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• </c><00:02:33.920><c> On</c> Wyoming Department of Education. On Wyoming Department of Education.
• :04:10.319><c> committee</c> joint education interimm committee joint education interimm committee determined
• </c> this past couple weeks about education this past couple weeks about education and<00:16:29.279><
• :58.720><c> like</c><00:23:58.880><c> to</c> the Department of Education like to the Department of Education

Bills: SF0014, SF0053

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• However, we do so much rural education in our current clinical delivery system. do so much rural education
• So for this bill, it is referring to graduate medical education.
• , double our educational programs within the School of Medicine.
• and health professional education require a clinical experience.
• programs and the biomedical science education.

Bills: SB5, SB6, SB8

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

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• of a local Board of Education personnel.
• The other that we mentioned previously was for educational purposes. ...was for educational purposes.
• , the local Board of Education, and the State Board of Education for publication on the...
• to use it for educational purposes.
• It has "education" and did not have an "N" at the end. So I'd...

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, 1136, house, all

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• in education policy.
• inclusion in an education bill.
• finance bill. education bill.
• I am a mature educator, meaning I went back to school for my Master's of Education through SMSU in the
• The Education Policy Committee.

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• </c> relations decision making parent relations decision making parent decision<00:04:51.199><c> making
• </c><00:09:21.120><c> funding</c> supporting equity in education funding supporting equity in education
• </c> including the Department of Education including the Department of Education the<00:19:10.039><c>
• </c> with our schools and our education with our schools and our education system<00:29:35.679><c> and
• <01:18:37.520><c> educator</c><01:18:38.040><c> licensing</c><01:18:38.600><c> and</c> education educator

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Bills: HB462, HB8, HB8

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools, education policy

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• Over 80% of child care educators are skipping meal breaks.
• I wouldn't be the best parent without them in my village.
• Throughout the day, the peace of mind it would give me, knowing I had educators providing care.
• We do want our educators to earn more.
• My name is Elsa Jacobson, and I represent the Early Care and Education Consortium.

Bills: HB1347, HB2091, HB2264

Keywords: education, funding, student loans, affordability, higher education, public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation, unemployment insurance, benefits, employment, layoffs, workforce reduction, 904, all

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• </c><00:10:26.640><c> operating</c> $736 million in the education operating $736 million in the education
• ><c> this</c><00:34:46.320><c> bill</c> An educational program in this bill An educational program in
• of the Senate Education Policy chair of the Senate Education Policy Committee,<00:39:48.960><c> the<
• Bill's given favor report. outcomebased education funding outcomebased education funding coordinating

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• I am here today for my students as an educator, but also as a parent who has a child in our state's public
• education department.
• Parents also must continue to have the ability to choose educational options that best meet the needs
• Parents also must continue to have the ability to choose educational options that best meet the needs
• Please, educate.

Bills: HB2, SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 253, as substituted, which would create a framework for full-time virtual/distance learning programs in New Mexico. Sponsors and agency witnesses said the bill is intended to preserve virtual options while adding approval, reporting, and compliance requirements, including definitions for distance learning programs, annual reporting, renewal every three to five years, and a pause on new programs while existing ones are grandfathered for a period. They also said the bill addresses budget concerns by limiting enrollment growth units and excluding distance-learning students from certain funding calculations, including rural population units, to prevent unexpected losses in the state equalization guarantee. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters included district superintendents and education officials who said the bill is needed to protect school funding, improve accountability, and gather basic data that the state currently lacks. Opponents included parents, students, teachers, charter-school representatives, and business and advocacy voices who argued virtual education has been lifesaving for medically fragile, bullied, rural, neurodivergent, and working students, and that the bill’s caps, geographic limits, and approval authority would reduce school choice and could eliminate some programs. Several witnesses stressed that virtual charter schools such as Pecos Cyber Academy and New Mexico Connections would not be affected, while others said the bill still reaches too broadly. Committee members raised extensive questions about the 10% enrollment cap, the adjacent-district requirement, the denial-and-appeal process, the treatment of charter schools versus district programs, and the effect on rural or small districts. Witnesses explained that the bill is meant to be temporary, with an interim study in 2026 to develop longer-term policy, but some members said they remained concerned about overreach and unintended consequences. No final vote or action on the bill was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Representative Brown, you're educating us on a lot of things this session, so we look forward to your
• College System, the Alabama Fire College, and the University of South Alabama to provide necessary educational
• I've mentioned before that when we look at our education dollars, we divide those dollars, in my opinion

Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

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• In or completed a Windham School District or higher education program, it clarifies the TDCJ is required
• What is that parent supposed to be doing?
• The bill would amend Chapter 19 of the Texas Education Code by adding sections 012-013.
• Texas Workforce Commission, a Higher Education Institution on a rotating basis, and an organization
• The report includes data collection on educational outcomes.

Bills: HB1826, HB2854, HB3006, HB4614, HB5261, HB5639

Keywords: mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, HB 2854, Pokuaa-Flowers Act, parole, mandatory supervision, electronic monitoring, releasee, parole officer, hospital visit approval, general hospital, law enforcement notification, DSHS, Department of State Health Services, corrections, public safety, liability immunity

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• The Senate Education Committee will come to order. Members, thank you for your patience.
• In a survey of educators, would you be surprised that that survey was done by the National Education
• Senator, did you Know that the EdWeek Research Center educator survey found that 10% of educators reported
• Even without this bill passing, couldn't a Board of Education implement this on their own?
• Senate Bill 1721 extends the sunset of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education.

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• <c> educator</c> classroom to strengthen educator classroom to strengthen educator workforce.<00:10:30.000
• </c> educational leaders across the state. educational leaders across the state.
• </c> shaping the educational pathway. shaping the educational pathway.
• and elementary education.
• I appreciate the opportunity to elementary education. elementary education.

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• the Department of Education to coordinate a review of the state requirements for educational facilities
• It allows parents of exceptional student education students to request in writing to the school's principal
• of educators.
• of educators.
• Alexis Ferguson: "I am asking you both as a parent and as an educator in the public school system to

Bills: S0824, S1170, S1620, S1738, S7036

Keywords: school district, real property, inventory, land use, education, video monitoring, safety, special education, parental rights, public education, school board rights, transparency, employment conditions, nondisclosure agreements, educational facilities, student safety, teacher accountability, physical plant, school design, construction standards

Summary: The Education Pre-K-12 Committee considered several K-12 bills and resolutions. SJR 1104, by Senator Massullo, would place on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools; supporters said it simply codifies existing law and protects student and employee rights, while opponents warned it could entrench religious pressure and exclusion. The resolution was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 1738, by Senator Yarborough, on educational facilities; an amendment removed crime-prevention-through-environmental-design language and adjusted transparency/safe-space provisions, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. SB 824, by Senator Truenow, was amended into a transparency measure requiring districts to submit annual reports on unimproved land holdings to DOE, and it was reported favorably. Appointments in tabs 7 and 8 were recommended for confirmation. The committee then took up SPB 7036, a comprehensive education package by Chair Simon. The bill would expand educational emergency triggers, adjust Title I withholding uses, align charter school rules with school improvement processes, update safety and early learning provisions, expand literacy and math interventions, and revise educator pipeline policies. Members raised concerns about a provision that could allow the state to develop instructional materials; Simon said that section was still being considered and would need guardrails. The committee adopted a motion to submit the bill as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 1620, by Senator Leak, proposed a “school board members’ bill of rights” giving board members direct access to district documents and staff, limiting district attorneys’ dual representation, strengthening nepotism rules, and prohibiting nondisclosure agreements. Volusia County school board members and others testified both for and against the bill, with supporters citing transparency and accountability and opponents warning about confidentiality, staff pressure, and undermining the superintendent’s authority. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1170, by Senator Calatayud, as amended, would allow parents of students in self-contained ESE classrooms to request cameras, with district policies governing review, notice, timelines, and appeals. Parents, advocates, and educators testified strongly in support, while one witness opposed it as an unfunded mandate. The committee reported the bill favorably.

