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• She is not only a wealth of knowledge about the standards and best practices both locally and nationally
• What restorative practices look like: For those of us who are used to traditional punitive practices,
• As well as making sure that our restorative practices are embedded in all of our disciplinary practices
• Do we have enough knowledge and training in restorative practices to actually fill these positions?
• Practice and patience. Thank you. Israel?

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• And then, sorry, one more thing I need to mention: restorative justice practices.
• A healthy school climate is not created overnight. but through data-informed practices and community
• Chair, is for a clinical field practice for a social worker or a psychologist, they have to have that
• What can the state do to say we're going to support clinical practice of a residency, someone getting
• Model a framework centered on a simple but powerful goal: ensuring that teachers have the knowledge,

Keywords: 996, all

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• The Breaking practice meetings, etc.
• ,<00:07:00.960> and new facilities, share knowledge, and new facilities, share knowledge,
• I know you rehabilitative practices.
• <00:34:06.760> today concepts that are best practices today concepts that are best practices
• innovation so that the best practices innovation so that the best practices come<01:04:07.440>

Bills: SR185, HB2452, HB2329, HB2272, HB2273, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1688, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1514, HB1749, HB2385, HB1576, HB1974, HB2022, HB1973, HB2005, HB1894, HB1515, HB1718, HB1591, HB2475, HB1721, HB1864, HB1946, HB1920

Keywords: Department of Education, capital improvement program, performance audit, infrastructure, transparency, state bonds, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, bond authorization, state debt limit, constitutional debt limit, Article VII Section 13, Hawaii bonds, state borrowing, public finance, capital improvement projects, supplemental appropriations, judiciary appropriations, refunding bonds, reimbursable bonds

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• That would be one system of which I have knowledge.
• It could be out on an athletic practice field. It could be anywhere.
• Most of these systems, to my knowledge, Most of these systems, to my knowledge, work off of Wi-Fi systems
• The high school is wired with Wi-Fi, but if they're out at football practice at City Park, which is a
• If we use A&T funds, just for my own knowledge, is that allowed for recurring expenses, or is that for

Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications, church magazines, Bible class materials, Sunday school materials, tax administration, indirect tax, state revenue, HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax

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• of wherever you want working knowledge of wherever you want to<00:07:34.759> go<00:07:35.039>
• some of our current practices are because they are our practices.
• some of our current practices are because they are our practices.
• that he did not have a great deal of subject matter knowledge of.
• I’ve also practiced private family law. Most of my colleagues are social workers.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an introductory organizational session for the House Legislative Administration Committee. Chair Greg Hill and Vice Chair Vanessa Sheen welcomed members, introduced the new clerk and committee staff, and described the committee as generally nonpartisan and focused on bills on their merits. They also noted that many bills are handled on a consent calendar after discussion, and that the committee often works closely with staff, House counsel, and the House clerk on procedural matters. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on committee operations and expectations: how committee reports should be prepared and submitted, the use of electronic submissions, scheduling hearings, and the need for clear bill placards at the witness table for livestream viewers. Members discussed the committee’s calendar, including a proposed conflict with the governor’s budget address, and ultimately settled on moving the remaining hearings to February 19. The chair also emphasized advance notice for absences or amendments, and said executive sessions can be scheduled as time allows under current rules. House Clerk Paul Smith testified about his role as a nonpartisan officer and said he would be providing informational testimony on a bill affecting a law he sponsored years ago, as well as on a forthcoming PSLF-related bill for legislators. He also spoke about legislative customs, precedents, and the value of parliamentary procedure. The chair concluded with guidance on decorum: arrive on time, avoid interruptions during testimony, keep food out of the room, use electronic devices discreetly, and route questions through the chair for clarification rather than debate.

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• Just a reminder, one minute. doctors to practice evidence-based care. Thank you, Madam.
• Madam Chair and Madam Chair, would this impact smaller medical practices?
• Madam Chair and Madam Chair, would this impact smaller medical practices?
• And unfortunately, you know, this has really come into public knowledge in the last few years, but this
• And unfortunately, you know, this has really come into public knowledge in the last few years. but this

Keywords: 996, all

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• Every single one of us wants freedom for ourselves and our children to practice religion, to express
• So it is common practice. There are other districts with— In the non-disclosure agreement.
• So it is common practice.
• Cameras can help ensure the appropriate practices are followed, provide clarity when concerns arise,
• Cameras can help ensure the appropriate practices are followed, provide clarity when concerns arise,

Bills: S0824, S1170, S1620, S1738, S7036

Keywords: school district, real property, inventory, land use, education, video monitoring, safety, special education, parental rights, public education, school board rights, transparency, employment conditions, nondisclosure agreements, educational facilities, student safety, teacher accountability, physical plant, school design, construction standards

