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WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Education Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:36 am
Education
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, if somebody has an educational experience, that's an excused absence.
- And sometimes in our court system back home, we deal with what's called education neglect.
- Welcome to Senate Education. Yes, thank you for having me.
- Our West Virginia state constitution entitles every child to a free education, a free public education
- Only the difference here is a child's prognosis in education is the outcome.
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I made education this new revenue to education, so education will get a bump in its revenue.
- I made education this new revenue to education, so education will get a bump in its revenue.
- I made education this new revenue to education, so education will get a bump in its revenue.
- I made education this new revenue to education, so education will get a bump in its revenue.
- to education so education will Revenue to education so education will get<01:05:46.480><c> a</c><01:
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Mar 11th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education will now come to order, Madam Secretary.
- So the bill is definitely education related. I was just trying to find out.
- So the bill is definitely education related. I was just trying to find out.
- So in order to disrupt homelessness, we do that through education.
- So in order to disrupt homelessness, we do that through education.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We say we're for education, oh, but not really.
- So are we for education or are we against it? I don't know.
- So are we for education or are we against it?
- I don't have to put a disclaimer on what type of education.
- I've always just been for education.
Bills:
HB3327 , HB3711 , HB4104 , HJR1077 , HB3329 , HB4322 , HB4202 , HB4203 , HB4457 , HB3983 , HB3660 , HB3802 , HB2933 , HB2955 , HB2956 , HB3781 , HB3521 , HB3794 , HB3796 , HB3800 , HB3183 , HB4316 , HB4484 , HB3469 , HB3464 , HB3173 , HB3989 , HB3016 , HB2979 , HB2988 , HB2288 , HB3062 , HB3315 , HB3372 , HB3530 , HB3622 , HB3755 , HB4266
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized several guests and groups, including the nurse of the day, Donna Reynolds; the Tuttle High School wrestling team; auctioneer and ringman honorees; the Bristow Chamber of Commerce; Deer Creek cross country; Guthrie High School AP U.S. government students; and family members of Senator Reinhardt. The chamber also held a live auction demonstration on the floor, with Brandon Mendoza and Logan Snyder participating, and the winning bid was announced as $675. The Senate later recognized Millwood High School boys basketball and Isaiah Wilkes, the Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
The body then considered and passed several House bills. HB 3016 created a two-year pilot vision screening program for kindergarten through third grade to identify convergence insufficiency disorders; it passed 34-10 and was declared an emergency. HB 2979 authorized the Department of Transportation to establish school zones on portions of state highways at local request and passed 41-0. HB 2288, a teacher return-to-work bill removing the earnings cap and allowing return after six months, passed 45-0 as an emergency. HB 2988 expanded the definition of harmful woody species and broadened the Terry Peach Water Restoration Act statewide; it passed 43-1. HB 362, defining retired municipal judges for firearm-carry authority, passed 40-4. HB 3315 directed the state regents to study whether some graduate programs could be 90 credit hours and report to the governor; it passed 38-6 as an emergency.
Additional bills passed included HB 3372, creating a $5 million revolving loan fund for charter school capital expenditures, after extended debate over public funds being used for improvements to privately owned facilities; it passed 39-6. HB 3530 required ABLE Commission records to be provided within 10 days when requested and passed 44-0. HB 3622 created a U.S. decennial census revolving fund in the Department of Commerce and passed 32-11. HB 3755 established a financial mechanism for juvenile detention centers to provide medication to youth in their care and passed 43-0. HB 4266, the omnibus specialty license plate bill, passed 25-19 after questions about out-of-state university plates. The Senate then made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, birthdays, and schedule changes, and adjourned until Monday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 4104, Education.
- Education. HB 479 — charter schools closure. Education. HB 483 — bailable offenses requirement.
- Education and Judiciary. HB 4106-1 — Arizona Fellowship. Education and Appropriations.
- Education. HB 4109 — safety school procedures classification. Education.
- Education. HB 4114 — board members qualification requirement. Education.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I call the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee to order.
- , and on to faculty meeting continuing education for licensure.
- Books, education, and the leadership we spoke about.
- I want to be very clear about the revenues that come in for medical education training.
- All of you know the issues around the caps on direct medical education.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 20th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- That will enhance our educational technology infrastructure.
- It creates the Educational. Technology Infrastructure Fund.
