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• That are part of the California Community Schools Partnership Program.
• So I really want to focus on the implementation part, which is actually pretty important as well.
• Everyone is part of that process.
• And it's part of every stakeholder, not just educators. Thank you.
• So ELOP should be part of that with community schools and other things.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Yeah, I think that would become part of the bill.
• We think that there's mutual benefits of being a part of the grid.
• Managed detection and response: this is part of the vulnerability...
• And so, as part of that, when they're found, they patch them.
• That was part of the bill, was that this... As a recommendation.

Keywords: 985, all

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• Transportation challenges can be a big part of that.
• Is that a part of your presentation?
• I think that was part of us getting those kids back.
• I think that was part of us getting those kids back.
• Thank you so much for coming and being a part of this process.

Summary: The committee on Pre-K through 12 Education met to discuss chronic absenteeism, district attendance interventions, and related truancy procedures. Chair Simon reviewed Florida’s attendance laws and escalation process, including school-based interventions, child study team meetings, referrals to the Department of Juvenile Justice, truancy petitions, and possible sanctions for parents and driving privileges. The committee heard first from University of Florida professor Dr. Chris Curran, who presented state and national absenteeism data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023-24. He emphasized that absenteeism has multiple causes, including transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family barriers, and said effective responses include early warning systems, multi-tiered supports, mentoring, and community partnerships rather than relying only on punitive measures. Members questioned Dr. Curran about whether absenteeism is a behavior or barrier issue, whether exclusionary discipline is counted, the need for a uniform definition across districts, and whether more punitive truancy enforcement is effective. He said the issue is usually a mix of barriers and choices, that excused and unexcused absences both matter for chronic absenteeism data, and that root-cause analysis and supportive interventions are generally more productive than punishment alone, though consequences can still play a role. The committee then heard from Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli and district staff, who described a highly structured attendance system built around attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, multilingual outreach, and frequent parent notifications. They said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023-24 and credited their success to early contact, community partnerships, and a strong district culture around attendance. Volusia County Schools Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a newer districtwide attendance initiative that uses automated letters, same-day notifications, data dashboards, MTSS tiers, incentives, and community supports such as bikes, washers and dryers, and faith-based partnerships. He reported Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023-24 to a projected 29% and said the district is now seeing about 20% in the first quarter of the current year. No formal votes were taken.

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• I am Senator Roberto González, District 6, which includes parts of Los Alamos and surrounding areas.
• The other part that I just wanted to mention is not part of—well, let's do the motion first.
• QNECT, which is part of this coalition, is going to create a three-node quantum network.
• The important part is making sure that they have a relatively long runway.
• Madam Chair, Representative, no, the years of the DARPA partnership are part of my ask.

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• So why, if all the above is the way forward, why is guns not part of that?
• So why, if all the above is the way forward, why is guns not part of that?
• So why, if all the above is the way forward, why is guns not part of that?
• </c> why is guns not part of that? why is guns not part of that?
• </c><00:10:30.560><c> that</c> but I'll direct you to the part that but I'll direct you to the part that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's also quite challenging to get part-time faculty due to nursing shortages.
• And that's part of their mission as a safety net, like safety net organizations.
• And so that worker then is a part of our pre-I process. They're a part of our teaming process.
• That's another part of the system that isn't working.
• So I would really request that IEPs be part of the data that we get.

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• It is that part of the season. All right.
• Our concern is only one part of House Bill 2078, and it's the part we are good with: the management plan
• part about putting our monitors in place.
• Our concern is only one part of House Bill 2078, and it's the part we are good with: the management plan
• That needs, in our estimation, that part, that simple, easy part, needs to be stripped out.

