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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/11/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • They've reached 4,000 students through this program in Worthington, Red Lake, St.
  • </c><00:23:43.080><c> through</c> they've reached 4,000 students through they've reached 4,000 students
  • in their own communities across students in their own communities across the<00:25:14.760><c> state<
  • </c> classrooms and to support the students classrooms and to support the students and<00:32:14.679><
  • </c> opportunities that you provide students opportunities that you provide students it's<00:32:32.840
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty One - Monday, February 16

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our Jewish students deserve no less. In Missouri in 2026. Our Jewish students deserve no less.
  • I was struck by the number of students, in particular Warshew students, I'm from St.
  • Some other students certainly spoke in opposition, but mainly it was students themselves.
  • I was struck by the number of students, in particular Warshew students, I'm from St.
  • Some other students certainly spoke in opposition, but mainly, mainly it was students, students themselves
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 115-6. Members then used points of personal privilege to honor Redd Foxx for Black History Month and to remember former Mayor Frank Klipsch, followed by the introduction of a first-grade special guest page for the day. The chamber also received first readings of three bills on mental health efforts in public schools, public labor organizations, and state contracts with certain telecommunications companies, along with committee reports recommending passage of several bills. The House then debated and passed several measures. A large vehicle-inspection bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1838, 1692, 1695, 1983, 2036, 2662, and 2743, drew extended debate over whether inspections improve safety or impose unnecessary costs; it passed 104-43. House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County water district bill aimed at removing a local obstacle to a long-planned development, passed 148-2. House Bill 261, as amended, was approved 109-21 to require Missouri schools and universities to adopt nondiscriminatory policies protecting Jewish students from antisemitic harassment, using the IHRA definition as a guide while stating it would not limit First Amendment rights. Members also passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2384, 92-61, which would limit local energy-code mandates and reduce housing construction costs, despite objections that it would preempt local control and roll back newer codes. The chamber then moved into perfection and took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2989, a major gaming-regulation bill intended to legalize and regulate video lottery terminals and crack down on illegal machines. Multiple amendments were adopted, including a $250-per-terminal fee dedicated to developmental disability services, local opt-out and operating-hour provisions, a shorter grace period for existing machines, property-tax language, a 21-and-over restricted area requirement, a larger warning label, and a historical funding provision for the steamboat Arabia. Debate continued on the bill and its amendments, with supporters emphasizing regulation, local control, and new revenue, and opponents warning about gambling expansion, enforcement problems, and social harms.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Mar 6th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • It involves students across Texas all year long.
  • It involves about 70,000 students across the state. State for Texas History Day.
  • And we even have a poster competition that the younger students do.
  • So this is how we get students to be involved with history.
  • It focuses on college-age students and their love of Texas history.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Health Policy Jan 26th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I understand your question is specific to immunocompromised students.
  • This is already in place. ...to immunocompromised students, this is already in place.
  • Naomi Smith, a student who is waving against. Kay Hawkins, waving against.
  • We potentially will be endangering some students.
  • We potentially will be endangering some students.
Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills. SB 1082 would let providers or insurers in state-regulated commercial plans opt into the federal independent dispute resolution process for emergency out-of-network claims, with a late-filed amendment clarifying access to the state program in certain circumstances. The bill sponsor and emergency physicians said the measure would reduce litigation and improve payment resolution; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1168 would centralize background screening work for the care provider clearinghouse at the Agency for Health Care Administration and update related screening rules, including sealed and expunged records for qualified entities. The sponsor said the change would speed turnaround and reduce duplication; an amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1156 would move ambulatory surgical center regulation out of Chapter 395 into a standalone section of law, and it was reported favorably without amendment. SB 1480, as amended by a strike-all, would grandfather certain temporary certificate holders practicing in areas of critical need if federal designations change, allowing them to continue seeing current patients and potentially new patients in their existing area subject to board oversight. The committee heard support from health system representatives and reported the bill favorably. The final and most debated measure, SB 1756 on medical freedom, would require vaccine education materials and alternative schedules, expand school immunization exemptions to conscience-based objections, clarify limits on emergency vaccination orders, and allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin behind the counter with written information. The sponsor and supporters framed it as parental choice and access, while physicians, public health advocates, cancer advocates, and parents of immunocompromised children warned it would lower vaccination rates and increase disease risk. The committee adopted a liability-related amendment, rejected a substitute amendment that would have required consultation for exemptions, and continued hearing public testimony opposing the bill; the transcript ends before final action on SB 1756.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 44 Feb 24th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • school students.
