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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-20-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the year. grade social studies teacher at her alma grade social studies teacher at her alma mater
  • </c> Wa Complex Area's teacher of the year. Wa Complex Area's teacher of the year.
  • </c> Education Teacher Hero Certificate. Education Teacher Hero Certificate.
  • </c> began as a student teacher under Mr. began as a student teacher under Mr.
  • </c> natural resources agriculture teacher. natural resources agriculture teacher.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I've got 29 students and three teachers here, 7th and 8th graders from Weatherford.
  • And this year, he is the 2025 Aviation State Teacher of the Year.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close. Thank you.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from a South African refugee program, Weatherford Middle School students, international students, and the 2025 Aviation State Teacher of the Year, Sam Madewell. Representative Ranson also presented remarks for International Student Recognition Day, highlighting the economic and cultural contributions of international students in Oklahoma. The chamber then took up House Bill 4329 on dental insurance claims, with Pro Tem Moore arguing it would restore fairness by preventing insurers from controlling prices for services they do not cover; the bill drew questions about free-market effects, rural dentistry, and premiums, but Moore said it should not raise costs and noted similar laws in other states. HB 4329 passed 91-5. The House also passed House Bill 2730, which ties the interest rate on taxpayer underpayments to market rates rather than a fixed statutory rate, after brief questions about how the rate would fluctuate; it passed 87-11. House Bill 3465, extending the sunset on the emission tax credit program from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029, passed 82-16. House Bill 4426, extending the sunset on the strategic industrial development enhancement sales tax credit from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2032, passed 76-20. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings, a rural caucus with OSU President Hess, a devotional, and a lunch event tied to International Student Recognition Day. The House then recessed until the next day, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education (01/27/2026)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is so teachers and adults in file.
  • </c> every school that should be prepared every school that should be prepared when<00:28:08.560><c>
  • </c><00:28:43.040><c> are</c> definitely responsive, but teachers are definitely responsive, but teachers
  • </c><00:53:26.920><c> That's</c> teachers and other employees. That's teachers and other employees.
  • </c><00:53:46.080><c> of</c> You know, things like the preparation of You know, things like the preparation
Committee: Senate Education
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 10, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • TEACHERS HAVE NOT PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT SCHOOL SHOOTINGS.
  • THAT'S WHY SCHOOL SAFETY EXPERTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OPPOSE ARMING TEACHER POLICIES.
  • I'M JASON, A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER FROM LONG BEACH COUNTY AND GRADUATE FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA.
  • I AM AN OPPONENT OF GUNS FOR TEACHERS AS A TEACHER MYSELF BUT TAKING AWAY THE K – 12 ASPECT, IF YOU HAVE
  • SWAT TRAINING FOR THE TEACHERS?
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation would help us support teachers and ensure that we're funding programs that truly prepare
  • It prepare students for Kentucky jobs.
  • ,</c> and that is more engineering teachers, and that is more engineering teachers, particularly<00:10
  • </c><01:37:11.040><c> who</c> initiatives that recruit teachers who initiatives that recruit teachers
  • Within JCPS, teachers have you spoken to that have teachers have you spoken to that have expressed<01
Summary: The committee opened with a roll call, confirmed a quorum, approved the minutes by voice vote, and recognized a guest of Senator Hickden, retired judge Dan Kelly. The chair then moved through a tight agenda and limited public presentations and questions. The first presentation was on robotics education in Kentucky, led by Representative Chris Lewis, Kentucky FIRST Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen, and students from Whitfield Academy. They argued that robotics should be expanded in high schools as a workforce pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology jobs. The presentation emphasized hands-on learning, industry certifications, teacher development, and a proposed framework to fund robotics education programs statewide. Committee members were not allowed to ask questions because of time constraints. The second presentation was from Canopy Kentucky, led by Adam Watson and founder Scott Collins. They described Canopy’s business and entrepreneurship education programs for fifth graders and high school students, including the NextGen Good Biz initiative and an eight-classroom high school unit. Canopy requested a one-time $750,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026, matched by private funds, to expand into more schools and rural areas, train educators, and report outcomes. Members asked a brief question about how the programs fit into school schedules and the difference between the elementary and high school offerings. The final presentation, from KDE’s Kelly Foster and Todd Allen, reviewed the state’s school improvement classifications. Foster explained CSI, TSI, and ATSI status, the federal and state legal framework, and how House Bill 298 returned CSI identification to an annual cycle. She reported that Kentucky identified 50 CSI schools on the most recent release, with 53 CSI schools statewide, along with 39 TSI schools and 102 ATSI schools. She also outlined KDE’s support process, including education recovery staff, diagnostic reviews, turnaround plans, and required professional learning for CSI schools.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • down because we've had an incredible bureau that works on training and parent work, parent training, teacher
  • I'm excited that they are focusing in part on ensuring that special education teachers are thoroughly
  • I'm excited that they are focusing on in part ensuring that special education teachers are thoroughly
  • My name is Whitney Holland, President of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico.
