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• Doe (1982), no public school may deny enrollment to any student based on immigration status.
• Consequently, the Plyler decision requires that Idaho schools bear the cost of educating the children
• And that bill, House Bill 741, as you recall, provided for funding flexibility for charter schools.
• And during that hearing, we heard a lot of Provided for funding flexibility for charter schools.
• And during that hearing, we heard a lot of feedback about how we're treating all schools.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• So they would go to an office, they would go to a hospital, they would go to the school, or wherever
• A lot of times, this is where you'll see school districts working closely with their public schools.
• A lot of times, this is where you'll see school districts working closely with their public schools and
• No, but schools, but what the schools...
• No, but schools, but what the schools' rankings and those kinds of?

Committee: All EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the research found Arkansas moms are working and want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing flexible hours were the most requested workplace support, 69% of moms identified child care costs as a barrier, and many families spend a large share of income on care. Members asked about labor force trends, what flexibility means in practice, and the cost and age structure of child care assistance programs. The presenter also noted child care affects economic development and workforce recruitment, and mentioned a Department of Commerce option that may help pay child care for people seeking training. Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood staff then gave updates on internal dashboards for enrollment, applications, and provider participation in School Readiness Assistance (SRA), saying the tools are now live for internal use and should improve transparency and data access. They said CLASS transition funding from the PDG grant would be released soon to providers who completed observations, and clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work. They also warned providers about a payment interruption during the transition to a new system: June 26 would be the last day to submit SRA payments for processing, payments would stop June 30, and billing would continue without processing from July 1 to 13, with back payments expected when the system resumes around July 14. Members raised concerns about provider cash flow, early childhood special education funding, an overpayment appeal involving a child care center, and whether CLASS data would be public; staff said the data is FOIA-able but not used by the department to set current quality or rates. The department also said it is reviewing audit requirements tied to Head Start and SRA, that Early Head Start children remained in their facilities after a closure, and that a market rate survey/cost analysis is still in procurement. Staff reported that the QRIS process will begin with a June 23 webinar and that CLASS will be part of a broader quality system still being developed with provider and parent input. They also said the local lead network was re-competed and will cover all counties starting July 1 with 23 local leads, and that the PDG partner group has been formed to provide ongoing stakeholder feedback. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• William Brown, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of the Chicago School.
• I had the privilege of visiting the school and had a tour.
• She is also a former member of the Hayward Unified School District Board of Trustees.
• In his career, he served as a patrol officer, school resource officer, and detective.
• In his career, he served as patrol officer, school resource officer, and detective.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, pledge, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors including Leadership Torrance participants, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan, and other higher education leaders. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved through the daily file and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were considered and confirmed, and a confirmation for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors was also approved. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with members speaking about research, advocacy, and the personal impact of the disease. Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, drew extensive floor remarks from multiple senators emphasizing remembrance, Holocaust education, antisemitism, and the need to confront hate and denial; the resolution was adopted unanimously. On third reading, the Senate passed AB 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe, with no opposition and immediate effect. The chamber also received committee announcements about upcoming meetings of the Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee and the Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee. The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions honoring John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana, each described as a significant community leader or public servant whose work and legacy were recognized by the Senate. The Pro Tem then announced the Senate would recess briefly and return for the next floor session on Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m.

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• What I'm proposing What I'm proposing is very similar to what was done when schools joined the state
• One difference is the state provided funding for the schools to join the plan.
• I was also told the schools joining the plan had a negligible effect on the plan when it happened.
• Knowlton: I would actually say that they would be similar to what we did with the school districts.
• The impact of the school districts has been negligible.

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• This bill affects about 19,000 students in 32 public schools, about 6% of our students on the public
• So this really is a public charter school that has an innovative way of reaching out to students in our
• . to make sure that they're Idaho students, because this is an Idaho public school, 37 through 40 talks
• about meeting Idaho school scholastic standards, and then in 40 and 41s it talks about the contracts
• As we move into the rest of the bill, this now deals with the charter section of code, and it's school

