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KY
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  • Senator Carroll, Senator Givens, Senator Higdon, Senator Meredith, Senator Neal, Senator Rawlings, Senator
  • Reed, Senator Thomas, Senator Williams, Senator Wilson, and Senator Wise.
  • Senator Thomas here. Senator Williams here. Senator Wilson here. Senator Wise here.
  • Senator Higden hi Senator Senator Higden hi Senator Meredith<00:30:25.120> Senator Meredith Senator
  • Senator Carroll. Senator Givens. Senator Higdon. Senator Meredith. Senator Neal. Senator Reed.
Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and heard a presentation from Parker Keys, Northern Kentucky State Vice President for Kentucky FFA, on the value of career and technical education (CTE). He highlighted enrollment of more than 143,000 secondary students in CTE, work-based learning, dual credit, industry certifications, and the role of student organizations such as DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Educators Rising, TSA, and SkillsUSA. Senators praised CTE as important for workforce readiness and resume building, and encouraged continued engagement with the committee. The committee then considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 43, sponsored by Senator Steve West, supporting a Southern Regional Education Board initiative to expand crisis counseling and recovery support for schools and colleges after tragedies and disasters. Dr. Steven Puit and Linda Tyrie described a regional network of trained counselors modeled on Kentucky’s response after Marshall County, emphasizing long-term recovery, psychological first aid, and deployment support for up to a year after an event. Members spoke in strong support, citing the lasting impact of Marshall County and Heath, and the resolution passed 13-0 and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 77, a cleanup bill relating to the Education Professional Standards Board. Senator Matt Deneen and Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities representative Mr. Dyer explained that the bill clarifies that small independent colleges and universities may designate a qualified education department representative, not only a chief academic officer, to serve on the board. The committee adopted a committee substitute by voice vote, and the substitute was approved.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sorry, there is a Senate companion to... I got a five o'clock.
  • This is the Senate companion to HB4196 by Representative...
  • The Senate Bill 264 by Chairwoman Button, the chair recalled Senate Bill 264 from the Subcommittee on
  • I'm testifying in support of the Senate bill.
  • Senate Bill 264 will provide TDI oversight during the process.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Carroll here. Senator Givens here. Senator Higdon. Senator Meredith. Senator Neal.
  • Senator Rawlings. Senator Reed here. Senator Thomas. Senator Williams here. Senator Wilson.
  • Rawlings Senator Reed here Senator Rawlings Senator Reed here Senator Thomas<00:01:33.920> Senator
  • <00:05:34.199> declaring<00:05:34.639> an Senator Wise knows the rules.
  • Senator Neal, Senator Rawlings, Senator Reed, Senator Thomas, Senator Tier, Senator Williams, Senator
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics. Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports. Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.