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• And so this is not education here. This is far from it.
• </c> and so this is th this is not education and so this is th this is not education here<01:00:57.839
• And so, education.
• Um, and it gives it to the local board of education, the state superintendent of education, to take appropriate
• Education shall review the violation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Education in the wake of the Scandal Education in the wake of the Scandal puts<00:06:41.199><c> the</
• </c> Minnesota is the Department of Education Minnesota is the Department of Education dob<00:26:21.279
• </c><00:37:10.480><c> to</c> the State Department of Education to the State Department of Education to
• </c><00:37:25.280><c> Ed</c><00:37:26.040><c> Education</c> the Department of Education Ed Education
• the Department of Education Ed Education Department<00:37:27.000><c> of</c><00:37:27.079><c> Human</c

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It’s the same thing with education. Like you want to go hire good people.
• It’s the same thing with education. Like you want to go hire good people.
• Like you want same thing with education.
• </c><01:22:18.480><c> Um</c> fully informed and educated voters.
• Um fully informed and educated voters.

Bills: HB0147 , HB0127

Committee: Senate Revenue

Keywords: property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201

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• For the record, Saranda Ross, counsel to the Post-Secondary Education and Workforce Committee.
• And that concludes our remarks. in the substitute, the Early Education Scholarship Account.
• I'm still only partway through my education, though.
• for career services, quantum computing education, and artificial intelligence education for educators
• The Department of Revenue estimates $15 million would be collected in fiscal... ...for educators.

Bills: HB2104 , HB1903 , HB1909 , HB1982 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2210 , HB2215 , HB2271 , HB2345 , HB2355 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2397 , HB2418 , HB2429 , HB2442 , HB2479 , HB2481 , HB2681 , HB2688 , HB2714

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, energy assistance, low-income, utility costs, state program, energy affordability, court unification, task force, Washington courts, judicial administration, court reform, access to justice, local court rules, uniformity, centralization, rural courts

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• In 2026, the LEAs will receive a 2.7% increase to the general education formula.
• In 2027, they will receive up to a 3% increase in the general education formula.
• In 2026, the LEAs will receive a 2.7% increase to the general education formula.
• Um, and, you know, the intention to dismantle the Department of Education.
• </c> of the increases in um special education of the increases in um special education around<00:17:29.200

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Education and corrective...
• I have concerns specifically about the education tax credit outreach you described.
• In some cases, they did not get the services, and they had assigned their education tax credit over to
• amount of the education credit they were<01:06:14.839><c> supposed</c><01:06:15.160><c> to</c><01:06
• </c><01:18:35.199><c> on</c> providing Outreach and education on providing Outreach and education on

Bills: HF2274 , HF1932

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: taxation, income tax, property tax, corporate tax, homestead credit, local government aid, tax credits, economic development, taxpayer assistance, tax credit outreach, tax preparation, free tax help, IRS, Department of Revenue, general fund appropriation, earned income tax credit, child tax credit, volunteer income tax assistance, VITA, low-income taxpayers

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• <00:14:12.720><c> endowments</c> educational endowments educational endowments This<00:14:14.800><c>
• </c> educational endowment nationwide. educational endowment nationwide.
• I think the proportion for education dollars certainly has grown with that increase in revenue.
• :20:08.080><c> the</c><00:20:08.200><c> proportion</c><00:20:09.000><c> for</c><00:20:09.360><c> education
• </c> Uh I think the proportion for education Uh I think the proportion for education dollars<00:20:10.240

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The rules of the House are suspended so that House File 2685 be recalled from the Committee on Education
• As we all know, last week, the State of Minnesota, the Department of Education in Minnesota, and the
• According to the complaint, defendants, Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota High School
• Department of Education and the Minnesota High School leak have engaged in sex based discrimination by
• Athletics are integral to the American education system because they have educational value.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• March 27, 2006, the Education Committee reports out House Bill 940 and recommends that it do pass.
• The Education Committee reports out House Bill 940 and recommends that it do pass. Lynn, Chairman.
• This program is used to educate and prevent new HIV infections to reduce the spread.
• Again, it's used for education, for treatment. But we've asked, tell us, tell us the ROI.
• Again, it's used for education, for treatment. But we've asked, tell us, tell us the ROI.

Keywords: 989, all

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• residency at Sparrow Hospital in affiliation with Michigan State University, where she served as education
• In no way would we have considered seeking taxpayer funds to pay for our own education about the arts
• They're actually working with educators directly.
• Follow up, Senator Reller, and have we seen any benefit out of this from an educational standpoint?
• Just to be clear, Senate Bill 1567 does not lower educational requirements for APRNs.