  • It benefits all K-12 students.
  • It's for the students. And I'd say, give it a green light. Let's get it.
  • And this would not affect... ...This would not affect IEP students any different than any other student
  • There's not a penalty for the students.
Keywords: 989, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 18th, 2026

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Students in this program are uniquely qualified to use tools to help manage agricultural risk to take
  • We will continue to produce amazing students.
  • We will continue to produce amazing students who enter into the workforce.
  • There are three graduate students working on it, a couple of postdocs, and some research faculty.
  • I think there's two graduate students. My own graduate student is doing some of that work as well.
Keywords: 989, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Nov 14th, 2025

Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • One unique aspect of their program is that they also conduct cessation services for students trying to
  • When you look at the data, with 110,000 high school students in the state, 263 high school students trained
  • In terms of involvement, I have been involved with students from the get-go, including this past session
  • I wish they could expand that to beyond 200-something students.
  • As many of you know, if you've worked with high school students, anytime there's an Quite a bit of adult
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Jul 16th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I wanted to acknowledge our summer youth students that we have here as well.
  • These are a couple of staff, myself, our summer students, and one community member.
  • These kids, these students from Chisholm School came out one day and said, "Hey, Mr.
  • This photo here is our group of students, fish and wildlife staff, and farmers.
  • I know that the funding formula is based on student count.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-24-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also are funding $270,000 for both FY 26 and 27 for the student internship programs, certification
  • We also are funding $270,000 for both FY 26 and 27 for the student internship programs, certification
  • 01:41.040><c> the</c> $270,000 for both FY26 and 27 for the $270,000 for both FY26 and 27 for the student
  • <00:01:41.720><c> internship</c><00:01:42.720><c> programs</c> student internship programs student internship
  • based on their meals to students based on their economic<00:25:15.120><c> need.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Paper from the House: the House bill relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, House No.
  • While Situate has an option for personal finance electives, these two students have shown tremendous
  • initiative by advocating that financial literacy education be available to every public school student
  • While Situate has an option for personal finance electives, these two students have shown tremendous
  • initiative by advocating that financial literacy education be available to every public school student
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate took up several local bills out of the orders of the day and advanced them through third reading and engrossment. These included a bill for Arlington allowing a town ballot question to increase off-premises liquor licenses, a Brookfield land conveyance bill amended by a substitute draft, a Beckett bill authorizing alternative members for the Conservation Commission, and a Swampscott bill authorizing a fall annual town meeting. The Senate also ordered to a third reading and then engrossed a bill clarifying call firefighter rights, after accepting a third-reading committee report recommending a new draft. The chamber also acted on a House bill concerning teacher preparation and student literacy. After the House disagreed with a Senate amendment, the Senate insisted on its amendment and agreed to a conference committee, naming Senators DiDomenico, Lewis, and O'Connor as conferees. In addition, the Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several concurrent Senate petitions to committees, including a House petition on manufactured housing community accommodations in Attleboro, which was sent to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. The Senate adopted resolutions congratulating Owen Kirby and Jonathan Rothwell on attaining Eagle Scout rank. Later, the Senate gave final passage to two bills: the Agawam charter amendment striking a reference to the Board of Appeals, and the Arlington liquor-license bill. The session ended with adoption of an order to reconvene the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar, followed by adjournment.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Feb 17th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Paper from the House: the House bill relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, House No.
  • While Situate has an option for personal finance electives, these two students have shown tremendous
  • initiative by advocating that financial literacy education be available to every public school student
  • While Situate has an option for personal finance electives, these two students have shown tremendous
  • Will and Izzy May and to every public school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Summary: The Senate took up several local bills and procedural matters out of order. It passed to be engrossed House No. 4815, authorizing Arlington to place a ballot question on increasing off-premises alcohol licenses, and later passed the same bill to be enacted. The chamber also advanced Senate No. 1915 on call firefighter rights, accepting a third-reading report that substituted a new draft (Senate No. 960), and passed the amended bill to be engrossed. Another local land-conveyance bill for Brookfield, Senate No. 2128, was amended by substitution of a new draft (Senate No. 2958) and then passed to be engrossed. Bills concerning Beckett’s Conservation Commission and Swampscott’s annual town meeting were also passed to be engrossed, with title changes noted by the third-reading committee. An Agawam charter amendment striking a reference to the Board of Appeals was later passed to be enacted. The Senate also handled a conference committee dispute on House No. 4683, the teacher preparation and student literacy bill. The House had rejected the Senate’s amendment and appointed conferees; the Senate insisted on its amendment and named Senators DiDomenico, Lewis, and O'Connor to the conference committee. In addition, a House petition concerning manufactured housing community accommodations in Attleboro was referred to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government after suspension of Joint Rule 12. Several resolutions were adopted congratulating Owen Kirby and Jonathan Rothwell on attaining Eagle Scout rank. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 for several petitions and adopted an order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. The session included a brief recognition of two Situate High School students, William Hine and Izzy May Adams, who had advocated for financial literacy education.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jose is a high school student from Red Mountain High School in Senator Farnsworth's district, and he
  • He is a star student and has plans to go to GCU after high school to study government and eventually
  • get his Ph.D. and political science, and he is also the president of his Latino Student Union.
