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• English is cyclical. Language arts is cyclical. It goes around and around and it works together.
• learners, and changing the factor for secondary students, your middle and high school students.
• We pay for every teacher to get TESOL endorsed in language. That's a language arts teacher.
• Most of them are monolinguals, and so when they come in, they're struggling with that language barrier
• It's German and English both. All right.

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• Yes, sir, on 11 of the reports to require the language is simple.
• I have before you House Bill 108, Sunset on the Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
• It's the amendment adding the geographical language. Here it is, right here.
• committee, and we're asking for approval for four years without any changes, except for the sub language

Bills: HB25, HB108, HB109, HB111, HB112, HB113, HB117, HB118, HB119, HB120, HB121, HB122, HB124, HB126, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB131, HB25

Keywords: emergency services, 911, local districts, joint operations, contracting, HB108, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset reauthorization, board continuation, speech-language pathology, audiology, licensing board, professional regulation, healthcare regulation, occupational licensing, speech therapist, speech pathologist, audiologist, Sunset Committee, Code of Alabama 1975

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• <00:28:00.640> and establishes the Wyoming language and establishes the Wyoming language and
• <00:28:21.360> disorder, developmental language disorder, developmental language disorder,
• In my opinion, removing this language In my opinion, removing this language with<00:33:54.320>
• Um, I don't think an AP English<00:41:05.839> class English class English class should<00:41:07.680
• they were not present in the language they were not present in the language and<00:54:39.680>

Keywords: 916, all

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• Twenty-one percent of my students at Oak Grove are second language learners, and Class Notes has...
• <00:57:14.440> Deanna Minnesota's indigenous languages Deanna Minnesota's indigenous languages
• Language access to understand and know what is happening in mainstream or local news.
• We provide coverage that is culturally relevant, language accessible, and community driven.
• <01:30:32.000> civic information their language civic information their language civic participation

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• English language arts is a couple that are not fully compliant, but you see a lot in the health education
• English<01:43:31.240> language<01:43:31.560> arts<01:43:31.800> is<01:43:31.920>
• a<01:43:32.080> couple<01:43:32.480> that English language arts is a couple that
• English language arts is a couple that are<01:43:32.920> not<01:43:33.280> fully<01:43
• language learners, whatever.

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• She even learned a new language while planning a trip abroad.
• <02:17:40.880> a<02:17:41.200> trip new language while planning a trip new language
• language learners. workforce as a teacher and a parent to workforce as a teacher and a parent to lead
• <07:49:34.478> language<07:49:34.878> learners.
• English language learners. English language learners.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• educators with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to address the diverse needs of all learners
• He was an English language learner as a young student. and in his career was passionate about supporting
• to our parents so that our school systems support them and welcome their experiences, cultures, languages
• After our discussion, I've been looking at some clarifying language regarding your role as Secretary
• So I understand the concerns about certain projects, but I think that this language is broad enough that

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• Some language in the bill. Thank you. I move passage.
• It adds language from HB1581, which this body already passed that improves program monitoring and provides
• Senate Bill 764 removes obsolete and inaccurate language, bringing the Occupations Code into alignment
• It's agreed-upon language between TCEQ and stakeholders. Mr. Speaker, Ms. Wiener, for what purpose?
• It removes obsolete language and aligns the law with current PDL, or dietician licensure practices.

Bills: SB4, SB23, SB3, SJR2, SJR85, SB34, SB60, SB75, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1405, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB1948, SB2037, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB243, SB627, SB646, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB1358, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SB687, SB1332, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SB1762, SB552, HCR109, SB2185, SB4, SB23, SB3, SJR2, SJR85, SB34, SB60, SB75, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1405, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB1948, SB2037, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB243, SB627, SB646, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB1358, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, HB2970, HB 109, SB2308

