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• <00:13:04.160> I asking for anything any other changes.
• I asking for anything any other changes.
• We're not talking about very complicated educational curriculums.
• <00:19:15.280> We're uh educational curriculums. We're uh educational curriculums.
• We spend about $4,000 and change per year making sure that they can go to preschool.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met without a quorum and first heard from Kentucky Department of Education officials on career and technical education funding. KDE explained that House Bill 499 created a CTE funding formula using 60% weighted full-time equivalent enrollment and 40% incentives, but House Bill 6’s budget language excluded area technology centers (ATCs) from that supplemental funding. KDE requested approval of an additional budget request of $14,789,352 in each fiscal year 2027 and 2028 to include ATCs in the formula and hold local districts harmless. Officials said ATCs serve students from 117 of Kentucky’s 171 districts and argued the change would reduce funding disparities and better reflect the return on investment from CTE programs, citing growth in dual credit and work-based learning participation. Members asked whether the issue would need to be revisited each budget cycle. KDE responded that the problem could be fixed by removing the notwithstanding language from the budget bill, which they said would allow ATCs to be included under the existing statute. Representative Klein supported the request, saying the current clause could lead to stagnation and that the committee should help the program continue to grow. No vote was taken on the CTE item during the portion of the meeting provided. The committee then heard a presentation from PreK for All on expanding preschool access in Kentucky. Advocates said the state’s preschool program has been funded since 1990 and currently serves about 14,200 children at roughly $84 million per year, but that many working families still fall into a coverage gap. They proposed expanding eligibility to 250% of the federal poverty line, which they said would add about 9,600 children at a cost of $40 million in year two, after a planning year. The proposal also included regulatory flexibility for classrooms and partnerships with private child care providers and nonprofits, with speakers emphasizing child care deserts in some counties and citing research that early learning improves kindergarten readiness and later outcomes. No action or vote was taken on the preschool proposal in the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I was told that this could be during recess time, and the school curriculum... the school hours hadn't
• changed, but we... the school hours hadn't changed, but we keep sticking things into the class time.
• That was an overkill, and I realized that and I made that change because I realized that was going to
• So some of the classrooms changed, so I just... I didn't see that.
• I've talked to a student in my County talking about one teacher that cannot teach the curriculum. ...

Bills: SB211, HB96, SB215, SB257, SB13, SB13

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising

Transcript Highlights:

• Through this extensive curriculum development, we have seen 6% growth in enrollment since fall of 2022
• and our non-credit, which is the workforce, is up 350% because we're constantly evaluating our curriculum
• It changed lives and I know that it took me from poverty, two schools from poverty to the presidential
• You're changing people's lives because of the fact now they'll have a livable wage career and they can
• And they tell us what they need, the skills, and we design our curriculum in a manner so that we're able

Transcript Highlights:

• Through this extensive curriculum development we have seen six percent growth in enrollment since fall
• non-credit. which is a workforce is up 350 percent because we're constantly evaluating our experience. curriculum
• It changed lives, and I know that it took me from poverty to these two-year schools. poverty to the presidential
• You're changing people's lives because of the fact now they'll have a livable wage career.
• is the answer is yes, how do we get And they tell us what they need the skills and we design our curriculum

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• For the record, 'My Whole Life Has Changed' is not the name of the song.
• THAT WE DON'T HAVE A CULTURAL CURRICULUM IN EVERY SCHOOL IN NEW YORK STATE.
• There is no amount of changes to this bill that makes it better in my opinion.
• There is no amount of changes to this bill that makes it better in my opinion.
• There is no amount of changes to this bill that makes it better in my opinion.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, it's just very successful and it is changing lives.
• So, it's just very successful and it is changing lives.
• So, it's just very successful and it is changing lives.
• we structure the core curriculum and then the pathways into the various careers later in the curriculum
• we structure the core curriculum and then the pathways into the various careers later in the curriculum

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So the focus of layer one is delivery of high quality instructional materials for core curriculum and
• it, it changes the whole thing when the principal understands what is going on in their classroom, in
• their classrooms and understand, it changes the game in that school.
• So, how, how has student achievement changed?
• Um, amplify curriculum, and it's very well built in the knowledge component.

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• Finally, the last change of substance in this article is the unemployment insurance change.
• Finally, the last change of substance in this article is the unemployment insurance change.
• in the top leftand corner, change in the top leftand corner, change only.<00:25:52.640> Change
• Change only. Um and that was only. Change only.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

Transcript Highlights:

• Will there be changes? Seeing no changes, I declare.
• Will there be changes? No changes.
• Will there be changes? See no changes.
• Will there be changes? See no changes.
• or change their vote.

