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• He said he would try to accommodate her by doing the other bills first so she can be here to hear what
• <00:23:02.919> her for this but if if I can accommodate her for this but if if I can accommodate
• I try to accommodate people when I can, which we are very appreciative of. All right, um, 601.
• try to accommodate try to accommodate individuals<01:23:16.520> um<01:23:17.159> to
• <01:33:52.719> environment academic environment academic environment um<01:33:54.679> and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313, and Representative Perez moved to retain the bill, saying it needed work and was not ready as written. Representative Smith supported that approach, and the motion to retain passed 18-0. The committee then considered House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure. Representative Smith and others argued the bill was too broad, could create litigation and discovery disputes, and might even be read to affect criminal cases. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and the chair agreed to place it on consent with a report to be prepared. The committee next heard House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved to retain, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0. The committee then took up House Bill 509, a fiscal note bill requiring reporting related to forfeitures. Members on both sides discussed the bill’s cost, the burden of collecting and collating the data, possible duplication across fiscal years, and whether the information was already being collected. The OTP motion passed 11-7, and Chairman Lynn asked Representative McFarland to prepare the report; a minority report was anticipated. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 520, which would authorize Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas. Representative Kuttab supported the bill, saying similar authority exists in other agencies and states. Opponents argued the DOE already can obtain information through the attorney general, that the bill would create an unbalanced internal enforcement process, and that the subpoena authority was not tied to the curriculum-related concerns raised in testimony. Representative Ter offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena authority from DOE hearing officers to the attorney general; the amendment failed 7-11. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and the OTP motion passed 10-8, with a minority report also requested.

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• The USNH enrollment in fiscal year 2025, this current academic year, was 26,440.
• fiscal year 2025, this current academic fiscal year 2025, this current academic year,<00:48:05.680
• The USNH enrollment in fiscal year 2025, this current academic year, was 26,440.
• flexibility of a of a of an academic flexibility of a of a of an academic program<01:04:19.039><
• And it essential academic skills.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , the average total academic cost that students pay.
• This alignment provides a fully integrated academic medical setting.
• Our enrollment in academic programs at UT Tyler continues to grow.
• The UT Health Science Center at Tyler is the only academic medical center in Northeast Texas.
• This initiative allows us to increase the number of high-quality clinical academic programs.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We hear about this quite often. to accommodate them and what are we doing for those people?
• Students in College Corps receive up to $10,000 for completing 450 hours of service during an academic
• That informs admissions, first-year academic placement, guidance, financial aid, and some supportive
• We've had 1.9 million logins so far this academic year, and we are seeing that the strongest use is in
• And until those CTE programs are seen on par with core academics and UC-approved classes, categorical

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance heard an overview of the governor’s new Career Education Master Plan and related budget items. Labor Secretary Knox described the plan as an effort to reduce fragmentation across K-12, community colleges, workforce boards, and other systems by improving statewide and regional coordination, data sharing, skills-based hiring, career pathways, and wraparound supports such as child care, housing, food, and transportation. Members asked how success would be measured, how the plan would serve disconnected youth and adults, and whether the proposed data integration would rely on Cradle to Career; the secretary said it would. The Department of Finance said it was available to answer questions on the education side. The committee then reviewed existing CTE funding and oversight. The LAO, CDE, and Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office described the major ongoing programs, including CTIG, Perkins, K-12 Strong Workforce, and Community College Strong Workforce, and noted that many programs overlap in purpose and administration. Members repeatedly raised concerns about duplication, annual applications and reporting burdens, lack of clear outcome metrics, and whether funding incentives should be better aligned to regional collaboration. CDE and the Chancellor’s Office said they support alignment and dual enrollment, and Finance and CDE said LCFF/local match dollars are part of the funding structure. The committee also discussed child care as a barrier to participation and the need for better tracking of enrollment, completion, and job outcomes. On the consolidated application proposal, Finance proposed a study directing CDE to examine whether three long-standing CTE grant programs—Specialized Secondary Programs, CTIG, and California Partnership Academies—could be streamlined into a single application and reporting process. The LAO supported reducing administrative burden but noted that the largest programs, CTIG and K-12 Strong Workforce, were excluded from the proposal even though districts most often cite them as burdensome. CDE said it did not oppose the study but warned that statutory differences may limit consolidation. Members said the proposal should better address regional coordination, multi-year funding stability, and outcome measures rather than only simplifying paperwork. Finally, the committee heard a proposal for a $5 million ongoing California Education Interagency Council. GovOps said the council would provide a neutral venue for statewide coordination across education and workforce systems. The LAO opposed the proposal, arguing that existing bodies already provide coordination, the proposal does not change agency incentives, and the council would lack authority to implement decisions. Members expressed mixed views, with some supporting a coordinating body and others questioning whether it would differ from past efforts. No votes were taken during the portions summarized here, and the committee indicated it would hold some items open for further discussion.