Summary: The Education Pre-K-12 Committee considered several K-12 bills and resolutions. SJR 1104, by Senator Massullo, would place on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools; supporters said it simply codifies existing law and protects student and employee rights, while opponents warned it could entrench religious pressure and exclusion. The resolution was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 1738, by Senator Yarborough, on educational facilities; an amendment removed crime-prevention-through-environmental-design language and adjusted transparency/safe-space provisions, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. SB 824, by Senator Truenow, was amended into a transparency measure requiring districts to submit annual reports on unimproved land holdings to DOE, and it was reported favorably. Appointments in tabs 7 and 8 were recommended for confirmation. The committee then took up SPB 7036, a comprehensive education package by Chair Simon. The bill would expand educational emergency triggers, adjust Title I withholding uses, align charter school rules with school improvement processes, update safety and early learning provisions, expand literacy and math interventions, and revise educator pipeline policies. Members raised concerns about a provision that could allow the state to develop instructional materials; Simon said that section was still being considered and would need guardrails. The committee adopted a motion to submit the bill as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 1620, by Senator Leak, proposed a “school board members’ bill of rights” giving board members direct access to district documents and staff, limiting district attorneys’ dual representation, strengthening nepotism rules, and prohibiting nondisclosure agreements. Volusia County school board members and others testified both for and against the bill, with supporters citing transparency and accountability and opponents warning about confidentiality, staff pressure, and undermining the superintendent’s authority. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1170, by Senator Calatayud, as amended, would allow parents of students in self-contained ESE classrooms to request cameras, with district policies governing review, notice, timelines, and appeals. Parents, advocates, and educators testified strongly in support, while one witness opposed it as an unfunded mandate. The committee reported the bill favorably.

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• Knowledge<00:03:52.799> too<00:03:53.200> late.
• That one was a joke Knowledge too late.
• He continues to practice of poetry.
• We'll hear from an expert on emerging best practices and what's happening in other states.
• best practices and what's happening<00:15:37.120> in<00:15:37.440> other<00:15:37.680>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading, then proceeded to first readings and committee referrals for six bills: H.841 on miscellaneous animal welfare procedures, H.842 creating a commission on public school employee health benefits, H.843 on monitoring municipal wastewater discharges, H.844 on sales tax and a surcharge related to short-term rental and second-home properties, H.845 on an income tax deduction for snow tires, and H.846 on artificial intelligence and elections. H.611, a bill with an appropriation affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access, was also referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. The chamber also read HCR 175, a concurrent resolution honoring the life of J. Stannard Baker of Shelburne, highlighting his role in Baker v. State, his work in mental health and the Episcopal Church, and his death in June 2025. During announcements, members welcomed guests including Baker’s husband and sister, representatives of the Vermont Access Network, a devotional speaker, Human Rights Commission participants, and students from rural community schools visiting for Rural Schools Day. The House also heard remarks about the Human Rights Commission’s upcoming press conference and a caucus meeting on state permit reform. Later, the member from Georgia gave a lengthy historical reflection on Henry Knox and the Fort Ticonderoga cannon expedition, followed by a correction from the member from Stow noting that teams of oxen pulled most of the cannon. On the floor, the House considered H.648, the Department of Financial Regulation’s annual housekeeping bill on banking, insurance, and securities. Representative Olsen offered an amendment clarifying section 48 on federally exempt securities and state notice filings; the amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill then passed. The House then took up H.790, the fiscal year 2026 budget adjustment bill. Representative Shai offered an amendment reallocating $45,000 in HIV/AIDS funding among Vermont CARES, the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, and the HIV/HCV Resource Center; that amendment was also adopted. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 133-0, and the House suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. The session ended with a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., which was put to the body.

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• Hands-on practice and real-time feedback. Mentors grow in leadership and instruction.
• aspiring teachers to learn side-by-side with a master teacher and bridge the gap between theory and practice
• to realize is that in some of our public schools I would argue that general defuse confusion of knowledge
• If a publisher does not get more than 75% of TEEX's essential knowledge and skills, we still continue
• Not just in theory, but in practice.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• to call the roll see I'm out of practice to call the roll see I'm out of practice thank you Jen uh clerk
• and with mention it it is with knowledge and with mention it it is with knowledge and with intent and
• and of the state with knowledge and of the state with knowledge and intent I want to commend you we
• as we and practices as we and practices as we do um so let's change that let's pass a do um so let's
• of finally uh some of the practicalities of finally uh some of the practicalities of the bill are to

Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• :16:12.040> I or Witnesses etc etc I read that so I or Witnesses etc etc I read that so I practiced
• 16:13.480> law<00:16:13.720> for<00:16:13.880> a<00:16:14.040> while practiced
• open records law for a while practiced open records law for a while uh<00:16:14.680> before<00
• records had been out there, certainly while all of us are entitled to justice and entitled to a knowledge
• <00:26:41.919> of<00:26:42.159> of<00:26:42.320> what entitled to a knowledge

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 12:30PM est. Meeting Start: 00:03 Attendance Roll Call: 00:12 HB 321 (Rep. Johnson): 00:49 HB 340 (Rep. Hampton): 05:10 HB 520 (Rep. Fugate): 08:55 Adjournment: 32:26, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government considered three bills. House Bill 321, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson and supported by the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Realtor Association, was amended by committee substitute and adopted unanimously. As amended, it extends training deadlines for planning commission and board of adjustment members and adds required training on how planning and zoning policies affect housing supply and accessibility. The committee substitute also limits appeals of final board of adjustment actions to persons or entities claiming injury who own real estate in the same zone as the affected property. The bill passed 8-0, and a title amendment was adopted. House Bill 340, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton with support from law enforcement and federal security representatives, would create a new section of KRS Chapter 13 to require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records for federal suitability or fitness background checks and allow a $25 fee for records requests reimbursed by the federal government. It also conforms juvenile records law to the new process. The committee approved the bill 9-0 with no opposition. House Bill 520, sponsored by Rep. Chris Fugate and backed by the Kentucky Sheriff's Association, Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, and Kentucky League of Cities, generated the most debate. The bill and committee substitute would exempt certain open police investigation records from disclosure under the Open Records Act when an agency says release could harm an investigation or reveal informants or witnesses. Several senators raised concerns that the “could” standard was too broad and could weaken transparency, while supporters argued it was needed to protect ongoing investigations, witnesses, and officers. The committee initially failed the bill 6-4, then after additional vote changes and discussion, reconsidered it and advanced the amended bill with favorable expression 6-4 to the floor.

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• And that mission is about applying that knowledge.
• We create knowledge through research.
• We also deliver knowledge, transfer knowledge through teaching.
• Most importantly, probably, we apply knowledge to community.
• It could be just knowledge gained from within that company to take that to market.

Summary: The meeting began with approval of the prior minutes and opening remarks from NDSU President David Stewart, who emphasized NDSU’s land-grant mission of statewide service through teaching, research, and extension. He highlighted the university’s role in agriculture, water, soil health, and community outreach, and pointed to examples of research commercialization such as Lilac Agriculture’s work on nitrogen-fixing microbes for crops. He also said he is still early in his tenure and intends to spend time listening and learning across the state. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study estimated that North Dakota could develop about 1.3 million additional irrigated acres, with major potential in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau. Testimony stressed the economic benefits of irrigation for crop yields, value-added processing, dairy, and potato production, while members also discussed water availability, aquifers, downstream water use, and the need for more flexible permitting. The drainage portion of the study found significant economic benefits from legal drains, and staff explained that the impacts were calculated through increased productivity and related input purchases. Greg Lardy then gave NDSU’s required agriculture update, saying agriculture accounts for more than $41 billion in annual economic activity, one in five jobs, and about 25 percent of state GDP. He reviewed the role of SBAR, the statewide research-extension network, new crop varieties, virtual fencing, AI and weather-network tools, and Extension’s county partnerships and youth programs. He also outlined NDSU’s priorities for the next session: restoring proposed budget cuts, increasing operating support, and addressing deferred maintenance. Members asked about storage shed construction, NDSU’s relationship with Grand Farm, and whether NDSU could help with water-related research tied to drainage and aquifers. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor on water and data centers, who described graduate fellowships, a water workforce certificate program, and research on data center cooling, water use, and “Legendary Harvest” concepts that would reuse waste heat for greenhouse or aquaculture production. Questions focused on whether the cooling systems were closed-loop, who would own any related production facilities, and whether the project was still only a feasibility study. Finally, North Dakota AgTech described its NSF-funded “engine” project, saying it has brought millions in federal investment to the state, supported startups and on-farm trials, and is focused on commercialization, workforce development, and helping producers lower input costs and improve profitability.