Bills: SB1521 , SB372 , SB1232 , SB1307 , SB1338 , SB1390 , SB1451 , SB1463 , SB1558 , SB1567 , SB1595 , SB1621 , SB1734 , SB1749 , SB1827 , SB1833 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB63 , SB2063 , SB2180 , SB1198 , SB80

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store

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• In research and education as a way of fueling this industry and helping it move forward.
• I've spent more time being an educator.
• Our organization has supported farm workers through education.
• One, there needs to be some upskilling and training and education.
• One, there needs to be some upskilling and training and education.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They're educators, Mr. Speaker.
• And finally, we have Terry Bryan, a career resource educator at the career and technology center.
• And finally, we have Terry Bryan, a career resource educator at the career and technology center.
• This legislation places decision-making back in the hands of local school boards and educators.
• It is about empowering our educators, enhancing the quality of education, and ultimately benefiting our

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 35th day by a 115-1 roll call vote. Members spent much of the opening portion introducing a large number of special guests and visiting groups, including university alumni and students, ambulance and first responder personnel, hospice and behavioral health advocates, public administrators, educators, transportation stakeholders, and other community leaders recognized for service or advocacy work. The chamber then received committee reports recommending passage of several measures, including House Bills 1625, 2383, 3035, 3205, and Senate Bill 888, along with committee substitutes for some of those bills. The House proceeded to third reading and passage on a long series of bills. Among the major measures were HB 2774, a fuel-source bill limiting state and local governments from dictating bids or purchases based solely on fuel source, which passed 138-5; HB 2383, addressing copper theft and related telecommunications equipment crimes, which passed 130-5; and HB 3205, regulating litigation funding and requiring disclosures, which passed 144-1. Several bills drew extended debate. A combined bill on statutes of limitation and child sexual abuse claims, House Committee Substitute for HBs 1664, 1610, 1645, and 2182, passed 98-12 with 39 present after members debated both the abuse-related provisions and a separate reduction in the personal injury statute of limitations. HB 3146, dealing with ballot summary statements and the initiative petition process, passed 90-55 after sharp disagreement over whether it protected voters or undermined judicial review. Other measures passed with broad support, including HB 2146 on hospital investment options (143-1), HB 1756 establishing June’s Week to recognize rare pediatric diseases and families affected by them, HB 1783 on public health contracting (138-6), HB 2099 on expedited removal of squatters (136-1), HB 2896 loosening residency restrictions for university board appointments (111-17), HB 2505/2044 giving grandparents priority in certain custody cases (144-0), HB 1625 increasing penalties for drug trafficking (137-2), HB 2302 removing barriers to employment for people leaving incarceration (142-0), HB 3035 setting depreciation rules for vehicle tax valuation (100-43), HB 1870 updating debt collection and garnishment laws (137-9), HB 2335 giving school districts more flexibility over teacher training schedules (146-2), and HB 1827 allowing occupational therapists to certify disabled parking credentials (145-0).

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• </c><00:28:22.799><c> with</c><00:28:22.960><c> the</c> to the education building with the to the education
• Um, well, Educate Northern Kentucky also said yes.
• Educate NKY is at 418 Capitol Avenue.
• Education Committee will meet tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Education Committee members 10 a.m.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 17, 2026. The House communicated passage of several bills and requested concurrence, and committee reports were received, including favorable reports on Senate Bills 70, 74, 80, 127, and 154. Senate Bill 191 was also reported and then recommitted to the Appropriations and Revenue Committee. Senate Bill 104 was passed over and retained its place on the calendar. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 47, which provides line-of-duty death benefits for search and rescue volunteers, with supporters emphasizing the dangerous emergency work these teams perform and the need to treat them like other first responders. Senate Bill 159, concerning missing and unidentified persons and aligning Kentucky with federal “Billy’s Law” database requirements, also passed unanimously after testimony about its value in helping families and law enforcement. Senate Bill 85, allowing state retirement beneficiaries to establish special needs trusts, passed unanimously as well, with members describing it as a way to provide long-term security for dependents with special needs. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train and Senate Resolution 76 honoring Frank Ryard and the Ryard’s Scoreboard for its long-standing role in Kentucky high school athletics. Members spoke about the scoreboard’s importance to athletes, families, and sports coverage statewide. Later, new bills and a concurrent resolution were introduced, including measures on state government, duty-related disability benefits, arrest-related deaths, detainee fatality review, carbon dioxide sequestration, and a mental health alternative response task force. The Senate received notice that Senate Bill 172 had been delivered to the Governor, then recessed for committee meetings and adjourned until February 19, 2026.