Bills: HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HB1370, SB2154, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1099, HJR1100, HB3021, SB893, SB206, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB633, HJR1077, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1806, HB3004, SB1572, HB4342, SB1618, SB2, SB237, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1859, SB1894, SB1461, HB4432, SB1948, SB1589, SJR52, SR46, HCR1030, SB2071, SB2182, SB1451, HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1096, HJR1099, HJR1100, SB2185, SB893, HB3021, SR46, SB206, SB237, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB625, SB633, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1378, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1572, SB1618, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1806, SB1859, SB1894, SB1948, SB2071, SJR52, HB1370, HJR1077, SB2, SB1451, SB2182, HCR1030

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:

• Will there be changes?
• Will there be changes?
• Will there be changes?
• Will there be changes?
• Will there be changes? That will be the order. Will there be changes?

Bills: HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HB1370, SB2154, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1099, HJR1100, HB3021, SB893, SB206, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB633, HJR1077, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1806, HB3004, SB1572, HB4342, SB1618, SB2, SB237, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1859, SB1894, SB1461, HB4432, SB1948, SB1589, SJR52, SR46, HCR1030, SB2071, SB2182, SB1451

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and recognition of two student pages before taking up a long agenda of House joint resolutions and bills, mostly related to administrative rules and agency approvals. The chamber advanced and passed H.J.R. 1088, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1095, 1099, and 1100, which approved permanent rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, building code, health-related agencies, general government agencies, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and OMES. Several senators criticized the process for moving rule resolutions quickly and without committee vetting, while supporters said the calendar delays required direct consideration. The Senate also adopted conference committee reports and passed SB 206, SB 248, and HB 3021, with HB 3021 making small changes to graduation requirements, including science/math course language, Oklahoma history flexibility for some military families, and personal financial literacy counting toward math in some cases. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 1370, which was described by its author as repealing an automatic state trigger that would replace any federal gasoline tax if the federal government suspended it. Supporters argued the bill would prevent Oklahoma drivers from paying more if the federal gas tax were repealed and framed it as tax relief; opponents argued it could reduce highway and bridge funding and create a budget hole. The Senate suspended several rules to bring the bill up, but rejected a motion to suspend the fiscal-impact rule for a proposed amendment. After debate, the chamber passed the measure 41-7 and then approved it as an emergency measure. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 893, a conference report dealing with foreign ownership near critical infrastructure and agricultural land. The bill would restrict certain foreign adversary ownership or leasing within 10 miles of critical infrastructure, add training zones and other protected areas, delay implementation until July 1, 2027, and create an enforcement process involving Attorney General review and whistleblower-style reporting. Senators raised concerns about enforcement, possible misuse, and profiling, while the author said the bill was aimed at national security and infrastructure protection. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed. Later, the Senate received notice that the House was ready to convene in joint session, and the chamber briefly stood at ease before returning to continue its work.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have changed our We have changed our title to Planning and Zoning.
• Okay, what changed? That's always my question. What Changed.
• What changed?
• I've learned many, many, many things I mean I've changed the brakes on my truck through my oil change
• to change the approach in order to do the changes that are necessary for systemic and policy change.

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• On line 262 on the Senate-only provision of 218,000 one time for curriculum changes regarding work zone
• <00:19:58.559> changes<00:19:59.120> regarding time for curriculum changes regarding
• time for curriculum changes regarding work<00:19:59.760> zone<00:20:00.080> safety<00:
• MnDOT's program is constantly shifting because of funding changes, project changes, and priority changes
• > priority changes, project changes, and priority changes, project changes, and priority changes<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:46:41.119> So, reduction and 20% had no change. So, reduction and 20% had no change.
• This host species does change every year.
• This host species does change every year.
• So we'll just strike it all together and again focus on the curriculum piece.
• again focus on the curriculum piece. again focus on the curriculum piece.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 13 and heard several bills, with most testimony focused on House Bill 2340, an emergency appropriation for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui wildfire exposure study and Maui Health Registry. Supporters described the program as a critical, community-based response to the Maui fires that provides health screenings, mental health support, referrals, and workforce training. Testifiers said the study has identified serious health issues, including respiratory problems, heavy metal exposure, high blood pressure, diabetes, and anemia, and several emphasized that the program has saved lives and should be expanded to reach more children and underserved residents. Committee members also noted broad written support from medical, public health, and community organizations. The committee then heard House Bill 65, HD1, on human and community resilience, which would fund development of a Human and Community Resilience Institute. The dean testifying for the University of Hawaii said the institute would take a data-driven, community-based approach to food and nutritional security, especially given Hawaii’s high food insecurity rate and the loss of SNAP-related positions. House Bill 6005, also on the agenda, drew testimony in support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and others, though the transcript excerpt does not include the bill’s full description. The committee also heard House Bill 1605, HD1, expanding the Hawaii National Guard state tuition assistance program to graduate degrees; the Department of Defense, Hawaii Army National Guard, and University of Hawaii supported it, and members clarified that it is a state program separate from the federal GI Bill, though it may sometimes be combined depending on eligibility. Later, the committee heard House Bill 1967, HD1, on permitting workforce development, which would implement recommendations of the speed task force by creating a permitting workforce pipeline with community colleges and coordinating with state and county permitting agencies. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the University of Hawaii supported the measure. House Bill 2139, HD1, on invasive species, would fund research on treatment methods for the Queensland Longhorn Beetle; DLNR, the Farm Bureau, CGAPS, University of Hawaii at Hilo researchers, farmers, and others supported it, citing damage to native trees, culturally important plants, and crops such as cacao, and noting promising early results from nematode biocontrol trials. The final bill heard was House Bill 2383, HD1, establishing a statewide workforce PELL grant framework for short-term training programs; the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Workforce Development Council, and the University of Hawaii testified, and a committee discussion followed about how responsibilities would be divided among DIR, WDC, and the governor’s certification role. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment directs DOT to perform VPK curriculum review when that curriculum is developed in-house
• This bill does not change that requirement, but it does change the penalty structure today.
• HR one didn't change the law that governs SNAP into which HR one didn't change the law that governs SNAP
• And that's why I love this bill to change that.
• We now have a new support coordinator and it is life-changing, game-changing. And you're right.

