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• Luke's Hospital to parents George and Marjorie Gregory.
• House Bill 710, by the Education Committee, is an act relating to education, amending Section 33-512,
• House Bill 711, by the Education Committee, is an act relating to education, amending Chapter 20, Title
• House Bill 717, by the Education Committee, is an act relating to education, amending Chapter 5, Title
• House Bill 635, by the Education Committee, regarding education.

Keywords: 989, all

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• One, I think there's an education component.
• One, I think there's an education component.
• And so we got a couple of parents that got disability and stuff, but they're a child.
• But the more employers find out about us, the more opportunity we have to educate, so.
• And it's the same when you look at special education, how special education has helped all kids learn

Summary: The meeting focused on integrated employment and related services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with testimony from several provider agencies and state officials. Robin Arder and Belinda Stevens of ThinkAbility described how their organization supports people through residential services and self-created businesses because community employers often are not ready to hire people with disabilities. They said rigid service rules, difficulty fitting individuals into existing job definitions, and reimbursement requirements can prevent person-centered employment supports. They also reported that, in their experience, employees had not lost benefits when work was coordinated carefully with Social Security and benefits management. Tina Hannah of South Central Industries described a broad business model that includes manufacturing, janitorial and highway contracts, state-use products, a food truck, and an entertainment trailer, along with an adult day program and residential services. She said the organization uses a temp-service style model to make employers more comfortable and noted barriers such as employer concerns about productivity, lack of awareness of tax credits and accessibility resources, and the need for consistent job coaches. Miranda Figueroa of A New Leaf said her agency is moving toward a more person-centered model, including a Transition Academy for young adults that combines independent living instruction, community college classes, internships, and follow-along support; she said the program has an 85% placement rate but is expensive and not eligible for traditional student aid because it is not accredited. She also cited barriers including dual diagnoses, workforce readiness, and low reimbursement rates. Angela Decker and Deborah Copeland of DRTC described their long-running enclave contracts and a new Community Skills and Connection program that uses interest-based cohorts, community exploration, and volunteer experiences to build skills and networks tied to employment. They said the agency is phasing out its 14(c) subminimum wage certificate by the end of the year and is trying to expand community-based opportunities. DRTC and other providers emphasized the need to blend DDS and DRS services more effectively, reduce restrictive rules such as line-of-sight requirements, and better support people in congregate living settings. DRS representatives said the agency does provide school-based transition services, employer accommodations, and job carving support, and noted federal reporting requirements tied to wage outcomes. Members also discussed safety concerns, employer education, data collection, ABLE accounts, and the role of schools in preparing students for work and community life. The co-chairs proposed organizing the task force into three working groups: in-school/transition services, program support and service blending, and community integration/employer engagement. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with plans for further working-group discussion and follow-up on data and policy ideas.

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• Porn is not an educational tool.
• Porn<00:01:16.600><c> is</c><00:01:16.880><c> not</c><00:01:17.640><c> an</c><00:01:17.800><c> educational
• </c> Porn is not an educational tool. Porn is not an educational tool.
• </c> Porn is not an educational tool. Porn is not an educational tool.
• So, they had divorced divorced parents.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But according to the new requirements for their education... For decades.
• But according to the new requirements for their education, they would have to go back to school, and
• Our organization is developing Birdie’s Nest, an early learning center designed to allow parents and
• Before founding the foundation, I spent my career in education as a teacher and administrator.
• Yet, even as an educator, I was not aware of the full extent of the challenges that families raising