  • to prepare them for life after high school.
Bills: SB64 , SB19 , SB44 , SB83
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Jul 17th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have teacher proficiency, teacher training.
  • We want more teacher training.
  • But then, as a teacher And as a group of teachers, a freshman teacher, we all had the same prep first
  • We cannot blame the teachers.
  • We weren't getting a lot of teachers at parent-teacher conferences.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • My dad, who was just a fireman, had no higher education, and my public school teacher didn't know anything
  • So I thought it was important for teachers to be represented on Public Education.
  • My teachers wanted to help. ...me.
  • of future teachers.
  • preparation curriculum.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on special education funding, with significant discussions around House Bill 2 (HB2), Senate Bill 568 (SB568), and House Bill 3928 (HB3928). Key speakers advocated for increased funding to close the estimated $1.7 billion annual gap that affects special education in Texas public schools. Several witnesses, including educators and students affected by dyslexia, provided personal testimonies about the impact of insufficient funding and the disability penalty, which penalizes schools financially for identifying students needing special education services. The committee demonstrated a strong commitment to advocate for changes that would improve special education resources and training for teachers, thereby ensuring that all Texas children receive the educational support they need to thrive.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Bryn is the STEM TSA National Prepared Sweets Champion.
  • The chair is preparing to close. Representative Fugate, care to vote.
  • The chair is preparing to close. Members may vote or change their vote.
  • The chair is preparing to close. Members may vote or change their vote.
  • The chair is preparing to close. Representative Pae, care to vote.
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • He was sexually assaulted by his pre-K teacher.
  • This teacher has a lot of influence in our county.
  • You didn't mention other teachers specifically that...
  • And yes, we need teachers, but we need the right teachers, and only the right teachers.
  • He had a reference from his church pastor, a fellow teacher.
Bills: HB4 , HB20
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2853, which would allow the UT System Board of Regents to adjust the University of Texas at El Paso student union fee above the current statutory cap, subject to student approval, to help fund a new student union building. Senator Blanco explained the bill and the committee substitute, there were no questions or witnesses, public testimony was closed, and the committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending subject to the call of the chair. The committee then heard House Bill 610, which would limit severance payments for terminated independent school district superintendents to six months’ salary and benefits. Senator Paxton described large severance payouts and said the bill had passed the House overwhelmingly. There were no witnesses, public testimony was closed, and the bill was left pending. A lengthy hearing followed on House Bill 4623, which would waive school district immunity in certain cases involving negligent hiring, supervision, or employment of professional school employees who commit abuse or related misconduct against students. Senator Paxton and several witnesses, including survivors and parents, argued the bill was needed to address cover-ups, delayed reporting, and repeated failures to remove dangerous employees; some members raised concerns about liability caps, litigation, and how the bill would interact with the Tort Claims Act. The committee also heard from TEA staff and employee-group witnesses who discussed possible injunctions and stronger no-hire protections. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4, an accountability and assessment bill that would restore A-F ratings, change the state testing system, and replace STAAR with shorter, more instructionally useful assessments. Senator Bettencourt explained the committee substitute, including annual ratings, limits on taxpayer-funded lawsuits, and a phased-in testing redesign with beginning, middle, and end-of-year assessments. Testimony was generally supportive from education and business groups, though some witnesses favored norm-referenced testing while others emphasized criterion-referenced, TEKS-aligned assessments; one witness noted social studies assessments were restored in the bill. The hearing concluded with additional invited testimony and no final vote reported in the transcript.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Education

Senate Education Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • they are not able to handle and make the teacher feel uncomfortable.
  • We absolutely believe that students should be prepared...
  • Hopefully a teacher, if they ever saw that, they would confiscate that.