Summary: The committee met with limited attendance at first, then took up a series of water, agriculture, and rural affairs measures. HB 3898 would allow the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for brackish water desalination projects in certain border counties and related nonprofit suppliers even if the projects are not in the state water plan. Supporters said it is needed to address severe water shortages in places like Webb County and to support future planning; opponents, including the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts, argued it bypasses the regional and state water planning process. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 5339, which would create a higher-education grant program for regenerative agriculture research. A rancher testified that regenerative methods improved soil health, water retention, and farm viability, while a senator noted existing university research but said better coordination could help. Public testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. Members then heard HB 1523, a temporary prohibition on TCEQ issuing Austin a Class 5 injection well permit for an aquifer storage and recovery project in Bastrop and Lee counties until December 2027. Local officials from Bastrop supported the pause, citing unanswered questions about water treatment, recovery rates, and impacts on the aquifer, while Austin Water opposed the substitute, saying the project is central to its long-term water plan and that stakeholder talks were already underway. TCEQ explained its ASR permitting process and said public participation is possible but not always used in the current authorization process. The bill was left pending. HB 5659, concerning the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District and requiring majority city-council approval before certain water sales or interbasin transfers, drew testimony from district officials who said the change could interfere with existing contracts and district authority, but the chair emphasized the need for local buy-in and said the stakeholders had reached a workable compromise; testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 1690, which would expand notice requirements for groundwater export permits so neighboring landowners and potentially affected aquifer areas are informed by certified mail and publication. The sponsor tied the bill to impacts from the Vista Ridge project, and no one testified against it; it was left pending. HB 3333 would prohibit TCEQ from issuing new wastewater discharge permits directly into the Devils River in Val Verde County. The sponsor and a conservation witness said the bill protects one of Texas’s most pristine rivers and reflects a local stakeholder agreement, while TCEQ said it can ensure water quality but acknowledged the river’s unique sensitivity; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HCR 108 urging continuation of the U.S.-Mexico tomato suspension agreement, with supporters warning of major Texas job and consumer-price impacts if it ends, and HCR 76 urging federal action on imported shrimp, citing public health and industry concerns; both were left pending. Additional measures heard and left pending included HB 4158 on compensation for Texana Groundwater Conservation District directors, HB 654 creating a dismissal path for certain first-time deer hunting violations after self-reporting and hunter education, HB 4530 requiring Texas Water Development Board review of groundwater rights placed in the Texas Water Trust, HB 2128 directing a study of rural versus urban firefighting and rescue disparities, and HB 278 requiring groundwater districts and management areas to track progress toward desired future conditions over shorter intervals. On HB 278, witnesses split over whether the bill’s interim tracking would improve accountability or create new triggers that could be used against local districts, but no final vote was taken and the bill was left pending.

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• It's a different part of the agreements.
• And we are doing our part.
• Absolutely, that's part of it. That's part of it.
• I hear concerns about access in particular parts of the state.
• hours so that students can access part-time faculty hours.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I was part of the original local stakeholders group, which is part of the law.
• In other sectors, R&D is part of daily operations.
• In other sectors, R&D is part of daily operations.
• And part of that is to provide a native pollinator garden.
• But that wasn't the hardest part.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on several bills centered on school accountability, receivership, graduation requirements, charter school access, community schools, school libraries, and student voting rights. Much of the discussion focused on the Thrive Act, S. 374, which would end state receivership and change the state’s accountability approach. Supporters, including educators, parents, advocacy groups, and students, argued that receivership has not improved outcomes in districts such as Lawrence, Holyoke, Southbridge, Boston, and the Dever, and that local communities should have more control, with greater emphasis on community schools, wraparound services, and broader measures of school quality. They also supported related bills on community schools and school library standards, and several witnesses backed a bill to expand student representative voting rights on school committees. Opponents of S. 374, especially charter school leaders, parents, students, and some education advocates, focused on Section 4 of the bill, which would change the charter school net school spending cap in the lowest-performing districts. They argued that the provision would reduce access to charter seats in communities where families are seeking more options, and that schools such as Roxbury Prep, Excel Academy, Brook, Veritas Prep, and Libertas Academy have produced strong results for students, including students of color, low-income students, and students with special needs. Several witnesses said the section would force schools to shrink or close and would remove opportunities for families in districts with long waitlists. Committee members questioned witnesses on both the effectiveness of receivership and the charter school cap language. Chair Lewis and Chair Gordon emphasized the need for a better accountability system and noted concerns about whether current measures, including MCAS-based designations, accurately reflect school quality. Some witnesses said they had discussed the possibility of removing Section 4 from the Thrive Act and suggested it might be addressed in separate charter reform legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing; testimony was received and the committee later closed testimony on S. 374 and several related bills before moving on to the student voting rights bill, S. 367.

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• There's a bunch of moving parts of this thing.
• What part?
• I don't remember. is part of that.
• Modod in conservation would not be a part of this key management because they are not part of our application
• part in Movers.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The harder part is what's the responsibility on the next two columns.
• A great school district in a beautiful part of Albuquerque.
• how many folks really understand what their part of the show is.
• So I just encourage you to call them out on this part here.
• They made the request to be part of the presentation.

