Video & Transcript Research : 'curriculum changes'
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, the benefit of a curriculum such as this is it could lead to a hunter certification, which is a
- hunter education, but I think what's also important about this legislation is that through this curriculum
- curriculum.
- So we'll do it before school or we'll do it after school in accordance with our curriculum and things
- So I just really appreciate that clarification, because we thought we were changing the whole definition
Summary:
The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU limited authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus as a two-year pilot program. Supporters said the bill would let LSU respond more quickly to deteriorating properties near campus and improve the student experience, while keeping protections such as appraisals and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect residential property or be expanded to other universities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then advanced SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better align apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce duplication and improve coordination so students and employers can more easily connect. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices.
Members next approved SB 488, establishing a school safety drone response pilot program to supplement school crisis plans. The bill drew detailed testimony from a vendor describing drone deployment, response times, and coordination with law enforcement; an amendment was adopted to require coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. The committee also favorably reported HCR 97, asking BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study adding age-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education in grades 5-12, with members clarifying that no live firearms would be used on campus.
Finally, the committee approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments adding instructor qualifications, reporting requirements, electronic delivery flexibility, and constitutional safeguards. It also reported SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and apply to charter schools, with an amendment for standalone elementary charters. The committee then passed SB 346 and SB 347, both dealing with deepfakes—one prohibiting their use against K-12 students and the other adding unlawful deepfakes to campus power-based violence rules—and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. Several members raised concerns about naming LA Wallet specifically, but the bill was still reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/03/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I changed a few things. >> Yeah. Yeah. I changed a few things.
- . change. change.
- change. Thank you. change. Thank you.
- changed, the workplace has changed, and uh, a lot of different things have changed in society.
- a change in a property settlement. a change in a property settlement.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He faced life changes with courage and an unshakable spirit.
- As Wiener relating to the requirement of school district to notify a parent of curriculum or instructional
- HB 1441 by Plisa, relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school
- I do 1482 by Leo Wilson relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole of
- AB 1494 by Patterson relating to the venue and certain changing in the constitutional.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- safety education and curriculum safety education and curriculum development<00:03:45.200>
strengthening - These are the federal changes schedule.
- And from my experience, I'm certain it hasn't changed much.
- It is a it's a it hasn't changed much.
- Makes changes to dedicated rail funds.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary 2ND REVISED Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We explained the changes in trends by saying there have not been any significant changes or trends in
- So, the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice, I can't go in and Change that.
- Our curriculum It's time to do it. It's time to take a deep dive into our curriculum.
- And then we dive deep into that curriculum. And we find the things that may need changed.
- Maybe there's a lot in there that doesn't need change.
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- years ago, we passed a law or a bill that required computer science to be incorporated into the curriculum
- This really just modernizes that same language and adds that AI can be a component of the curriculum
- lot easier for school districts to give students what they need. ...to be incorporated into the curriculum
- This really just modernizes that same language and adds that AI can be a component of the curriculum
- The money is not going to change really, but that's something we need to flesh out further.
Summary:
The committee first took up a bill on computer science and CTE. Senator DeLano explained that it updates prior law requiring computer science to be incorporated into curriculum and Carnegie unit credit, and now allows artificial intelligence to be included as a component of a district’s computer science offerings. The committee asked no substantive questions, and the bill received a title sufficient, do pass recommendation by voice vote.
The next measure, Senate Bill 2244, would allow students in districts rated F for two consecutive years to transfer to another district or school, with the state covering transportation and related costs in addition to base student cost. Members raised concerns about the estimated fiscal impact, the authority of receiving districts to accept students, whether the bill should apply to individual schools within an F district, and whether a case-by-case or pilot approach would be better. The committee adopted a reverse repealer to keep the bill alive for further work, then voted title sufficient, do pass.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2235, which requires local law enforcement to notify a juvenile’s school district within 24 hours of a felony arrest. Senator Rhodes said the bill was prompted by school resource officers who wanted schools to know when a student had been arrested, especially after violent incidents, so schools could respond appropriately. Senators questioned whether the bill conflicts with youth court confidentiality and records laws, who exactly should receive the notice, and whether false arrests could harm students. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve communication and school safety, and the committee adopted a reverse repealer and then voted title sufficient, do pass. The chair announced the committee would meet again later that day and rise and report tomorrow.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that used in public schools, but it gives us greater curriculum flexibility.