  • School is supposed to prepare children for their future.
  • And that's the instinct of us as teachers, right? Correct.
Summary: The committee first considered the executive nomination of John Snyder to the State Board for Charter Schools. Snyder described his background in municipal finance, charter school financings, and prior service with Arizona charter school organizations, and said his finance experience would help the board evaluate school viability and oversight. The committee voted 6-0 with one not voting to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate. The committee then heard HB 2093, which would remove the statutory requirement that health education include mental health instruction and would repeal related consultation requirements over time. The sponsor argued schools should focus on academics and that social-emotional learning and mental health content belong with parents, while opponents, including students, a suicide-loss parent, and mental health advocates, said school-based instruction saves lives, helps students seek help, and preserves parental choice through opt-out provisions. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give HB 2093 a do pass recommendation. Members also considered HB 4043, requiring at least one campus employee trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use where applicable; HB 4005, requiring districts to teach ethical and educational uses of AI beginning in 2027-28; HB 2895, allowing Native American language proficiency to satisfy a world language graduation requirement; HB 2383, renaming trampoline court safety legislation as Ty’s Law; HB 4109, requiring school district public safety policies, notifications, and annual reporting after serious violence or weapon incidents; HB 2376, appropriating $40 million for the school safety program; and HB 2380, requiring public access to board meeting materials and tighter rules on out-of-state travel. HB 4043, HB 2895, and HB 2383 all received unanimous or near-unanimous do pass recommendations, while HB 4005, HB 4109, HB 2376, and HB 2380 each advanced on 4-3 votes, with some members citing concerns about unfunded mandates, criminal penalties, local control, or the scope and timing of required disclosures.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 8th, 2026

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the second part is, some teachers teach by topic when they teach history and some teachers teach
  • And the second part is, some teachers teach by topic when they teach history and some teachers teach
  • And the second part is, some teachers teach by topic when they teach history and some teachers teach
  • some amazing tenure teachers, but we also have seen problematic tenure teachers.
  • And as a teacher, a former teacher, I... ...both areas sometimes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-05 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we need teachers who are prepared to teach these students.
  • The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association has 14,000 classroom teachers in its bargaining unit
  • They have 2,156 teachers.
  • 41% of teachers participate, 883 teachers participate.
  • So can any teacher, even if they're not a dues-paying teacher, show up to this PERC and vote on it?
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions before moving into a long special-order calendar. The chamber first considered two claims bills: SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents, and SB 26/HB 6509 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence. Both bills were substituted with their House companions and passed overwhelmingly. Members then approved several policy bills focused on child welfare, education, and professional regulation. CS/CS/SB 42/HB 47 required child protective investigators to consider certain medical diagnoses before proceeding in abuse cases; CS/SB 206/HB 851 expanded autism-related training and incentives for teacher preparation programs; SB 556/HB 453 allowed Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements for students with disabilities and clarified marching band credit; SB 688 reestablished licensure and regulation for naturopathic doctors; SB 878/HB 1347 addressed clinical laboratory personnel shortages by aligning more closely with federal CLIA standards; and SB 914/HB 867 clarified that licensed occupational therapists may perform dry needling. Each of these measures passed, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The chamber also approved bills on court administration, public records, financial disclosure, and child welfare. SB 326/HB 131 modernized rules for curators of estates; SB 758/HB 625 updated the composition of the Justice Administrative Commission, with an amendment broadening the judicial member to a judge or senior judge; SB 830 created a public records exemption for certain local government executives and their families; SB 964/HB 6011 revised how gifts and honoraria are reported and, via amendment, restored a percentage-based reporting option for financial disclosures; and SB 1002 clarified that acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow courts to order assessment and services. These bills all passed, with SB 830 drawing the most opposition among them. The most contentious debate centered on CS/CS/CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a framework for very large planned communities with substantial conservation set-asides. Supporters argued it would provide a new growth-management tool and economic opportunity, while opponents warned it was too broad, lacked specificity, weakened local control, and could be exploited by large developers. After extensive debate and an amendment limiting data centers in commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than brought to a final vote. The Senate also passed SB 530 on lottery operations, SB 1632/HB 1471 on foreign law and domestic terrorist designations after a lengthy and divisive amendment debate over references to Sharia law, and SB 21/HB 218 on land-use regulations tied to hurricane recovery, which preserves SB 180 restrictions in storm-affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • And this year, he is the 2025 Aviation State Teacher of the Year.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close. Thank you.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close.