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption

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• language learners?
• language learners?
• language learners?
• <04:30:02.319> language<04:30:02.720> learner the lowest 25%, English language learner
• the lowest 25%, English language learner progressions,<04:30:03.760> graduation<04:30:04.319>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• support a great school in Cambodia, rural Cambodia along the Mekong River, that teaches children English
• doctoral studies focused on foundational literacy, reading acquisition, and how the brain develops language
• , bringing rigorous STEM education opportunities to Central Florida and helping to prepare young learners
• for Florida's future. ...to Central Florida and helping to prepare young learners for Florida's future

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education convened with a quorum and first took up CS for SB 1694 on technology education. The bill would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and would encourage high school computer science courses that include AI to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal settings. The bill sponsor and several supporters emphasized preparing students for an AI-driven workforce while teaching critical evaluation and ethical use; one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the need to preserve real-world skills. Senator Davis supported the measure and suggested introducing similar instruction earlier, possibly in middle school. The committee voted the bill favorably, with Senator Leak later recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a large block of confirmations for higher education boards, including appointees to Tallahassee State College, the University of South Florida, the University of North Florida, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally highlighted backgrounds in education, health care, law, business, technology, and public service, and described priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, affordability, fiscal responsibility, and institutional growth. One nominee to Tallahassee State College was asked about low NCLEX pass rates and said the college had a plan approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Another nominee discussed Florida Poly’s STEM mission, and several members praised the nominees’ community ties and professional experience. After hearing the appointees, the committee voted to report the block of confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The committee then received a high-level overview of the higher education budget, totaling $11.9 billion, with major emphasis on workforce training and development. Highlights included increases for school district workforce education, the Florida College System, workforce development capitalization, a rural educator recruitment program, funding for the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s literacy and math initiatives, UF’s autism and neurodevelopment center, and a postsecondary guardian program for campus security. Members asked a brief question about a workforce fund transfer, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds added. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned.

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• So that language has been removed from the bill.
• I think we found some good language here that works.
• addition and and that's the difference in the current language.
• It triggers when one or more student groups, such as English language learners, foster youth, low-income
• I've taught, or I coordinated English learner programs last time we had this administration, and this

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• City schools were forced to handle over 2,000 English learners.
• forced to handle over 2,000 English forced to handle over 2,000 English learners.<04:10:15.600><
• So they are classified as ELLs, English learners, and get ESL classes.
• The support we provide through this program includes workforce development, English language classes,
• They've got more English skills. We have English programs we teach.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs heard HB 1790-FN, which would address involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Representative Lucy Weber introduced the bill for Representative Long, and the committee heard extensive testimony both in support of and in opposition to the proposal. Opponents, including John Burns of SOS Recovery and Jake Barry of New Futures, argued that involuntary commitment is not well supported by research, can retraumatize people, may increase overdose risk after release, and could undermine New Hampshire’s existing recovery and harm-reduction efforts. They emphasized that treatment should be voluntary, trauma-informed, and paired with housing, recovery supports, and other community-based services. Representative Long said he was willing to accept DHHS’s request to amend the bill into a study commission, though he expressed concern that a prior state study had not led to action. He said the commission should focus on implementation details, including where people would be placed, staffing, withdrawal management, elopement prevention, length of commitment, and aftercare. He described involuntary commitment as one tool for people with severe dangerous addictions, distinct from drug court, and said it could help avoid criminal records. Committee members asked about capacity at New Hampshire Hospital and how the proposal would work in practice. DHHS officials Katya Fox and Cynthia Pabonis testified that the bill raises major policy and fiscal concerns. They said New Hampshire’s current system has benefited from investments in naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, recovery centers, and community-based services, and that those investments have helped reduce overdose deaths. They estimated the bill would require a new 70-bed facility costing about $40 million to build and about $33.3 million annually to operate, with only a small portion offset by insurance, plus more than $600,000 in annual legal costs and additional staffing and system changes. They also said New Hampshire Hospital has 185 beds, with about 100 patients typically ready for less restrictive settings, and that housing shortages are a major bottleneck. NAMI New Hampshire also testified in opposition, saying families often want any possible treatment for loved ones but still opposed the bill. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• 101, English 102, your general ed classes.
• 101, English 102, your general ed classes.
• students largely no longer need English students largely no longer need English 101,<00:09:26.400
• 09:28.400> ed 101, English 102, your general ed 101, English 102, your general ed classes. classes
• > population, For that adult learner population, For that adult learner population, Representative