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• This bill also allows the Florida Forest Service to expand their training and education opportunities
• I'm getting a whole education on things I didn't know about over the last couple of weeks.
• The current ban limits consumer education and raises First Amendment concerns.
• I am an educator in the county, Florida. I will be very brief.
• Jason Crawford, Home Education Foundation, waves in support. Any debate on the amendment?

Bills: S0050 , S0054 , S0176 , S0178 , S0198 , S0290 , S0420 , S0502 , S0538 , S0706 , S0834 , S0936 , S0962 , S1004 , S1080 , S7022

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, cognitive function, psychotropic drugs, violent offenders, autopsy procedures, medical records, school safety, campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting. The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.

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• that is way over capacity, that needs to be managed in terms of the safety and security and the education
• bill analysis, but some examples include farming, ranching, and historic, cultural, and on-site education
• This facility would provide much-needed recreation, public health, and educational opportunities for
• Public health, and educational opportunities for residents across our communities.
• And balances the best practice of education.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several local government bills, with most of the discussion focused on HB 2480, which would require cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act to allow residential uses in commercial and mixed-use zones and limit local requirements for ground-floor retail or mixed-use conditions. The bill sponsor and supporters, including the Lieutenant Governor, Governor’s Office, Commerce, builders, business groups, and housing advocates, argued it would unlock underused commercial land, reduce housing costs, and help address Washington’s housing shortage. Opponents and some cities said the bill could undermine local planning, walkable mixed-use centers, tax base, and neighborhood retail, and asked for more exemptions or narrower application. Several speakers supported the proposed substitute as a compromise, while others urged not to weaken the bill further. No vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 2223, which would create an exception to the conflict-of-interest rules for irrigation district directors whose spouses work for a district contract, modeled on an existing exception for public hospital district commissioners. The sponsor and the Washington State Water Resources Association said the change would help irrigation districts recruit and retain volunteer board members in rural areas while preserving disclosure and recusal requirements. The hearing was brief and no action was taken. HB 2530 would extend the deadline for forming a public facilities district for regional aquatics and sports facilities from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028. Supporters from Olympia and Tumwater said the extension would give local governments more time to collaborate and pursue an aquatic center that has long been a community priority; one testifier said removing the deadline entirely would also be acceptable. The committee then heard HB 2459, which would expand authority to site certain schools outside urban growth areas and extend utilities to serve them. Supporters, especially representatives of the Tahoma School District and related groups, said the bill would let districts use land they already own to relieve overcrowding. Opponents, including Futurewise, argued it would weaken Growth Management Act planning and local multicounty policies and should remain a local process. Finally, HB 2129 on agritourism was briefly heard, with the sponsor describing it as a way to help farms stay viable and preserve rural character; the committee heard supportive comments about farm preservation and openness to a work group or amendments. No votes or final actions were taken on these bills during the hearing.

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• </c> relating to the Kentucky Education relating to the Kentucky Education Excellence<00:05:45.840><c
• It is to educate, change habits, and save lives.
• It is to educate, change habits, and save lives.
• </c> educate, change habits, and save lives. educate, change habits, and save lives.
• To education, Senate Senate Bill 52.

Keywords: 958, all

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• So this is becoming an increasing part of how you fund education as you can see, K-12, higher education
• Period. 80% of that stayed in the endowment. 70% was out to communities in the north for educational
• And you're getting into the education part of our investments across the state.
• NMSEA is comprised of 88 public school districts, 102 charter schools, 10 higher educational entities
• , and 18 other educational entities.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• Training and education of developers, certification of crane operators—you get a great question.
• Training and education of developers, certification of crane operators.
• You get a great question. education of developers, certification of crane operators.
• And I think one of the biggest challenges for the industry is honestly education.
• The fourth major area identified for state action is education and research.