- Did Florida institute some kind of a policy change in 2020?
- Maybe some conversations change.
- You know what curriculum you have?" They had no curriculum. "Well, who here is degreed?"
- Change can be a challenge for children with disabilities.
Bills:
HB 3
Keywords:
emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That money also required setting up the curriculum and building out the program.
- I was going to suggest that we take the curriculum.
- So I think we're in pretty good shape there, but that was a big change.
- We could change that requirement to current claims.
- Do you mean change the number? Yes. Okay, I thought your telephone number...
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- It will change.
- Have you seen any change in utilization due to that legislation? That's my first question.
- Or is there a curriculum purchase that's required to trigger the reimbursement?
- Did you see any change in utilization?
- I changed my own oil. I have a septic tank.
Summary:
The committee met to consider a series of appropriation, reserve transfer, and grant requests. Early items included temporary appropriations for the Department of Education’s Educational Freedom Account program ($32 million), the State Crime Lab ($476,000), and DFA Assessment Coordination ($90,000), along with a $1 ARPA return from the Department of Health. The committee approved these items after brief questions, including a discussion about contract cost increases at Assessment Coordination and a clarification that the $1 ARPA item was simply an unused-funds return.
The most extensive discussion centered on the Department of Education’s EFA funding. Members questioned the growth in participation, the use of one-time funds and restricted reserves, and safeguards against fraud or improper purchases. Agency officials said about 44,000 students were being funded, that purchases are reviewed and flagged for unusual activity, and that homeschool students are not required to buy a curriculum so long as purchases are eligible and approved. The committee approved the EFA appropriation and related reserve transfer, and officials said the governor’s proposed budget would include the program in the RSA going forward.
The committee also approved a DHS reallocation request and reviewed a building authority loan for a data center power supply replacement. In the federal grant section, members discussed a Department of Agriculture request for Central Arkansas Water to acquire land in the Maumelle watershed. Debate focused on the environmental benefits versus local property-tax and development concerns in Perry County, with testimony from the agency, Central Arkansas Water, and Potlatch about watershed protection, public access, and potential development impacts. After extended discussion, the committee adopted a motion to defer the item to the full Legislative Council and asked the department to remove the Perry County portion from the request, limiting the grant-funded purchase to Pulaski County property. The committee then reviewed remaining items, including a Veterans Affairs pay-plan appropriation, and adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So he is there helping them to build their curriculum and, you know, even finding students of his that
- to career, whether one of our curriculum-to-career fitting into one of our four pillars.
- , whether one of our curriculum-to-career fitting into one of our four pillars.
- them if they want to look at curriculum them if they want to look at curriculum and<00:26:58.600
- it gives us the do have proposed changes it gives us the ability<00:43:36.960>
to <00:43:37.800
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard confirmations for two Hawaii Technology Development Corporation board nominees, Jaclyn Ka and Gregory Oara. Testimony for both was overwhelmingly in support. Supporters for Ka emphasized her Kauaʻi roots, work in workforce development and digital equity, and ability to connect schools, industry, and community needs. In her own remarks, Ka said she wants to bring resources to Kauaʻi and the neighbor islands, strengthen local workforce pathways, and use the HTDC board to help local residents access technology jobs and training.
Members questioned Ka about how to reduce reliance on mainland hires for jobs at PMRF and other technology employers, how to better align training with local needs, and how to connect Kauaʻi schools, community college programs, and creative media/digital technology efforts. Ka described KDB’s role in building islandwide digital media and drone clubs, professional development for teachers, and partnerships intended to create a pipeline from school to workforce. She also said the legislature can help mainly by listening and staying informed about local needs.
