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• learning challenges.
• Learning opportunities for students statewide professional learning opportunities for educators and for
• We needed small group learning and one-on-one group learning spaces. We needed flexible classrooms.
• Some of the learning nooks there in green.
• professional learning opportunities.

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• We also provide outreach events to advance the teaching and learning of math and science and to promote
• high school math prodigies as the teachers and a custom-built streaming platform designed to make learning
• You've promoted the opportunity for students to take advanced math classes through OSsM on a distance
• learning basis.

Keywords: 914, all

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• One of the things we learned as part of this committee is the combination of traumatic brain injury and
• So this bill is really important in creating that distance between that mental health crisis and access
• We learned a lot in our discussions. members.
• We learned a lot in our committee, and we realized through that process that there's a lot of information

Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor

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• learn direct we can continue to learn learn direct we can continue to learn directly<01:03:15.039
• Thank you for sharing. anybody can can jump on and learn about anybody can can jump on and learn about
• ,<01:33:17.280> aging vast geography, rural distances, aging vast geography, rural distances
• you make you must take lessons learned you make you must take lessons learned from<02:50:09.600>
• <02:59:50.160> However, the distance between areas. However, the distance between areas.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We are really focused on using lessons that we've learned from other rollouts in this state to help that
• That was really the first time that we had taken a lot of lessons we learned in the last three rollouts
• I think one thing we've really learned is that DFPS has a role in making sure that we are handing over
• We learn from our ongoing monitoring, and that drives our future decisions and initiatives.
• Wondering, are there states that we can learn from that we're seeing that they are doing things better

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• That by the way I learned through just listening to some podcast and getting some more information.
• by<00:03:26.920> the<00:03:27.040> way<00:03:27.440> I<00:03:27.560> learned
• <00:03:28.040> through<00:03:29.040> just That by the way I learned through just That
• by the way I learned through just listening<00:03:29.519> to<00:03:29.600> some<00:03:
• way, long distance, by the way, that<00:58:58.400> was<00:58:58.520> a<00:58:58.560>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill establishing requirements for social media platforms regarding accounts for minors. Rep. Scott explained the bill and an A10 amendment that made several changes, including aligning with Senate language, adding transparency about age-estimation processes, changing the covered-platform revenue threshold, tightening privacy settings for child accounts, and strengthening limits on the sale or disclosure of data collected for age estimation. The A10 amendment was adopted by voice vote. Rep. Bonner then offered A11 to raise the bill’s age threshold from under 16 to under 18 and to replace references to “child” with “minor,” arguing that 18 is the clearer legal age of consent and would better protect 16- and 17-year-olds. Rep. Scott and others opposed the change, saying the bill was designed around First Amendment concerns and that 16 was a more workable cutoff; the amendment failed on a roll call, 15 yeas to 111 nays. A subsequent A13 amendment by Rep. Smith, as amended by A17 from Rep. Myers, added a requirement that platforms review publicly available user-generated content and report potential mass-violence threats to the state fusion center with immediate reporting language. Scott objected that the new language had not had hearings, but the Myers amendment to the amendment was adopted, 83 yeas to 47 nays. Rep. Greenman then offered A18 to tie the discussion to broader gun violence prevention and assault weapons, arguing social media measures alone were insufficient; Rep. Finke spoke in support of broader harm-reduction efforts and the amendment’s intent. The transcript ends while discussion of A18 is still underway, with no final vote shown on that amendment or on final passage of the bill.

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• Let's remember, our public schools aren't just places of learning. They're also places of work.
• In rural areas, school consolidation and long travel distances already limit families' choices.
• We put children in a position where they now have to travel great distances. ...and make mention of,
• we put children in a position where they now have to travel great distances out of their community to
• In Lee County, the distance is 1,896 feet from the facility to its closest residential neighbor.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1730, a Live Local Act bill on affordable housing. The sponsor described it as a set of technical and policy adjustments to strengthen implementation, including changes to zoning, height, parking, moratoriums, attorney fees, and related land-use rules. An amendment by Senator Claudio was adopted, adding provisions such as a 10-story height limit near single-family neighborhoods, exclusions for certain protected areas, and changes to fee and use definitions. The committee then reported the bill favorably. Members next considered CS/SB 1674 on unrated bonds for Israel bonds, with a clarifying amendment adopted to make clear the bill applied only to Israel bonds. CS/SB 140 on charter schools was also approved after debate over parent-led conversion of public schools, municipal job-engine charter schools, and surplus school property; opponents warned about local control and impacts on teachers and communities, while the sponsor said the bill preserved district authority and created new school-choice and economic-development options. The committee also passed SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and CS/SB 954 on recovery residences, after strike-all amendments that addressed zoning, ADA concerns, bed caps, staffing ratios, and limits on operation in certain multifamily settings. Senators expressed support for expanding treatment housing but also raised neighborhood and staffing concerns. The committee then approved CS/SB 1714 on local housing assistance plans, which would allow SHIP funds for limited lot-rental assistance for mobile-home owners and require local plans to address mobile-home park closures. SB 658 on standardized construction lien release forms was reported favorably despite testimony from contractors and lawyers warning about possible effects on lien rights and the separate House proposal. The committee also reconsidered and then approved CS/SB 482 after a late-filed amendment addressing local government art fees and a key issue over defining “extraordinary circumstances,” with counties and cities saying more work remained. Finally, the committee passed SB 24 and CS/SB 4, both local claims bills, CS/SB 712 on synthetic turf and related construction rules, SB 952 repealing the emergency firearms/ammunition restriction, CS/SB 1164 allowing email notice delivery in landlord-tenant matters with opt-in safeguards, and SB 202 on municipal water and sewer rates, which drew extensive opposition from North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens officials over utility surcharges and revenue impacts. The meeting ended with SB 202 still under heavy questioning and testimony about the fairness and financial consequences of the surcharge structure.