Transcript Highlights:

• How do we make that change, right?
• But none of those things change anybody's life.
• Well, a new superintendent comes and changes the mantra and changes the whole formula.
• Well, the world has changed.
• Well, it's time for a change, right?

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• The amendment directs DOE to perform VPK curriculum review when that curriculum is developed- Representative
• Representative Oliver: This bill does not change that requirement, but what it does change is the penalty
• And the waiver changed that. But the waiver only works when support coordination works.
• And that's why I love this bill to change that.
• We now have a new support coordinator and it is life changing, it's game-changing.

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• them home with them and um it it changed them home with them and um it it changed everything<00:
• situation or or something that changes situation or or something that changes within<00:56:55.880
• the only thing we're basically changing the only thing we're basically changing is<01:07:44.680>
• That's a huge change.
• That's a huge change.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I think part of what the change here is to recognize the obvious.
• But this Teacher Incentive Allotment is changing lives, hearts, and minds.
• You know, it's not going to change my vote, and it's not going to change anybody's vote in my district
• But with the Teacher Incentive Allotment, it did make changes to that.
• So I'd like to change my position from against to supporting the bill.

Bills: SB26, SB 26

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish

Transcript Highlights:

• In Santa Ana Unified, a curriculum committee debated the so-called Jewish question.
• It had changed my life.
• But I also heard the author, my neighbor to the right, talk about these are modest changes.
• This is not a small modest change.
• Yes and that's not a change that our bill makes. It's the state superintendent. Okay.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, OEA has been kind of changed quite a bit. Um, the principal selection has been changed.
• A lot has changed in education since then, and a lot of change has been made to care since then.
• Um, OEA has been kind of changed quite a bit. Um, the principal selection has been changed.
• A lot has changed in education since then, and a lot of change has been made to care since then.
• of that changes. of that changes.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee first recognized several guest groups, including a Harrison County leadership group and students from Mercy Academy, then heard a presentation tied to Career and Technical Education Month from Kentucky FCCLA student leaders D. Owens and Kaden Dunn. The students described FCCLA’s role in building confidence, leadership, and career readiness, and argued that CTE is a strong pathway rather than an alternative one. They cited membership and achievement statistics, discussed their own experiences in FCCLA, and urged continued and expanded state support for CTE, internships, apprenticeships, rural access, and teacher recruitment. Several senators responded positively, praising the presentation and emphasizing the value of CTE and workforce preparation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 152, an act relating to education, and adopted both a committee substitute and a committee amendment. Senator Aaron Reed explained that the bill would replace school-based decision-making councils with school-based advisory councils, while keeping parent and teacher input but shifting final authority over hiring, curriculum, and school leadership to principals and superintendents. He said the bill was intended to clarify responsibility and strengthen accountability. Senator Thomas questioned whether there was evidence that site-based councils were failing, and Reed said he had heard concerns from parents and teachers but did not have a formal list of evidence at hand. Senator Higdon supported the bill as a needed review of a system adopted in 1990, noting that education has changed significantly and that prior reforms have shown the process can work. Senators West and others asked for clarification that parental involvement would remain, and Reed said it would. Three opponents then testified: Elizabeth Irwin of the Kentucky Association of School Councils, Ed Hendrick representing KA, and Autumn Nagel of the Kentucky State PTA. They argued that dismantling SBDMs would reduce authentic parent and teacher voice, politicize school decisions, and take authority away from those closest to students. They said local councils have transparency and elections already in place and urged support for the existing school council structure rather than reducing its role.