For Oara, supporters highlighted his engineering and semiconductor background, his experience in academia, industry, and startups, and his potential to help HTDC with technology commercialization, IP, and exportable services. Oara said he wants HTDC to better support early-stage companies, improve coordination among universities, government, and the private sector, and create a directory of technical skill sets to connect startups with needed expertise. He also discussed AI, saying Hawaii can contribute by developing smaller, locally relevant models rather than only relying on large-scale data-center infrastructure. The hearing focused on these nominations and testimony; no vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to go over very briefly some of the changes from the original bill and the committee substitute
- Four main points of change there is a broader agricultural education component to this legislation as
- <00:10:07.399>
from very briefly some of the changes from very briefly some of the changes - <00:17:50.480>
but they program uh their curriculum but they program uh their curriculum but - I appreciate the changes that were made to it, and I hope that all my colleagues are going to join me
Summary:
The House Agriculture Committee met with a large group of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, and members repeatedly highlighted the importance of those youth programs to agriculture and future leadership. The committee first took up House Bill 356, as amended by a committee substitute, which would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative. The sponsor explained that the substitute broadened the bill beyond hands-on farming to include agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, internships, apprenticeships, and other experiential learning, while also lowering the starting age from 6 to 5, removing the requirement that participants have access to farmland, and changing the program into a pilot focused on urban youth. Testimony from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H leadership emphasized that the goal is to remove barriers and provide access to agriculture education for all youth, including those in urban areas. Several members spoke in support, noting the value of urban agriculture and youth exposure to the field, and one member asked whether urban community gardens would fit within the concept; the sponsor said the substitute was designed to allow that kind of access. The committee then voted unanimously to pass HB 356 as amended, and also approved a title amendment.
After HB 356, the committee moved to House Bill 315, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase land in Kentucky. The sponsor said the bill was carried over from a prior version drafted by a former representative. The chair then recognized Tim Shank, general counsel for the Kentucky Bankers Association, who testified in opposition to the mechanics of Section 8 dealing with foreclosure. He said banks are already heavily regulated and must screen borrowers through federal systems such as FinCEN, and warned that the bill’s provisions could create problems for community banks that make agricultural loans and potentially limit access to credit if the issue became widespread. The transcript ends during discussion of HB 315, before any final committee action on that bill is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And so if you think about policy changes or curriculum changes, it's really focused on spending more
- And so if you think about policy changes or curriculum changes, it's really focused on spending more
- And so if you think about policy changes or curriculum changes, it's really focused on spending more
- And so if you think about policy changes or curriculum changes, it's really focused on spending more
- students short changed due to this students short changed due to this legislative<00:33:20.000>
oversight
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any changes?
- Are there any changes? Lucas: I have no further changes. Larson, JT: I have no further changes.
- I to no further changes.
- I to no further changes. I to no further changes. Further<00:13:20.959>
changes. - Further changes. Further changes. Closing<00:13:23.680>
vote.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 52, an act relating to school curriculum. Representative Baker.
- House Bill 52, an act relating to school curriculum. Representative Baker.
- House Bill 52, an act relating to school curriculum. Representative Baker.
- House Bill 52, an act relating to school curriculum. Representative Baker.
- House Bill 52, an act relating to school curriculum. Representative Baker.
Keywords:
Video Starts 00:00
Convene 01:02
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:51
Stand at Ease 11:46
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 26:33
Adjournment 46:41, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 98 members present. The chamber approved the journal from January 6, excused absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. No committee reports, second readings, or orders of the day were needed.
During announcements, a member invited colleagues to a Welcome Back to Frankfurt reception and the House adopted a citation honoring Michael Dean Hilton, with remarks noting his long career in Kentucky politics and lobbying. The House also adopted a citation recognizing Hank Parker. The clerk reported a large number of new filings, including House Bills 35 through 230 and several resolutions and constitutional amendments covering topics such as education, taxes, health care, firearms, housing, labor, elections, agriculture, public safety, and retirement systems.