  • Jose is a high school student from Red Mountain High School in Senator Farnsworth's district, and he
  • SCR 1012, community college students, teachers academy. Education.
Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer by Rabbi Mendel Soup of Lake Havasu and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Carroll, then completed an electronic roll call and approved the journal for January 20, 2026. The chamber recognized several guest groups and visitors, including CRNA Capital Day participants, rural electric cooperative representatives, AEA Retired members, March of Dimes advocates, students and school officials, and other invited guests. Senators used points of personal privilege to highlight the work of these groups and to introduce visitors in the gallery. The body then read a long list of bills on second reading, covering a wide range of topics including child welfare, public school safety, health insurance, water policy, taxation, housing, elections, public safety, transportation, and abortion-related measures. The Senate also received first-reading introductions and committee referrals for additional bills on subjects such as motor vehicle booting fees, traumatic event counseling, election procedures, assisted living, short-term rentals, and various appropriations and policy changes. No substantive debate or votes on the bills were recorded in the transcript. After committee reports were noted and the Senate briefly recessed for bill assignments, the chamber returned to order and continued with first reading and reference of more bills and resolutions. At the end of the session, the Majority Whip moved to adjourn, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 30 (2-19-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If accountable for student performance.
  • ><c> where</c> Our students deserve schools where Our students deserve schools where responsibility<00
  • </c> about student outcomes. about student outcomes.
  • President, thank you. revolved around student discipline. revolved around student discipline.
  • </c><01:30:10.639><c> study</c> curriculum as part of the students study curriculum as part of the students
Keywords: 958, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Three - Thursday, March 5

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Students were glad that you have you watching us today. We look forward to working on you tomorrow.
  • The same design that most of our students are held to across the state of A through F.
  • So let's have this situation where there's a student who is existing in a D school.
  • It is time for Missouri to join them and support our students' education. Thank you.
  • They are closed because there are not enough students in the area to keep them open.
Summary: The Missouri House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal 117-1, and held several points of personal privilege and guest introductions. Members recognized Women Legislators of Missouri for raising $100,000 for scholarships, honored fallen officer James Anthony Mitchell, Sr. with a moment of silence, welcomed the Blair Oaks state championship football team, visiting students from Bakersfield, Kirbyville, and Raymondville, hospital representatives promoting healthy eating, a former member of the House, and several interns. The chamber then took up committee reports and a supplemental budget measure, House Bill 2014. The budget chairman explained the Senate substitute made limited changes, including removing funding for the capital commission and a D.C. promotional event, restoring $600,000 for an agriculture fee fund, and adding $14 million for tobacco settlement shortfalls. He also noted major funding for MoDOT, disaster relief, and rural health care. The House adopted the Senate substitute 135-14 and finally passed the bill 137-13. Members next debated and passed House Bill 2559, the Raines Act, which would require more legislative review of rules with fiscal impacts; supporters framed it as reining in bureaucracy, while opponents said it would add delay and another layer of government. It passed 103-44. The House also passed House Bill 2710 on school accountability and A-F report cards for schools and districts after extensive debate over transparency, local control, and whether the bill would unfairly label schools; it passed 96-53. Other bills passed included HB 2404/2172 on repurposing unused school buildings (91-54), HB 1797 on alternative CPA licensure pathways (142-0), HB 1786 increasing Highway Patrol vehicle revolving fund spending authority (139-4), HB 2105 on water/sewer billing transparency for tenants (129-9), HB 2397 giving water district boards flexibility on dissolution thresholds and ballot language (130-15), HB 2108 conveying land to address a Jefferson City viaduct/emergency access issue (143-1), HB 2818 allowing St. Joseph to annex an airport it has owned since 1942 (137-8), and HB 1980 expanding peer review protections to emergency medical professionals, which was introduced and discussed near the end of the transcript.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 30th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All throughout the session this morning, we've had groups moving in and out, students.