Summary: The committee held a work session on form-based codes, child care facility siting, and street standards/frontage improvements. On form-based codes, Commerce’s Dave Anderson explained that these codes emphasize building form, orientation, and the public realm more than traditional use and density tables, and that they are typically applied in specific districts rather than citywide or statewide. Lacey’s Vanessa Dolby described the city’s Woodland District code, developed through community charrettes, fiscal and market analysis, and subdistrict-specific standards to create a walkable downtown. She said the approach has helped produce a more desirable built environment and more flexibility in permitted uses, but also noted it can be less user-friendly for applicants and still requires some use restrictions; both presenters said a hybrid approach is often best. The committee then heard from DCYF and multiple providers about barriers to opening child care facilities. DCYF officials said Washington has more than 6,500 licensed providers and that a new pre-licensing support team is helping applicants navigate licensing, but local zoning, building, fire, parking, utility, and occupancy requirements still create delays and confusion. Testifiers described long permitting timelines, inconsistent local interpretations, costly upgrades, and utility hookup delays; one Yakima provider said county requirements, a floodplain-related elevation certificate, and a private well issue stopped her in-home child care proposal, while others described traffic impact fees, parking mandates, and zoning barriers that made projects infeasible. Enterprise Community Partners highlighted examples of successful local reforms, including fee waivers, expedited permitting, and zoning changes in several cities, and DCYF said it is working toward a 2026 action plan and a resource guide for providers. In the final section, planners and developers discussed how street standards and frontage improvement requirements can undermine infill and middle housing. Poulsbo’s planning manager said current standards were designed for greenfield subdivisions and often force costly curb, gutter, sidewalk, stormwater, and utility upgrades on small infill sites, sometimes adding tens of thousands of dollars and causing projects to be abandoned. A Seattle-based developer made similar points about small middle-housing projects being burdened by frontage work, curb ramps, buried standards, and EV-ready parking requirements that can trigger expensive undergrounding. Committee members asked about possible state-level changes, including whether child care should be treated as an essential public facility and whether parking requirements had already been reduced; one senator noted that minimum parking requirements for child care facilities were eliminated in prior legislation, with implementation phased in over the next few years.

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• ; monitoring financial markets for potential risks and warning consumers; and offering financial education
• My name is Australia Ford, and I'm a parenting student at Metropolitan State University in St.
• </c><00:23:58.559><c> student</c><00:23:58.880><c> at</c> and I'm a parenting student at and I'm a parenting
• My greatest challenges as a student parent have been financial.
• with my education, are overwhelming enough without being taken advantage of by a predatory lender.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So it's all within the school State Board of Education, or State Department of Education, sorry.
• So last year on the Education Committee, we were Chairman, so last year on the Education Committee we
• And I told him about how complicated education was, that the language inside education is literally Pig
• And then the bureaucracy of education is so complicated that no one in their lifetime who's not an educator
• I'll take the blame as an educator.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• What I find is that we teach in the daytime, but those librarians also, after hours, become parents to
• and educational programs to ensure that we don't leave any student behind.
• The young men and women at the C's gain practical skills, educational advancement, and certifications
• center and modernizing career technical education facilities.
• center, and modernizing career technical education facilities.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several floor recognitions and resolutions. Senators also welcomed guests including California Conservation Corps members, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo agriculture leadership students, and College of San Mateo championship athletes. The chamber approved the journals, stricken items from the daily file, and referred SCR 112 back to the Assembly floor. The main legislative actions were on two resolutions and two gubernatorial appointments. SR 81 by Senator Pérez, designating March 2, 2026 as Read Across America Day, was supported by Senators Choi and Rubio, emphasizing literacy, libraries, and reading access; it passed 37-0. SCR 125 by Senator Wahab, recognizing Ramadan, was supported by Senator Becker and adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate also confirmed Dr. Chris Thayer as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Dr. Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, both by 29-0 votes. Much of the remainder of the session consisted of adjournments in memory. Senators honored Stephen Cassidy, former San Leandro school board member and mayor; John Joseph Zoria, a San Jose farmer and community figure; Crystal Schoenfelder, a workers’ compensation attorney and advocate; and Belinda Baraghani, a prominent Latina political strategist and community leader. The session ended with remarks about Ramadan’s themes of empathy and community, and the Senate recessed with the next floor session scheduled for March 5, 2026.

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• Despite their education and careers, many community members still felt hopeless.
• in early childhood education, she would not have had to face so many barriers alone.
• , you would say here that the parents are undocumented, sure, but they have a pathway.
• The parents are undocumented. Sure, but this would, they have a pathway.
• And we've tried to educate these retirees as to what's happened, because...

Committee: Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Summary: The committee first heard HB 124, which would codify the Office of New Americans within the Workforce Solutions Department. The sponsor and Workforce Solutions officials said the office has already been operating on a grant and has become a key resource for businesses and immigrant workers, especially for workforce development, credential recognition, language access, and referrals. Supporters from immigrant advocacy, child care, conservation, and civic groups argued the office would help address labor shortages, improve integration, and strengthen economic growth. Several members questioned whether the office would serve people without legal status, what services would be provided, and whether it would create taxpayer costs; sponsors said eligibility would depend on specific programs, the office would mainly provide referrals and workforce support, and it is currently philanthropic grant-funded. The bill was ultimately passed on a 6-4 due pass vote. The committee then considered SJR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment to change New Mexico’s pretrial detention standards. The sponsor argued the 2016 bail reform language has contributed to a “revolving door” for repeat offenders and that the current standard is too restrictive and inconsistently applied across judicial districts. Supporters from State Police said the resolution would give clearer direction and let voters revisit the issue. Opponents from the ACLU and the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association warned it would expand pretrial detention, weaken the requirement that the state prove no release conditions are adequate, and disproportionately affect poor people and people of color. After extended debate over public safety, judicial discretion, and whether the proposal should include a clearer standard, the committee approved the resolution on a 6-4 due pass vote. The committee also passed SJR 7, a land swap between the state and the City of Santa Fe involving the DPS site and part of the Midtown campus. The sponsor, the Department of Public Safety, and the Santa Fe mayor said the exchange had been discussed for years, would allow the state to own the land under its DPS facilities, and would help the city advance its Midtown redevelopment plan, including housing and public amenities. Members asked about the parcels involved, whether both sides agreed, and whether any member had a financial interest; the sponsor said the swap was non-monetary and fully agreed to by both parties. The resolution passed without opposition. Finally, the committee heard SM 31, which creates a workgroup with LFC, DFA, and PERA to study the loss of COLAs for PERA retirees and recommend solutions. Retiree advocates said the reduced COLA has significantly eroded pension value and that retirees relied on the statutory promise of a 2% COLA. Other speakers emphasized the need to protect long-term fund solvency while addressing retiree losses. The memorial passed unanimously by roll call. The meeting then recessed, with the chair noting the next day’s agenda would be posted later.

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• Secondly, the policies and practices of terminating parental rights appear inconsistent from circuit
• Currently, we have children that are being taken from parents with the accusation of child abuse, and
• Some of these kids go three and four birthdays and never see their parents on their birthday.
• We watch our parents age. It's a sacrifice. It's a sacrifice.
• The bill to be entitled and act relating to education. Show that bill temporarily postponed.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• </c><00:26:34.440><c> and</c> services and just some education and services and just some education and
• peers and educators, they have a place to ask questions.
• education and the later reductions to 80/20, 70/30, and 60/40.
• education and the later reductions to 80/20, 70/30, and 60/40.
• </c> involuntary termination of parental involuntary termination of parental rights<01:54:09.679><c>

Bills: HF25 , HF4

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

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• </c> public good that having an educated public good that having an educated workforce<00:35:10.480><
• </c> that the Office of Higher Education that the Office of Higher Education engage<00:36:57.119><c>
• Um, students and parents often sign up for payment plans.
• </c> Higher education institutions understand Higher education institutions understand the<01:10:48.480
• </c> complex landscape for higher education. complex landscape for higher education.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• approved, Hillsborough County will join the majority of counties as the 39th county which will allow parents
• to decide who the CEO of their children's education should be.
• Will voters receive any type of education as far as what the qualifications of our superintendent should
• This is for the voters of Hillsborough County to decide who they want to see their children's education
• Representative Owen: We as the parents would like to choose. So with that, I close.

