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• this tax deduction. ...the rules where we're raising this tax deduction and then give somebody a mathematical
• So it'd be nice to have that mathematical number right in front of us to see what it's actually going
• only no vote on a lot of things, but I will continue to watch this fund and I surely hope that this advances
• only no vote on a lot of things, but I will continue to watch this fund and I surely hope that this advances
• And it took 20 years of that consistent checking in, making sure that the advances went ahead.

Bills: HB70, HB93, HB95, HB139, HB140, HJR4

Keywords: Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup

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• </c> Um going down in 2014, the mathematics Um going down in 2014, the mathematics common<00:22:54.799
• And right now that's the common core for mathematics that the state uses.
• </c><00:33:40.640><c> That's</c> mathematics that the state uses.
• That's mathematics that the state uses.
• ><c> are</c><00:44:03.359><c> embedded</c> those mathematics skills are embedded those mathematics skills

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Oversight Committee met to review statewide education improvement and assessment issues under RSA 193-C:8-a, with the chair focusing on curriculum frameworks, academic standards, and resource elements tied to the state’s adequate education statutes. The chair walked through the statutory relationship between minimum standards for public school approval, academic standards, and local control of curriculum, noting that New Hampshire law requires curriculum frameworks to guide what students should know and be able to do while leaving districts flexibility in instruction. He also raised concerns that some subject areas appear to have current frameworks or standards while others do not, and suggested the committee may need to consider an amendment creating a curriculum frameworks and academic standards coordinator at the Department of Education. Nate Green, director of the Division of Education Analytics and Resources, explained that the terms “academic standards” and “curriculum frameworks” have evolved over time and are often used interchangeably, but can mean different things depending on the subject area. He said the state’s more prescriptive standards largely developed after No Child Left Behind, especially in math, ELA, and science, while older or less-tested subjects such as arts, physical education, and health often retained looser framework-style documents. Green outlined one possible approach of standardizing terminology, but also said New Hampshire could instead define curriculum frameworks separately as a combination of standards, curriculum, and instructional approaches. He emphasized that state standards must support statewide consistency and assessment, while local districts retain control over how they teach. Committee members discussed how these distinctions affect different grade levels and subjects, using examples from math and science to show that minimum standards are broad while academic standards are more specific and grade-level based. Green described how science standards are organized by physical science, life science, and earth/space science across grade bands, while math standards are more directly tied to individual grades. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported during this portion of the meeting; the discussion remained informational and exploratory as members considered whether statutory language or departmental organization should be updated.

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• They are moving thanks to the wonders of how computers have advanced.
• The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science, and the Arts has two LPCs.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Joseph Savoy has devoted nearly five decades to advancing educational excellence, strengthening our universities
• Joseph Savoy, a native of Louisiana, has devoted his life and career to advancing educational excellence
• distinction in numerous leadership capacities, including as its first vice president for university advancement
• Assistant Professor, demonstrating his exceptional ability to inspire students, cultivate leadership, and advance
• Opportunity Program for Students to revise high school core curricular requirements in the subject of mathematics

Bills: SR146, SCR12, HB221, HCR115, HCR116, HCR58, HB1, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3, HB2, HB3, SCR3, SB56, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR27, HCR28, HCR66, HCR67, HCR72, HCR5, HCR32, HCR49, HCR50, HCR53, HCR60, HCR62, HCR64, HCR68, HCR78, HCR81, HCR86, HCR97, HCR102, HCR31, HCR47, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB158, HB160, HB169, HB227, HB251, HB289, HB330, HB394, HB410, HB429, HB769, HB971, HB1017, HB1234, HB1235, HB9, HB177, HB181, HB202, HB223, HB225, HB387, HB398, HB457, HB459, HB540, HB591, HB616, HB766, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB906, HB950, HB975, HB1052, HB1057, HB1076, HB1100, HB1139, HB1155, HB1160, HB1182, HB1186, HB1220, HB1223, HB1224, HB1228, HB1231, HB1245, HB1256, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB205, HB211, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB308, HB310, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB403, HB571, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB740, HB750, HB759, HB812, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1038, HB1107, SB29, SB42, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB441, SB449, SB487, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB43, SB149

Keywords: SR146, Senate Resolution 146, Louis Thomas Nelson, Thomas Nelson, condolences, memorial resolution, tribute, obituary, public service, St. Martinville, Cade, St. Martin Parish, police juror, mayor, community center, water system, school bus driver, school board, Louisiana Senate, sympathy