  • We just so happen to have some students up in the gallery.
  • Let's welcome our students to the Senate. Senator Gallagher, thank you.
  • Please welcome students from the Brentwood School joining us in the gallery. Thank you for that.
  • Please welcome students from the Brentwood School joining us in the gallery. Thank you for that.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of gubernatorial appointments and floor items. The chamber confirmed Dina Eltawasi as Director of Caltrans, Allison Salt Install to the Court Reporters Board, and Olivia May Assumption to the California Commission on Disability Access, and later confirmed William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove and approved on roll call, with final confirmation votes recorded after calls were lifted. Several measures were taken up on third reading. SCR 143, by Senator Umberg, honored Hmong and Laotian special guerrilla unit veterans who served with U.S. forces during the secret war in Laos; Senator Archuleta also spoke in support, and the resolution passed unanimously. SR 96, by Senator Cortese, proclaimed April as National County Government Month and highlighted the role of counties and CSAC; it also passed unanimously. SB 1347 clarified that stock albuterol authorization applies to all public schools, including preschools; SB 977 required chain restaurants offering children’s meals to provide at least one healthier option meeting nutrition standards; SB 1234 required fentanyl testing when juvenile dependency drug testing is already ordered; SCR 161 designated May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month; SR 101 updated the Senate Rules Committee membership by replacing Senator Jones with Senator Ochoa Bogh; and SB 1111 addressed liability for unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas. All of these measures were approved, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Senate also adopted SCR 128, by Senator Perez, declaring April 13–24, 2026, as High School Voter Education Weeks to encourage civic education and youth participation in elections. The consent calendar was then approved after Senator Cervantes removed SB 1381; the remaining consent items passed 35-0. Throughout the session, members introduced visiting groups, including Hmong and Laotian veterans, CSAC representatives, and students in the gallery. The day concluded with Senator Wiener’s adjournment in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, after which the Senate announced its next floor session and recessed.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill requires each state college and university to develop a plan prioritizing placement of students
  • at risk of experiencing homelessness, in residence halls owned or operated by the institution the student
  • bill also requires that if a state college or university implements a priority system for assigning students
  • to housing or a work-study program, it must give first priority to students who are eligible for a tuition
  • One of the biggest barriers to student success for a young person transitioning ...from foster care into
Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. First, PCS for HB 879 by Representatives Rizo and Woodson would require state colleges and universities to prioritize housing placement for students who are homeless, were in foster care, or are at risk of homelessness, and to give first priority in housing or work-study priority systems to students eligible for child-welfare-related tuition and fee exemptions. Members heard extensive supportive testimony from Florida Youth Shine participants and other advocates describing housing instability after foster care and the importance of campus housing and vouchers for student success. The bill was reported favorably by a 16-0 vote. The committee then heard CS for HB 1113 by Representative Valdes, which would standardize minimum math-content requirements for elementary teacher preparation programs and increase math content in competency-based certification programs. The sponsor cited stagnant Florida math outcomes and a state report finding limited math preparation for elementary teacher candidates. The bill drew support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote. Finally, the committee considered HB 827 by Representative Spencer, directing the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research to conduct a recurring statewide study on the effects of automation and artificial intelligence on Florida’s workforce, including affected industries, at-risk workers, and training needs. Members discussed whether similar data exists in the private sector, the bill’s fiscal impact, and the sponsor’s use of AI tools in preparing remarks. The bill received supportive debate and was reported favorably without opposition.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CAA Info Briefing - Thu May 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 42.960><c> public,</c> all students whether it's public, all students whether it's public, private,<00
  • Um, those neighbor island students come?
  • We've been um notifying them students?
  • Um, our education department hosts 20,000 students every year.