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• We educate them to go work for somebody else.
• What says the Public Education Commission about all of this?
• It's education. It's our education.
• We've got to take care of Of education, and it's a good place.
• It's a big campus; they're educating almost 800 students there.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• Ryan represents more than 800,000 CIF student athletes and truly embodies what education-based athletics
• Joining Ryan here today are his parents, Kevin and Goldie Liu, and his brother, Tyler Liu.
• So, as Mona's parents, I want to express our gratitude to you for all you've done to support your daughter's
• It also leads in research and education, hosting 168 institutions of higher education, characteristics

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the pledge, and then moved through a series of privileges-of-the-floor recognitions. Senators honored California Interscholastic Federation Scholar-Athletes Ryan Liu of Burlingame High School and Mona Sugawata of West Torrance High School for their academic, athletic, and community achievements, and welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Province in China to mark the 15th anniversary of the California-Jiangsu sister-state relationship. The chamber also recognized the California Taxpayers Association on its 100th anniversary and welcomed Senator Ochoa Bogh’s district staff visiting Sacramento. On floor actions, Senator Menjivar moved to rescind the vote on AB 1457 and place it on third reading; the motion passed on a 28-9 roll call. The Senate then took up the consent calendar, approving Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 129, 164, and 166 by a 38-0 vote, with the same vote applying to the related items. No items were pulled from consent. The remainder of the session consisted of adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senators Becker, Wiener, and Rubio honored Clarence Jones, Rita Semmel, and Deputy Levi Vargas, respectively, highlighting Jones’s role with Martin Luther King Jr., Semmel’s leadership in San Francisco’s Jewish and interfaith communities, and Vargas’s service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Senate then announced the next floor session for Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m., and recessed.

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• I think you have presented it in higher education, and it needs to come to us, and then we're going to
• be passing it out back to higher education.
• My brother even at the time was taking classes online to become a special education teacher.
• </c><00:14:27.279><c> teacher</c> special education teacher special education teacher after<00:14:30.160
• Senate File 164 is passed and referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And in daughter, a parent, and a friend.
• </c> Gberg, an act relating to education Gberg, an act relating to education reporting.<00:43:20.800>
• To Primary and Secondary Education, House Bill 555.
• ,</c> To primary and secondary education, To primary and secondary education, House<00:47:56.079><c>

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:09 Calendar/2nd Readings 05:59 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 08:11 HJR 25 08:26 HB 66 11:58 HB 305 16:20 HB 432 22:44 HB 313 27:29 HB 44 30:26 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 34:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 42:07 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:38 ConC/Rules Report 47:26 Floor Amendments 48:25 Adjournment 48:54, 958, all

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• We're going to change that to 35.5% to the education trust fund and 64.5% to the general fund.
• And that will allow us to meet all our obligations of both education as well as the general fund.
• </c><00:14:09.519><c> trust</c> much money goes in the education trust much money goes in the education
• </c> current law of 41% to the education current law of 41% to the education trust<00:14:32.160><c> fund
• as well as the general both education as well as the general fund. fund. fund.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We encourage little children and parents take them to help their education.
• In addition, parenting education, referrals to healthcare and community services are also offered, as
• . education. education.
• Education.
• I am a special education and disability justice advocate, but I'm here today also as a parent.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You said just a parent? I am a huge parent. I'm a warrior for my kid. Okay, so thank you.
• </c> can all do so I'm just a just a parent can all do so I'm just a just a parent but<00:42:51.680><
• I am a that wrong you said just a parent I am a huge<00:42:56.640><c> parent</c><00:42:57.240><c> I<
• educate itself.
• yourself</c> have in our communities educate yourself have in our communities educate yourself here<

Bills: HF169 , HF195 , HF194 , HF1756 , HF2133

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• to the children that are in our system and the children who don't have access to the right foster parents
• It expands access to employment opportunities for Senator Simon: education, commerce, and healthcare.
• When you take on a bill of this magnitude that covers it from transportation, education, healthcare and
• The kids would do the cleaning and the parents are the owners of these hotels.
• Want to recognize one of my former students from the Manassas Public Education Program at Nova in my

Keywords: 998, house, all