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• From previous years, an Instagram post and Facebook posts, they moved those deadlines to accommodate
• Instagram posts and Facebook posts, they moved those deadlines to accommodate.
• I'm very confident that the venue where girls go would have the ability to accommodate as many as they
• girls often have to fight harder for participation in higher education, in sports opportunities, and academic
• Bryant High School, by the way, is trying to accommodate to do some type of camp and pay out of their

Summary: House Management took up a series of House resolutions, mostly honoring Arkansas schools, teams, and individuals. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ 2025 boys and girls 5A cross-country championships, a corrected resolution for a girls’ championship team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s 6A girls golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop for state and national awards, Joe T. Robinson’s 5A football championship and 1–4A swim and dive title, Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns coach Dave Wilbers and the Golden Suns cross-country team, and North Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session. The main substantive discussion centered on House Resolution 1052, which urged support for Arkansas Girls’ State applicants who missed a school deadline because of counselor or administrative error. Sponsors and supporters said roughly 150 girls statewide were affected, that the deadline fell during spring break, and that the American Legion Auxiliary had previously extended deadlines but declined to do so this year. They argued the girls had met the requirements, that the issue was caused by adults, and that the program is a once-in-a-lifetime civic opportunity. They also said they had contacted the board, offered help with space, funding, and volunteers, and received no willingness to change course. Committee members asked about the impact on students, including families with both a son and daughter where only the boy was being allowed to participate, and about whether the message to girls was fair. Supporters said the situation teaches civic engagement, grace, and advocacy, but that it also sends a harmful message if girls are denied because of adult mistakes while boys are still being accepted. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Students cannot achieve academically if they are not safe.
• So now let's talk about academics. I would like to So now let's talk about academics.
• This will be a great benefit for academic progress.
• Horn had said academic outcomes were his primary job.
• Because character without academics is powerless, but academics without... ...academics is powerless,

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard Superintendent Tom Horn’s State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, teacher pay, school choice, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools. Horn argued that students cannot learn unless schools are safe, cited increased funding for school police officers and a recent Tucson charter school incident as evidence for more officers, and said the department’s academic efforts have centered on Project Momentum, tutoring, cell phone restrictions, career and technical education partnerships, and support for Native American districts. He also urged direct teacher pay increases through Proposition 123 and said the state board should revise teaching standards and school grading practices. Members questioned him about DEI compliance, cell phone enforcement, ESA accountability, teacher preparation programs, school safety funding, and literacy outcomes; Horn said the department’s role is largely advisory in a local-control state, that it tracks school practices on a website, and that it lacks academic outcome data for ESA students because private schools are not tested by the state. The committee then took up House Bill 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues or memberships to professional library associations that advocate for libraries and information services. Representative Cooper, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while arguing that membership could still be paid privately and that free professional development options exist. Opponents, including former librarian Judy Schweber, Marana board member Hunter Holt, and the ACLU of Arizona, argued the bill would undermine professional development, local control, and constitutional rights of association and petition, and that there was little evidence public funds were actually being used this way. Supporters, including Adrienne Johnson, said some library materials and associations promote political viewpoints and should not be funded with public dollars. After public comment and debate, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2008 a do pass recommendation. Members who explained no votes said the bill targeted a non-issue, lacked data showing a problem, and would divert attention from funding and literacy needs. Members supporting the bill said it was a reasonable restriction on public spending and a way to keep school libraries ideologically neutral. The committee then announced it would move on to House Bill 2249, the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Remedies.

