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• I use a card punch. If they get a question correctly, I will punch a card.
• The full list is in your report on page 3 of Exhibit E2.
• The full formula and an example calculation are in Appendix B of your report, and your report is Exhibit
• That formula is also in your report. That formula is also in your report in Appendix C.
• These are listed in your report as well on page 27, and your report again is Exhibit 2 in your meeting

Summary: The committee approved the March 9 and 10 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Arkansas Department of Education on the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, featuring three third-grade teachers from Cabot, Poyen, and Drew Central who are also teacher merit pay recipients. The teachers described the fellowship as a year-long Zoom-based collaboration with about 23 educators statewide, focused on sharing classroom strategies, data use, and professional support. Members asked about the teachers’ experience, how they share what they learn with their districts, the range of grades represented in the fellowship, and the relationship between the fellowship and merit pay. The teachers emphasized building relationships with students, using data to drive instruction, early intervention, and collaboration across grade levels, while the secretary said the program is intended to identify and elevate high-performing teachers and spread their practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on third-grade reading, retention, and the new ATLAS testing system. Teachers and the secretary said students are screened and progress monitored throughout the year, families are notified early if students are at risk, and schools are using interventions, tutoring, and individualized reading plans. They said ATLAS results are now available much faster than in the past, often within 24 hours or a few days, allowing teachers and parents to respond quickly. Members asked about the impact of poverty, trauma, foster care, DHS involvement, IEPs, and critical shortage areas; teachers said relationship-building, small-group instruction, and coordination with counselors and special education staff are key. The secretary said the fellowship is a small subset of a broader merit pay program, that participation was voluntary, and that the state is trying to build a coherent system with literacy coaches, high-impact tutoring, and clearer standards rather than teaching to the test. Members also discussed broader policy issues, including the need for more positive public messaging about public education, teacher input in decision-making, and support for early childhood education. Several legislators asked whether the state should expand funding for early learning and whether more literacy or academic coaches are needed in districts that improve and then lose eligibility for state support. The secretary said the state has committed literacy coaches to D and F schools and is still working through how to sustain support as schools improve. He also said the administration would look at data and return on investment before supporting additional funding, and he encouraged legislators to help recruit eligible teachers into future fellowship cohorts. After the teacher panel concluded, the committee moved on to the adequacy resource allocation study, where Bureau of Legislative Research staff began a presentation on state and local education funding sources, categorical funds, and district spending patterns.

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• standards uh the department also reports standards uh the department also reports on<00:18:38.880
• They have a report card where that information is available.
• have a report card um where that have a report card um where that information<00:19:08.960> is
• report or that are not achieving their performance goal are also reported on.
• PELSB has a number of reports.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee met for its first hearing of 2025 and began with member and staff introductions, along with opening remarks from Chair Peggy Bennett about her first time chairing the committee. Members briefly described their districts and backgrounds, and the chair also reviewed committee rules and procedures, including deadlines for bill requests, amendments, testifiers, and handouts. Nonpartisan House Research then provided an extensive overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and the education code. The presentation covered the Department of Education’s duties, including supervision of public schools, rulemaking under legislative authority, state and federal education funding and compliance, standards and assessments, accountability systems, student discipline, and model policies. It also discussed related entities such as PELSB, the Board of School Administrators, the Perpich Center, regional centers of excellence, Compass, MTSS, and the READ Act. The committee asked questions about zoning for school sites and about teacher licensure changes, including the tiered licensure system and recent adjustments affecting special education teachers and standards of effective practice. No bills were heard and no votes were taken. The meeting was primarily organizational and informational, focused on orienting members to the committee’s work and the structure of Minnesota’s education policy system.

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• And so our key findings of this report are that our...
• Thank you, Madam Chair, and I appreciate the report.
• I don't know if you heard the news report or not. Yes, ma'am.
• I did hear the news report, and our office is... Yes, ma'am.
• I did hear the news report, and our office is reviewing that.

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes, then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the report found that Arkansas moms want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing most mothers want full-time work, 69% identified child care costs as a barrier, and many said flexible hours were the most important workplace support. She also described county-level dashboard data, the high cost of infant and toddler care, and examples from working mothers about spending most or all of their paychecks on child care. Members asked questions about labor force participation trends, the meaning of the child care cost figures, and how flexibility could be implemented across industries. The presenter and members also discussed the broader economic-development impact of child care shortages and the need for public-private partnerships. The Department of Education then gave an update on early childhood programs. Officials said they are building internal dashboards to improve transparency and data access for school readiness assistance, including enrollment, application, and provider participation monitoring. They reported that the state is still moving forward with the CLASS transition and expects to release transition funding to providers in the coming weeks using Preschool Development Grant funds. They also clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work and that the data is FOIA-able. Officials warned providers about a temporary payment delay during the transition to a new system, saying payments will stop June 30 and resume around July 14, with any owed funds processed then. Members raised additional concerns about early childhood special education funding, overpayment recovery from a child care center, audit requirements for Head Start and SRA funds, the market rate survey, and the status of local leads after a recompete. Department staff said they would follow up on special education funding levels and audit rules, noted that the overpayment case is under appeal, and said the market rate survey is still in procurement. They also reported that 23 local leads will cover all counties starting July 1, with no major job-description changes, and described a new PDG Partners stakeholder group and an upcoming June 23 QRIS webinar to gather provider and parent input. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• And they are holding it all together, as we named the report after that.
• And so here is the QR code that has the full report, the one-pager that we have.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, and appreciate the report.
• I don't know if you heard the news report or not.
• Yes, ma'am, I did hear the news report, and our office is reviewing that.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• ,<00:39:00.320> so ham radio operators, trouble reports, so ham radio operators, trouble reports
• Suicide Prevention Annual Report Suicide Prevention Annual Report describes<03:14:50.479> that
• Chair: I only see one name on this card, though. Have a pink card when you have a chance.
• <03:35:41.520> a and have a pink card when you have a and have a pink card when you have a
• <03:37:00.080> a vehicle titles are branded reporting a vehicle titles are branded reporting

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• the card.
• And honestly, Senator reading the card.
• Nationwide, only 10% of students reported regular use of sunscreen.
• Nationwide, only 10% of students reported regular use of sunscreen.
• than that they they'll file a report with<00:34:32.720> us.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . >> Do you have a pink card? >> Do you have a pink card? >> You can grab one here.
• disciplinary processes, the reporting disciplinary processes, the reporting requirements,<02:42:
• What's good, wrong, or bad with this report? They have the ability to say, this was a good report.
• <02:55:28.080> They wrong, or bad with this report? They wrong, or bad with this report?
• Can I ask you to report? Smith. Can I ask you to report? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so here is the QR code that has the full report, the one-pager that we have.
• has questions or wants to learn more about our report.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, and appreciate the report.
• I don't know if you heard the news report or not.
• Yes, ma'am, I did hear the news report, and our office is reviewing that.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the research found Arkansas moms are working and want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing flexible hours were the most requested workplace support, 69% of moms identified child care costs as a barrier, and many families spend a large share of income on care. Members asked about labor force trends, what flexibility means in practice, and the cost and age structure of child care assistance programs. The presenter also noted child care affects economic development and workforce recruitment, and mentioned a Department of Commerce option that may help pay child care for people seeking training. Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood staff then gave updates on internal dashboards for enrollment, applications, and provider participation in School Readiness Assistance (SRA), saying the tools are now live for internal use and should improve transparency and data access. They said CLASS transition funding from the PDG grant would be released soon to providers who completed observations, and clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work. They also warned providers about a payment interruption during the transition to a new system: June 26 would be the last day to submit SRA payments for processing, payments would stop June 30, and billing would continue without processing from July 1 to 13, with back payments expected when the system resumes around July 14. Members raised concerns about provider cash flow, early childhood special education funding, an overpayment appeal involving a child care center, and whether CLASS data would be public; staff said the data is FOIA-able but not used by the department to set current quality or rates. The department also said it is reviewing audit requirements tied to Head Start and SRA, that Early Head Start children remained in their facilities after a closure, and that a market rate survey/cost analysis is still in procurement. Staff reported that the QRIS process will begin with a June 23 webinar and that CLASS will be part of a broader quality system still being developed with provider and parent input. They also said the local lead network was re-competed and will cover all counties starting July 1 with 23 local leads, and that the PDG partner group has been formed to provide ongoing stakeholder feedback. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• Schumway's, and also over a third, 37.4% reported that they would not have been able to continue on to
• So us young-looking people under 35, are we going to get carded when we’re getting that beard?
• Well, under 35, are we going to get carded when we’re getting that beer to curb?
• Thank you for that report.
• Does the picture match and does the information on the card match what's in UGIS?

Keywords: 985, all

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• Duggan: report known or expected child offenses.
• Chair: By your vote, PCS for HB 11 reports favorably. Rep. Maggard: Thank you.
• Some Mark Wickham: organizations report premiums increasing 200%.
• It looks like it tracks a lot of the recommendations of this report.
• Chair: By your vote, this reports favorably. Thank you Representative.

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• <00:33:41.880> I finish my card. I promise. Thank you. I finish my card. I promise.
• <00:57:04.280> on that folks would actually report on that folks would actually report on
• I have one additional card for this.
• I have one additional card >> Thank you. I have one additional card for<01:09:38.120> this.
• The reporting back to the team? Um what? The reporting back to the team?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• My last pink card is for Christina Snider. Could you please pass it to me?
• <04:54:22.120> if O'Brien it's our last pink card if O'Brien it's our last pink card if anybody
• Anybody have pink cards for HB 263, please pass them up here.
• Here, okay, you fill out a card for me. I will.
• welcome uh have one p one last pink card welcome uh have one p one last pink card regarding<05:16

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a work session on HB 505, which would allow the sale of freeze-dried foods produced in homestead food operations. Members raised concerns about the bill’s broad language, especially the provision stating freeze-dried food would not be considered potentially hazardous. Several suggested narrowing the bill to specific products such as processed foods, berries, fruit, dairy products, ice cream, or vegetables, and requiring use of commercial freeze-drying equipment rather than dehydrators. There was also discussion of oxygen absorbers, moisture control, sanitation, and whether the issue should be handled in statute or rules. By the end of the discussion, members generally agreed the topic should be treated in a separate section of law rather than folded into the existing homestead food license, and the chair said the matter would be sent to the food safety subcommittee, with the possibility of a study committee if more time was needed. The committee then moved to HB 277, a technical correction to the animal cruelty statutes. Representative Bixby explained that current law refers to a “colt,” which applies only to male baby horses, leaving fillies unaddressed; the bill would replace “colt” with “foal” and make related wording changes so the restriction applies to any horse under 90 days old not being nursed by its dam. The New Hampshire Farm Bureau testified in support, saying the change was requested to clarify and modernize the statute and that the issue had been identified during work on related animal cruelty legislation. No votes were taken in the portion provided. The chair recessed the work session until 11:00 a.m. and announced that Representative Ktoa would take over the hearing on HB 277.

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• The next order of business will be reports from committee.
• The clerk will now read the reports from committee. Mr.
• The conference committee report for Senate substitute for House Bill 2596 be adopted.
• Who would these people end up reporting to? Would they have to report to the superintendent?
• Would they have to report to the principal?

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor Rep. Prouty, and share personal remarks, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, including school groups, interns, a militia reenactment group, and student teams from the University of Missouri and Hallsville FFA. The chamber then handled Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. Rep. from Cass explained a Senate amendment as a technical correction to House Bill 1839, which would add age-verification requirements for online pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The House also adopted and then passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as modernizing pooled health plan language for small businesses and adding a provision expanding contraception insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff provision. The conference report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was third read and passed 119-27. The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program and allowing school districts to optionally place highly trained rangers on campus with narrow law enforcement powers. Supporters argued it would give districts another local-control option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, and emphasized that it could be volunteer-based and not require state funding. Opponents argued the bill would add guns to schools, increase trauma and liability, and fail to address underlying mental health and school safety needs. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the amendment and continued consideration of the bill.

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• Raiders, they led the Raiders to four playoff victories, including the first-ever victory by a wild card
• As I mentioned earlier, the wild card—the first wild card team to ever win the Super Bowl.
• Messages from the Governor will be deemed read, messages from the Assembly will be deemed read, and reports

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests. The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously. The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders. After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• whether it was heard in the subcommittee, that was a standing subcommittee, those bills have to be reported
• your mailboxes a copy of the committee jurisdictions adopted today, along with committee preference cards
• and instructions for completing the cards.
• Completed cards must be delivered to the parliamentarian's office in 3W3 by 5 p.m.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• . reports. reports.
• report on House Bill 377. report on House Bill 377.
• conference report. At a time when this conference report.
• report. One is the relationship in terms report.
• reports. They're really great night. reports.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So other than this, a surprise report of a tragic event...
• Members, we do have as a member of the Commonwealth Council reports.
• I'm just going to read some cards.
• Being six ayes, no nays, Senate Bill 1423 is reported favorably to the full Senate.
• Senate Bill 2589 is reported favorably to the full Senate.

Bills: SB215, SB1104, SB1351, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB1423, SB1568

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, local control, equity, digital identification, identity verification, Department of Public Safety, Texas legislature, wireless communication, Texas, technology, identification program, fee structure, wireless devices, public safety, hunting license, handgun license, fingerprinting, dealer license

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• They say, "We're only going to report Delta 9 THC.
• "We're only going to report delta 9 THC. "We're only going to report delta 9 THC.
• reduction reports.
• I also get a report reduction reports.
• ,<05:45:07.760> your access uh your credit card, your access uh your credit card, your account

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's a 195-page report.
• It's a 195-page report.
• something if you tell you not to report something if you report<01:43:44.199> something<01:43
• insurance companies and credit card insurance companies and credit card companies<02:12:58.840><
• a card a card in<03:14:03.840> seeing<03:14:04.160> none<03:14:04.359> I'm<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Clerk will report a resolution.
• The bill expands the office's access to certain records and reports and allows the office to report certain
• There's a conference report that's been received for House Bill 125, House Bill 125, Congress report.
• Shall the conference report be adopted? Shall the conference report be adopted? Close the row.
• Speaker, I move the adoption of the report. Shall the conference report be agreed to?

Keywords: March 06, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all