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• Year 2, the schools are learning how to implement database decision making using screeners and office
• Removal of requirements, algebra 2, Advanced Placement, honors, dual credit, and distance learning are
• The same can be said for Advanced Placement, honors or credit, or distance learning.
• scheduling and learning environments.
• They shouldn't be sitting in the classroom learning about the math.

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• We have this principle that we talk about that's all teach, all learn. We work together.
• We have this principle that we talk about that's all teach, all learn. We work together.
• And on top of that are time and distance ratios.
• our members are and then what the radius is around those people to ensure we meet those time and distance
• I recently learned about some litigation that you guys were involved in, but it was tied to something

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion focused on how Florida health care organizations are working to improve access, quality, and affordability. Panelists from Florida Community Care/Independent Living Systems, Sunshine Health, AdventHealth, UF Health, and Nemours described their approaches, including Medicaid managed care, value-based contracting, community partnerships, mobile screening units, smart-room technology, telehealth, and specialized programs for maternal health, children, and complex chronic conditions. Several speakers emphasized that managed care and coordinated care can improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary utilization and costs. Members asked about the impact of Medicare’s V28 changes, mobile cancer screening, urgent care versus emergency room billing, pediatric specialty access, complaint resolution, Black maternal mortality, provider shortages, network adequacy, and the use of AI in prior authorization. Witnesses said V28 has affected providers and revenue, UF Health’s mobile screening program is expanding beyond a few cancer types, and its urgent care model bills patients at the appropriate level rather than both urgent care and ER rates. Nemours said it reduced specialty wait times through scheduling changes, telemedicine, and registry tools, while AdventHealth described postpartum coordination and maternal heart programs to reduce maternal complications and mortality. On complaints and access problems, panelists said their organizations use patient/member advocates, care managers, call centers, and escalation processes to resolve issues, and Sunshine Health specifically discussed a transportation complaint that was addressed with its vendor and the family. Sunshine Health also said it is not using AI for prior authorization, though it is exploring responsible uses elsewhere, and Florida Community Care said it is not using AI in utilization management. In closing, panelists identified workforce shortages, provider burnout, and high-cost drugs as the biggest ongoing challenges. The meeting ended with thanks to the panel and adjournment after Representative Brackett moved to rise, without objection.

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• the bill and for bringing everyone here to testify with us and educate us, and giving us a chance to learn
• the bill and for bringing everyone here to testify with us and educate us, and giving us a chance to learn
• educate us um and giving us a chance to educate us um and giving us a chance to to<00:14:30.240> learn
• <00:14:31.360> Uh<00:14:31.680> members, to learn from and honor you.
• Uh members, to learn from and honor you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• when they wrote it, the bill, they said the commission shall take into consideration the physical distances
• when they wrote it, the bill, they said the commission shall take into consideration the physical distances
• We feel that nine years is enough to learn and govern in an effective manner and then leave and let someone

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation heard testimony on a range of bills focused on transportation funding, governance, and equity. Supporters backed proposals to create a North Central Massachusetts intercity passenger rail fund tied to a possible new gaming license (H. 3680/S. 2363), local parking assessments (H. 3756), third-party delivery fees (S. 2356/H. 3774), broader roadway pricing and congestion management measures (S. 2353/S. 2354), tolling equity and regional transit authority advisory boards (S. 2400/S. 2401), and Steamship Authority oversight reforms including board term limits (S. 2395). Testimony in favor emphasized new dedicated revenue sources, commuter rail expansion, regional equity, improved oversight, and better transit access for riders and communities that rely on public transportation. There was also testimony in opposition to the third-party delivery fee bills from Chamber of Progress, which argued the fee would raise costs for consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers, could reduce demand and jobs, and might not achieve the intended environmental benefits. Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts opposed H. 3633, a transit expansion, electrification, and resiliency bill, specifically objecting to its mandatory project labor agreement requirement and saying it would limit competition and disadvantage non-union contractors and workers. Several witnesses spoke in favor of the Steamship Authority bill, saying term limits would improve transparency, accountability, and board turnover. The committee also heard detailed support for the North Central rail proposal from a legislator, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, and a transportation advocate, who described the bill as a way to generate long-term bonded revenue for rail infrastructure. After testimony concluded and no questions remained, the chairs entertained and received a motion to adjourn.

