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• I think a lot of parents would be glad to not start school August 2nd, but that's the request of some
• initial contract with these testing companies and exact date to have those tests back so they can share
• To Inspired to Teach, and we are leading the nation in parental choice, which presumably means that more
• only: are we going to have the same requirement for private schools that take public dollars to the parental
• A whole bag of lawsuits because these parents will sue. Well, thank you for your question.

Bills: HB2987, HB3026, HB3076, HB3288, HB3315, HB3467, HB3711, HB3885, HB4427, HB4359, HB4363

Keywords: kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents

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• The learning loss is so significant and parents really don't have many options.
• power diagnostics that's needed with the tools that AI provides, as well as providing assistance to parents
• As well as providing assistance to parents.
• What we're doing today is we're sending a message to those parents: If you can hear me, we hear you,
• We'll be able to share memories of Senator Thompson tomorrow.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors and groups in the gallery, including Moffitt Cancer Center for “Moffitt Day,” students from Lakeland Christian School, representatives from the space industry for Space Day, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members, licensed investigators, and local delegations from Groveland, Polk County, Auburndale, and the College of the Florida Keys. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar with Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure aimed at earlier diagnosis and expanded services. The bill would expand autism screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services to age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, create grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establish a microcredential for teachers, health workers, and daycare workers serving children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, and Wright spoke in support while raising concerns about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for technology and research, and the importance of early intervention and adult services. Harrell closed by saying the bill was only “step one,” addressed provider and funding questions, and emphasized research and statewide coordination. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 by a vote of 38-0 and then adopted a motion to waive the rules and immediately certify the bill to the House. Senators also co-introduced Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the following Wednesday.

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• We would be able to share with the committee. Good. Thank you for that.
• Okay, because that's a large share there, so. Yes, sir. Next question. On.
• If you find the video useful, please like, share the video, and subscribe. Thanks for watching it.
• I wanted to share a little bit about. statewide intake.
• We're getting better, hopefully, with kinship and with parents. parenting skills, we're leaving more

Bills: SB1, SB 1

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

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• But I'm here today because I know it is very important to share my perspective on AB 2624.
• I share your commitment to protecting our undocumented communities.
• These are reasonable protections to ensure that patients and providers are... ...is shared.
• With that said, I want to share another reason why we are here today.
• Actually, no position at this moment, but I've shared concerns with the author.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• On OGSR, parental consent requirements before terminating a pregnancy, excuse me, by Health Policy.
• saying that if a minor seeks an abortion, they may request a... well, it requires that they have parental
• consent and parental notification when a minor seeks an abortion.
• consent or parental bypass.
• they don't know where to When a parent is in crisis, when they are dealing with their heart and soul

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up a full agenda of bills, many involving public records exemptions and government operations. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 342 on an Agency for Health Care Administration public records exemption for employees facing threats; SB 7018 preserving a public records exemption tied to parental consent/judicial bypass records for minors seeking abortions; SB 626 lowering quorum requirements and allowing remote participation for the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; SB 710 protecting personal information of Crime Stoppers employees, board members, volunteers, and their families; SB 300 extending clerk personal-information protections to appellate court clerks; and SB 302 creating a similar exemption for Judicial Qualifications Commission employees. The committee also approved SB 7010 and SB 7008, which preserve and narrow public records exemptions related to the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers and the financial technology sandbox, respectively. The committee also heard and advanced several policy bills. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor; Senator Polsky questioned whether the office was duplicative of existing services and raised concerns about religion in state governance, while supporters argued it complements existing networks and helps connect Floridians to services. SB 1144 codifies the Hope Florida program, with supporters describing it as a connector to community resources and critics again raising concerns about overlap, private donations, and accountability; both SB 820 and SB 1144 passed on largely party-line votes with Senator Polsky voting no. SB 804 would redesignate the SS American Victory as the state flagship, but Senator Rodriguez opposed giving up the current flagship designation for the Key West schooner, though the bill still passed favorably. SB 214 designates August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day and passed without opposition. SB 1088 requires certain state customer-service phone lines to offer callback features, and SB 576 makes technical fixes to service-of-process law; both were reported favorably. Additional bills included SB 1524, a broad Department of State measure with a strike-all amendment that revises grant-review procedures, adds an America 250 funding focus, and changes commission-fee and oath requirements; Senator Arrington and Senator Polsky expressed concerns about reviewer qualifications, grant criteria, and the impact on arts and cultural programs, and both voted no while the bill still passed. SB 1640, on confidentiality of lethality assessment forms in domestic violence cases, was amended to allow disclosure to domestic violence centers while barring disclosure to state attorneys, and it passed favorably. SB 1160 expands health insurance premium benefits for certain officers catastrophically injured or killed in the line of duty; supporters from the Fraternal Order of Police appeared in support, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also confirmed eight appointments to the Florida Commission on Community Service, the Investment Advisory Council, the Public Employees Relations Commission, and the State Retirement Commission. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• So I just thought it was important to share a few statistics of where we are with the Baker Act and where
• They go back home with their parents.
• As a parent, I want to put it kind of in that lens.
• Because I think ultimately, for me as a parent, I would like to see families stay together, and I would
• For me, as a parent, I would like to see families stay together, and I would like to see children Baker