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met for its first summer interim meeting, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and took roll. The first presentation came from Jerry Gels, principal of Ignite Institute in Erlanger, who focused on the rising cost of dual credit. He said dual credit tuition has increased from about $150 to $290 for a three-credit course over roughly five years, which he argued is discouraging participation, especially for working-class and low-income students. He cited Ignite data and broader college outcomes to argue dual credit improves college persistence, shortens time to degree, and reduces student debt, noting that many of his students enter college with substantial credit and that low-income students at Ignite have increasingly participated after targeted efforts and scholarship use. He also said the instructional labor is largely paid by county school systems, so he questioned the size of the tuition increase and said the committee should examine how the costs are being set and whether college tuition should be stabilizing as more students arrive with credits already earned. Members asked about who pays for dual credit, the role of state scholarship support, and whether tuition varies by institution. Gels said students in his district generally pay the dual credit cost themselves, though some districts may cover it, and he noted the dual credit scholarship now covers fewer classes than before. He said the price appears to be set centrally rather than varying by university, and he emphasized that the higher cost is creating barriers even though the courses are taught largely by local teachers on school payrolls. He also described Ignite’s efforts to expand access for free- and reduced-lunch students, saying participation among that group rose from 27% with no dual credit to about 90-92% taking at least one dual credit class. The committee then heard from the Goldwater Institute, represented by Michael Frazier and Dr. Tim Minella by Zoom. They argued Kentucky’s public universities should face stronger accountability and transparency, citing declining public confidence in higher education, rising costs, and what they described as administrative growth and research spending that does not clearly benefit students or the Commonwealth. They proposed requiring a 10-year accounting of staffing growth by category, comparing it to enrollment and low-income Kentucky enrollment, and limiting non-STEM faculty teaching releases for research unless approved under a baseline consent process. They also criticized certain university-funded research projects as examples of misdirected spending and said public reporting should distinguish Kentucky residents from non-residents more clearly, pointing to a reported decline in low-income in-state undergraduate enrollment. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• Title III grants provide English language learners with the integrated academic support they need to
• learn English and meet state standards.
• Title three grants provide English<00:52:09.440> language<00:52:09.839> learners<00:52:
• 10.319> with<00:52:10.480> the English language learners with the English language learners
• learn English and meet state standards. learn English and meet state standards.

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• language learner services statewide.
• language learner services statewide.
• language learner services statewide.
• we're trying to understand in language we're trying to understand in the<01:18:15.679> in<01:
• <01:18:43.560> I<01:18:43.719> guess<01:18:43.920> the um with that language

