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• around curriculum, student wellness, and an endless variety of constant changing issues in today's world
• easily change their mind I think. easily change their mind I think.
• How are we going to change that if it hasn't been changed in 12 years?
• kids changing.
• They change as a kids changing.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's a change that TEA wanted for clarification.
• Specifically, there are four major changes.
• Senator Paxton's explained the changes in the new substitute.
• Does this bill change that in any way or prohibit anything?
• All right, you know, I appreciate the changes you've made in terms of the.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• WE HAVE TO SUBMIT IN A GIVEN FORMAT SO IT CAN BE CONSUMED ON THE OTHER SIDE SO UNTIL THAT FORMAT CHANGES
• I MEAN, I GUESS MY QUESTION WOULD BE HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A FORM SO THE NUMBERS FOLLOW THE
• SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A FORM? >> Chair Persons-Mulicka: MR.
• Overdorf: WOULD ANYBODY LIKE TO COMMENT ON HOW LONG IT TAKES TO CHANGE A FORM?
• LET'S SAY I FORGOT THIS MONTH HAS THANKSGIVING, I WANT TO CHANGE THIS TO FOUR WEEKS, I CAN ENTER A NOTE

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• We're going to start the change items.
• If you're interested in the specifics about the change items, the change items are included in the totals
• If you're interested in the specifics about the change items, the change items are included in the totals
• If you're interested in the specifics about the change items, the change items are included in the totals
• If you're interested in the specifics about the change items, the change items are included in the totals

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> Chair Anderson, would you like to uh change the motion?
• >> Well, there's uh some punctuation changes, but the main change would be on page four, line 12. think
• <00:04:46.160> would changes, but the the main change would changes, but the the main change
• So, again, I think we need to changed.
• curriculum basically certifies that. curriculum basically certifies that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And some of the federal tax changes will shift, will change what line we grab from.
• Here are all other changes, and then, of course, changes to Medicaid and state-directed payments are
• or not they do change.
• Although there has been LFC-sponsored legislation to make changes, to change the cap, to change the..
• Been a month we called ourselves in and changed the budget.

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• It leverages what the DOE currently has as far as curriculum for students with disabilities.
• Overall, I'm an opponent of the bill so far, but I think that, you know, if a couple more changes are
• Bushwester's email over to you and you incorporated many of her changes, so thank you for doing that.
• But it has to be the curriculum has to be modified, and that is just an ancillary thing.
• So please change it to explicitly state that the program is voluntary in the IEP team decision.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 1145 by Representative Shoaf would clarify that public charter schools may participate in the CAP grant program and expand the number of eligible programs under the money-back guarantee workforce education provision from three to six. Supporters said it would broaden access and encourage outcomes-focused training; members asked about fiscal impact and repayment concerns. The bill passed 16-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 127 by Representative Kendall addressed exceptional student education and workforce credentialing. A strike-all amendment broadened the bill to include all students with disabilities, use the term micro-credential, involve the Department of Education, the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, and OSHA, and add validation by special education staff and an IEP team member. Public testimony included support from Goodwill and others, while one witness raised concerns about IDEA compliance, voluntariness, and funding. Members debated those issues, with supporters emphasizing that the bill was not mandatory and would help transition students into work; the amendment was adopted and the bill then passed 15-0. House Bill 571 by Representative Kendall would expand career planning and work-based learning opportunities for students, require the Articulation Coordinating Committee to evaluate apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs for postsecondary credit, allow more flexible work-based learning, provide career days for students age 16 and up, guarantee transfer of certain credits to the Florida College System, and require annual review of personalized academic and career plans. Several industry and education groups appeared in support, no one spoke in opposition, and the bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The discussion continues with various members weighing in on the implications of the proposed changes
• There has been a lot of feedback from constituents regarding the proposed changes.
• SB 914 by Blanco relates to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election
• And if we do not change trajectory right now with what little. Time we have left.
• SB 914 by Blanco relates to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election