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to review implementation of House Bill 7021, the recent overhaul of Florida’s Baker Act and Marchman Act, and to hear from DCF Assistant Secretary Erica Floyd Thomas about how the department is using the $50 million appropriation tied to the bill. Representative Maney, the bill sponsor, gave a lengthy background on why he pursued the reforms and emphasized that the goal was to improve access, reduce unnecessary crisis interventions, and give agencies the resources needed to carry out their responsibilities. He and the chair both noted that the bill was the product of many years of work and broad bipartisan support. DCF reported several early outcomes and implementation steps, including a statewide reduction in Baker Act initiations over the past five years, strong diversion rates from crisis through 988, mobile response teams, care coordination, and forensic multidisciplinary teams, and the creation of new tools such as a Baker Act dashboard and the first annual Marchman Act report. The department described key statutory changes: law enforcement discretion in initiating Baker Acts, a single-petition process, remote appearances, stronger discharge planning, interim services, updated parent notification and hold-period rules, an ombudsman office for children’s behavioral health, and regional collaboratives to identify local service gaps. DCF said it has updated manuals, FAQs, trainings, and rules, and that the managing entities have begun contracting for services. Members asked about how the $50 million was allocated, why much of it went to crisis capacity rather than outpatient care, how much has been spent so far, whether administrative costs are capped, and how the department will measure success. DCF said most of the money was used to preserve and expand crisis beds, detox beds, CSU beds, short-term residential treatment, discharge planning, and outpatient supports, with $1.3 million for the ombudsman and regional collaboratives and $48.3 million to managing entities. The assistant secretary said the department tracks readmissions, utilization, provider capacity, and monthly and quarterly reports from managing entities, but it is still early to see full effects because contracts were only recently executed. Members also raised concerns about children, families, veterans, workforce shortages, transparency, and gaps for hard-to-place individuals, including those with developmental disabilities or dementia. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond adjournment after questions were completed.

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• Thank you for the opportunity to share information today on Florida's career technical education system
• Our purpose is colleges primarily rely on their share of the Florida College system program funds for
• The largest share of our state investment comes through that Workforce Development Fund which flow to
• The provides opportunities for students to explore within the platform as well as parents.
• > And I think most of us up here really support what you're doing in real-life scenario, a single parent

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• They must also conduct open consultation with parents, teachers, and tribes, and share assessment results
• parents teachers and tribes and share parents teachers and tribes and share assessment<01:03:01.240
• assessment results with both the parent assessment results with both the parent advisory<01:03:03.319
• form of support resource sharing form of support resource sharing workshops<01:25:57.199> um<
• <01:37:40.440> that plan and I am also happy to share that plan and I am also happy to share

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee met to hear a Minnesota Department of Education presentation on federal education funding and the potential effects of federal actions on those dollars. Chair Kunesh framed the discussion around concerns about threats to the U.S. Department of Education and noted that federal funds make up about 10% of Minnesota’s education budget, or roughly $1.4 billion. Senator Lang pushed back, emphasizing that 90% of school funding comes from state and local sources and urging the committee to focus on state mandates and how to pay for them. New member Senator Clark introduced himself and said he would teach ethics or running if he were a teacher. Department staff explained that federal education dollars are divided between entitlement/formula funds and competitive/discretionary grants. They said Minnesota receives federal money through established systems and that the department is seeking clarity about how federal changes might affect the flow of funds, oversight, and program administration. They also outlined Minnesota’s legislative review process for federal funds, which includes several pathways such as the governor’s biennial budget, supplemental budget submissions, legislative advisory committee review, and expedited review processes when needed. The presentation then focused on ESEA Title funding, especially Title I. Staff said Title I is one of the largest federal education programs in Minnesota, with about $200 million in current funding, and supports 476 local education agencies. They described how funds are allocated through Minnesota’s North Star accountability system and Compass support structure, based on measures such as poverty, graduation rates, and state assessment performance. Examples of allowable supports included professional development, attendance initiatives, reading curriculum, training, and peer coaching. Senators asked whether executive action could affect these funds and whether the money flows directly to districts or through the state; staff responded that they would avoid speculation and would continue explaining the different funding streams and oversight structure.