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior journal, and received communications including the designation of Steve Kaiser as a substitute senator for District 15. The chamber also made several committee report referrals and introductions before moving into floor action on memorials and bills. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Memorials 110, 111, and 113. SJM 110 urged federal action to restore sugar import safeguards to protect Idaho sugar beet growers and rural jobs. SJM 111 reaffirmed Idaho’s position that public lands should remain in public hands and opposed transfer or sale of federal lands, with debate focusing on stewardship, access, and the cost of state management. SJM 113 supported the concept of Treasury bonds redeemable in gold as a way to test dollar credibility and address inflation. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 116, described as a cleanup of rules related to sales and use taxes and lodging taxes. On legislation, House Bill 624 passed the Senate 32-0 and was returned to the House; supporters said it updates Idaho’s virtual learning and Idaho Home Learning Academy framework with added oversight, transparency, and contract controls, while preserving the program. Senate Bill 1305 passed on a voice/roll-call consent vote and would let water district users, by resolution, charge water-right transfer costs to the person transacting the property rather than spreading them across all users. Senate Bill 1271, as amended, passed 28-3; it declares invasive rats a public health and safety nuisance and directs the Department of Agriculture to assess the problem and coordinate a response, with legislative approval required for any funding. The Senate then handled first- and second-reading referrals, held a few announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• without an ID, if you cannot open a bank account without ID, if you cannot register your child in school
• This is not requiring the schools to forcibly do it.
• This is just an incentive on the report cards to encourage the schools to do it.
• Asucci, I am really proud that this was introduced, and I fully support fitness programs in our schools
• She was a strong advocate for school desegregation and worked tirelessly to expand educational access

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We have with us today the seniors from Glensfair High School.
• today is the vice principal, or K-12 principal, Rob Sprague, Jake Schrum, who is the senior high school
• His mother was a public school teacher, and his father was a lifelong political science professor.
• His mother was a public school teacher, and his father was a lifelong political science professor.
• The local school districts and their charter schools will adopt their own policies that fit their communities

Summary: The Senate convened with 33 members present and one excused absence, then proceeded through prayer, the pledge, and approval of the prior journal. Members also received communications, including notice of a temporary substitute senator and a governor’s letter withdrawing a reappointment to the Idaho Human Rights Commission, which was referred back to State Affairs. The chamber then considered several gubernatorial appointments. The Senate adopted committee reports and confirmed Brian Skigliano and Leighton Lining to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights, Gregory Donica and Nora Carpenter to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and later Salvador Cruz’s appointment was also taken up in the sequence of business. Senators highlighted each nominee’s background and qualifications, and the reports were adopted without recorded opposition. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Memorial 108, which urges federal action to protect Idaho livestock owners from adverse grazing-permit consequences when filing depredation claims; Senate Joint Memorial 106 was sent back to committee after a correction was noted. On legislation, Senate Bill 1227 passed after debate over a framework for generative AI in education. Supporters said it would preserve human judgment, local control, and parent transparency while helping schools prepare for AI; opponents raised concerns about vague definitions, implementation, and possible overreach. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 1226, expanding DNA sample collection to include misdemeanor sexual battery and misdemeanor domestic violence convictions, with supporters citing public safety and victim accountability and one senator noting budget concerns. Finally, Senate Bill 1225 as amended passed, codifying university presidential search procedures and changing public disclosure rules so only the sole finalist’s name is released, with a minimum 10-day public vetting period. The Senate adjourned after miscellaneous announcements and set its next meeting for the following day.

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• We have with us today the seniors from Glensfair High School.
• with them today is the vice, or K-12 principal, Rob Spraguegs, Jake Schrum, who is the senior high school
• His mother was a public school He shared some of his personal background.
• His mother was a public school teacher, his father a lifelong political science professor.
• The local school districts and their charter schools will then adopt their own policies that fit their

Keywords: 989, all

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• with an unwavering commitment to kids and strong public schools.
• And she knows the opportunity... ...into kids and strong public schools.
• And she knows the opportunity that good public schools bring.
• and one could be there to pick us up from school.
• But it wasn't just preschool and grade school that made deep impacts on me.

Summary: The Senate held a special ceremonial session to swear in Monique Limón as the 50th President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate and the first Latina to hold the position. The proceedings included a roll call establishing quorum, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a land acknowledgement, musical performances, and remarks from numerous senators and invited leaders. Speakers repeatedly highlighted the historic nature of the moment, Limón’s background as the daughter of immigrants and a former school board member and higher-education advocate, and her leadership on issues such as education, child care, labor, wildfire response, environmental protection, and immigrant rights. Several senators, including Mike McGuire, Caroline Menjivar, Sasha Renée Pérez, Steve Cabaldon, Catherine Blakespear, and Scott Wiener, praised Limón as a unifier, coalition-builder, and effective legislator. They emphasized her preparation, calm demeanor, and ability to work across differences, while also noting the broader significance of women’s leadership and gender parity in the Senate. Some remarks referenced current political and fiscal challenges facing California, including attacks on immigrants, reproductive freedom, health care, and the state budget. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero administered the oath of office, after which Limón was formally introduced as the new pro tem. In her acceptance remarks, Limón thanked her predecessor, Governor Newsom, legislative leaders, her family, and the many guests in attendance. She spoke about her immigrant family, her Central Coast district, her work in education and higher education, and her commitment to protecting Californians, especially immigrants, children, working families, and communities facing economic and environmental hardship. The session concluded with an announcement that the Senate would recess and reconvene on January 8, 2026, after a reception in the Capitol Rotunda.

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• with an unwavering commitment to kids and strong public schools, and she knows the opportunity.
• Into kids and strong public schools. And she knows the opportunity that good public schools bring.
• And I know the pro tem emeritus talked about you being a school board member.
• and one could be there to pick us up from school.
• But it wasn't just preschool and grade school that made deep impacts on me.

Summary: The California State Senate held a special ceremonial session to swear in Monique Limón as the 50th President Pro Tempore, described throughout the event as the first Latina to hold the post and only the second woman to lead the chamber. The session opened with acknowledgments of statewide officials, tribal leaders, members of Congress, former legislative leaders, and other guests, followed by a quorum call, suspension of Senate Rule 55 to allow guests and media on the floor, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a land acknowledgement honoring the Miwok, Nisenan, Patwin, and Southern Maidu peoples. The ceremony included musical performances by Mariachi Bonitas and the Sacramento Women’s Choir/Genesis Church, after which several senators delivered remarks praising Limón’s leadership, coalition-building, work on education, labor, child care, wildfire response, and her role as a trailblazer for women and Latinas in California politics. Speakers also referenced the state’s fiscal challenges, federal policy concerns, and the importance of inclusive leadership. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero administered the oath of office, and Limón was formally introduced as President Pro Tempore. In her acceptance remarks, Limón thanked her predecessor Mike McGuire, Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and her colleagues, family, and supporters. She emphasized her immigrant family background, the importance of education, child care, consumer protection, labor rights, and support for working families, and said California must continue to protect immigrants and expand opportunity. The Senate then announced a reception in the Capitol Rotunda and adjourned/recessed until January 8, 2026 at 9 a.m.

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• Department of Higher Education and the UNM School of Law.
• We'd like to change that to the School of Law. We're there. We're with the students. We know them.
• of Law, where we have a law school clinic that serves these constituents.
• Our law school advancement folks say it's around $70,000 now.
• Opportunities, more choices of where they could go to work after school. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• that they would talk to our sergeant-in-arms and make sure that everyone, staff members, the public, school
• c><00:08:04.319><c> again</c><00:08:05.199><c> from</c><00:08:05.479><c> our</c><00:08:05.759><c> school
• </c> we've been hearing again from our school we've been hearing again from our school districts<00:08
• we know that is not going into schools we know that is not enough<00:08:16.560><c> for</c><00:08:16.720
• even specifically that's on our schools even specifically that's what<00:08:20.319><c> we're</c><00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I said, "What went to school at BSU.
• </c><00:19:46.400><c> Well,</c> go to school in the plains." Well, go to school in the plains."
• So moving to a sustainable school.
• Paul public schools.
• Paul public schools. Most of the St. Paul public schools.

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Doe in 1982, no public school may deny enrollment to any student based on immigration status.
• Consequently, the Plyler decision requires that Idaho schools bear the cost of educating the children
• And that bill, House Bill 741, as you will recall, provided for funding flexibility for charter schools
• And during that hearing, we heard a lot of ...provided for funding flexibility for charter schools.
• And during that hearing, we heard a lot of feedback about how we're treating all schools.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 4, 5, 6, and 9, 2026 without objection. Representative Steve Tanner then presented RS-33682, a joint memorial urging Congress to study and address what he described as the unfunded state cost of educating children of non-qualified aliens under Plyler v. Doe. He argued the federal government has imposed this obligation on Idaho without full reimbursement, estimating the annual cost to the state at between $112 million and over $220 million. Representative Hofstettler supported introduction, and the committee voted to introduce the memorial. Next, Representative Doug Pickett presented RS-33652-C-1, explaining it was a follow-up to House Bill 741 on charter school funding flexibility and was intended to extend similar flexibility to all schools after stakeholder feedback. Representative Galavis praised the collaborative work and moved to introduce the proposal. The committee approved the motion to introduce RS-33652-C-1. Before adjournment, the chair announced a new policy to discourage cell phone use in the audience during future meetings, asking attendees to refrain from using phones and noting a sign would be posted on Monday. The meeting then concluded.

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• </c> artificially limit school expenditures artificially limit school expenditures all<01:34:26.880><
• <c> building</c><01:38:32.000><c> aid</c> we've had a school building aid we've had a school building
• </c><01:39:16.639><c> sports</c> our districts of middle school sports our districts of middle school
• </c> cooperative school district. cooperative school district.
• </c><03:19:28.080><c> or</c><03:19:28.319><c> school</c> Education into a school or school Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a shorter period of time for canvassing compared to a school district or a local city.
• </c> for canvassing compared to a school for canvassing compared to a school district<00:42:45.520><c
• board acts as a and then the the school board acts as a canvassing<00:44:28.359><c> board.
• </c><00:46:47.920><c> I</c> facing cities and school districts.
• I facing cities and school districts.

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, Um, Um, I<00:30:35.440><c> have</c> I have seen federal agents menacing schools, circling schools
• , school bus stops.
• ,</c> Is that they went to a high school, Roosevelt High School, and they tear-gassed kids and educators
• at school dismissal time, which was the thing that led to our schools in Minneapolis being closed for
• </c> like around our schools. like around our schools.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Ryan Liu of Burlingame High School was selected as a 26th California Interscholastic Federation Male
• Ryan is captain of the cross country and track teams at Burlingame High School.
• year, as you know, the California Interscholastic Federation honors one male and one female high school
• Ayala High School in Chino Hills. Deputy Vargas served as an 11-year veteran of the department.
• Ayala High School in Chino Hills. Deputy Vargas served as an 11 year veteran of the department.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Just to give you a little bit of background, through this, we have improved our nursing schools and healthcare
• I Oftentimes, it's the practice of school boards that they place votes on school bonds on other ballots
• Is it your opinion that school bonds should all go on the November ballot as well?
• But I think my point remains about school bond elections and the fact that those are on substantially
• bonds, school board elections, and so on.

Bills: HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4059 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , SB1130 , SB1131 , SB1132 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1142 , HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4059 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , SB1130 , SB1131 , SB1132 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1142

Committee: House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund

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• spent more than a decade teaching and mentoring students as a Junior ROTC instructor at Choctaw High School
• Kyler wants to attend OSU to study animal sciences and head on to vet school from there.
• She grew up in rural Oklahoma, went to school at Adair. Her husband's from rural Oklahoma.
• She grew up in rural Oklahoma, with school at Adair. Her husband's from rural Oklahoma.
• Our friendship began with our support for public schools and one viral tweet that sparked something new

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and members proceeded through the day’s order of business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and routine floor announcements. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and Chief Master Sergeant Walter Kula Jr., U.S. Air Force retired, was recognized as Veteran of the Day for more than 26 years of service and continued civic leadership. The House also welcomed student pilots from multiple countries training at Vance Air Force Base, social workers and social work students for Legislative, Education, and Advocacy Day, and a group of pages introduced by the Majority Leader. Several honorees were presented to the chamber, including Doctor of the Day Chanel Gray of Tallahena Hospital/Choctaw Nation Hospital, Psychologist of the Day Dr. Mary Shepard, and Nurse of the Day Robin George. Members also recognized the Edmond Memorial Bulldogs palm squad for a fifth consecutive 6A large mixed state championship and the Dover Longhorns basketball team for winning the Class B-2 state title. Additional floor remarks included birthday greetings and a poem directed at Representative Anthony Moore. The transcript does not show debate on substantive legislation or recorded votes. The only formal action reflected at the end was a motion to adjourn, and the House agreed to stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.