  • Those wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close. All right.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • They grow up in Tioga or Stanley, and maybe mom and dad are teachers, or a coach and a teacher, whatever
  • That's the one really designed to prepare students to go on to medical school.
  • Types of programs in education and teacher education.
  • or college kids getting high school teachers.
  • Or could you look at it if K-12 teachers could not deliver the dual credit?
Summary: The committee met on the Minot State campus for a presentation from President Shirley and several university leaders on enrollment, academics, workforce initiatives, and partnerships. Shirley reviewed the university’s financial audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings in recent years, and highlighted Minot State’s major programs, specialized accreditations, and ties to Minot Air Force Base and NCAA Division II athletics. Members asked about education workforce shortages, athletic tuition waivers, dual credit incentives, and the university’s in-state tuition policy for all students. Shirley also discussed the university’s recruitment efforts, including the Hometown Pride and Academic Excellence scholarships, campus visit growth, and the Emerging Scholars dual-credit reimbursement program. A major focus was workforce development and new academic offerings supported by legislative Workforce Education Innovation Funds. Shirley described the new Innovation Engineering program, which was developed with industry input to train broadly skilled engineers for western North Dakota, and said it had already drawn more applicants than expected. Dr. Crystal St. Peter presented a new master’s program in counseling that integrates mental health and addiction counseling to address statewide provider shortages, with a hybrid format to reach rural students. Members asked about licensure requirements, internship hours, and job placement for graduates. Shirley also outlined a new nursing simulation center and health sciences space in downtown Minot, made possible by state support and the purchase of the former Trinity Health Center West building. The committee also heard about Minot State’s efforts to build pipelines into education and special education, including the Aspire program for rural high school students and an online paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Shirley said these programs, along with new articulation agreements and a large Bush Foundation grant, are intended to address teacher shortages and keep students in North Dakota. No formal committee votes or actions were taken during the presentation; the session consisted of informational updates and member questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Keeping immigration enforcement activity out of schools without a warrant 3/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • her students and directly to our schools, our teachers, directly to our schools, our teachers, bus<00
  • 31:30.680><c> reading</c> Teachers aren't just teaching reading Teachers aren't just teaching reading
  • ><c> deliveries,</c> Teachers are making grocery deliveries, Teachers are making grocery deliveries,
  • <00:37:08.960><c> of</c><00:37:09.160><c> when</c> preparation of when preparation of when this<00:37
  • I want to talk just briefly about teachers. All of you have heard me say my husband's a teacher.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE CONVENES Apr 28th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Teacher ratios are higher. Teacher certifications are higher. There's specific curriculum.
  • One teacher for every four infants.
  • Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
  • Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
  • Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 25, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • As far as having a school nurse, I've worked in the school system for over 21 years as a teacher and
  • So we are prepared and ready to execute when we get some uniform data about how we can help with some
  • So I really want to caution because it doesn't transcend the FEFP, but career readiness and preparing
  • An additional $100 million for a teacher salary increase, which will focus on veteran classroom teachers
  • An additional $100 million for a teacher salary increase which will focus on veteran classroom teachers
Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-18-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would also like to recognize David Adler, Leeward District's Nanakuli Waianae Complex Area Teacher
  • them<00:14:46.240><c> grow</c><00:14:46.959><c> and</c><00:14:47.240><c> and</c><00:14:47.400><c> prepare
  • ><00:14:47.839><c> for</c><00:14:48.000><c> the</c><00:14:48.120><c> future</c> them grow and and prepare
  • for the future them grow and and prepare for the future success.<00:14:49.440><c> Under</c><00:14:49.680
  • </c> students, our teachers, and our schools. students, our teachers, and our schools.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (03/25/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:31:55.600><c> uh</c> and Technical education uh teachers uh and Technical education uh teachers
  • </c> personal feeling is that the teachers personal feeling is that the teachers can<01:36:53.760><c>
  • I guess you're prepared for life, and these kids are supposed to be preparing them for life.
  • I guess you're prepared for life, and these kids are supposed to be preparing them for life.
  • </c> morning survived I guess you're prepared morning survived I guess you're prepared for<01:40:55.119
Committee: Senate Education