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• We will be informing and consulting with the child's parents unless those parents have had their rights
• >> I’d have to check with Kevin if he shared it with them or not. >> Okay, I can share with them. >>
• I can share with them.
• We also changed the cost shares so that no more than 7% of the cost share would go to be upon the family
• So even parents you do work training.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened on February 13, 2026, with the chair outlining the committee’s advisory role and the possible motions available under House Rule 45. The committee then took up House Bill 1569, concerning the Philbrook Center/state hospital campus property, and heard extensive testimony from Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse. He explained that the property is currently one parcel and state law prevents subdivision unless a separate Senate bill, identified as SB 572, is enacted to fix the legal issue. He said HB 2 directed the sale of the property but did not address subdivision or marketing details, and he characterized the $5 million revenue estimate as speculative. He also said the state would first offer the property to the city or county, which he viewed as the most practical buyer and potential partner for any subdivision work. Members asked whether the building should be retained for transitional housing or sold, what would happen after July 1, 2026, and whether other vacant state buildings could absorb the current occupants. Arlinghouse said there are no firm plans for the building if it is not sold, and that HHS would remain until a sale occurs. He described the building as not especially historic or attractive and noted plumbing issues, while also acknowledging HHS’s view that it could serve as transitional housing. He said there is no reserve stock of office space, that the state already rents substantial office space in Concord, and that some nearby state buildings are either under renovation or only partially usable. He also said the Executive Council would have to approve any sale and that moving costs are usually not budgeted in advance, leaving the using agency to absorb them. Several members raised concerns about relying on asset sales to balance the budget, citing past examples where projected real estate revenue did not materialize on schedule. Arlinghouse agreed that one-time revenue should generally be used for one-time expenses, but said the state sometimes has legitimate reasons to sell assets and that such decisions depend on the state’s needs. He estimated the state rents roughly 100,000 square feet of office space in Concord at about $25 per square foot, and said he would provide a more exact figure later. In response to a question about whether the state should include a right of first refusal if the property is later resold, he said that idea had not been considered but could make sense, especially if the buyer is the city or county. No votes were taken during this portion of the work session.

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• last summer on a wife's parents last summer on a three-generation<00:20:41.960> trip.
• So it's hard to pin down sharing.
• So there's a lot of cross-organizational work and information sharing and education and also learning
• <00:30:40.400> and work um and uh information sharing and work um and uh information sharing
• <00:30:50.040> um there, you know, it's a it's a shared um there, you know, it's a it's a

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So unfortunately, I am unable to share those. Can I... I am unable to share those.
• , but I never shared it with anybody else.
• I shared it with them orally, but I never shared it with anybody else.
• Making under 100, if their parents are, if they have both parents, one parent, one guardian, making minimum
• The request is: any information shared by those that have testified, could the chairman share that with

Keywords: 970, all

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• this too often, and I'm proud to introduce my first child, who's always, you know, when you're a new parent
• <00:16:29.880> you're<00:16:30.000> a<00:16:30.040> new<00:16:30.200> parent
• ,<00:16:30.640> it's you know, when you're a new parent, it's you know, when you're a new
• parent, it's trying<00:16:31.680> to<00:16:31.760> figure<00:16:32.079> it<00:16
• their stories of the profound to share their stories of the profound impact<00:32:47.760> he's

Bills: HR203, SB2802, SB3081, SB2902, SB2005, SB3252, SB2096, SB2095, SB2046, SB2999, SB3103, SB83, SB2041, SB3234, SB3156, SB3154, SB2146, SB2053, SB2010, SB2009, SB2667, SB3215, SB2698, SB2363, SB2372, SB2673, SB2948, SB2277, SB2057, SB3085, SB3025, SB2761

Keywords: H.R. 203, House Resolution, Hawaii education, teacher of the year, educator recognition, Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, Jodi Kadoyama, Mānana Elementary School, National Blue Ribbon School, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, public education, K-12, elementary school, STEM education, literacy, teacher appreciation, school excellence, Hawaiʻi Legislature, keiki

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• I'll just share personally, I've used surgery centers, and they're convenient, they're efficient, they
• Can you share that data with my office? Glad to. Thank you so much. Members, any other questions?
• And I just wanted to share that with y'all. Thank you.
• I also want to share that recently I was shared a story of a young person who came home from school to
• learn that their parents had moved out of state and left no forwarding contact information.