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• Kate, you want to come on up and talk to us about higher education and post-secondary education funding
• Today I will go over the overview of higher education.
• It just shows that of the 13% of the higher education pie, that changes from the 8% of higher education
• Participating students receive tuition-free education.
• Participating students receive tuition-free education.

Bills: HB2148, HB2132

Keywords: education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid, state financial aid, financial aid application, postsecondary education, higher education, student aid, Washington Student Achievement Council, public records exemption, privacy, student records, personally identifying information, financial information, data sharing agreement, enrollment assistance, institutional records, FERPA

Summary: The committee first held a work session on higher education funding and enrollment, with OPR staff Kate Henry reviewing Washington’s public higher education system, enrollment trends, tuition policy, financial aid programs, and funding sources. Members asked questions about FTE versus headcount, tuition changes, financial aid eligibility, and how the Workforce Education Investment Account and Opportunity Pathways funds are used to support Washington College Grant and College Bound awards. Henry explained recent policy changes, including Senate Bill 5785’s effects on award formulas, and noted that tuition, state appropriations, and financial aid are closely linked. Committee members also requested additional data on student-to-staff ratios and cost-of-attendance figures by institution. The committee then heard House Bill 2148, which would create a “Pay It Forward” program for graduate students. The bill would provide tuition support for up to four years, with recipients later making income-based contributions for up to 15 years to fund future students. The prime sponsor argued the bill was needed because federal changes would reduce access to graduate and professional loans, especially in fields like nursing, teaching, public health, and physical therapy. Testimony from students and advocates was strongly supportive, emphasizing workforce shortages, reduced federal aid, and the need for a revolving public funding model. Members asked about interest, caps, repayment terms, and how the program would be capitalized. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2132, which would limit disclosure and retention of personally identifying and financial information from WASFA applications. The bill would exempt such information from public disclosure, restrict retention to one year after the award year absent an audit or appeal, and limit sharing with outside entities except as required by law or court order. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce unnecessary long-term storage of sensitive student data and improve privacy and data security. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, especially from student and immigrant-advocacy groups, who said the bill would protect undocumented and mixed-status students and increase trust in the financial aid process. Some members raised concerns about whether shorter retention could affect future immigration or residency documentation, and the sponsor responded that students can keep their own records and that other proof of enrollment or graduation would remain available. The committee took no votes and adjourned after the hearings.

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• of Higher Education.
• I am a special education assistant, which is a paraprofessional, as well as a parent of a student who
• Non-public pupil transportation aid and non-public pupil education aid have given parents the resources
• All parents in Minnesota deserve to have access to the best educational program for their children.
• education assistant cadre for early childhood special education.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• </c> everyone gets a high quality education everyone gets a high quality education today<00:10:21.480
• I also am an educator.
• program, helping parents understand their rights and responsibilities as they navigate the special education
• Is there a way that we can both address what parents need and what educators need with this?

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

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• The House Education Committee will come to order. Good afternoon, everyone.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the Education Committee.
• That we see in mastery-based education, where one of the principles of mastery-based education is that
• I'm also a former educator. Today, I want to share what I've seen firsthand as an educator.
• School districts, educational service districts, and other state or local education agencies must satisfy