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, a prayer by campus pastor Anthony Brown, and the Pledge of Allegiance. After the journal was read, the chamber took up a series of resolutions and bills, beginning with measures directing studies on mineral servitudes, student non-enrollment determinations, autism services, school nurse orientation, declining school enrollment, behavioral health and homelessness, floodplain map updates, opioid treatment in correctional facilities, oversized vehicle permits, rural economic development, hunting education in schools, and fraud prevention for seniors. Several local and commemorative resolutions were also adopted, including Tangipahoa Parish Fair Day, recognition of Lane Frenchy Boudreau’s military service, and a memorial resolution honoring Bob Bowman. Personal privilege remarks also recognized festival royalty, the Westlake High School baseball team, Dr. E. Joseph Savoy, and 101-year-old Thelma Smith Williams. The Senate concurred in or adopted numerous House concurrent resolutions, often after brief explanations and, in some cases, amendments. These included measures on criminal history background checks for ambulance personnel, autism support services, school nurse orientation, acute care access for individuals with developmental disabilities, child abuse reporting training, physical therapy student loan eligibility, migratory waterfowl research, and a task force on senior fraud prevention. The chamber also adopted resolutions related to seafood competitiveness, bridge backup motors, I-12 improvements, and a Louisiana Energy Protection Act-style climate litigation measure, along with a resolution supporting Preeclampsia Day and a new Woman’s Hospital initiative. The Senate then moved through a long calendar of House bills on third reading and final passage. Bills passed included measures on Safe Haven Law postings in schools, official journal pricing, the Governor’s Task Force on Impaired Driving, the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program, sexual assault survivor rights, intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing records, renewable energy recycling, school emergency operations plans, the Louisiana FIRST data system, oilfield site restoration fees, inmate programming, automatic reinstatement of suspended driver’s licenses, special vehicle permits, climate-change damages, the Louisiana Center for State Schools, the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force, fire limits, police chief appointment in Folsom, digitized credentials, Sewage and Water Board procurement, behavioral health crisis insurance coverage, the Louisiana Talent Accelerator Office, indigent defender fee thresholds, prestige license plates, public license tag agent fees, highway naming, public defender terminology cleanup, an improvement district in Orleans Parish, a Democratic Party license plate, DWI-related substance definitions, commercial driver’s license rules, and a Shreveport demolition/local property bill. Several measures drew debate, especially HB 608 on athletics revenue-sharing transparency, which passed 32-13 after concerns about public records and taxpayer transparency. The final bill mentioned, HB 1059 on TOPS math requirements, was introduced at the end of the transcript but its disposition was not shown.

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• uses for next year or my 4-year graduation rate for next year, my graduation rate for next year, mathematically
• Removal of requirements, algebra 2, Advanced Placement, honors, dual credit, and distance learning are
• The same can be said for Advanced Placement, honors or credit, or distance learning.
• process allows to build our own capacity by engaging a highly respected and skilled contractor, Advanced
• PSAT, the SAT, earning a C or better in a dual credit, earning a C, um, earning a 3 or better in Advanced

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• bill also creates the neurofibromatosis disease grant program within the Department of Health to advance
• bill also creates the neurofibromatosis disease grant program within the Department of Health to advance
• Builders will be allowed to have building permits for single-family homes issued in advance of securing
• They struggle with learning to read or to use mathematics.
• the earlier you can identify and implement specific ways of teaching a child to read or to learn mathematics

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• reason why we disagree is because you must be certified in those courses to be able to teach those advanced
• school to attract job-producing entities to the state, requires DOE to establish competencies for a mathematics
• In terms of Section 29 where you're amending in the mathematics endorsement, what does that look like
• I'm an administrator in a school, does all my elementary teachers now have to go back and get a mathematics
• classroom, is this a mandate that anyone who teaches reading in any elementary school has to get the mathematics

Summary: The House took up a series of Senate messages and concurred in several amendments before passing multiple bills. Early actions included unanimous passage of CS/CS/HB 1299 on Department of Health matters, CS/HB 1549 on financial institutions after removing a Senate-added trust-account provision, and CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign ties in business ownership after trimming registration requirements. The chamber also insisted on its housing amendment to CS/CS/CS/SB 184 after the Senate refused to concur. A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/CS/HB 875 on educator preparation. The House adopted an amendment restoring two teacher-prep courses, preserving the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College in partnership with USF, and modifying the teacher candidate testing framework and mentor qualifications. Supporters said it reduced barriers while keeping standards; opponents raised concerns about the remaining “identity politics” language and other provisions. The bill then passed 91-22. The House also passed HB 1101 on out-of-network providers after adopting a House amendment that kept the original bill’s notice and referral provisions with a good-cause exemption, despite objections that it placed too much responsibility on doctors. Later, the chamber approved CS/CS/SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, with members highlighting debris management, emergency planning, crane safety, and hurricane recovery provisions; it passed unanimously. The House then rejected concurrence in a Senate amendment to HB 1609 on waste incineration, and later spent substantial time debating CS/CS/HB 1115 on education, especially Schools of Hope, expanded co-location authority, funding, transportation, and school-district agreement terms. Critics argued the language was added late and could disadvantage traditional public schools, while supporters said it would expand options for students; the debate continued with the bill still under consideration at the end of the excerpt.