- Oh, what's Any done to pass the Senate bill 13 on education.
- I'm the Education Director and Attorney with the New Mexico.
- Thank you for working with our education committee.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 11th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education will now come to order.
- I'm a special education teacher and an IEP case manager.
- So, you know, the education system is already well underfunded.
- Stephanie Cuncle with the Florida Education Association, waving in support.
- So we are continuing to move in the right direction as it comes to education.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and observed a moment of silence for Senator Geraldine Thompson. The committee first took up CS/SB 102, a bill by Senator Gates directing the Department of Education to develop a workforce credential program for students with autism spectrum disorder or students on a modified curriculum, in coordination with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA. Supporters said the bill would help autistic students gain job skills and workplace safety credentials, while an opponent argued the bill should clearly make participation voluntary, expand to other exceptional student groups, include funding, and add stronger accountability. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 166, the Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools bill by Senator Simon. The bill would reduce or remove several state mandates and give districts more flexibility on testing, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, audits, facilities planning, emergency make-up days, federal fund use, and public VPK oversight. Senators asked about the impact on student proficiency, teacher evaluations, and the transfer of public VPK oversight to districts; Simon said the tests would remain but count as 30 percent of the grade, districts would retain flexibility in evaluation measures, and only public VPK would shift to districts. Public testimony was largely supportive, with some speakers praising reduced testing and local control, while one senator cautioned that Florida still has a math proficiency problem. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 296 by Senator Bradley, which would repeal the 2023 statewide mandate requiring later middle and high school start times and return the decision to local districts, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and consider later start times. Supporters argued the mandate created transportation, staffing, and scheduling problems and that local control was more practical, while opponents emphasized sleep science and the benefits of later start times for teens. Several senators discussed the tension between research and district resources, and the bill sponsor said the measure preserves the conversation about sleep while allowing local scheduling decisions. CS/SB 296 was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- The MDCSS works to build a community of social studies educators in the state of Maryland, and through
- . of social studies education in Maryland of social studies education in Maryland and<00:04:29.680><c
- </c> Social Studies and Civics Education. Thank you for your dedication to your students.
- Nicole Methai, Social Studies Related Organization Professional, and the Civic Education Educator of
- Senate Bill 56, Chair, Education, Senate Bill 56, Chair, Education, Energy,<00:18:32.960><c> and</c><
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 95, Fong, California Education Interagency Council: two-year bill.
- ACA 7, Jackson, public education preferences: two-year bill.
- AB 1053, Zbur, Educational Technologies: holding committee.
- AB 1255, Committee on Education, Dual Enrollment Pathways and Migrant Education: do pass as amended to
- AB 1255, Committee on Education, Dual Enrollment Pathways and Migrant Education: do pass as amended to
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day.
The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion.
Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills.
At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Shannon Bitsa, and I am the associate director of education for the nursing board.
- Bitsa, how often does this situation come up where you get involved with the nursing education?
- Is this a common problem with the educational system for nurses?
- The board's program deals directly with any complaints received related to educational programs.
- , as long as the continuing education is completed before the license actually expires.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Health and Human Services heard a series of continuation and board-reform bills, beginning with core review measures to continue the Arizona Department of Economic Security, the State Board of Nursing, the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, and the State Board of Pharmacy. HB 2728, HB 2729, HB 2730, HB 2731 as amended, and HB 2732 all received due-pass recommendations, with the physician assistant board bill amended to extend the board for four years rather than two. The committee then moved to reform bills affecting the nursing board and pharmacy board, as well as a reconsidered health plan drug-coverage bill.
HB 2408, which would change nursing board complaint procedures, prioritize certain allegations, allow limited expungement of disciplinary records, and adjust evidentiary and liability standards, drew extensive testimony. Nursing board leadership opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken patient safety, raise the burden of proof, and erase useful disciplinary history, while supporters said it would improve fairness, reduce backlog, and give nurses a second chance for non-patient-safety-related issues. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment and advanced the bill on a 7-4-1 vote. HB 2434, updating the controlled substances prescription monitoring program and related reporting and confidentiality rules, and HB 2733, changing pharmacy continuing education timing, delivery rules, and ownership-transition procedures, both passed unanimously after amendments.