Bills: HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, SB14, HB 12, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912, HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, HCR123, HCR124, HR57, HR87, HR111, HR228, HR230, HR322, HR624, HR625, HR626, HR627, HR628, HR630, HR631, HR634, HR635, HR636, HR637, HR638, HR639, HR640, HR645, HR646, HR648, HR649, HR651, HR652, HR653, HR654, HR664, HR665, HR668, HR675, HR676, HR678, HR679, HR680, HR683, HR686, HR688, HR689, HR694, HR695, HR697, HR698, HR699, HR472, HR622, HR632, HR633, HR643, HR655, HR657, HR660, HR661, HR662, HR663, HR667, HR670, HR674, HR681, HR682, HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Slide 14 will give you some data on the aligned curriculum and which of the highly aligned curricula
• The review and/or adoption of the science or reading-based curriculum has a positive impact, as well
• So some of these numbers have changed a little bit.
• So some of these numbers have changed a little bit.
• It's just some of those numbers that changed.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation

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• focuses<00:12:41.839> heavily about their curriculum focuses heavily about their curriculum
• /c><00:21:12.040> you<00:21:12.160> know, changing of this word, you know, changing of
• That is purely a technical change.
• <01:20:27.640> So bit and make some changes. So bit and make some changes.
• It's a real simple change. Yes. It's a real simple change. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I mean, obviously, things can change.
• We’ve also talked to them about potentially looking at upgrading the test and some of the curriculum.
• hours in the biological and physical sciences, and then 15 hours in college before you take the curriculum

Summary: The Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee met to review two occupational licensing reports: the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. For nursing, board officials described the board’s history, scope, and licensure categories, noting it regulates about 72,000 nurses and oversees RNs, LPNs, advanced practice nurses, medication assistants, and a new dialysis patient care technician registry. Members asked about workforce shortages, complaint types, and the board’s finances; the board said Arkansas has enough licensed nurses overall but has vacancy issues in some areas, complaints commonly involve criminal backgrounds, fraud, misrepresentation, drug abuse, and misappropriation, and the average case length is 191 days though some cases remain open much longer while awaiting criminal adjudication. Officials also said they are working on efficiency improvements and have added help positions with Department of Health support. The report was accepted without objection. The committee then reviewed the soil classifier program, now housed under the Natural Resources Commission after the former board was abolished in 2023. Agriculture Department officials explained that soil classifiers are a small, specialized profession requiring a four-year degree with coursework in biological, earth, and soil sciences, and that the state currently has 29 registered soil classifiers. Members asked whether that number is sufficient, what the work involves, and how the program’s finances are used. Officials said the profession is mainly used for septic system design, wetland determinations, nutrient management, and other soil-related work, and that current staffing appears adequate. They also noted the program has about $20,000 in reserves, above the statutory three-year balance, and discussed possible uses such as training, curriculum upgrades, and expanded administrative funding. The report was also accepted without objection, and the meeting adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for February 19 at 1:30 p.m.

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• When survivors lead, real change happens. No zip code is immune.
• HB 2021, K-3 reading program curriculum acquired. HB 2022, and sent to the observers.
• Curriculum acquired 2022 as that's an observers 2023 land division disclosure after day day at 2024 water

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and welcomed Dr. Andrew Carroll as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber also offered brief personal remarks honoring former Senator Barbara Lange and noting Representative Khyl Powell’s recovery. The House then took up procedural business, including two motions related to adjournment: granting the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and requesting the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Both motions passed by voice vote. The House also received a long list of first- and second-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including elections, water, education, health care, criminal justice, agriculture, transportation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive floor debate or final votes on individual bills occurred in this transcript. The House also announced committee schedules and cancellations for the day and following days, including meetings for Commerce, Education, Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. The chamber adjourned by motion until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

