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• Our average SAT score coming in is 1342, and our average high school GPA is 4.2.
• We were founded as a commuter school in that.
• Our average SAT scores coming in is 1342, and our average high school GPA is 4.2.
• We were founded as a commuter school in that.
• So that would be our research-based school at Florida State University School located near Southwood

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to hear an overview of State University System finances from the Board of Governors and detailed budget presentations from Florida State University, the University of Central Florida, and the University of North Florida. The witnesses explained how university budgets are organized into fund categories such as education and general, contracts and grants, auxiliaries, local/designated funds, capital projects, and component units such as direct support organizations. They also described carry forward funds, the statutory reserve and spending-plan requirements, the PICO/HECO capital outlay process, and how universities use investment accounts, audits, and board oversight to manage restricted and unspent funds. The universities emphasized that most operating dollars are restricted to specific uses and that state support helps keep tuition low. Members asked about differences in funding levels among institutions, especially why FSU receives more funding than UCF despite lower enrollment. Officials said preeminence funding, performance funding, and special legislative appropriations explain much of the difference, and the Board of Governors noted that Florida now has four preeminent universities, with UCF nearing that status. Questions also focused on what happens to unspent carry forward money, how it is invested, and whether the Board of Governors or Legislature can require funds to be returned; officials said the money is invested conservatively, subject to board and audit oversight, and can roll forward under a detailed spending plan, though the Legislature can change funding levels. The committee also discussed capital projects, with members asking about delays, inflation, and whether more projects should be phased or funded faster; witnesses said PICO funds remain with the state until needed and are reimbursed as construction proceeds. A substantial portion of the discussion covered athletics, research, student fees, and endowments. The universities said athletics is generally expected to be self-supporting, though limited use of auxiliary or carry forward funds may be allowed for projects benefiting the broader student body. They also described the financial pressures from name, image, and likeness changes and new NCAA-related costs, and said institutions are planning for those changes now. On research, the universities explained sponsored research funding, indirect cost recovery, compliance obligations, and tech transfer, but did not provide specific commercialization revenue figures and said they would follow up. Members also asked about student fee increases, student input, counseling and wellness funding, and how housing costs affect affordability; the universities said student committees and boards review fees, and aid packaging is intended to keep student debt low. Endowments were described as being held in separate foundations/DSOs with independent investment committees and used mainly for scholarships, faculty support, and research.

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• I mean, it's a program.
• I mean, it's a program.
• , which was a number of years ago, and through high school, I cannot remember in any class one child
• <01:29:25.159> school<01:29:26.000> I ago uh and and and through high school I ago
• uh and and and through high school I cannot<01:29:26.719> remember<01:29:27.639> in<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from DHS on its early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention (EIDBI) study and related licensing proposal. Christy Grom explained that EIDBI is a Medical Assistance state plan service for children and young adults under 21 with autism or related conditions, and that DHS’s multi-phase evaluation included standards review, community engagement, and a comparison with other states. She said the service is important but that DHS identified gaps in oversight, including stretched clinical supervision, providers affiliated with many centers, out-of-state providers, and rapid growth in enrollment that has outpaced current monitoring capacity. DHS’s main recommendation was to create a provisional license for EIDBI in Chapter 245A as an immediate step, with later work toward full licensing standards. The proposal would let DHS identify controlling individuals, disqualify ineligible people, investigate maltreatment, suspend or revoke licenses, require background studies and qualifications before service delivery, move EIDBI providers into a higher-risk category for revalidation, and make DHS the lead investigative agency for maltreatment. DHS also recommended statutory standards for supervision, caseloads, training, and documentation, while emphasizing the need to balance oversight with continued access to services. Grom said the provisional licensure proposal is part of the governor’s budget and that DHS hopes to begin implementation in 2025, with a possible full license start date in 2028. Testifiers then spoke in support of EIDBI while urging the committee to preserve access and include more community input. Ana Hagi Muhammad, a parent of three autistic children and a Somali community advocate, said EIDBI has been beneficial for her family and that community organizations serving Somali families have not been sufficiently engaged in DHS’s process. Ana Muhammad, a Black mother of a young autistic child, said ABA has helped her son with communication, self-regulation, and independence, and asked that discussions reflect the diversity of family experiences. Committee members asked testifiers to keep remarks brief and to identify which modality they use, and the chair indicated the committee would continue hearing from additional testifiers before further discussion.