The committee also reconsidered HB 2725, which would limit access contractors’ use of therapeutic substitution and utilization controls for certain non-opioid drugs. Access and health plan representatives warned the bill was too broad and could significantly increase costs by affecting many drug classes, while the sponsor said the amendment was intended to address those concerns and preserve the policy goal. After the amendment was adopted, the bill failed on a 6-? vote and did not receive a due-pass recommendation. The chair then announced the committee was done hearing House bills and adjourned, with Senate bills expected in a later meeting.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Less than two weeks ago, I delivered the state of the state, explaining why education transformation
- is essential, not only for education itself, but for the many other challenges we face.
- And it's helped guide us in every budget we build. education transformation is essential, education transformation
- </c> for education expenses. for education expenses.
- ,</c><00:16:44.720><c> I</c> structural issues in education, I structural issues in education, I propose
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to go ahead and get started committee on Pre K through 12 education will now come to order
- It's not necessarily one of the most popular areas of statewide education policy.
- So it our teachers, our educators have the right materials, right textbooks.
- Live to be a follow up and see those resiliency education standards.
- So we had Florida educators. We had Florida principles.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:56.320><c> um,</c> Justice and Department of Education um, Justice and Department of Education
- and our educational outcomes.
- and our educational outcomes.
- of special education and our educational<00:32:10.559><c> outcomes.
- </c> special education special education around<01:04:33.920><c> funding.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The program is run by the Department of Education, or for the Department of Education, by Tutor.com.
- </c><01:39:31.840><c> resources</c> provide and the educational resources provide and the educational
- </c> students to families and to Educators students to families and to Educators and<01:43:02.760><c>
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Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- California is losing its position as the national leader in educational innovation and in educational
- California is losing its position as the national leader in educational innovation and in educational
- can be... ...on the education standards for the most part to SARA, but that our consumer protections
- I know that, of course, the way that people receive education has changed, is changing, changed even
- and that we're not putting all of these additional barriers for our incredible educational institutions
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a lengthy agenda of Senate bills, with most measures ultimately advancing on party-line or broad bipartisan votes after substantial testimony and several amendments. Early in the hearing, SB 418 by Sen. Menjivar was presented as a health access bill to codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and require coverage for up to a 12-month supply of medically approved hormone therapy; supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care amid federal threats, while there was no opposition testimony. The committee later also took up SB 456, which would exempt muralists from contractor licensing requirements for commissioned fine art murals; supporters said recent enforcement had chilled mural projects and harmed artists and communities, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 641, part of the wildfire response package, and SB 774, a sunset review bill for the Department of Real Estate and Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, also advanced with support and no opposition. SB 775 and SB 776, sunset extensions for the behavioral sciences, psychology, and optometry boards, passed after witnesses described technical changes and the need to keep the boards operating. SB 777, dealing with abandoned cemeteries, drew testimony from local governments, industry, and counties; after amendments removed a local takeover mandate and shifted the bill toward a stakeholder working group and study process, opposition softened or was withdrawn and the bill moved forward to Local Government. SB 790, on interstate reciprocity for online higher education, generated the most debate, with supporters arguing California students and institutions need stronger consumer protections and access to the national reciprocity framework, while opponents said the bill’s terms conflicted with the existing compact; it passed as amended to Appropriations after committee members emphasized continued work on student protections. The consent calendar, including SB 389 and SB 861, was also approved, and the committee adjourned after additional vote changes were recorded.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jul 1st, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- There is no such rigorous education required when buying a... ...of squawking.
- There is no such rigorous education required when buying a parrot from a pet store.
- So your civics education is... Not very many. So your civics education is working, folks.
- We educate people about keeping, breeding, and owning birds, mainly parrots.
- These successes prove that with education and support, birds find loving homes.
Keywords:
Newbury, rodenticides, second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, SGARs, pesticides, pest control, wildlife protection, environmental regulation, local bylaw, municipal authority, private property, rodent control, anticoagulant poison, public health, Massachusetts local option, Wellfleet, fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, nutrient pollution
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- SEIU 509 represents 25,000 human service workers and educators.
- Qualified licensed educators can serve their communities. We've witnessed this barrier repeatedly.
- It's education and protection. Our commonwealth can do better.
- , housing, labor, mental health, and early education, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Health and Education
- , and material goods. ...pregnancy, including counseling, prenatal education, and material goods.
