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• Examples of such unofficial records are surveys given in a classroom and demographics collected.
• When change happens in the cafeteria, change happens in the classroom.
• I rely upon our well-trained workforce in the classrooms to make sure that our children stay safe.
• I would love to see that all of our educators in our classrooms have a voice at the table.
• I would love to see that all of our educators in our classrooms have a voice at the table.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• And I looked straight into her eyes and said you're not getting my classroom.
• So a few years later, she ended up with my classroom.
• And so I want you to know that her motto in her classroom is be the light, be the light, be the light
• So my main concern is one that should not be in the Oklahoma classroom.
• Professional development for teachers with less than five years of classroom experience.

Bills: HR1036, HB2975, HB3026, HB3297, HB2981, HB2978, HB4144, HB1322, HB1818, HB3194, HB3767, HB3342, HB3344, HB4170, HB3287, HB3288, HB4454, HB3264, HB3266, HB3268, HB4095, HB4115, HB4316, HB3530, HB3428, HB4272, HB4273, HB4274, HB3405, HB3406, HB3467, HB3469, HB3931

Keywords: poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, towing services, Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Fund, Department of Labor, vehicle storage fees, consumer protection, nonconsensual towing, open meetings

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• five hours or six and a half hours, that kind of stuff, where you would want them to be in their classroom
• order to figure out the differences between what are we requiring online to do versus an in-person classroom
• You heard about paperwork duties inside the classroom.
• You know, there were always things that I was confided in, you know, what was going on in the classroom
• while there's 30 kids in the classroom.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• They give me the classroom size, but they don't give me the football field where I have the most kids
• This includes specific transportation, parking, or square footage requirements, specialty classrooms,
• He'll be able to speak to you next, but this is one of their new build classrooms.
• Coaching or, you know, it's administrative, but it's showing to have an impact in the classroom.
• So where's the money really going, and is it really getting into the classroom?

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• And in 2025, we also received some capital outlay that we were going to use to build these classrooms
• , the first part of our classrooms.
• Our phase two is to create those Classroom spaces, and it's specifically for film.
• You know, if there's a larger lab or specific Lab, but that's what these classroom spaces will be.
• I did have another video of what happens in the classroom. You can see it right there behind you.

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• As a teacher, element in the classroom.
• . classrooms. classrooms.
• <04:45:59.920> censorship Um, HB1 1792 is a classroom censorship Um, HB1 1792 is a classroom
• of ideas into public school classrooms. of ideas into public school classrooms.
• ,<04:47:49.600> it categories of ideas in classrooms, it categories of ideas in classrooms

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• two, saying the deadlines may be workable if there is one book being challenged in a library or classroom
• two, saying the deadlines may be workable if there is one book being challenged in a library or classroom
• two, saying the deadlines may be workable if there is one book being challenged in a library or classroom
• <01:45:26.040> um<01:45:26.239> but library or in a classroom um but library or in
• a classroom um but anecdotally<01:45:27.159> I<01:45:27.239> can<01:45:27.400> tell<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So when you put money into pre-K, those three and four-year-olds are going into pre-K classrooms, whereas
• they may be going into child care assistance classrooms.
• Programs and support: how much of that money goes to students actually learning in the classroom versus
• Chairman and Madam Secretary how many of those were school-based seats in classrooms in schools?
• Chairman and Madam Secretary, how many of those were school-based seats in classrooms in schools?

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• Number one, I think it will lead to teachers taking less sick days, and that improves classroom instruction
• Anything we can do to improve classroom instruction, improve outcomes, I'm excited about looking at that
• same time wanted to cash out 15 days, what would that impact your budget and how would it impact classrooms
• 27:00.880> impact your budget and how would it impact your budget and how would it impact classrooms
• classrooms? classrooms?

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:11 Legislative Proposal: Representative Blanton: 01:12 • House Bill 220 Approval of Minutes: 10:07 Legislative Proposal: Senator Nunn: 10:24 • Sick Leave Flexibility for School District Employees Adjournment: 34:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Representative John Blanton’s bill on pension spiking and Kentucky Public Pension Authority administration. Blanton said the measure would make a prior court-related pension-spiking fix retroactive to July 1, 2022, so employees who retired between that date and the court ruling would be treated the same as those covered by the earlier legislation. KPPPA staff said they did not think the bill would go beyond the Court of Appeals ruling, but noted it could prompt requests from people who retired before July 1, 2022. Members asked about how many retirees might be affected, whether the language was narrow enough, and whether the bill could open the door to additional claims; Blanton estimated roughly 1,000 retirees would need review, with fewer actually impacted. No vote was taken on the bill in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senator Matt Nunn and Scott County Schools Superintendent Billy Parker present a proposal allowing school districts to offer teachers and other employees a voluntary payout for unused sick days. Supporters said the idea could improve attendance, reduce substitute costs and classroom disruptions, help retain younger teachers, and potentially lower long-term retirement-related costs because the payout would not count toward pension compensation. They emphasized the program would be optional for districts and employees, would require teachers to keep at least 15 sick days in reserve, and would be district-funded rather than a state cost. Members raised questions about budget impact, tax treatment, pension effects, and whether the incentive would actually change behavior; the bill sponsor and witnesses said the payout would be taxed like other compensation and would not affect TRS or CERS benefits. One member requested reporting on how the program would be used, and the sponsor said he would be open to adding that. The sponsor also noted a later committee-substitute change would allow use of accumulated sick leave for observance of religious holidays not otherwise on the school calendar, with a personal statement from the employee.

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• Connected to what is happening on the ground in real life in the classroom.
• Align with the standards identified in the area the highest people need within an individual classroom
• Looking in this section, it says that we have to prioritize the filling of each classroom-based position
• before the staffing of any position that is not classroom-based.
• position before the staffing of any position that is not classroom-based.

Keywords: 909, all

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• these have led 1, have led to tens of millions of dollars being siphoned away from our kids in classrooms
• Every dollar wasted on luxury perks is a dollar stolen from a kid's classroom.
• So prior to working, being the policy specialist for Texas State Teachers Association, I was a classroom
• And so we have these alarming rates of, you know, more than 50% of educators in classrooms.
• So outside the classroom.

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• too many times to our incoming students and prospective students is there's a calling, there's a classroom
• Secondly, when you step into our classrooms, our faculty are equipped and trained to make sure they're
• I think it's vitally important that when these students come in, we honor that call, the classroom, the
• Being able to apply those things that you learn in the classroom...
• Being able to apply those things that you learn in the classroom in a hands-on lab really gives the students

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• other year on the odd years, but you were hired on the even. and then you had an incident in your classroom
• teachers like myself are also more apt to stay and to continue to perfect their craft, stay in the classroom
• This creates barriers to entry and in doing so we risk leaving classrooms unstaffed. or staffed by long-term
• This means that they can enter the classroom immediately while completing the necessary steps for full
• It ensures that Texas classrooms are filled with capable, passionate educators, exactly what our students

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• provisions for having... many hours per week you can work and how much time you can spend in the classroom
• . classroom or in other positions with the school district before you cross the threshold of being more
• If you do a second strike, you would lose dollars. dollar for dollar whatever you made in the classroom
• definitely the issues that we hear of, are the primary factors that cause a teacher to... leave the classroom
• Experiencing in the classroom or as an active teacher as opposed to, you know, our benefits.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• the room for that large of a classroom the room for that large of a classroom size.<01:24:05.920
• It has ripple effects that will denigrate our classrooms across the state and really hurt education in
• It has ripple effects that will denigrate our classrooms across the state and really hurt education in
• It has ripple effects that will denigrate our classrooms across the state and really hurt education in
• our classrooms across the state<01:30:15.440> and<01:30:15.760> really<01:30:16.000>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre and Charitable Gaming Chief Compliance Officer Kulie Aoyo to review proposed changes in HB 2 and related amendments affecting video lottery terminals, historic horse racing, charitable gaming, and scratch tickets. McIntyre said the late-arriving amendment made revenue estimates difficult, especially because the bill would allow operators to decide when to convert from HHR to VLTs and would change the floor-space rules. He explained that the existing 70/30 floor-space split between machines and table games was negotiated to protect charity revenue, and warned that moving to a 90/10 split could reduce charity revenue, potentially by as much as $17 million, while also changing the character of the facilities. Committee members discussed whether to keep the 70/30 split, and McIntyre said he could provide updated estimates later that day, including net impacts after any offsetting gains or losses under current law. Members also asked about the governor’s proposed operator share versus the Sweeney amendment’s higher operator share. McIntyre said the governor’s 45% figure was based on his own estimate and on comparable rates in other states, and he supported it as a way to maximize revenue for the state and charities. He also described a change to high-stakes tournaments: after speaking with Rep. Sweeney, he said the amendment was clarified to apply only to those tournaments and would lower the house take from 10% to 5% to encourage participation in rare, high-buy-in events. The committee also discussed a separate proposal to raise the maximum scratch ticket price from $30 to $50; McIntyre said the change would take time to implement, would likely increase net state revenue by about $1 million in year two, and was consistent with pricing in neighboring states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut. Additional questions covered sports betting and a separate Kino-related estimate. McIntyre said March Madness is the busiest period for sports betting and that the state’s sports betting revenue has exceeded initial expectations. He also said he had estimated that removing a municipal-vote restriction for Kino could cost about $12 million total, with $2 million in the first year and $10 million thereafter. No formal votes were taken during the discussion; the chair indicated the committee would revisit the VLT amendment and other sections later, and McIntyre agreed to send updated revenue estimates to committee members.

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• My students bring extraordinary strengths to our classrooms and our communities.
• It disrupted the classroom community for everyone.
• After recess, students are able to return to the classroom more focused and better able to absorb new
• After recess, students are able to return to the classroom, more focused, and better able to absorb new
• To be able to further develop their education outside the classroom, forcing them to choose school over

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level. The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.

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• One program that traditional classroom.
• to teach students outside the classroom to teach students outside the classroom but<00:20:52.440
• Accountability work should not come at the expense of classroom resources.
• the the of classroom resources. the the of classroom resources.
• classrooms remain spaces for learning. classrooms remain spaces for learning.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This student had injured every student in her classroom.
• I was hit multiple times with the classroom door... The assault took place in January 2025.
• I was hit multiple times with the classroom door intentionally and repeatedly with force by a female
• When she returned to the classroom, she tried to enter the class, and when I would not let her enter
• She was taken out of the classroom, but she had to pass my class every day.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 1033, which expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include airports, heliports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, certain government and military sites, and oil and gas platforms. Supporters said the bill is part of a broader effort to position Louisiana for aerospace and defense investment, while opponents from the Sierra Club warned that repeatedly broadening critical infrastructure could chill protest and free-speech activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1034, which authorizes local officials to declare temporary protection zones for public safety for up to 72 hours, with one extension. The sponsor and the Department of Economic Development said it would be a tool for aerospace and defense projects and other public-safety needs; ACLU testimony raised concerns about notice, property rights, and possible impacts on public waterways. The bill was also reported favorably. The committee next considered several criminal justice bills. House Bill 51, barring post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against children, and House Bill 55, limiting public disclosure of juror information to protect juror privacy, both received broad support and were reported favorably. House Bill 635, aimed at protecting Louisianians from transnational repression by foreign governments through penalty enhancements for underlying crimes, was supported by a national security advocate and reported favorably. House Bill 133, increasing penalties for students who commit attacks on teachers or other students, was amended to address juvenile procedure and exceptionalities; teachers testified about serious injuries they suffered, while the ACLU and criminal defense lawyers raised concerns about mandatory minimums and individualized sentencing. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 676, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or “body brokering,” in the substance-use treatment industry. The sponsor and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives described schemes that steer vulnerable patients into fraudulent treatment arrangements for profit; the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 159 created a Caddo Parish pilot program for pretrial home incarceration with electronic monitoring to reduce jail overcrowding. The sheriff said the jail is far over capacity and that the program would be limited to nonviolent, non-sex-offense defendants with risk assessments, court approval, and behavioral-health check-ins. Witnesses supported the concept but urged tighter liability language; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill with amendments. House Bill 106, dealing with unauthorized administration of melatonin to children in child care settings, was reported favorably. Later, the committee amended and reported House Bill 108, which changes juror qualifications to exclude people convicted of crimes of violence or sex offenses from criminal juries, after opponents argued it would unnecessarily bar citizens from jury service. House Bill 784, a cleanup bill on sex offender registration and notification, was amended and reported with technical changes. Senate Bill 388, which removes a trigger clause tied to a border compact and authorizes review of state contracts for foreign-adversary benefit, was amended and reported. Finally, House Bill 772, a bail-procedure reform requiring accurate mailing and electronic notice information and consolidating notice rules, was presented as a fairness and efficiency measure and had support from the bail industry and prosecutors; the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• kind of roving coaches to be able to help schools as part of the overall literacy initiative in the classroom
• Item number 75 is a $5 million reduction for pre-K and early pre-K classrooms from PSFA.
• Item number 75 is a $5 million reduction for pre-K and early pre-K classrooms from PSFA.
• then this may be a technical issue too, on 75, where we are removing from pre-K and early pre-K classrooms
• So basically a hard cap of not allowing the department to expand new pre-K classrooms in areas where

Keywords: 996, all

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• expectations so those students classroom expectations so those students understand,<00:42:02.000>
• So, now we have teachers<00:58:59.040> in<00:58:59.120> our<00:58:59.200> classrooms
• <00:58:59.920> with<00:59:00.280> less teachers in our classrooms with less teachers
• in our classrooms with less foundational<00:59:01.080> knowledge,<00:59:01.560> great<
• We believe that the adult in the classroom makes the difference.

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