept pace with inflation.
• But education funding has not kept pace with inflation.
• But education funding has not kept pace with inflation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:01:10.400><c> policy</c> in either the house education policy in either the house education policy
• </c><00:01:51.360><c> to</c> invited the commissioner of Education to invited the commissioner of Education
• </c> organization the Department of Education organization the Department of Education has<00:46:06.000
• Not calling you all students, but that’s what we do in education.
• Not calling you all students, but that’s what we do in education.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:05:34.360><c> so</c> every year to fund public education so every year to fund public education
• My path to education was not traditional.
• My path to education was not traditional.
• , and give students the education they deserve.
• and give students the Educators and give students the education<00:12:13.839><c> they</c><00:12:14.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Department of Education will continue to Department of Education will continue to Anchor<01:01:56.599
• This governs education.
• This governs education.
• This governs education.
• This governs education.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of Education without coming to Congress for approval.
• I rise today to strongly oppose the transfer of special education programs from the Department of Education
• … …from the larger education system in direct defiance of congressional intent.
• Special education programs must remain at the Department of Education, where they are… …administered
• His contributions will continue to educate and inspire generations to come. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• in place thereof the following title: An Act Promoting Safe Technology Use and Distraction-Free Education
• I want to thank the Speaker for prioritizing legislation to keep our kids safe and support educators
• And a promising young educator had chosen to leave the profession.
• Like many educators, I tried to manage this at the classroom level. I used phone...
• Educators, I tried to manage this at the classroom level.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Entering higher education, we had hoped over the last five years to grow 2% a year, and we did.
• I would love it if the Department of Education would want to highlight this information.
• It allows its relies on the definition from the US Department of Education.
• I went back and actually looked at the US Department of Education.
• But it's literally it's compiled to them by the US Department of Education.

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• Stacey Smith, Deputy Commissioner, with the Department of Education, with DESE.
• Ashlyn Abney, I'm the Education Division Director for the Office of Early Childhood.
• education, months and months and months of going over those numbers.
• And do we need to start doing that with early childhood education?
• And would that be enough to stabilize providers and children and educators?

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The Early Childhood Committee met for an update from the Office of Early Childhood within the Department of Education. Members discussed the state’s child care system, including the School Readiness Assistance (SRA) voucher program, the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program, local leads, licensing, quality standards, and the broader child care shortage. Committee members repeatedly raised concerns about affordability, provider sustainability, infant and toddler care, rural access, and the need for better communication with families, providers, and legislators. Officials explained that SRA is federally funded through the CCDF grant and currently serves about 14,600 children with a wait list of more than 3,000, while ABC is state funded and serves about 21,000 children, with approval to increase to 24,000 slots for the next year. They described the difference between a market rate survey, which measures provider-reported tuition, and a cost analysis, which is intended to measure the true cost of care; the office said it is procuring both studies and hopes to begin them by August. Members also questioned why ABC is paid at a lower rate despite higher staffing and certification requirements, and officials said the department has tried to stretch funds by paying based on enrollment, shifting federal pre-K children into ABC to preserve continuity of care, and tightening eligibility rules. Several members asked about regional shortages, wait-list management, and the number of facilities not participating in either program. Officials said infant and toddler care is a statewide challenge, local leads are helping identify needs county by county, and they are not aware of any area with absolutely no child care, though some regions rely more on home-based providers. They also said roughly 478 facilities do not participate in SRA or ABC. The committee did not take any formal action beyond approving the February 17 minutes, and the meeting ended with a commitment to continue monthly updates and improve communication materials for legislators to share with constituents.

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• Secondarily, the workforce pipeline and investing from all the way early education all the way through
• You can see $17 million for career technical education pilot programs on that line item.
• Chair, continuing on with the Public Education Department, I'm on page 12.
• Continuing on with the Public Education Department, I'm on page 23, line 256.
• line 279, $3.25 million for adult education. $3.25 million for adult education to continue workforce

Bills: SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement

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• It lays out what to do when a student has a seizure as well as requires training of educators and staff
• I've been in education for a long time.
• Individual education plans. Representative, you are recognized to explain your bill.
• And I'm married to a beautiful educator from Miami-Dade Public Schools.
• I am a dual-certified teacher, so I am ESC and general education.