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• Can be informed when an offender gets within a certain distance of the victim.
• Clear they have to be within a certain distance of the victim. All right, concludes explanation.
• the CRT bill and they are confronted and they resign and then they go to an Institution of higher learning

Bills: SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182

Keywords: criminal court costs, court fees, fines, assessments, waiver, ability to pay, indigent defendants, post-release relief, probation compliance, parole, deferred sentence, suspended sentence, restitution, child support, municipal court, district court, criminal justice reform, court debt, legal financial obligations, fee waiver

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• That’s a real problem when you’ve got a lot of trees and a lot of distance to cover.
• So we have 10 minutes left, and I would like to make sure that anybody that drove a significant distance
• wasn't mentioned was that Congressman Smith did not go forward with this bill after the first year, learning

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• TO CREATE A STATEWIDE OPTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND IMPROVE THE PILOT BASED ON LESSONS LEARNED
• THE OTHER IS A TIME AND DISTANCE STANDARD OF EXPECTATION IS THAT OUR NETWORK IS NOT PROVIDED THAT WE
• THIS SLIDE INTENT TO GET AT THAT TIME AND DISTANCE STANDARD.

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• because we're bringing access to care to the patient, rather than the patient going and driving long distances
• going to expand a market of already well-trained providers, well-schooled providers, for people to learn
• question because we're bringing access to care to the patient rather than having the patient drive long distances

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• IN THIS WILL HELP STUDENTS MAINTAIN THE SKILLS THEY ARE LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND CONTINUED THERAPY
• WE GET THAT SUMMER, THAT LEARNING GAP DURING THE SUMMERTIME MO STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, IT IS DIFFICULT
• ESPECIALLY AT THE PRESCHOOL LEVEL AND PROFESSIONALS WITH AUTISM SPECIFIC STRATEGIES LEADING TO BETTER LEARNING
• EMPLOYERS FACE 375,000 BUSH VIOLATIONS EVERY YEAR, SO EVEN THE PROSPECT OF AN OCEAN VIOLATION IS A MAJOR DISTANCE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Is the distance too far? Is there a lack of trust? What is it?
• Is the distance too far? Um appointment? Is the distance too far?
• <00:32:53.919> So, Subsidized work-based learning.
• Well, we're still learning, but we know quite a lot. These foods are very rewarding.
• Well, we're still learning, problematic?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.

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• And so incorporating into learning.
• uh online learning.
• going to create a whole non-learning going to create a whole non-learning environment<01:04:05.039
• the bathroom, learn their numbers and the bathroom, learn their numbers and their<02:01:04.400><
• courouses. 1,000 ft is a long distance courouses. 1,000 ft is a long distance uh<04:03:13.600>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so I'm also still learning a lot. So I don't think you ever stop learning in this space.
• We've learned to do that.
• I had to start learning about water.
• We do learn a lot, and I'm grateful for the makeup of this committee. You guys are awesome.
• We do learn a lot, and I'm grateful for the makeup of this committee. You guys are awesome.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We're certainly a dynamic industry, as you just learned from FDOT, and very proud of the relationship
• I think COVID was a lesson for everybody in learning how to be creative and how to maneuver and still
• I think COVID was a lesson for everybody in learning how to be creative and how to maneuver and still
• So when we learned that that piece of property was being sold... Of operations.
• So when we learned that that piece of property was being sold last year, we reached out to the seller

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard SB 356 by Senator Wright, which would create an opt-in framework for counties and municipalities to allow utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain local roads with posted speed limits below 55 mph, subject to local safety determinations, licensing, insurance, and other restrictions. Supporters, including a retired sheriff and a Florida Sheriffs Association representative, argued the bill would give law enforcement clearer authority and reflect the reality that UTVs are already being used on roads, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Honda warned that UTVs are not designed for public roads and lack key safety features. Several senators raised safety concerns, especially about speed and crash risk, but the bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senators Martin, McClain, and Truenow expressing reservations. The committee then held a lengthy discussion on seaport infrastructure and funding. FDOT presented data showing Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports generate major cargo volume, jobs, and economic impact, and described state funding programs such as FSTED, SPI, and the construction aggregate grant program. Port representatives from Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port of Palm Beach, and Port Tampa Bay described record cargo and cruise activity, major capital projects, and the importance of state and federal grants, private partnerships, and long-term planning. They also discussed challenges including limited land, bulkhead and berth maintenance, channel deepening, workforce needs, fuel access, resiliency, and intermodal connectivity. Senators asked about return on investment, trade patterns, financing, cruise-versus-cargo balance, and operational risks; the ports emphasized that they are largely enterprise-funded but still depend on public investment for major infrastructure. The committee also approved a block of appointments to the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority and the Tampa Port Authority without objection. In addition, FDOT presented the statewide mapping programs work group report required by SB 1662, recommending a coordinated statewide aerial imagery and LiDAR program, shared procurement and cost-sharing arrangements, and statutory updates to improve interagency coordination and access to geospatial data. Senators briefly discussed potential uses for the data in insurance, emergency management, and property assessment, and the presentation concluded without further action.