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• Foundational mathematics learning is as important as literacy, but it often doesn't get as much attention
• Students get support with the skills they need to develop, then they advance from skill to skill once
• skills they need to develop<00:51:51.720><c> then</c><00:51:51.920><c> they</c><00:51:52.119><c> advance
• from skill to develop then they advance from skill to skill<00:51:53.440><c> once</c><00:51:53.680><
• </c><01:03:58.799><c> and</c> and Proficiency in mathematics and and Proficiency in mathematics and numeracy

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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• All grade levels here had between 37% and 39% scoring level 3 or 4, proficient or advanced, and all of
• All grade levels here had between 37% and 39% scoring level 3 or 4, proficient or advanced, and all of
• White students had the highest percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced, ranging from 42%
• The achievement and the proficient—can you, so you have proficient and then advanced, is that going to
• The proficient would have the proficient and advanced on this letter grade?

Keywords: 1204, all

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• /c><03:15:16.399><c> broadband</c> not just advanced satellite broadband not just advanced satellite
• </c><03:39:30.399><c> scientific</c> southern border and advancing scientific southern border and advancing
• </c> advancements for our country's benefits. advancements for our country's benefits.
• </c> contribute to innovative advancements contribute to innovative advancements that<03:43:44.960><c
• </c> information sharing and the advancement information sharing and the advancement of<03:55:49.600>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• His tireless efforts have been instrumental in securing funding and advancing projects that benefit the
• </c><00:10:18.519><c> projects</c> securing funding and advancing projects securing funding and advancing
• Global Health including by advancing Global Health including through<00:17:07.919><c> his</c><00:17:
• Nicholls designed a strong advising program and was a chair of the mathematics and science division at
• this one seems to is now advancing this one seems to follow<00:40:12.880><c> a</c><00:40:13.040><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:21:20.160><c> and</c> on teaching children mathematics and on teaching children mathematics and
• The amendment strikes references to advanced professional certificate or national board certification
• counselor scolded her for wanting to take algebra instead of Latin, asking, "What lady would take mathematics
• 00:58:41.040><c> lady</c><00:58:41.560><c> would</c><00:58:41.760><c> take</c><00:58:42.000><c> mathematics
• </c> "What lady would take mathematics "What lady would take mathematics instead<00:58:43.400><c> of<

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 957, house, all

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• the state bar of texas hispanic judges formed the first statewide organization with the mission of advancing
• current and future hispanic judges promoting integrity and excellence in the judiciary and whereas advancing
• our community who are role models and each and every one of you are a role model our community by advancing
• And I got a great education and majored in mathematical science, which. gave me the basis to go into
• As UNT has rapidly grown and advanced into a research powerhouse, it has maintained its commitment to

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

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• Our school support teams play a vital role in advancing high-quality teaching and learning across all
• Monitoring tier once again led overall growth with roughly one-third of students advancing.
• Our second instructional goal centers on mathematics achievement.
• They asked me in advance if I could predict them, and I said no, that's the fun part.
• And she's juggling that, and then she's got the advanced students, and she's juggling.

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• also described a phased approach to high impact policy levers that may result in more cohesive mathematics
• The first step is the alignment of vision and governance for mathematics that define expectations and
• And then also, many of us who've taught we've gotten advanced training in GLAD strategies, AVID strategies
• and then the final thing is I'm glad that you really addressed math because many Teachers who have advanced
• Oh, I'm not advancing my slides. Shame on me. Okay, sorry, I just talked about slide two.

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• can say multiple hundreds of, I don't know how many backlogs there are, but I break things down mathematically
• I request its advancement. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
• I request its advancement. Members, that concludes the debate. Vote now occur.

Bills: HB1170

Keywords: fiduciary responsibility, proxy voting, public finance, Oklahoma statutes, pension plans, pecuniary factors, nonpecuniary factors, financial risk, Attorney General

Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Affairs met to consider two executive nominations and House Bill 1170. Mark Wood was introduced as nominee to lead OMES; he described his background in public accounting and tax administration, said his focus would be on stabilizing the agency, improving efficiency, and balancing accountability with service. Senators asked about OMES’s core mission and whether some duties should be returned to agencies; Wood said he would keep an open mind and work with legislators on possible changes. The committee advanced his nomination on a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard Dwayne Helmberger’s nomination to the State Fire Marshal Commission. Helmberger, currently Stillwater fire chief and formerly assistant chief in Midwest City, emphasized code administration, education, and coordination with other agencies. Senators questioned him about backlogs in fire marshal inspections for marijuana grow operations and certificates of occupancy; he said the backlog was driven by the volume of applications and could be addressed through better planning, coordination, and logistics. His nomination also advanced unanimously, 9-0. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1170, which would direct pension fiduciaries to focus on pecuniary interests and avoid non-financial ESG considerations. Senator Daniels explained that the bill was intended to clarify state policy and align definitions with related measures, and she requested a title strike while continuing to work on the language. Members raised concerns about due process, immunity provisions, and whether the bill would conflict with recent court rulings or still allow consideration of ESG factors when financially relevant. After debate, the committee passed the bill 6-2.

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• </c><00:33:43.159><c> the</c> special education about mathematics the special education about mathematics
• </c> recommendations for the mathematics recommendations for the mathematics support<00:34:22.240><c>
• </c> practice of providing mathematics practice of providing mathematics education<00:34:40.280><c> for
• </c><00:35:02.880><c> was</c> difficulties with mathematics was difficulties with mathematics was considered
• <00:35:14.280><c> representations</c><00:35:15.280><c> was</c> mathematical representations was mathematical

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We're investing in grid resilience specific to the tribal land and advancing technology solutions that
• We're investing in grid resilience specific to the tribal land and advancing technology solutions that
• We remain committed to strong tribal partnerships and to advancing clean energy in a way that protects
• </c><00:20:49.760><c> clean</c> partnerships and to advancing clean partnerships and to advancing clean
• ><c> equation</c><00:38:24.880><c> to</c> there's no um mathematical equation to there's no um mathematical

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

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• > and</c><00:16:54.399><c> instructional</c> advancing AI literacy and instructional advancing AI literacy
• So the content could, let's say, it's in mathematics.
• So the content could, let's say, it's in mathematics.
• So the content could, let's say, it's in mathematics.
• </c><02:08:40.719><c> degrees</c> they come to us with advanced degrees they come to us with advanced

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint Education and Higher Education committees met on February 10, 2026, first hearing HB 1676, which would create an AI and education task force, require documentation from AI vendors before procurement or use, and appropriate funds. The Department of Education, Public Charter School Commission, and University of Hawaii all supported the bill’s intent and described existing AI literacy efforts, teacher training, guidance for students and staff, and privacy/monitoring safeguards. DOE said it had already convened an AI task force, produced a report, trained over 10,000 educators, and embedded AI into computer science and broader curricular guidance. Members questioned DOE about student privacy, harmful content monitoring, personal devices, cell phone policy, teacher training, and whether AI literacy should extend beyond computer science into all subjects and across rural schools. After discussion, the chair announced HB 1676 would be deferred to Friday, February 13, and that a HD1 draft would be prepared. The chair said the committee would revisit the task force composition and procurement standards, with possible elimination of the procurement section, and circulate the revised draft before the next hearing. The committee then recessed and later reconvened for HB 1811, a student loan repayment program for educators. Testimony from the Department of Education, Public Charter School Commission, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, HSTA, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus was generally supportive, with HSTA and the Teacher Standards Board emphasizing teacher recruitment and retention, student loan burden, and the need to address the teacher shortage. In decision-making on HB 1811, the committees adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The main amendment collapsed the repayment structure into a single disbursement of up to $25,000 after five years of service, with technical/non-substantive changes and a corrected effective date. Both the Education and Higher Education committees voted unanimously in favor. Later in the meeting, the Education Committee began hearing HB 1561 on student meals, which drew broad support from the Public Charter School Commission, Department of Health, HSTA, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and many individuals. Appleseed requested amendments to ensure charter schools are treated the same as other public schools if eligibility expands and to address reimbursement issues for schools already participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision; members discussed those concerns but no action was taken in the portion of the transcript provided. The committee then moved on to HB 779, on expanding student meal coverage, where DOE supported the intent but said it could not support the bill in its current form because of fiscal constraints.

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