Among the measures introduced were bills on scholarship eligibility, respiratory care, retirement benefits, alcohol licensure, public notices, school curriculum, privacy protection, medical billing, housing, firearms-related issues, Medicaid expansion, cannabis, wage transparency, and healthcare price transparency. Resolutions included one recognizing election principles in Kentucky, one honoring victims of UPS Airlines Flight 2976 and responders, and others on political violence, memorial highways, law enforcement support, and ALS awareness. No substantive votes on legislation occurred beyond the citation adoptions and routine procedural approvals, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They will listen to you and give you lip service, but then nothing changes.
- They will listen to you and give you lip service, but then nothing changes.
- They will listen to you and give you lip service, but then nothing changes.
- so it's one thing to have curriculum so it's one thing to have curriculum introduced<01:24:07.120
- We help address policy changes and answer questions as well.
Keywords:
parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We're well positioned to bring this curriculum to communities across the state. So thank you.
- Section one is making changes to Minnesota Statute 169A, specifically on line 2.8.
- <00:30:10.679>
in what language um should be changed in what language um should be changed - Just kudos to the staff, not their fault, but it takes five pages to change four words.
- Anyway, so if you look at the bill, like most of the pages are no changes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a changing economy out here, but economic development doesn't start with tourism.
- The passing of this bill would provide positive change for the town of Plymouth.
- What we're told was that currently DESE didn't have the appetite to make a change.
- So, as a change, ...supports her social-emotional needs as well as challenges her academically.
- We know Chapter 70 is going to be a heavy lift to change it.
Summary:
The hearing focused primarily on H. 517/S. 314, a bill to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, and H. 697, a bill to require full funding of regional school transportation. Witnesses from rural districts, school committees, superintendents, students, and local officials described chronic underfunding, declining enrollment, high fixed costs, special education and transportation burdens, and the loss of programs, staff, and extracurriculars. Several speakers argued that rural aid should be funded at $60 million annually and made non-discretionary, while others emphasized that transportation reimbursement for regional districts has repeatedly fallen short of the state’s promise and is driving budget crises and overrides. A number of students testified in support of rural aid, describing cuts to classes, counselors, and activities, and the impact on their schools and communities. Committee members also discussed whether transportation policy should be revisited to address underlying cost drivers, including bus bidding practices and whether regional districts should have more flexibility in transportation requirements.
The committee also heard H. 515, concerning Hancock Elementary School and a school choice-related exemption from a state requirement that has created a large financial burden for the district. Hancock’s superintendent and Rep. John Barrett explained that a decades-old regulation, recently enforced by DESE, would require Hancock to pay tuition for choice-in students through high school graduation even though the district only serves pre-K through grade 6 and sends its own students elsewhere for middle and high school. They said the rule creates a significant per-student shortfall and has forced Hancock to opt out of school choice. Committee members asked for clarification about how the arrangement works and how the costs fall on Hancock.
Additional testimony supported related transportation bills for non-regional districts, especially Plymouth/Carver and North Middlesex, describing high and rising bus costs, special education and McKinney-Vento transportation expenses, and the strain on local budgets. Speakers repeatedly said that state reimbursement has not matched actual costs and that communities are being forced to choose between transportation and classroom services. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed the hearing on the bills discussed.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:47:03.760>
We adjustment and other change items. - We adjustment and other change items.
- Um, the next piece would be, does curriculum reflect um, my lived experience?
- reflect um, my lived be, does curriculum reflect um, my lived experience?
- I'm wondering, like, are you asking does curriculum reflect theology? Not theology. No.
Summary:
The Education Finance Committee met on March 3, 2026, approved the minutes from February 26, and then held a lengthy informational hearing on the Minnesota Department of Education’s funding and internal allocation of resources. House fiscal staff walked members through several spreadsheets showing federal, non-general fund, and general fund administrative spending, noting the data was filtered from SWIFT and was not exact. The chair said the discussion was intended to help members understand how MDE is funded and how those funds are used internally, in advance of later budget decisions and a separate upcoming hearing on the Perpich Center.