Bills: HB2142, HB2369, HB2432

Keywords: remote learning, hybrid learning, education reform, alternative education, student engagement, local food, public schools, nutrition, sustainability, agriculture, technology access, educational resources, surplus hardware, student support, 904, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2142 would replace statutory references to “alternative learning experience” with “remote and hybrid learning.” Staff explained that ALE programs currently include online, remote, and site-based courses, and the bill would change terminology across multiple statutes. The prime sponsor and a retired principal testified that the change is intended to reduce stigma and more accurately describe programs like River Home Link, while committee members raised concerns that the new wording could unintentionally capture fully in-person programs. Testimony was largely supportive, and the public hearing closed with 52 in favor, 4 opposed, and 0 other. The committee then heard HB 2369, which would create the Washington Local Food for Schools program within OSPI to expand procurement and distribution of Washington-grown foods to schools using the USDA food distribution system. Staff and the sponsor said the bill would codify and expand existing farm-to-school efforts, reduce logistical barriers for districts and local producers, and support local agriculture. Testifiers included OSPI, food hubs, farm-to-school advocates, school district leaders, farmers, and students, all speaking in support and describing benefits such as fresher meals, stronger local economies, and educational connections to agriculture. The hearing closed with 455 in favor, 64 opposed, and 1 other. Finally, the committee heard HB 2432, which would allow school districts and ESDs to sell or grant surplus technology hardware, such as laptops and tablets, directly to public school students and recent graduates at depreciated cost, with priority for students with the greatest need. The sponsor said the bill would help students access devices for jobs, college, and postsecondary transitions, while staff noted existing law already addresses assistive devices for students with disabilities. Testimony from district technology and finance officials supported the bill as a practical way to extend the life of equipment and improve student access at home. The hearing closed with 57 in favor, 5 opposed, and 0 other. The chair then announced amendment deadlines for upcoming bills and adjourned the committee.

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• reservists pay for post-secondary education.
• Neither of his parents had a college education, and when he was around my age of 17 years old and applying
• out a private education should receive any less aid.
• My passion is nursing education.
• Department of Education. Quality nursing education begins at the state level.

Bills: HB2498, HB2443, HB2567, HB2363, HB2422

Keywords: nursing education, nursing program standards, board of nursing, state board, national accreditation, accreditation body, nursing school, nurse educator, clinical simulation, simulation director, lead nurse educator, NCLEX, licensure exam pass rate, corrective action plan, technical assistance, higher education, program approval, Washington RCW, professional development, nursing licensure

Summary: The committee held courtesy hearings on three bills before moving to executive action on two unrelated measures. House Bill 2443 would create an Armed Forces Reserve post-secondary education grant. Staff explained the bill as written would apply to Army Reserve members and their spouses/dependents, with eligibility tied to Washington domicile or stationing, enrollment in an in-state postsecondary program, and a service obligation or repayment requirement. Rep. DeFoe said the intent was to extend educational support to reservists similar to benefits already available to Washington National Guard members. A reserve ambassador testified in support, emphasizing the role of reserve components in state and national security and disaster response. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing. House Bill 2567 would restore Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award levels for students attending four-year private, not-for-profit institutions. The sponsor, Rep. Street, said the Legislature had made a budget-driven cut last session and should reinstate the aid as soon as possible. Students and representatives from private colleges testified that the cuts would reduce access, increase debt, and disproportionately harm low-income, first-generation, and students of color; supporters also argued the aid helps students stay in Washington and supports workforce needs, including health care. Public university faculty and some others opposed the bill, arguing state funds should prioritize public institutions and that public higher education has also faced cuts. The committee heard extensive testimony but took no action on the bill in the hearing. House Bill 2498 would change nursing education standards by limiting the Board of Nursing’s authority where programs are nationally accredited, requiring technical assistance for low NCLEX pass rates, and expediting approval for certain programs. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce barriers, address perceived overreach by the board, and improve diversity and workforce supply in nursing. Community college leaders and some nursing educators supported the bill, saying current rules create unnecessary delays and hinder expansion, especially in rural areas. The Board of Nursing, nursing education groups, hospitals, clinical placement organizations, and other nurses opposed it, arguing state oversight is needed for patient safety, local workforce needs, and consistent standards; several said the board is already revising its rules through the existing WAC process. After the public hearings, the committee went into executive session and passed Substitute House Bill 2363 and Substitute House Bill 2422 out of committee with do-pass recommendations, each after adopting amendments that delayed implementation dates. The vote on 2422 was 9-7, with one excused member.