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• letters um 20 after the Law changes letters um 20 after the Law changes we've<00:25:46.279> seen
• obligations and to make the changes obligations and to make the changes necessary<00:26:41.000><
• <00:53:23.440> my decision changed my decision changed my life<00:53:25.880> I<00:53
• um last session the legislature changed um last session the legislature changed the<01:41:56.440
• <01:42:10.000> for College to develop a curriculum for College to develop a curriculum for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• > uh, Um, another similar change, uh, Um, another similar change, uh, replacing<00:06:58.960><
• change um at<00:16:20.079> R14.
• doesn't really change our our practice. doesn't really change our our practice.
• change course on the athletic fee. change course on the athletic fee.
• think the changes are really helpful. think the changes are really helpful.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The conference committee received a nonpartisan walkthrough of the House and Senate side-by-side for higher education-related legislation, with staff identifying Senate-only, House-only, identical, and technical-difference provisions. Topics included paid blood donation leave for Minnesota State employees, a revised higher education attainment goal, athletic fee restrictions, developmental course disclosures, American Indian Scholars Program eligibility, protections and definitions for pregnant and parenting students, online program management contracts, student aid reporting, work-study and dual training grants, private and out-of-state postsecondary education regulation, private career school licensing and data privacy, college savings plan changes, and several University of Minnesota-related provisions. House-only items also included an unemployment insurance aid adjustment, a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and $5,000 for Bemidji State University reforestation; Senate-only items included Board of Regents appointment language, limits on for-profit control of medical school curriculum, and reporting on for-profit funding in medical education. After the walkthrough, the committee moved to adopt the same and similar provisions and direct staff to make technical corrections. A senator asked about proposed adjustments to the pregnant and parenting student language, and the chair said amendments would be considered after adopting the same and similar provisions. The motion to adopt prevailed. During public testimony, Sydney Spre of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees supported the Senate’s paid blood donation leave language, saying it would create parity for Minnesota State employees and encourage blood and plasma donation. Commissioner Dennis Olsen of the Office of Higher Education thanked the committee for adopting most of the agency’s proposed language and said he was available to help clarify remaining differences. In response to questions, he explained the Senate’s higher education attainment goal proposal, saying it would extend and broaden the existing goal, raise the target from 70% to 75%, expand the age range, and use additional metrics and partner agencies; he also said the overall attainment rate had been 63.5 under the prior goal. The transcript ends as the commissioner was being asked whether the proposal would require additional appropriations.

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• be looked over by teachers and adults to help provide for their families or simply having pocket change
• I do completely agree with students and stuff understanding the laws, but shouldn't it be changed?
• So shouldn't it be changed to laws and skills?
• , and could the year it's implemented be changed to the 27-28 school year?
• Could the year it's implemented be changed to the 27-28 school year instead of the 26-27 school year

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The meeting was a Girls State House session in which members received a brief orientation on chamber rules, voting procedures, recognition, decorum, and live-stream etiquette before the House was gaveled in with 99 members present. The body then moved through a series of bills, with immediate-consideration motions used several times to end debate and proceed to votes. The first bill, House Bill 1001, would have prohibited the sale or transfer of over-the-counter diet pills to people under 18; supporters argued it would help prevent eating disorders and misuse, while opponents raised concerns about medical exceptions and the bill’s wording. It failed, 42-55 with two present. House Bill 1002, which would keep lottery winners confidential for a period of time, was amended in discussion to a $100,000 threshold and a three-year confidentiality period; supporters emphasized privacy and protection from scams, and it passed 79-17 with one present. House Bill 1003 would have required schools to provide resources and courses on child workplace laws and readiness skills. Supporters said many teens enter jobs unprepared, while opponents worried about added burdens on schools and whether the bill should be an optional unit rather than a required course; it failed 22-73 with three present. House Bill 1004, the Arkansas Head Injury Act, would require approved helmets for all operators and passengers of motorized cycles; testimony focused on safety for riders, other drivers, and first responders, and it passed 94-4. House Bill 1005 would have required a year-long personal finance course before graduation, but members questioned scheduling, teacher preparation, and whether existing classes already covered the material; it failed 35-60 with four present. House Bill 1006 would increase the teacher classroom investment income tax deduction from $500 to $1,000. Supporters said teachers often spend their own money on classroom supplies and student needs, and the bill passed overwhelmingly, 97-0 with one present. House Bill 1008 sought to limit the number of national franchise businesses in an economic zone to encourage local entrepreneurship; supporters argued it would protect small businesses and keep money local, while opponents raised concerns about grocery and retail access, jobs, and unclear definitions of economic zones and franchises. It failed 23-69 with six present. The session then began House Bill 1009, which would create a voluntary blue envelope program for people with intellectual disabilities to help law enforcement communication during traffic stops; sponsors described it as an optional, training-based tool for officers, and discussion was underway when the transcript ended.