Summary:
The committee hearing covered a wide range of child welfare, family support, and human services bills. Testimony strongly supported a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults aging out of foster care (S.161), with the Attorney General’s Office, youth advocates, and foster care providers describing high rates of homelessness and poverty after exit from care. Providers also urged action on a resolve to study the foster care liability insurance crisis (H.197/S.1280), saying premiums and coverage losses are forcing program cutbacks and could reduce foster care capacity statewide. Another major topic was a direct care worker medication administration program registry (H.237/S.162), which supporters said would help recruit and train workers, especially bilingual staff, to address workforce shortages in human services.
Several bills focused on child protection and child welfare system practices. Supporters of H.267/S.145 called for advance notice to children’s attorneys when placements or other major events change, arguing that timely communication is essential to prevent unnecessary disruption and improve advocacy. Testimony also backed legislation to formally recognize and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (H.233/S.112), with prosecutors and CAC leaders describing the trauma-informed model as a longstanding, effective response to child abuse and trafficking. A bill to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet (S.115) drew support from advocates who said cross-agency coordination is needed to align policy and funding for children’s well-being.
The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing safety, equity, and family support. Senator Lovely and survivors supported S.152, which would create a civil cause of action for sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust, with witnesses describing grooming and power imbalances in schools and youth-serving settings. H.274, a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, was supported by advocates who said it would add anti-discrimination protections and voting and privacy rights amid rising criminalization of homelessness. H.272/S.171 to protect maternal health received support from Rep. Montaño, MLRI, and a physician, who said the bills would make cash assistance available earlier in pregnancy and remove the medical-verification barrier. H.4216 on equitable hair care for children in state custody was supported by social workers and advocates who said hair care is tied to identity, dignity, and mental health. H.255 on empowering early educators drew testimony about barriers faced by renters and condo owners trying to open home-based child care programs. H.217, concerning resources and support for pregnant and parenting families, drew testimony from anti-abortion pregnancy resource center advocates. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several bills had no one signed up to testify or were deferred when witnesses were unavailable.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll continue on with panel two, the California Department of Education.
- And they certainly haven't spoken to anybody at the California Department of Education.
- Everything about conversations and education has been, how do we help to create more clarity?
- agencies, county offices of education, districts, etc.
- regional education agency in the nation, and we are currently supporting the education and well-being
Summary:
The Communications and Conveyance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), focused on telecommunications, broadband deployment, resiliency, and the California Teleconnect Fund. Chair Tasha Boerner said the hearing was intended to examine structural issues at the CPUC, including whether telecommunications oversight should remain within the commission, while also reviewing major programs such as Last Mile, BEAD, carrier of last resort, and emergency preparedness. CPUC President John Reynolds and Deputy Executive Director Anna Maria Johnson described the commission’s work on public safety, universal service, broadband grants, Lifeline modernization, and network resiliency, including the 72-hour backup power requirement and merger review.
Members questioned CPUC officials about the pace and metrics for Last Mile and BEAD projects, the relationship between middle-mile and last-mile buildout, and how the commission balances carrier obligations with the risk of driving providers out of high-cost areas. They also pressed the CPUC on the California Lifeline home broadband pilot, asking when enrollment would be available, which providers were participating, how much of the state would be covered, and what the surcharge impact would be. CPUC said 15 providers had been approved, one was already serving customers, and the rest were still onboarding, and it committed to provide follow-up information on timelines, coverage, and costs.
A major portion of the hearing centered on the California Teleconnect Fund and proposed changes to how schools would access the program. Superintendent Tony Thurmond argued strongly against shifting administration from county offices of education and districts to individual schools, saying it would add burden, worsen inequities, and risk underuse of a valuable broadband subsidy. Committee members echoed concerns that smaller schools and districts may lack the staff to manage direct applications and reporting. In public comment, the Los Angeles County Office of Education supported the CDE’s position and urged changes that would align the program more closely with E-Rate and reduce administrative burdens. No formal vote was taken, and Chair Boerner closed by saying she remained committed to pursuing reforms to the CPUC and referenced her bills AB 2289 and ACA 9.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- An EMT is only 120 hours of education with another 15 hours of apprenticeship.
- Another study he said that they did studied those that had higher education hours.
- , showing that these longer education courses do pose a barrier to entry for the profession.
- But in terms of education, nobody else will be required to do that.
- But yes, any incoming, we're not going to ask for more education.
Committee:
House Business