Bills: SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422

Keywords: healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care

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• I plan to share a short presentation, sharing some context for the funding documents we've discussed
• <00:21:41.400> a you for having me I plan to share a you for having me I plan to share a short
• some short presentation uh sharing some short presentation uh sharing some context<00:21:44.000
• deliverables that mde is here uh sharing deliverables that mde is here uh sharing with<01:09:04.359
• So I'll turn it over to Sean maybe to share a little bit more, if that's okay, Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• things to share in this setting, but you're doing so on behalf of other folks.
• things to share in this setting, but you're doing so on behalf of other folks.
• <00:31:13.039> with slides I think they were shared with slides I think they were shared with
• Is parental 40%? With your estimates, is it medical? It'll be higher?
• <01:04:17.119> uh leave that we're offering parental uh leave that we're offering parental

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It is the tri-share model that our state runs.
• “I have children and parents visit me often in my office.
• So I think private employers generally do share, and should share, a wide latitude in their ability to
• So I think private employers generally do share and should share a wide latitude in their ability to
• I don't feel like the gentleman who shared his story publicly got a good answer.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous day’s journal, and a series of special guest introductions recognizing family members, interns, students, public servants, and community advocates. Committee reports and Senate messages followed, including Senate refusals to concur on a large number of amendments to Senate Bill 1421 and the appointment of a conference committee on House Bill 2818. The main floor action centered on the state budget, especially House Bill 2 (public education). The budget chair explained the conference report’s funding mix for K-12 schools, including $8.4 billion for public education, changes to the foundation formula, use of blind pension funds, and possible ARPA dollars later in the process. Members debated whether the report underfunded schools by $45 million or more, with opponents arguing the state was not fully funding the formula and supporters saying total school funding remained at record levels and that the issue was the source of funds rather than the total amount. A substitute motion to send HB 2 back to conference failed 62-89, and the conference report was then adopted 83-68; the bill was third read and passed 83-68. The House then took up House Bill 2003 on higher education, where the conference report largely restored the governor’s recommendation and directed the department to develop a new funding formula by the end of the year. Members discussed performance-based funding, scholarships, apprenticeships, and the need for a slower transition to any new model. The conference report passed 119-28, and the bill was third read and passed 109-32. House Bill 2004, covering Revenue and Transportation, included about $20 million for rural roads and other transportation funding; members discussed constitutional concerns, MoDOT projects, and a small local safety fix. The conference report passed 128-21, and the bill was third read and passed 127-27.

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• And if we of sharing space with men.
• I'm your exception parent with children.
• <01:41:29.600> a A few terms ago, we had to share a A few terms ago, we had to share a bathroom
• Listen, I got a study I want to share with you.
• Statistics I really wanted to share with Statistics I really wanted to share with you<01:47:33.840>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• there is no relief for a parent there is no relief for a parent ultimately someone can cause me to lose
• parents and grandparents to our parents parents and grandparents to our parents parents and grandparents
• should not right way we as uh parents should not right way we as uh parents should not have to fear
• a role in making sure that these share a role in making sure that these share a role in making sure
• and I've shared sometime um I shared and I've shared sometime um I shared and I've shared sometime very

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• My adoptive parents abandoned me on my 18th birthday and I never got to stay.
• Chair: Thank you for being here and sharing your story. I will give this another shot.
• Chair: Thank you for sharing your story and being here today.
• Harris: To the young ladies who did speak, thank you so much for sharing your story.
• How do you require agencies to share communications and share responsibilities when you don't even know

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• She balanced the demanding roles of a single parent and a full-time student, pushing through paramedic
• So, thank you for sharing that, Representative Mcain. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• They engaged with us about how to navigate difficult situations with parents, disagreements with parents
• And I greatly appreciate the author being willing to share and email the list of schools that are not
• Roberts Willie II chairs parent clothes Guyi clear the vote ix9 i18 nay Having received the majority

Bills: SB1090, SJR49, SB633, HR1059, SB650, SB2063, SB122, SB1614, SB1884, SJR52, SJR53, HJR1101, SJR50, HB3021, HR1058, SB514, SB382, HB3320, SB740, SB833, SB2143, SB1209, SB244

Keywords: wildlife, conservation, Oklahoma, regulations, permanent rules, Leo's Law, child endangerment, fentanyl testing, drug screening, child welfare, Oklahoma Children's Code, substance abuse, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, AAPI, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Oklahoma House resolution, commemorative resolution, heritage month, cultural recognition