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• Is there a curriculum? How are the subjects set up?
• Languages are spoken or offered in the course curriculum.
• That seems to be changing. I'm quite surprised. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Semillas de Salud has changed a lot. There are three key prongs to it.
• So that is the big change now as we create these health career classrooms in our schools.

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• There's no substantive changes.
• So the changes are not substantive.
• be replacement based upon their physiological changes.
• Chang. I am a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon.
• Chang? I’m sorry, what was the question?

Keywords: 996, all

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• And with changing roles of demographic changes and student enrollments being lower across the entire
• How quickly universities can change, policies can change, programs can change against the needs of the
• The money changes hands. The billing is there.
• The money changes hands. The billing is there.
• We recognize this is not an easy change.

Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met at NDSU and heard an extensive presentation from President David Cook/President Stewart and NDSU leadership on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research growth, and use of New Horizons funding. Leaders emphasized NDSU’s land-grant mission, its role in workforce development, and its goal of becoming more distinctive through strategic planning, recruitment and retention, commercialization, and partnerships. They highlighted that NDSU awarded 2,370 degrees in 2025, produces a large share of the state’s engineering, nursing, and agriculture graduates, and reported strong outcomes for graduates staying and working in North Dakota. They also noted enrollment headwinds, competition from other institutions, and the need to manage tuition waivers more carefully through a scholarship optimization effort. Provost Sherry Vale outlined academic stewardship efforts, including review or consolidation of low-producing programs, strategic hiring tied to institutional priorities, faculty workload policy changes, and expanded online and regional offerings. She said the university is using New Horizons dollars to strengthen advising, student support, and programs in engineering, agriculture, and health. NDSU leaders also described new or expanded academic offerings such as robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, material science and engineering, nuclear engineering certificates, accelerated nursing, nurse practitioner certificates, a Master of Health Administration, and a clinical research master’s program with Sanford Health. They stressed that these investments are intended to improve student completion, meet workforce needs, and increase return on public investment. The committee also heard testimony from students and recent graduates who described the value of NDSU’s education, mentorship, internships, research opportunities, and support services. Alyssa Hodges spoke about pharmacy education, public health work, and campus support as a parent and student; Ethan Blessy described engineering coursework, internships with Marvin, and career preparation; and Aiden Freolic discussed neuroscience research, federally funded projects, and plans for graduate study. Their testimony was followed by presentations on partnerships with Gateway to Science for K-12 STEM outreach and with Sanford Research on biomedical research, clinical trials, obesity research, and a joint biostatistics hire. NDSU also highlighted systemwide shared services, Governor’s School programming, and research growth, including a reported 8% increase in research expenditures from $199 million to $215 million. No bill votes were taken; the meeting was informational and featured presentations, testimony, and discussion of future planning and partnerships.

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• The lines changed, and I ended up with a new home in Brown County as a result of that, so I have pretty
• effectively test test scores curriculum effectively test test scores curriculum and<00:35:58.720
• with their students changes in standards and<00:37:58.640> new<00:37:58.800> curriculum
• <01:16:20.480> into incorporates the following change into incorporates the following change
• change?”

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

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

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• It's changing it from a member of the school board to be a truancy officer or school official designated
• Section eight is an update to the online learning act and making a clarifying change on page nine about
• Section four uh prevention curriculum.
• And if after two years it was a bad idea, we can always change it.
• it was a bad idea, we can always change it was a bad idea, we can always change it.<00:32:45.200

Keywords: 1187, senate, all