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• They're doing their part. We're doing our part to make it the best possible place to work.
• They're doing their part. We're doing our part to make it the best possible place to work.
• They're doing their part. We're doing our part to make it the best possible place to work.
• They're doing their part. We're doing our part to make it the best possible place to work.
• They're doing their part. We're doing our part to make it the best possible place to work.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 20 January, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

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• </c><00:02:22.920><c> of</c> 2429 which is the data sharing part of 2429 which is the data sharing part
• It's part of the governor's budget recommendations.
• of our culture and part of our expectations.
• </c><00:30:23.120><c> of</c><00:30:23.240><c> our</c> part of our culture and part of our part of our
• </c><01:01:07.839><c> of</c> up a lot um I do think that part of up a lot um I do think that part of

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• So, it said you had said there's parts.
• So that part um is where followup. Yeah.
• </c><00:46:08.800><c> of</c> about okay if we because we're part of about okay if we because we're part
• </c><01:04:20.400><c> that</c> been part of the innovation zone. that been part of the innovation zone
• Uh parts of that district have access.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• of the state or the western part of the state or the northern<00:31:58.960><c> part</c><00:31:59.120
• </c><00:42:28.960><c> that</c> or the northern part of the state that or the northern part of the state
• They're actually having an online Zoom for part of it in March.
• You know, it could be local law enforcement that wants to be part of this training.
• Local law enforcement that wants to be part of this training.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee work session focused on HB 153, a bill intended to improve law enforcement response to animal cruelty cases. The bill’s sponsor explained that the proposal would require one sheriff or deputy and one state trooper in each county to receive specific training in animal cruelty laws so they could serve as knowledgeable resources. The sponsor described real-world examples where agencies were unclear about jurisdiction, veterinary involvement, and response protocols, arguing that better training was needed because animal cruelty cases can require quick action and many towns do not have animal control officers. Jerry Sorenson, a retired UNH professor and longtime animal cruelty instructor, described the existing training structure at Police Standards and Training. He said recruits receive a required two-hour introductory block at the academy, while additional animal cruelty materials and a more comprehensive online resource library are available through the Benchmark system for certified officers. He noted that the older two-day in-service course he taught was more detailed and guided, but the current online materials are more of a self-study resource and are not mandated for in-service officers. He also said the committee could track usage through Benchmark analytics. Kurt Arenberg of the Humane Society of the United States and Rob Johnson of the Farm Bureau both supported the goal of ensuring a trained law enforcement contact is available statewide, but they questioned whether assigning one trained officer per county would be the best way to achieve it. They emphasized the need for a real-time response and for officers to know where to find help and guidance, rather than expecting one person per county to handle all cases. Vincent Greco of State Police said the agency is willing to help and has handled animal cruelty matters, but he said one trooper per county would not realistically meet the goal given coverage demands and vacancy rates; he suggested broader access to resources and training may be more effective. Representative Freeman asked how cases are handled now and was told State Police responses generally follow standard criminal investigation steps, with assistance from animal control, veterinarians, and other resources when available. No vote or final action was taken during the work session.

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• They're all part-time.
• They're all part-time.
• I understand what we're trying to do is bring it closer, but we took parts of your bill and parts of
• I understand what we're trying to do is bring it closer, but we took parts of your bill and part of,
• I understand what we're trying to do is bring it closer, but we took parts of your bill and parts of

Bills: SB147, SB414, HB220, HB750, HB799, HB827, HB952, HB953

Keywords: roof standards, construction code, residential property, fortified roofs, insurance, medical debt, interest rate, healthcare services, consumer protection, debt collection, Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act, child exploitation, online reporting, platforms, cyber crime, PROTECT Act, automatic renewal, cancellation policy, subscription service, transparency

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• So part of that on the second page is basically to allow them to do that throughout the year.
• As somebody who's been a part of these unions, I think it's unnecessary, that piece of it.
• Also, I'll just point out, we're not really affected by the second part.
• Was this part of some big deal or something? What this bill does is...
• Was this part of some big deal or something?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And so when we talk about it in that sense, I would still like for that to be very much a part of this
• That's, that's the first part of this, of, of, of, of this, um, conference committee. Initiative.
• And so that being said, uh, the new material that I would propose in regards to, to this part of the
• I, we, we had a mirroring bill in a committee here in the house that I was a part of that committee.
• Peter W Represent Parajon and Ranking Member Duncan, uh, those are the parts of this, of this, uh, um

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• </c> has reshaped every part of my life. has reshaped every part of my life.
• The other part of could absorb that.
• So, that's the second part that we added in.
• So, that's the the second part land.
• </c><01:47:03.920><c> of</c> be in other southern and other parts of be in other southern and other parts

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And again, you know, this is part of our goal to support farmland access.
• So, uh, always kind of part of it too.
• We're part of more than 50% of denied.
• I don't know, it might be part of the explanation.
• </c> classification changes as part of that. classification changes as part of that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all