Commissioner Willie Jett opened by describing MDE’s mission, statewide reach, and FY 2026 budget of about $14.1 billion, most of which flows directly to districts and charter schools for instruction, special education, transportation, nutrition, and operations. He emphasized transparency, accountability, and the department’s role in implementing laws, distributing aid, and supporting schools and students across urban, suburban, and rural communities. He also noted the department serves more than 873,000 pre-K through 12 students in 2,264 schools.
Deputy Commissioner Maren Holden outlined the Office of American Indian Education, the Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Inspector General, highlighting support for American Indian students, legal and rulemaking work, special education dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and student maltreatment investigations. Assistant Commissioner Dr. McCari Traum described the Office of Equity and Engagement, including equity and inclusion training, safe and supportive schools work, public engagement, family outreach, and fraud-prevention coordination. Assistant Commissioner Darren Cordy reviewed nutrition programs, special education services, and the charter center, including free school meals, commodity food distribution, IDEA compliance, and charter school support.
Assistant Commissioner Bobby Bernham then described the Office of Teaching and Learning, including early education, academic standards, instruction and assessment, state library services, expanded learning, and literacy work. He highlighted early childhood alignment efforts, standards development across core subjects, professional learning, and library grants. No votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes, and the meeting remained informational, with members expected to ask questions after the presentations.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:25:32.040>
where <00:25:32.280>you past law or has that changed where you past - So this changes sort of regularly.
- It's only when a job changes significantly that pricing may be appropriate.
- It's only when a job changes >> the answer.
- It's only when a job changes significantly<00:46:57.880>
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-3-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- 09:37.040>
seeing <00:09:37.279>a And I think where we started seeing a significant change - allow KLEC to maintain compliance with training standards, verify proper certification, ensure curriculum
- training standards, verify proper certification, certification, certification, ensure<00:19:15.440>
curriculum - <00:19:16.320>
accuracy, ensure curriculum accuracy, ensure curriculum accuracy, and<00:19 - If memory serves me correct, do you guys certify the curriculum and lesson plans coming from the different
Keywords:
00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:42 Department of Corrections
04:14 Department of Juvenile Justice
16:22 Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
28:01 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard budget-related testimony from the Department of Corrections on a request for additional funding to take over operations of the Lee Adjustment Center, including $2.2 million in fiscal year 2027 and $5.2 million in fiscal year 2028. The witness said the governor’s budget did not recommend the request. Members asked about the cost savings of private operation versus state operation, the facility’s role in the department’s long-term goals, and whether the state intends to move toward operating all adult correctional facilities directly.
The Department of Juvenile Justice then presented on staffing, recruitment, retention, and facility planning. Officials described recent pay increases and other investments, including a 10% security pay raise in 2021, an 8% state employee raise in 2022, higher youth worker starting salaries, and $4.8 million in 2023 funding to sustain salary increases. They said DJJ has also expanded mental health and medical staffing, improved recruitment efforts, and seen an upward trend in hiring. In response to questions, the commissioner said barriers to recruitment and retention include the Tier 3 retirement system, the structured and restrictive nature of detention work, and competition from other employers. He also said the department wants to move toward a regional model for female facilities under SB 162 and believes those facilities can be staffed.
DJJ provided staffing figures showing 1,339 funded positions, with 157 filled and 182 vacant at a January benchmark, and 524 detention positions with 450 filled and 74 vacant. Officials said 30 correctional officers were in basic training and expected to join posts soon. Members also asked about the feasibility of staffing additional facilities and the department’s vacancy trends.
Finally, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council testified on a funding request for one attorney, one paralegal, one additional monitor, higher costs for existing monitor positions, and Lexington office rent. Officials said the request is needed to handle a growing decertification caseload and expanded oversight responsibilities as the number of academies has increased to about eight, with more than 2,100 instructors requiring biennial review. They said KLEC currently has one attorney and about 15 total staff, with roughly 180 cases pending, more than 50 complaints left to file, and another 30 cases expected soon. Members asked about current staffing, attorney salary, the number of academies, and the move to a separate Lexington office. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned without a quorum for approving minutes.