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• That just makes sense from a practicality standpoint, right?
• And this is head knowledge. This stuff is fungible.
• I've been practicing since 1998.
• Follow Missouri laws when they're practicing here.
• If you come and practice in Missouri, you cannot practice on a Tuesday.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• In climate-smart agricultural practices.
• So this helps them to implement new practices like healthy soils practices or improved irrigation, reduced
• Practices.
• You give them the knowledge and expertise to implement whatever practices work for their operation.
• support schools to use particular practices such as adopting healthy soil practices that sequester carbon

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Such knowledge is too wonderful for us.
• SUCH KNOWLEDGE IS TOO WONDERFUL FOR US.
• H.R. 2659 provides a clear and practical solution to this challenge.
• H.R. 2659 PROVIDES A CLEAR AND PRACTICAL SOLUTION TO THIS CHALLENGE.
• AN UNCOMMON PRACTICE THAT I AM GRATEFUL FOR THIS COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• No, not to my knowledge, no, ma'am.
• Your dad had extensive knowledge; that is undeniable.
• It was mailed without our consent or knowledge.
• Lack of standards and practices fails under pressure.
• Affected—a practical example.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's important to start with accurate knowledge of DHS's program... morning thank you chair clor my my
• DHS discovered that substance use providers had bad billing practices that resulted in some providers
• challenge DHS discovered that practices challenge DHS discovered that substance<00:15:20.199> use
• that resulted in some practices that resulted in some providers<00:15:26.480> providing<00:15
• <00:15:41.720> by<00:15:41.920> aligning to stop this practice by aligning to stop

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• In some cases, the only practical setting for such a meeting is an executive session.
• So, that's one that we kind of know about, or might be general knowledge, but I'm assuming there's a
• What are you seeing from a best practice standpoint out there in any state?
• Representative, I don't have personal knowledge of that.
• no knowledge of them.

Bills: HB512, HB2248, HB2679, HB2832, HB3112, HB3368, HB3490, HB3512, HB3623, HB3666, HB3700, HB3711, HB3770, HB3963

Keywords: grievance procedures, state agency, employee rights, workplace regulations, employment law, employees, employment actions, appeal, state employees, workplace rights, disciplinary actions, employment conditions, employment disputes, job protections, public information, transparency, government accountability, information access, notification requirements, federal funding

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• ideology that this child might have, and many times against the will of the parent or without the knowledge
• Receiving an email last week referencing Apollo was quite shocking since I had no prior knowledge of
• At its core, HB1655... addresses the growing concern of the social transitioning practice among minors
• When we're talking about language classes, often we choose different names to practice.
• But I will just focus a little on why this bill is unconstitutional and also, as a practical matter,

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• Where does all that knowledge go?
• So I am drawing on that knowledge.
• So I am drawing on that knowledge.
• Do you provide guidelines for best practices for these boards to operate?
• On the best practices piece, absolutely. And I think that's...

Summary: The subcommittee met to receive an informational presentation from CareerSource Florida President and CEO Adrian Johnson, joined by Anthony Gagliano of CareerSource Suncoast, on the structure, funding, and services of Florida’s workforce development system. Johnson explained that CareerSource serves job seekers and businesses through 21 local workforce development boards and nearly 100 career centers, using federal and state funding streams such as WIOA, Wagner-Peyser, SNAP Employment and Training, and TANF. She described services including case management, training, wraparound supports, job matching, rapid response for layoffs and disasters, and business services such as recruitment, customized training, and on-the-job training. She also highlighted the REACH Act’s role in consolidating local boards from 24 to 21, creating the Master Credential List and Credential Review Committee, and implementing performance-based letter grades for local boards. Members asked detailed questions about funding formulas, letter grade metrics, apprenticeships, youth services, small business access, and the demand occupation list. Johnson said federal allocations are driven largely by unemployment and poverty formulas, which has reduced Florida’s WIOA funding by about $27 million over four years because of the state’s low unemployment rate. She explained the letter grades measure outcomes such as increased earnings, reduced public assistance, employment and training outcomes, work-based learning, business engagement, and service to individuals in certain programs, and said the system is being reviewed for possible changes, including removing extra credit and adjusting weights. On youth services, she said Florida has a waiver allowing a 50/50 split between in-school and out-of-school youth funding, and that local partnerships drive outreach. On the demand occupation list, she said it is based on state labor market data and projections, but local boards can submit evidence of local demand when data does not reflect conditions in their area. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on apprenticeships and workforce training grants. Johnson and Gagliano described apprenticeship navigators funded by the $7.75 million apprenticeship expansion allocation, which help employers navigate registration and expand apprenticeships into nontraditional fields such as IT, health care, education, and hospitality. Gagliano gave examples from CareerSource Suncoast and said navigators helped employers move faster through registration and develop programs with local education providers. Johnson also discussed Incumbent Worker Training Grants and Quick Response Training Grants, noting recent awards of nearly $3 million to 69 businesses and $6.5 million to 24 businesses, respectively, and said these programs are targeted toward high-skill, high-wage occupations and priority industries. The meeting ended with no votes or formal action; the chair thanked the presenters, invited follow-up questions, and adjourned the meeting without objection.