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• school in Oklahoma has to take Oklahoma history.
• So it just varies depending on whether the school is in or out.
• Supervised at a high level. Is why is the supervisor to FT ratio so high?
• Programming and we spend some of the funding for production.
• Oklahomans attended these programs over 1,800 times since the pilot program began last year.

Keywords: 914, all

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• What are we taking the money from in current programs, and what program are we going to lose?
• Senator Wallace's program.
• Senator Wallace's program.
• of them were in private school and are now still in private school.
• They don't, the private schools. The private schools had to have a report in on what they tested.

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• schools.
• On line 228, the Higher Education Department for high school equivalency tests, I know that the Executive
• On line 234, regarding the statewide support for dual credit programs for New Mexico high school students
• Some have MOUs, or memorandums of understanding, with the high school, while a lot of them don't.
• A program called the ZIP Program, Zero Interest Home Builder Program.

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• school feat as she graduates from high school and<00:07:36.479> begins<00:07:37.360> her
• have along with high school students who have along with high school students who have participated
• <00:31:05.039> school, first and only public arts high school, first and only public arts
• His Virginia High School League history.
• 4<00:56:34.960> championship High School League class 4 championship High School League class

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We were receiving complaints from parents and regularly finding high school kids in possession of these
• We had a lot of high school kids, and we still do; we're working through it.
• But we had quite a few of our high school kids going into these shops.
• And the question I pose to them is, let's say you've got a couple of high school kids hitting a black
• I enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 18, just two days after high school graduation.

Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program

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• I know our after-school program was really strong and that brought kids to school, but we no longer have
• high school that I 200 students from the high school that I graduated<01:26:54.320> from.
• <01:27:34.239> to stage of the high school that I went to stage of the high school that I
• generation of graduates from my high generation of graduates from my high school<01:27:42.239>
• Why are this is a school safety program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the flight school, who will be the operator or the owner of the flight school?
• Yes. >> Okay. >> There are other private entities that have individual flight schools or flight programs
• flight school? flight school?
• individual flight schools or flight programs<00:04:24.639> out<00:04:24.880> there,<00
• round two of the cleaner water program. round two of the cleaner water program.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first received several information items, including University of Kentucky reports on medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts’ planned bond issues, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues. Members then heard and approved an appropriation increase for a federally funded University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. The project will construct a terminal building and is tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school; members asked about the public funding, the role of EKU, and possible aviation expansion, and the item was approved by roll call. The committee next approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for an 85,000-square-foot facility at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead for $6.4 million. UK said the property, formerly the Rowan County Board of Education site, is directly across from UK St. Clair and will be used for multiple purposes; members questioned the quarterly payment structure and why the county preferred not to receive the full amount upfront, but the item was approved. The committee then heard three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Fish and Wildlife pump project at Ballard Wildlife Management Area and two Lake Barkley State Resort Park repair projects. Finance staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies after bids came in close to available funding, and the committee approved the action items. Janice Thomas then presented four pool projects requiring no action: HVAC upgrades at the Future Farmers of America Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, geothermal and HVAC work at the Kentucky School for the Blind, a Brady Hall HVAC project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and a renovation of Shanti Hall at Kentucky State University for the School of Engineering Technology. Members asked no substantive questions on those items. Finally, Natalie Broner presented a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the rent, the lack of other bids, and whether another county location might be preferable; CHFS said it maintains county-seat offices statewide and that the Wayne County site would replace an existing office. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing services with renovation costs largely absorbed by the lessor. Both lease items were presented for action after the discussion.

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• Our youth will probably be in school. be in school.
• We have a high school and postgraduate education.
• We offer high school and postgraduate classes, special education services, and vocational education,
• This last year, we graduated 22 graduates: 6 with a high school diploma and 16 received their GED.
• We also refer them to JCC programming and other programs that can follow them up.

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• school students here in New Hampshire, participate in the model UN program.
• In fact, they hold an annual competition at Bedford High School.
• > in students, high school students here in students, high school students here in New<00:28:12.800
• They are very good at recognizing volunteers, and they have a program in the Manchester schools that
• school volunteer programs and award for school volunteer programs and they<02:26:58.960> also<

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• Likewise, there's also a farm-to-school and early care program that receives $2 million, which allows
• these programs to promote and serve locally produced foods in schools and other child nutrition programs
• Um, likewise there's also a farm-to-school and early care program that receives $2 million, which allows
• these programs to promote and serve locally produced foods in schools and other child nutrition programs
• produced foods in schools and other child nutrition programs and also encourages integration of nutrition

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and I would have actually been in this industry when I was in high school, I thought I was going to
• is a jobs program.
• I graduated from Hollywood High.
• high utilization.
• I'm a high school graduate, I do have a degree in garbology that was given to me by my parents.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• How would you get your kids to school?
• My name is Abbeki Asante, and I am a high school student at the Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics
• The New England School of Photography is a great example of one such program.
• month program, or a $20,000 program, but it imposes that same sort of regulation to a tee on a $49 half-day
• program or a $600 weekend program.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• My understanding is it's a half mile away from an elementary school.
• The risk is high.
• high, developers won't use it.
• high, developers won't use it.
• Joining me today to testify in support are Bill Soroy, program director for the Dairdon Station Program

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with SB 1350 by Senator McNerney presented first. The measure would expand California’s use of renewable hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, with supporters emphasizing grid reliability, clean-energy goals, in-state investment, and construction jobs. Support came from labor, clean-energy, municipal utility, and local government representatives; NRDC Action Fund withdrew opposition after amendments, while a few groups remained opposed or neutral. The committee later took a roll call and SB 1350 passed out on a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard SB 1180 by Senator Allen, which would set operational rules for the Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund created under SB 54, including clearer eligible uses, transparency, technical assistance, and access for tribes and smaller community groups. Environmental justice, ocean, conservation, and local government groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would ensure the fund addresses plastic pollution’s public health and environmental harms. Industry and manufacturing groups opposed unless amended, arguing the bill should stay tightly tied to plastic waste reduction and not broaden into source-reduction policy. After quorum was established, the committee approved SB 1180 on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. SB 1326 by Senator Wahab was then heard to strengthen tribal consultation and tribal cultural resource protections under CEQA by recognizing tribal registers and requiring feasible avoidance or mitigation measures when tribes identify resources. Tribal representatives and supporters said the bill would better protect sacred sites and tribal knowledge, while cities, counties, utilities, builders, and rural county groups opposed unless amended, citing implementation concerns, possible litigation, and uncertainty for infrastructure and housing projects. The committee voted the bill out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. Finally, SB 954 by Senator Blakespear was presented as a cleanup of last year’s SB 131 advanced-manufacturing CEQA exemption, narrowing eligible projects and adding guardrails such as setbacks, air-quality limits, tribal consultation, labor standards, and habitat protections. Environmental and labor groups supported the bill as a needed correction to an overly broad exemption, while business, manufacturing, housing, and local-government groups opposed, warning it could make the exemption unusable and slow investment. Members debated the balance between environmental protection and manufacturing competitiveness, and the committee voted SB 954 out on a due pass recommendation to the Labor and Employment Committee; the transcript then moved on to SB 1031 on compostable plastics, which was introduced but not acted on in the portion provided.

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• Clinic biochemistry researcher, a high Clinic biochemistry researcher, a high school<01:16:13.440
• The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is one of Minnesota's most popular high school sports
• and girls' high school hockey combined.
• school program.
• Um, success as a high school program.

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• , a new attendance program.
• have spent years in the ship program. have spent years in the ship program.
• If they go into the SHIP program, they've earned their way to the program.
• They go into the SHIP program.
• them in the SHIP program.

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• , high-performing Americans. to fill our ranks with tough, smart, and gritty Marines.
• Financial incentives, quality of life and initiatives, school access.
• For Marines, we carry high standards and we don't apologize.
• We are very proud of our high standards.
• Aim high. Space Force. Semper Supre. Always above.

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• If you remember, that was a school, that was a school session, right?
• That was a school session. So they focused heavily on school districts.
• Well, that $500 million is in limbo right now in that particular school district, which is a 3-A school
• And supports under the state's Medicaid program, including Section 1915 C waiver program, the STAR Kids
• managed Care Program, or the SAR Plus Home and Community-based service and support programs.

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• Speaker, I was a high school English teacher, and I taught my students about irony.
• Speaker, I was a high school<05:13:57.920> English<05:13:58.240> teacher<05:13:58.718><
• I rise today to celebrate the Monroe Red Jackets high school football team, led by Coach Terrell Cunningham
• schools or even programs. schools or even programs.
• only 60% graduate high school in four years compared to 85% among their other peers.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all