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• OUR CYBER SECURITY AND ACADEMIC TEAMS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT WE DO NOT CREATE EQUITY GAPS
• So this would... ...be to continue and expand that collaboration between Minnesota State's academic and
• I feel that the academic and student affairs group is comfortable with the amount of ways that they can
• I feel that the academic and student affairs group is comfortable with the amount of ways that they can
• I feel that the academic and student affairs group is comfortable with the amount of ways that they can

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In school, I had a lot of necessary accommodations, including voice dictation software plus traditional
• The earlier we provide services, the greater chances of academic and life success for all of our students
• The earlier we provide services, the greater changes of academic and life success for all of our students

Keywords: special education, funding, equity, advocacy, Texas Legislature, SB568, HB2, disabilities

Summary: This was a press conference calling on the Texas Legislature to increase and reform funding for special education, with speakers arguing that the current system leaves a roughly $1.7 billion gap and forces districts to stretch general education dollars to cover mandated services. Sabrina Gonzalez Ocedo of The Arc of Texas opened by framing the issue as one of equity and self-determination for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and noted support for legislative efforts including Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2. She also thanked a coalition of advocacy groups and legislators involved in special education funding work. Representative Steve Toth spoke in favor of investing surplus dollars in special education, citing high rates of functional illiteracy and dyslexia among prison populations and saying earlier intervention could change life outcomes. Amy Litzinger described how accommodations and assistive technology helped her succeed in school and urged continued investment so other students can access similar supports. Sarah Harden, a parent and disability advocate, shared her daughter’s positive experience in a well-supported district but warned that many Texas districts cannot provide comparable services because of funding shortages and that families are increasingly worried about cuts. Rachel Hull, a special education director, said well-resourced special education is transformational and outlined the need for individualized services, therapies, vocational training, and college readiness supports. Jean Mayer, a school trustee, said districts are struggling to meet state and federal requirements because funding does not match actual costs, pointing to staffing shortages and the need for parent engagement and professional development. The speakers repeatedly urged lawmakers to fully fund Senate Bill 568 and broader special education reforms this session; no votes were taken, as this was an advocacy event rather than a committee hearing.

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• Members, the Minnesota academic achievements in Minnesota are abysmal.
• <00:04:12.120> areas all classrooms and all academic areas all classrooms and all academic
• My largest concern is in... ideology in every grade and academic ideology in every grade and academic
• <00:07:36.919> instruction state by replacing academic instruction state by replacing academic
• I think that we should put our focus on academic achievement.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And academic success and empty stomachs don't go together.
• And academic success and empty stomachs don't go together.
• It would also accommodate anybody that requests a non-dairy beverage, almond or other alternative milk
• It would also accommodate >> Uh it would.
• It would also accommodate uh<00:18:56.400> anybody<00:18:56.720> that<00:18:56.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• below the 50, even with the 17 growth, New Mexico Military Institute stands as a cornerstone of academic
• MMI consistently ranks among the top institutions in academic rigor and college readiness.
• With 112 legislators and six years of academic study, the number could be as high as 672 scholarships
• The idea that you have someone there who may be struggling in the normal sense of academic school, etc
• , accommodating.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And whereas arts education contributes to increased attendance and graduation rates, elevates academic
• support academic success across the<00:30:08.240> curriculum.
• elevates academic achievement, enhances social<00:30:15.279> and<00:30:15.520> emotional
• There are myriad academic and social benefits for students that have been documented over time.
• , appropriate accommodations, appropriate accommodations, trauma-informed<00:41:09.680> supports

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum present, approved the February 27, 2026 journal, and then moved out of order to consider resolutions. Senate Resolution 003, designating March as Arts Education Month in Colorado, was read at length and supported by Senators Snyder and Basley, who emphasized the educational, social, and economic value of arts instruction and noted concerns about unequal access across the state. Senator Coleman and Senator Danielson also spoke in support, highlighting personal experiences with the arts and the importance of preserving arts programs in schools. The resolution passed unanimously, 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The chamber then adopted House Joint Resolution 1019, recognizing Caregiving Youth Day. Senator Judah described caregiving youth as children and teens who provide substantial care for family members while balancing school and other responsibilities, citing statewide and national data on the prevalence of youth caregivers and the risks they face. Senator Gonzales also spoke in support, urging the legislature to recognize and support this often invisible work. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate next took up third-reading consent calendar House Bill 1035, which enacts the 2025 Colorado Revised Statutes as positive and statutory law; it passed 32-3, with Senators Baisley, Lynda Zamora Wilson, and Long voting no. Senate Bill 53, expanding eligible borrowers for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority mortgages, then passed 29-6 after no-vote requests from Senators Zamora Wilson, Amabile, Sullivan, Hinrichsen, Baisley, and R. Pelton. House Bill 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, passed 23-12 after several no-vote requests, and Senate Bill 43, concerning regulation of firearm barrel transfers and related criminal penalties, was introduced for final passage with Senator Zamora Wilson delivering extended opposition focused on Second Amendment and fiscal concerns; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that bill.

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• It can be social work, counseling, academic support, academic interventions for young people, and ongoing
• place to make sure that young people who are the most vulnerable are kept on track to succeed academically
• What this bill does is accommodate my rural community and allows for the board to be made up of three

Bills: HB2947, HB3276, HB3513

Keywords: truancy, school attendance, parent responsibility, education code, community service, criminal record nondisclosure, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, 1184, house, all

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• This bill would also require high schools to provide reasonable accommodations for those activities.
• Whether it be military... ...whether it be military, whether it be music, whether it be academics or
• phones during our school day is essential for two reasons: minimizing distractions that hinder their academic
• Research and personal experiences increasingly show that smartphone use in schools contributes to lower academic

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, 1136, house, all

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• And I will also say, I believe, is the only academic institution dedicated to doing academic research
• afforded to everybody else... ...play sports, go to school, have the same public accommodations afforded
• in the state for kids, the only one that is equipped, as Nancy highlighted, to provide private accommodations
• We are more vulnerable, and we here in Massachusetts, with our strong, vibrant academic, biotech, and
• And we here in Massachusetts with our strong, vibrant academic, you know, biotech and pharmaceutical

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held an introductory informational hearing for the new session, with Chairs Marjorie Decker and Senator Michael Driscoll outlining the committee’s scope and emphasizing the impact of the federal landscape on Massachusetts public health. They noted the hearing would focus on testimony from agencies and advocates, with short testimony limits due to the hybrid format. No votes were taken; the meeting was for briefing and discussion of priorities. Commissioner Robbie Goldstein of the Department of Public Health described the department’s budget and federal funding, warning that recent CDC grant terminations could cut nearly $100 million and affect lab testing, surveillance, vaccines, and community engagement. He highlighted DPH priorities including racial equity, maternal health, substance use and child welfare coordination, emergency preparedness, data transparency, and public hospital quality. MassHealth Assistant Secretary Michael Levine discussed MassHealth’s role covering about 2 million residents and its priorities in health equity, behavioral health, primary care, member independence, and customer service, while noting the agency relies heavily on federal Medicaid dollars and would face major strain from federal cuts. Several advocacy and provider groups focused on reproductive health and maternal health. Planned Parenthood warned of threats to Title X, 340B savings, and other federal funding, and supported a bill to eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass for abortion care for young people. Reproductive Equity Now urged stronger shield-law protections and changes to Massachusetts’ later-abortion framework. Dr. Indyamaka Anugaka called for full implementation of the maternal health law, better reimbursement for doulas and midwives, stronger data collection, and support for full-spectrum pregnancy care coverage. The Health Policy Commission said new maternal health and primary care task forces would begin work soon. Mental health and health system access were also major themes. The Mass Medical Society urged action on vaccine hesitancy, removal of non-medical school vaccine exemptions, and primary care reform. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the Children’s Mental Health Campaign opposed proposed cuts to DMH and substance use services, called for more school-based supports, and raised concerns about inpatient capacity, including a unit serving LGBTQ youth. The Massachusetts Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU warned that staffing shortages, low wages, workplace violence, hospital closures, and possible Medicaid cuts threaten patient care and the health care workforce. The Betsy Lehman Center also urged investment in automated patient-safety monitoring to reduce harm and costs.

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• SB 1341, anti-discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, immigration, government agencies
• SB 355, anti-discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations.
• SB 1397, pregnant employees reasonable accommodation.
• nation demonstrates conclusively that providing children with multiple schooling options improves academic

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an electronic roll call showing 30 members present. The body approved the previous journal and then paused for several memorial and guest recognitions, including a moment of silence for former Representative Noel Campbell, who died in a motorcycle accident. The chamber also welcomed visiting school district leaders, Grand Canyon University Government and History Club students, and Food Bank Day at the Capitol participants. Members then adopted a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, with remarks emphasizing the history of the Holocaust, the rise in antisemitism, and the importance of education and remembrance. A guest shared a personal family story about escaping Germany in 1938. Senator Bolick also read a proclamation for National School Choice Week, highlighting Arizona’s public, charter, private, homeschool, and microschool options and urging members to engage with schools in their districts. The Senate received numerous governor communications and introduced a long list of first- and second-reading bills covering topics such as education, water, energy, public safety, elections, health care, taxes, housing, and border issues. The chamber also received House Concurrent Resolution 2045 honoring the late Congressman Raul Grijalva; it was adopted unanimously, and the Senate observed a moment of silence. The session ended with committee announcements for the next day and adjournment until Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

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• We will leverage NASA's scientific talent and capabilities to enable academic institutions and industry
• And what accommodations did we make to get everybody on the same page?
• I'll say, though, I think we have to find a way to accommodate both our national security and economic
• youth to want to grow up and join this grand endeavor, we want to get them hands-on in their various academic
• Senator, and to the extent it accommodates both our economic and national security interests, and I believe

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• And they meet satisfactory academic progress according to the institution's policy, which typically includes
• I'm the Chief Academic and Research Officer at Hennepin Healthcare and also an internal medicine physician
• I'm the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs for CentraCare.
• Rural Health Academic Affiliation Finance Subcommittee.
• in rural Minnesota, and we made sure that we were establishing the same type of controls for our academic

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• If you require any accommodation, please speak with our Sergeant-at-Arms staff, who are identified by
• If you require any accommodation,<00:01:07.200> please<00:01:07.520> speak<00:01:07.680
• > with<00:01:07.920> our accommodation, please speak with our accommodation, please speak
• So our cyber security and academic teams are working together to ensure that we do not create equity
• So our our cyber security and academic So our our cyber security and academic teams<00:11:55.519

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Starting a school year this late cuts into a district's academic days and pushes the end of the school
• Individual districts have many items to consider when they set their school calendars, from academic
• <00:03:10.760> into<00:03:10.959> a<00:03:11.120> District<00:03:11.560> academic
• this late cuts into a District academic this late cuts into a District academic days<00:03:12.239
• calendar in a way that their academic calendar in a way that best<00:05:10.039> serves<00:05:

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination