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• seasonal agricultural work—and Title III-A programs, which support language instruction for English learners
• I will tell you, as a former English language learner, a former DACA recipient, and a former naturalized

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• And then we have 22 private agencies that also monitor child foster care licensing as permitted under
• And then we have 22 private agencies that also monitor child foster care licensing as permitted under
• situation or if there's these credible allegations of fraud, it's the families, it's our littlest learners
• :36.639> littlest the families it's it's our littlest the families it's it's our littlest Learners
• who are impacted um by this so Learners who are impacted um by this so I<01:15:39.560> think<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• post-graduation success, employment in a high-wage job, employment in a high-demand field, adult learners
• post-graduation success, employment in a high-wage job, employment in a high-demand field, adult learners
• post-graduation success, employment in a high-wage job, employment in a high-demand field, adult learners
• post-graduation success, employment in a high-wage job, employment in a high-demand field, adult learners
• High-wage job, employment in a high-demand field, adult learners, completion rates, higher-need students

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:14:18.399> in tactile kinesthetic Etc Learners in tactile kinesthetic Etc Learners in
• We don't know how Minnesota students with disabilities, Minnesota English learners, migrant students,
• We don't know how Minnesota students with disabilities, Minnesota English learners, migrant students,
• We don't know how Minnesota students with disabilities, Minnesota English learners, migrant students,
• We don't know how Minnesota students with disabilities, Minnesota English learners, migrant students,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the other day, in committee, it was explained to us that this was a program for English language learners
• it's for adults who are trying to get their high school diploma, so it was not an English language learner
• language this was a program for English language this was a program for English language Learners
• who were adults but the teacher Learners who were adults but the teacher noticed<00:50:06.839> that
• :50:17.480> an<00:50:17.680> English<00:50:18.040> language<00:50:18.359> learner

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division II work session considered several amendments to HB 2. The first two items were rejected: a proposal to add a new “Lakes” license plate with proceeds to the cyanobacteria fund failed 7-8, and Amendment 1040, which would have imposed a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds to raise general fund revenue, failed 4-5. Representative Maguire explained the fee would apply only to new revenue going forward and would not change existing fund balances; he also described exemptions for federal funds, bequests, and other special cases. Representative Murray questioned the consistency of the approach and who currently pays administrative costs, while Maguire said the charges are often handled case-by-case by agencies or the treasurer. The committee then revisited revenue distribution changes in HB 2. Members first reconsidered and reversed prior acceptance of sections affecting the Education Trust Fund, then adopted Amendment 1381H, which changes the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, along with related sections, to shift more money to the General Fund. Supporters argued the change was needed to address revenue shortfalls and to align with historical distributions; opponents said it reduced support for education. The reconsideration motion passed 7-3, and the amendment itself passed 5-3. The committee also adopted Amendment 1413H, incorporating the language of HB 741 on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools. Supporters said it was House policy and had sufficient policy and fiscal impact to belong in HB 2; opponents noted the underlying bill had been controversial and passed the House by a relatively close margin. Finally, the committee considered a USNH budget reduction proposal that would cut the University System of New Hampshire by $25 million per year net. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that K-12 obligations had to take priority, while opponents argued the cut would harm workforce development, the state economy, and student retention. The transcript cuts off during extended debate, and no final vote on the USNH item is shown in the provided text.

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• fundamental mission<00:04:33.840> serving<00:04:34.200> lifelong<00:04:34.640> learners
• <00:04:34.960> of<00:04:35.120> all mission serving lifelong learners of all mission
• serving lifelong learners of all ages. ages. ages.
• State grants are fundamental to our ability to serve children, families, and learners of all ages.
• State grants are fundamental to our ability to serve children, families, and learners of all ages.

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• That's your base cost and including the differentiated aid components of English language learner, free
• differentiated aid components of English differentiated aid components of English language<00:24:28.799> learner
• > free<00:24:30.480> and<00:24:30.720> reduce<00:24:31.279> and language learner
• FNR free and reduce and language learner FNR free and reduce and special<00:24:31.840> education.
• lines in this bill right here, in lines four and six, nothing in this section shall be construed to permit

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We're here to present AB 1159, the California Learner Personal Information Protection Act, otherwise
• We're here to present AB 1159, the California Learner Personal Information Protection Act, otherwise
• This generation faces a different challenge: whether companies should be permitted to expose children
• that eliminates the addictive features covered by this bill such as algorithmic feed, should be permitted

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• There are efforts to reengage stopped-out and adult learners.
• So we will focus on expanded pathways for working adults, military-connected learners, and those with
• Working adults, military-connected learners, and those with some college but no degree.
• state workforce needs and really really uh That fit state workforce needs and really find adult learners

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held an oversight hearing on the California State University system covering enrollment, core operations, Title IX/civil rights, and basic needs. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s 2026-27 budget does not change CSU enrollment targets from the prior year and proposes a 5% ongoing General Fund increase for core operations as the final year of the compact. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended a lower resident undergraduate enrollment target than the Governor’s proposal, separate funding for enrollment growth rather than folding it into base, a smaller or no base increase tied more closely to inflation, earmarking some base funds for capital renewal, retiring deferred payments, and avoiding new multi-year compact commitments. CSU said enrollment has rebounded for three straight years, but growth is uneven across campuses, with several Northern California campuses still facing structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. CSU described a multi-year reallocation plan shifting about 10,000 FTE and $89 million in ongoing funding toward higher-demand campuses, plus $40 million in one-time support, and said seven campuses submitted turnaround plans aimed at recovering enrollment over the next several years. The system highlighted strategies such as dual enrollment, guaranteed admission pathways with community colleges, outreach to high school students, retention and advising efforts, and new degree models for working adults and military-connected students. Members raised questions about how campus targets are set, whether the May Board of Trustees discussion will address a systemwide enrollment framework, and how CSU will manage future deficits if projected out-year funding does not materialize. On core operations and facilities, CSU said it faces about $320 million in mandatory cost increases in 2026-27 and is pursuing shared services, procurement consolidation, campus administrative sharing, and program redesigns to reduce costs. CSU and the LAO emphasized the system’s large deferred maintenance backlog, estimated at $8.6 billion, and discussed whether CSU’s bond/debt capacity is sufficient to address it; CSU requested up to $1.1 billion for deferred maintenance, while the administration did not propose new funding. The committee also heard CSU’s annual Title IX and civil rights update: CSU said it has implemented 15 of 16 State Auditor recommendations, has dedicated Title IX coordinators at every campus, is using a systemwide case management dashboard, and is piloting centralized investigations at five campuses. Finally, on basic needs, the Governor maintained current funding levels for food assistance/basic needs, rapid rehousing, and mental health. CSU reported heavy use of food pantries, CalFresh support, emergency housing, and counseling services, while warning that federal changes to CalFresh and related funding could make it harder to serve students in need.

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• processes for differentiated aid, that would be like the free or reduced lunch, the English language learner
• 21.120> language reduced lunch um the English language reduced lunch um the English language learner
• 22.960> and<00:07:23.280> or<00:07:23.919> um<00:07:24.240> qualifying learner
• and or um qualifying learner and or um qualifying disability.<00:07:26.479> Once<00:07:26.880

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee organized itself by electing Representative Griffin as chair and a senator as vice chair, then approved the prior meeting minutes. Director Young then gave status updates on several ongoing performance audits. The New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights audit was reported complete, with presentations already made to the fiscal committee and House Judiciary. The special education oversight audit is still in progress, with 17 observations already sent to the department, responses received on 14, partial concurrence on 12, and a full draft report expected in late summer or early fall. The education freedom accounts audit is also underway, with fieldwork focused on eligibility controls and expenses; staffing shortages at the department have slowed the work, and a draft report is hoped for in the fall. The Doorway program audit is in the planning phase, with a report targeted for the end of the year. Members then discussed whether the committee should do more follow-up on completed audits. Several members said audits often identify issues that remain unresolved for years, and suggested a more active review process, similar to the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee, where agencies would return to report on what audit findings have been fixed and what remains outstanding. Staff noted that any such follow-up would take time away from new audit work, but said they were willing to consider the committee’s direction. Members also discussed using Transparency New Hampshire updates and agency self-reporting to help track progress, and there was general agreement to move toward a system of periodic follow-up on recent audits. The committee also reviewed suspended and potential audit topics. Two Department of Health and Human Services audits, involving the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services and out-of-date placements, remain suspended because of ongoing litigation. Two other DHS topics, contract management and the Bureau of Developmental Services, remain on the potential audit list. A member raised a possible Fish and Game topic based on constituent concerns, but agreed to wait after speaking with the new director. The committee concluded by agreeing that the audit division should compile a list of audits completed in the last 10 years, with members to identify which ones they want to revisit first.

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• We create courses in various modalities to engage all learners.
• Evenings, weekends, hybrid, and online, especially for returning adult learners.
• Evenings, weekends, hybrid, and online, especially for returning adult learners.
• definition of a student beyond the traditional terms of first-year and transfer students to include adult learners
• marketing efforts by investing in strategic outreach to prospective students, families, and adult learners

Summary: The joint Assembly Higher Education and Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the future of the California State University system, with opening remarks emphasizing CSU’s major role in California’s economy, workforce, and degree production. Chairs and members said the hearing was intended to inform 2026 budget decisions and to examine three main issues: declining enrollment at some campuses, cost controls and possible consolidation, and oversight of recent state investments at campuses such as Humboldt and Sonoma. The meeting was briefly delayed by microphone and sound problems before reconvening. The first panel featured CSU Academic Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Boyd and Cal State Student Association Vice President Katie Karam. Boyd urged the Legislature to protect academic freedom, strengthen faculty governance, provide stable ongoing funding, end unfunded mandates, support student food and housing security, fund flexible course schedules, improve transfer systems such as ASSIST, avoid over-centralizing academic programs, protect immigrant students, and expand intersegmental collaboration. Karam said students are feeling the effects of budget shortfalls through fewer course sections, reduced advising and services, longer time to degree, and tuition pressure, and she called for transparency, meaningful student involvement in budget decisions, and sustained state investment rather than cuts that harm the student experience. The second panel covered enrollment management and included CSU Chancellor’s Office and campus administrators from Chico State, Cal State L.A., and San Diego State. Dr. Delcy Perez said CSU Forward and the new systemwide enrollment plan are aimed at expanding access, aligning programs with workforce needs, and increasing resident enrollment; she reported systemwide enrollment gains and strong application numbers, including a direct-admissions pilot that expanded from Riverside to more campuses. Campus representatives described local recruitment and retention strategies, including early outreach to high school students, community college partnerships, guaranteed admission programs, and expanded advising and student support. San Diego State highlighted record enrollment and high demand, while Cal State L.A. described efforts to recover from impaction and rebuild enrollment. Members pressed CSU officials on the accuracy of enrollment data, the gap between funded targets and actual enrollment, and the system’s reallocation formula. CSU staff explained that campuses below target will see a 5% ongoing reallocation beginning in 2026-27, with one-time reserve funding also being directed to campuses that can grow, and that fiscal health reviews have been completed for 21 of 22 campuses. Legislators also asked about turnaround plans required by the budget act; CSU said those plans are being developed and will be shared in the spring after campus consultation. No formal votes were taken.

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• THE LIVE LOCAL ACT PREVENTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT TO DELAY PERMITTING
• MORE ADVANTAGED POPULATIONS THIS DEEPENS AN EQUITY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
• THE STATE TO BE THE SOLE DECIDER THROUGH THE DEP OR THE LEGISLATURE ON WHICH PACKAGING SHOULD BE PERMITTED
• AND WHICH SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED.
• THIS PRIVATE THE DEPARTMENT OF AN PRIMAL PROTECTION LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ISSUING PERMITS FOR A NEW WASTE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• has been a fierce advocate for the mental health of our students, which in turn makes them great learners
• and great achievers, but not without the emphasis on taking care of our students. learners and great

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then made a series of guest introductions recognizing Vaisakhi celebrations, nonprofit leaders from San Joaquin County, immigrant and refugee advocate Liu Yang, students from Somerdale Elementary School, Trustee Sylvia Leong, and a Leadership Torrance delegation. The chamber also took up several procedural motions, including a successful motion to withdraw SB 100 from Budget Committee and send it to the second reading file, and unanimous consent to re-refer several Assembly bills to different committees. On the floor, members considered a number of bills and resolutions. AB 238 on wildfire relief, providing up to a year of mortgage forbearance for fire-impacted homeowners, passed with urgency. AB 373 on client-directed representation for non-minor dependents in foster care passed unanimously, as did AB 287 requiring accessible parking for curbside voting at vote centers. AB 628, requiring new residential leases to include a working refrigerator and stove, passed 49-8. ACR 15 designating April 15 as California Propane Day was adopted by voice vote after adding 55 co-authors. AB 483, requiring disclosure and limiting fees for early termination in fixed-term installment contracts, passed 43-11. AB 234, an urgency bill allowing the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem or their designees to sit on the Fair Plan governing committee, passed 60-0. The Assembly also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including for Gustavo Camacho Lopez, retired firefighter William Brett Potter, and Rob Ashley. The day concluded with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session schedule, followed by adjournment until April 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. A later vote change noted Assembly Member McKinnor changed her vote on AB 483 from aye to not voting.

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• PRIVACY AND SUSTAINABILITY STATES CAN HARNESS AI'S POTENTIAL WHILE BUILDING TRUST AND PROTECTING LEARNERS
• THOSE KPIS ARE SET WELL BEFORE YOU PERMIT. >> Chair: THANK YOU REPRESENTATIVE WOODSON YOU ARE RECOGNIZED

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• That teacher can assist a student in any way that the law permits currently to assist in educational
• student by their name, I'm telling them that I know who they are and that I respect them as a ...young learners

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• So we're serving primarily adult learners, individuals who are ready to come out and join our Texas workforces
• Yes, we do have some career tech ed teachers that are permitted, which is a form of certification as

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• Page 1, line 111 modifies the EL, or English learner, cross subsidy aid rate to conform with the amounts
• > cross<00:03:22.159> subsidy<00:03:23.200> uh<00:03:23.360> aid English learner
• cross subsidy uh aid English learner cross subsidy uh aid rate<00:03:24.560> to<00:03:24.879>
• We're providing additional funding to special education and English learner cross-subsidy aids.
• to special education and English learner to special education and English learner cross<02:03:00.000

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the science of reading plus additional skills, and particularly I'm talking about my multilingual learners
• the science of reading plus additional skills, and particularly I'm talking about my multilingual learners
• the science of reading plus additional skills, and particularly I'm talking about my multilingual learners
• the science of reading plus additional skills, and particularly I'm talking about my multilingual learners
• the science of reading plus additional skills, and particularly I'm talking about my multilingual learners

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our most vulnerable students, English language learners, low-income students, students with learning
• Like many of our urban settings, Gateway also has many English language learners and families with economic
• diverse population of students, which includes rather large populations of both English language learners
• diverse population of students, which includes rather large populations of both English language learners
• that impacts critical programs and students like students with disabilities and English language learners

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Ways and Means Committee held its final public hearing on the FY26 state budget, with chairs and members emphasizing that public testimony would help shape the budget and asking speakers to keep remarks brief. Committee leaders introduced members, explained the hearing process, and repeatedly thanked residents, students, and advocates for participating. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony focused heavily on education funding and the Chapter 70 formula. Students from Amherst, Northampton, Gateway Regional, Chester Elementary, and other districts described budget-driven cuts to electives, special education supports, paraprofessionals, counselors, transportation, and building maintenance. They urged higher Chapter 70 aid, increased minimum aid, rural school aid, and a reopening or restructuring of the funding formula, arguing that current formulas leave many districts unable to meet student needs and force local layoffs and overrides. Other speakers urged funding or protection for a range of programs and facilities, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for homicide survivor services, the Museum of African American History, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and CART/interpreter services, the Access to Counsel housing legal aid program, the Department of Mental Health and Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. One speaker opposed offshore wind-related spending and urged a reset of the state’s energy approach, while another advocated ending the aircraft sales tax exemption. Committee members responded sympathetically to many speakers, asked a few follow-up questions, and several expressed support for maintaining or expanding the programs discussed.

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• We also made sure that our special ed and English learner cross subsidies are invested in, and we doubled
• c><00:57:01.920> ed<00:57:02.160> and<00:57:02.400> English<00:57:02.720> learner
• our uh special ed and English learner our uh special ed and English learner cross<00:57:03.640><
• Line 11 would increase the English learner cross subsidy reduction aid beginning in fiscal year 2028.
• cross subsidy reduction aid learner cross subsidy reduction aid beginning<01:04:48.000> in<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all