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As a parent of two kids in dual-language immersion programs, I couldn't agree with you more.
• It's very challenging times, especially around dual-language immersion programs.
• We've had language like this in previous block grants. That concludes my comments. Thank you.
• learners.
• The superintendent talked about DLI, dual language immersion. Yes, at a local campus.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• As a parent of two kids in dual-language immersion programs, I couldn't agree with you more.
• And I just wanted to say thank you for uplifting dual enrollment or dual-language programs.
• We’ve had language like this in previous block grants. That concludes my comments. Thank you.
• learners.
• The superintendent talked about DLI, dual language immersion.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance met for its annual Proposition 98 overview, with Chair Alvarez outlining the committee’s focus on K-12 funding, student outcomes, and use of one-time funds. Superintendent Tony Thurmond gave an update on education issues, including wildfire recovery support for affected school communities, ongoing concerns about federal threats to education funding and immigration enforcement, progress on literacy and math, dual-language immersion, educator housing, and support for dual enrollment. Members broadly expressed support for these priorities, while also raising concerns about implementation, funding stability, and the need for schools to remain safe places for students. The committee then reviewed the Governor’s Proposition 98 proposal. The Department of Finance said the 2025-26 Proposition 98 guarantee is projected at $118.9 billion, with higher revenues and TK-related rebenching driving the increase. The LAO said the budget adds about $7.5 billion over two years and discussed the volatility of the guarantee, especially in 2024-25, when changes in revenue could have an outsized effect on school funding. Members questioned the proposed $1.6 billion delayed settle-up payment, the legal basis for delaying it, and the impact of possible federal funding freezes. The LAO presented alternatives such as a reserve deposit or delayed disbursement, while Finance said the proposal is intended to manage uncertainty. Members also raised concerns that ethnic studies implementation was not funded in the January budget, and Finance said the administration was not proposing funding for it. The committee next heard on the Proposition 98 rainy day fund and education deferrals. Finance said the reserve would receive a mandatory deposit of about $1.2 billion in 2024-25 and a discretionary deposit of $376 million in 2025-26, leaving a balance of about $1.5 billion. The LAO supported rebuilding the reserve as a way to manage volatility. On deferrals, Finance described the Governor’s plan to eliminate remaining deferrals by 2025-26, and the LAO said paying them off improves cash flow and budget resilience. Members generally supported eliminating deferrals and rebuilding reserves, though some asked about acting earlier if revenues allow. The committee also reviewed the proposed $1.8 billion student support and professional development block grant; Finance said it would fund professional development, recruitment and retention, and dual enrollment, while the LAO recommended clearer language on local discretion and use for one-time costs. Members were divided, with some supporting flexibility and others warning that one-time block grants can create instability and confusion for districts.

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• , >> English, >> English, >> Espinosa, >> Fere, >> Fere, >> Fere,
• language learners, and students with special needs.
• Representative English, how do you vote? Representative English, how do you vote? Yes.
• Representative English, how do you vote? Representative English, how do you vote? Yes.
• Representative English, how do you vote? Yes. Representative English votes yes.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I'd like for you to say that again in a little simpler language.
• They adult learners also to dual enroll.
• And we've added some additional foreign languages.
• > language<01:43:02.880> learners, there, the English language learners, there, the English
• language learners, you're<01:43:03.440> going<01:43:03.520> to<01:43:03.600> see

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• We also create a $200 million block grant for evidence-based English language arts.
• And I really appreciate the language that Dr.
• We also strongly oppose the proposed language in the budget restricting use of the Equal Access Fund.
• We appreciate seeing the removal of the trigger language tied to the California Food Assistance Program
• We urge the Legislature to include trailer bill language key aspects of the alternative methodology to

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee heard opening remarks on the 2025 Budget Act, which will be amended into AB 101 and SB 101 for floor consideration. Committee leaders described the budget as a difficult compromise shaped by a $12 billion deficit, federal funding uncertainty, wildfire impacts, and rising out-year costs, while emphasizing a balance between compassion and fiscal responsibility. Each budget subcommittee chair then summarized major actions in their areas, including health care, human services, education, climate and transportation, housing and state administration, public safety, and oversight/transparency. Key policy items included delaying or narrowing some of the Governor’s proposed cuts, especially in Medi-Cal and other safety-net programs; preserving funding for dental care, women’s health, family planning, hospice, long-term care, IHSS, and services for undocumented Californians; and maintaining or expanding child care, foster care, food banks, and CalWORKs-related supports. Education actions included additional Proposition 98 settle-up, reduced deferrals, support for TK-12, teacher recruitment, literacy, mental health, preschool slots, and restored funding for UC and CSU. Other major items included housing and homelessness investments, wildfire and disaster response funding, transit loans and greenhouse gas reduction fund support, Proposition 36 and VOCA-related public safety funding, and oversight measures on federal impacts and state efficiency. Department of Finance and Legislative Analyst staff said the package makes some of the same savings moves as the May Revision but relies more on internal borrowing and fewer reductions, leaving a smaller reserve than the administration’s plan but still maintaining roughly $11 billion in the rainy day fund. Members from both parties largely supported the package while raising concerns about long-term sustainability, Medi-Cal costs, reserve use, and the need for future revenue and program review. The committee adopted the subcommittee actions by roll call, 18-6, with the roll held open for absent members and additional comments continuing after the vote.