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on housing construction innovation, focusing on factory-built and modular housing as a way to lower costs, speed delivery, and expand housing supply. The chair framed the effort as a search for practical innovation paired with land use, financing, and regulatory changes that could make housing more affordable for working families. Government witnesses from HCD, the Strategic Growth Council, and the tax credit and bond allocation agencies explained how factory-built housing is regulated, how California standards and third-party approvals work, and how state programs are trying to build regional demand and financing pipelines for modular production. Testimony from investors and developers emphasized both the promise and the risks of modular construction. JP Morgan Chase and the Housing Accelerator Fund described projects that achieved meaningful time and cost savings, but said lenders still see elevated risk because of manufacturer solvency, upfront deposits, transportation and installation issues, and the need for standardized designs and experienced teams. They urged more standardization, more local factories, better alignment between financing timelines and construction schedules, and state support such as backstops, top-loss capital, and scoring preferences in tax credit and bond programs. Several speakers noted that recent federal changes to the 4% tax credit program increased production capacity, but warned that without continued state investment the pipeline could face a future funding cliff. The workforce panel, including union contractors, factory supervisors, and labor representatives, said modular construction can support good jobs if it is paired with union labor, training, and fair standards. They described benefits for workers such as steadier schedules, less commuting, improved safety, and better work-life balance, while also stressing the need for wages, health coverage, retirement benefits, and apprenticeship opportunities. Union representatives supported a model that keeps both factory and on-site work unionized and said the industry could create more jobs overall if California builds more factories and develops a stable, long-term demand pipeline. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Additionally, House Bill 1021 promotes educational stability for children of military families.
• And it's very, very detailed, very good education for our folks.
• Up next, we're going to talk about professional educator standards.
• I am the Director of Policy for the Professional Educator Standards Board.
• and we oversee all of the K-12 educators in Washington.

Summary: The committee heard updates from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Navy Region Northwest, Fairchild Air Force Base, the Coast Guard, state licensing agencies, the Professional Educator Standards Board, the Washington National Guard, and a veterans behavioral health presenter. Across the military briefings, common themes were readiness, infrastructure, and quality-of-life issues for service members and families, especially child care, housing, food insecurity, medical and dental access, and military spouse employment. JBLM highlighted its role in Indo-Pacific readiness, ongoing PFAS cleanup, 212 new family housing units under construction, efforts to expand child care, and continued work to keep the Lewis Army Museum open. Navy Region Northwest discussed its major installations and economic impact, the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan, future carrier and submarine homeporting needs, and asked the legislature to continue support for licensure compacts, educational stability for military children, housing, and medical access. Fairchild emphasized its tanker and survival missions, child care shortages, food insecurity, aging housing, and concerns about wind turbine development near flight paths, while the Coast Guard focused on rebuilding Base Seattle for new icebreakers and on rural access to housing, medical care, and child care at dispersed stations like Neah Bay. Members repeatedly raised food insecurity and asked for follow-up on solutions. JBLM and Fairchild both described increased demand for food assistance during the shutdown, and committee members noted progress in getting mobile food vans onto JBLM. The presenters also praised state action on military spouse licensure and child care, including Senate Bill 5545 and related compact and portability efforts. The Department of Licensing reported about 9,000 self-identified military members or spouses licensed, with average time-to-license just under nine days, and said applications are prioritized when military status is self-identified. The Department of Health said its military-to-civilian crosswalk now covers more than 35 health professions, that temporary practice permits and expedited processing are in place, and that 1,300 credentials were issued to military spouses and domestic partners and 129 to military-trained health professionals in the last fiscal year, all within 30 days. The Professional Educator Standards Board explained that military spouses and service members can receive expedited teacher certification with reduced documentation, and that they are moved to the front of the review queue when they self-identify. Members asked about verification, and staff said the process relies on attestation with investigatory safeguards if needed. The Washington National Guard briefed on its dual state and federal mission, the impact of the recent shutdown on nearly 700 employees who worked without pay, and policy and budget requests including youth academy protections, alignment of the Washington Code of Military Justice with the UCMJ, making Civil Air Patrol a division of the Military Department, 911 funding, disaster assistance, and capital funding for headquarters and readiness facilities. The Guard also warned about drone threats and said it wants authority to identify, track, and monitor suspicious drones. A veterans behavioral health presenter, an Army combat veteran and clinical social worker, described high suicide risk, barriers to care, and the need for more culturally competent services, especially for women veterans and caregivers. He said Washington veterans’ suicide rate remains above the national average and emphasized that childcare, transportation, and provider shortages can prevent timely treatment. Members generally responded supportively throughout, asked for follow-up on food security and other issues, and encouraged agencies to bring forward legislative ideas for future sessions.

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• Higher education in order to fund provision of food benefits and a number of other areas.
• students who are currently enrolled in that program have the ability to continue with their higher educational
• maintain a minimum amount of staff for families and humanitarian statuses, as well as funding for education
• Including through Cooperative Education Services or Cooperative Extension Services, excuse me, helping
• a sort of mobile food pantry set up, either at an ECECD site, at a public school, or at a higher education

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance