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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Education Committee here.
- Welcome to the Education Committee here.
- Well, thank you, Madam Chair, members of the Education Committee, Senate Education Committee.
- I know you're very interested in education and early education, specifically, so it's nice to have you
- It's time that our education system faces the reality of how youth homelessness impacts access to education
Bills:
HB1796
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Local Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- I was concerned about the education. You got to be highly educated and all that.
- There are a lot of good folks who don't even have a high school education.
- Education is part of those bills. It's the day is gone for what was to a high standard.
- As far as education, the only... you.
- As far as education, the only thing taken out from last year to this year...
Bills:
SB287
Keywords:
Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, 1136, house, all
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Workforce Development Apr 3rd, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got four universities that have education programs in early childhood education.
- Well, right now, I think it's run out of the Southeast Educational Group, the Seed Group, in Fargo, and
- Okay, so Senator Axtman, that last comment that you made just makes me wonder if we need to spend a little
Bills:
HB1220
Keywords:
accelerated degree, high-demand occupations, education reform, North Dakota, licensing, 908, all
Summary:
The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to discuss House Bill 1119, which would create a child care advisory committee and authorize a Legislative Council program evaluation of child care services. Senator Hogan explained that the bill is intended to review child care licensing rules, child care assistance, and related laws and policies, while also giving child care providers a stronger voice in the rulemaking process. He described the proposal as a new model for legislative program evaluation and noted that leadership had been briefed and was supportive.
Committee members raised concerns about the bill’s wording, scope, and structure. Senator Larson questioned the title and several sections, and multiple members suggested making the response language less directive and more collaborative, including changing “shall” to “may” in the section requiring a written response from the Department of Health and Human Services. Members also discussed limiting the advisory committee to the interim, clarifying that the evaluation would focus on child care services rather than broader early childhood programs, and adjusting language about enacted legislation to sound more neutral.
The committee also discussed fiscal impact, with Hogan saying the evaluation would be done by Legislative Council staff and that any costs would likely be limited to meetings and existing DHS rulemaking activities. Members compared the proposal to other oversight models, including audit-style reviews and a possible DOGE process, and Hogan emphasized that the bill is meant to evaluate why child care issues keep recurring and why some laws are not fully implemented. No vote was taken; the committee agreed to continue refining the bill and planned to meet again the following Thursday.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Texas House Democratic Caucus Jan 23rd, 2025 at 02:01 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- As Democrats, we proudly say today that we have a seat at the table to advocate for true public education
- and public education funding.
Keywords:
House rules, Democrat chairs, legislative power, public education, maternal health, political debate
Summary:
The meeting primarily centered around the discussion of newly approved House rules, which sparked significant debate among members. Notably, the Democratic representatives expressed concerns regarding the ban on Democrat chairs, which they argued undermines their power within the legislative body. Chair Ramon Romero and Representative Ann Johnson articulated the sentiment that, despite these challenges, the Democrats are committed to advocating for the needs of all Texans. They emphasized the need for honest discussions around critical issues such as public education, women's health care, and maternal mortality rates.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- education access point in this part of our valley.
- Education, and thank you for the question.
- Benefits outdoor education provides to Nevada's youth.
- Education, we urge your support of AB 331.
- Nevada System of Higher Education, we urge your support of AB 331. Thank you.
Bills:
AB102, AB108, AB117, AB213, AB220, AB221, AB251, AB259, AB331, AB336, AB375, AB379, AB409, AB475, AB476, AB550, AB575, AB594, SB466
Keywords:
emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district, paramedic, training requirements, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, special license plates, vehicle registration, custom plates, state revenue, transportation, public works, prevailing wage, custom fabrication, nonstandard materials
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill expands when a district may declare an educational emergency by adding persistently low-performing
- Lastly, the bill strengthens the educator pipeline by updating eligibility for teachers' certification
- Gail Olenik with the Florida Education Association is waving against.
- I think it will help us strengthen our education system.
- I think it will help us strengthen our education system.
Bills:
S7036
Keywords:
education, epinephrine, charter schools, voluntary prekindergarten, school funding, teacher incentives, student progress monitoring
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Pre-K-12 Appropriations met with a quorum present and announced it would not be presenting its budget at this time, per a Senate memorandum. The sole bill on the agenda was SB 7036 by Senator Corey Simon, which was described as a broad education package strengthening school turnaround tools, early literacy supports, early learning policies, academic offerings, and educator pipeline provisions. Senator Simon explained that the bill addresses persistently low-performing schools, Title I use for STEM curricula, charter school renewal and dismissal rules, epinephrine device policies, VPK summer bridge eligibility, disability-aligned interventions, agriculture and Algebra 1 instruction, GATE access, and certification updates for teachers and computer science. An amendment was adopted that removed provisions on temporary door locks and DOE-developed instructional materials and added a GATE startup grant update.
The committee heard numerous appearance forms, with many individuals and organizations waving against the bill, while one student, Ella Latimore, appeared and spoke briefly. Much of the exchange with her was lighthearted and unrelated to the bill, but Senator Simon used his closing to note that concerns from the prior stop had been addressed by removing the DOE materials and door-lock language, and he asked for favorable support. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and CS for SB 7036 was reported favorably.
After the vote, members made several informal statements, including remarks about a Valentine’s Day visit from students and appreciation for community member Misty Cash. Senator Osgood also raised a serious concern about declining immigrant student enrollment affecting district budgets, especially in Broward County, and urged the committee to address the issue proactively with school districts. The chair said staff were already working with districts on the matter and that more discussion would follow. The meeting then adjourned after additional light banter among members.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Feb 3rd, 2026
Local Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> has absolutely no place in education. has absolutely no place in education.
- </c> educating our children. educating our children.
- Education got politics in of politics. Education got politics in it. it. it.
- If kids are not being educated, then the school is not functioning as an educational institution.
- If kids are not being educated, then the school is not functioning as an educational institution.
Bills:
HB180
Keywords:
education, county superintendent, appointed, elected officials, Conecuh County, local control, 1136, house, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Her background as the former property tax chair, education policy chair, and now into education finance
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Bills:
HF1049
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If we are the primary stakeholders of the education policy decisions being made by lawmakers, it only
- We need to work alongside our partners, including educators, parents, doctors, community members, and
- We're asking for an education that truly prepares us for the world, not one that limits us.
- Trust our educators to guide discussions responsibly. Trust our students to think critically.
- And most importantly, trust that honest and inclusive education truly does benefit everyone.
Keywords:
student advocacy, SB12, SB13, public education policy, youth engagement, marginalized communities, legislative representation
Summary:
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy event at the Texas Capitol focused on youth participation in policymaking and opposition to recent education-related legislation. Speakers, including student organizers and SEAT leaders, argued that students should have a direct voice in decisions affecting public schools, curriculum, and school governance. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended to support the group, praised their advocacy, and referenced the idea that if young people are not given a seat at the table, they should “bring your own chair.”
Several student speakers criticized the newly passed school vouchers bill as a threat to public education and said it would divert resources from public schools. Others opposed bills such as Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 13, describing them as harmful to LGBTQ+ students and inclusive education. One speaker also condemned book bans and library censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and truthful, inclusive curricula. The speakers framed these issues as matters of student rights, belonging, and free expression.
SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the organization’s history of student-led activism against book bans and exclusion from school policymaking. Samuels said the group had distributed challenged books, pursued legal action over blocked internet resources, and delivered a Student Bill of Rights to superintendents and legislators. The event ended without any formal legislative vote or committee action, serving instead as a press conference and advocacy rally urging lawmakers to listen to students.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Omnibus Bill, chapter 55, the 2024 Education Policy Omnibus, chapters 109, the 2024 Education Finance
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- laws or new state education rules.
- laws or new state education rules.
Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- McMahon demonstrated a strong vision for the Department of Education.
- McMahon is the partner this committee needs to improve the nation's education system.
- Congress created the Department of Education to address these deep divides and prioritize educational
- It's also interesting to hear you guys try to defend the Department of Education.
- education and today we rank 34th.
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Students don't always know what their options are when they go to higher education or other places.
- We represent educators across Washington's P- through higher education system.
- We represent educators across Washington's P- through higher education system.
- Washington's P-20 system is strongest when early learning, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce
- These programs, are they meant for higher education, or are you looking at putting them in high school
Keywords:
SB 6078, child care, childcare, daycare, licensed child care provider, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, prelicensing, licensing support, resource guide, child care center, family home child care, family home provider, outdoor nature-based child care, school-age child care, early learning, provider application, local permit notice, city permit, county permit
TX
Bills:
HB 1106, HB 3284, HB 541, HB 713, HB 1403, HB 1586, HB 1942, HB 2070, HB 2844, HB 2851, HB 3151, HB 3749, HB 3940, HB 3963, HB 4454, HB 4466, HB 4795, HB 5154, HB 5394, SB 1357, HB 1052, HB 4099, HB 4638, HB 5147
Keywords:
child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
TX
Bills:
HB 1106, HB 3284, HB 541, HB 713, HB 1403, HB 1586, HB 1942, HB 2070, HB 2844, HB 2851, HB 3151, HB 3749, HB 3940, HB 3963, HB 4454, HB 4466, HB 4795, HB 5154, HB 5394, SB 1357, HB 1052, HB 4099, HB 4638, HB 5147
Keywords:
child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- The number of higher education institutions has also changed over time.
- Thomas as a higher education authorizer.
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- Thomas as a higher University of St. Thomas as a higher education<00:37:17.839><c> authorizer.
Keywords:
anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Recurring spending, and on page eight, Mr.
- as much as they used to spend and having to deliver.
- And they spend one hour with the kids, one hour a week with the kids. That’s not education.”
- Yeah, so the biggest one is the higher ed capital improvement fund.
- And so some are at a higher level, but some are higher level other year.
Keywords:
Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 2, the General Appropriations Act, and reviewed the Senate Finance Committee substitute and amendments. Staff described the budget as balanced, with recurring growth of about 2.65% and reserves maintained at roughly 28% if the related disaster reform bill passes. Members discussed the bill’s major spending areas, including health care, child care, public safety, economic development, natural resources, and education, along with technical corrections, cleanup items, and where the public could find the revised bill online. There was also discussion of contingent appropriations that depend on other bills passing, and staff said a hot list of those items would be circulated.
Several members asked about specific allocations, including university athletics and facilities funding for UNM and NMSU, tourism, the State Racing Commission, the Spaceport Authority, and school-related items. The committee also discussed reserve levels, oil and corporate income tax revenue assumptions, disaster and fire recovery funding, and concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse in emergency spending. Members raised questions about a Gallup DA funding issue, online school funding, and a personal care/health care item in the Health Care Authority budget. Staff clarified several line items and explained that some appropriations were tied to future legislation or temporary provisions.
After debate, the committee adopted the Senate Finance Committee amendments and then voted on the committee report for House Bill 2. The motion to do pass House Bill 2 as amended passed 8-3. The chair noted that the committee would need to return later because of caucuses and the floor schedule, and staff thanked members for the process and preparation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and education policy members. My name is and education policy members.
- Have educators already received up.
- Um, and if Chair Keeler, uh, higher education. Okay.
- and our higher education institutions would, uh, now require students to receive training in dyslexia
- and our higher education institutions would, uh, now require students to receive training in dyslexia
Keywords:
interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Another startling statistic from MDE is that enrollment in teaching programs at higher education institutes
- It's crucial that as you are making decisions about educational spending, you are spending time with
- Another startling statistic from MDE is that enrollment in teaching programs at higher education institutes
- It's crucial that as you are making decisions about educational spending, you are spending time with
- It's crucial that as you are making decisions about educational spending, you are spending time with
Keywords:
redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- in higher.
- But they invest it again if it comes in higher, right?
- And they think they can spend it by the end of the district. Mr.
- They can spend it. I'm hearing something completely opposite.
- You know, I've done education for the last 100 years.
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, that's going to be a best educated guess.
- this all leads us to educating our kids better.
- And we have worked closely with the Department of Higher Education and...
- We have worked closely with the Department of Higher Education and their financial aid division.
- I mean, it's also, we need to make an environment where Secretary Nyer, higher education has got the
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level