  • Um, our education department hosts 20,000 students every year.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing with representatives from ʻIolani Palace and Bishop Museum to discuss how the Legislature can better support state-funded cultural institutions during the interim and into the next session. Chair Capella said the goal was to understand current needs, preserve Hawaiian culture and history, and expand educational access. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing. ʻIolani Palace’s representative described the Friends of ʻIolani Palace’s role as the nonprofit supporting repair, restoration, maintenance, and public education for the state monument. She said state operational funding and ARPA funds were critical to keeping the palace open, maintaining HVAC and other systems, and funding repairs that would otherwise fall to DLNR. She highlighted ongoing and planned projects including a fire suppression system, HVAC improvements, basement exhibit work, plumbing repairs, elevator replacement, etched glass restoration, and school-tour access. She also noted that a prior $150,000 CIP for windows and doors had not yet been released, and said the organization is exploring ways to bring more neighbor island students to the palace through transportation support, airline partnerships, and digital outreach. Bishop Museum’s representatives outlined the museum’s history, its role as the state museum of natural and cultural history, and its extensive collections in archives, archaeology, botany, entomology, zoology, and cryopreservation. They emphasized the museum’s work in preservation, research, environmental stewardship, and public education, including free access through Museums for All, daily programming, and cultural festivals and community events. They said state funding has been essential for staffing, IT security, fire suppression, and infrastructure needs, and that digitization of the museum’s 25 million objects is a major ongoing initiative to preserve and share Hawaiʻi’s history and knowledge.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I've seen their current usage blur students' sense of responsibility, especially...
  • For students, AI chatbots aren't just homework helpers.
  • You know, for students, AI chatbots aren't just homework helpers.
  • Some are using it in the work environment, or students are using it in school.
  • I have witnessed this trend firsthand as a student.
Summary: The committee first heard Engrossed Senate Substitute Senate Bill 5984, which would regulate AI companion chatbots. Staff explained that the bill requires disclosures that the chatbot is AI and not human, adds stronger protections when the user is a minor or the chatbot is directed to minors, bars manipulative engagement techniques, requires periodic reminders, and creates protocols for detecting and responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm. Several speakers, including researchers, students, the PTA, the governor’s office, and the Attorney General’s Office, supported the bill and described harms from chatbot sycophancy, emotional dependence, and self-harm risks. Some testifiers urged expanding protections to all users rather than only minors, adding language on harm to others, and clarifying that chatbots should not present themselves as sentient or human; industry representatives said the bill was workable and noted support for removing the exemption for underlying general-purpose AI models, while also discussing concerns about the private right of action and age-verification/data-collection issues. The chair noted that an amendment for narrow educational tools would be worked on. The committee then took testimony on Senate Bill 6046, which would create a state Civil Air Patrol under the Washington Military Department. Staff said the bill would allow the governor to activate the state Civil Air Patrol for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related missions, while preserving the federal Civil Air Patrol’s existing structure. Military Department and Civil Air Patrol leaders testified in support, saying the bill would streamline coordination, improve emergency response, and expand training opportunities without changing federal authorities or adding costs; one witness said the model was based on Kansas law. Members asked about the fiscal note, which was described as indeterminate by one agency despite testimony that the bill would not create new state costs, and about whether the bill would face concerns in Appropriations. The Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported passage, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • If you go to a college student and say, I'm going to give you some funding for this program, they're
  • So I think there is a very clear statement to educators and education students across the state that
  • So I think there is a very clear statement to educators and education students across the state that
  • Ideally, wouldn't it be great if we had even more students applying for this and it could potentially
  • Education to Oklahoma students. We are adjourned.
Summary: The Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education met to consider two education-related bills. Senate Bill 706, presented by Chairman Lowe on behalf of the State Department of Education, would support a grow-your-own educator initiative by providing funds for coursework and alternative certification costs to help prospective teachers become certified. An untimely PCS on SB 706 and SB 1546 was adopted without objection before the bills were heard. Senate Bill 1546, presented by Chairman Caldwell, would rename the Inspired to Teach Program as the Next Ed program and clarify that the program may accept private donations. Members discussed the value of changing the program’s name, concerns about stability and name recognition, how private donations would be collected through the State Regents, and whether donations might supplement or offset state funding. The sponsor said the change was intended to preserve the program’s function while opening it to private support. SB 706 passed the committee 7-0 with no abstentions. SB 1546 passed 7-2. The chair then noted the meeting was likely the subcommittee’s final education meeting and adjourned, thanking members for their service to Oklahoma students.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the west gallery, I would like to recognize a group of 15 high school students from Faith Christian
  • This does not restrict students. >> Representative Salzman? >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • At first, I was going to say from other students, but now I have to say from other students in Florida
  • Compete with those students from a different state.
  • Sure, our students took the lead in the educational front. It's getting loud in here. Thank you.
Bills: HB 9 , HB 22 , HB 908 , HB 1392