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• Uh, Representative Fugate. Mr. Chairman, thank you.
• Representative Provenzano had a scheduled conflict.
• Thank you, Representative Fugate.
• And I have three teachers, a paraprofessional, myself, and two and two halftime math teachers. those
• And I have 3 teachers, a pair of professionals, myself, 2 and 2 halftime math teachers And we are within

Summary: The committee held an interim study on how to educate and support students with severe violent or disruptive behavior while protecting classmates, teachers, and school staff. Members framed the issue as one involving students who have often experienced trauma and may be removed from class through suspension, expulsion, or juvenile placement, but who still need a meaningful path back to school. Several legislators shared personal experiences as former educators or administrators and emphasized that schools need clearer criteria for removal and return, along with stronger support for families and staff. Dr. Michelle Butler, an alternative education director, testified that Oklahoma’s current alternative education system is not designed to serve students removed for major discipline issues because placement is generally voluntary and programs are built around students who need a different learning environment, not punitive removal. She argued for early intervention, stronger attendance enforcement, trauma screening, teacher training, and a regional or cooperative model that would combine credentialed educators, social workers, therapists, and family counselors. She also described existing programs such as Trace Academy, Rogers County Youth Services diversion programs, and the limitations of virtual-only models and current funding, saying the system lacks sufficient resources and staffing. Representatives and senators asked about funding, staffing, credentials, and whether statutes should be changed to prevent alternative education dollars from going to programs that do not provide direct services. Other testimony came from Family and Children’s Services and Mid-Del Youth and Family Services, both of which described embedded school-based mental health, crisis response, intensive outpatient services, family engagement, and juvenile diversion programs. Witnesses stressed that wraparound services, school-community partnerships, and a bridge back to the home school are essential, and that many students and families need mandatory or strongly supported participation rather than purely voluntary help. The study concluded with members noting possible next steps, including expanding or supplementing alternative education, improving early intervention, and examining participation requirements and transition supports; no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• From 2008 to 2024, removal by teacher, which allows the teacher to enlist the help of school administrators
• Um, and I think for the reasons I think teachers, we have, we've seen the teachers when their biggest
• Systems as it's been stated, school districts are going to be represented.
• From here out it'll be represented called RPEP.
• Before joining Texas 2036, I was a high school teacher.

Bills: HB6, HB120, HB210

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• Present, Representative Biasucci? Representative Biasucci? Aye. Representative Bliss?
• Representative Olson. Representative Rivera, aye. Representative Rivero, aye.
• Representative Biasiucci. Representative Bliss. Representative Fink. Representative Garcia.
• Representative Bliss? Representative Fink? Aye. Representative Garcia? Representative Gutierrez?
• Representative Abeytia? Representative Biasiucci? Representative Biasiucci? Representative Bliss?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Chaita Nielsen, K-15 gifted teacher. Esmani Bajette, K-12 gifted teacher.
• Esmani Bajette, K-12 gifted teacher.
• representing Bernalillo County.
• We, along with Representative Gallegos, Representative Lada, and Senator Brantley, were there.
• of teachers with this bill?

Keywords: 996, all

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• > the nearly avoiding a teacher strike in the nearly avoiding a teacher strike in the biggest<
• <01:06:56.880> our privilege to be here to represent our privilege to be here to represent
• neighboring ones representing neighboring ones representing approximately<01:07:40.119> 1645<
• um I'm actually a special ed teacher um I'm actually a special ed teacher<01:26:43.800> so<01
• real life experience as both a teacher real life experience as both a teacher and<01:31:40.800><

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools. The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources. Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.

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• Representative Payne. Representative Payne, welcome to the Education Committee.
• Representative J.T. Payne, representing the 11th House District, which covers Henderson County.
• We're going to Representative Payne.
• some teachers some teachers uh<00:12:12.080> with<00:12:12.240> some<00:12:12.440>
• in a teacher losing their license. in a teacher losing their license.

Keywords: 958, all

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• It's been represented to the public that this is about school choice, it's been represented to the public
• get 17,000 teachers.
• So that's a loss of almost one teacher at every campus.
• From a teacher organization that takes automatic dues deduction from everyday teachers that don't have
• And 6% new teachers were brought on board.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• > Clardy, you to Representative Clardy, you to Representative Clardy, Representative<00:01:46.960
• Article three is<00:57:07.359> the<00:57:07.680> teachers is the teachers is the teachers
• Representative you represent Mueller. Representative Clardney. Clardney. Clardney.
• Um Representative Jordan. five? Um Representative Jordan.
• Um, Representative<01:31:34.159> Kisha, Representative Kisha, Representative Kisha, thank<01:31

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, we employ about 600 teachers. Our teachers are certified, uh, and a total of 1000 employees.
• There are a lot of uncertified teachers who are as good as certified teachers, and there, there are some
• uncertified teachers that are, that are better some than some certified teachers.
• Uh, remind me how many teachers, certified teachers you have. We, we're budgeted for 590.
• You said 5 or 6 times a year, uh, a correctional officer is teacher, teacher, sorry, on the teacher side

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• Baker, Representative Boj, Representative Brer, Representative Brown, Representative Emily Callaway,
• Representative Josh Callaway, Representative Camu, Representative Chester Burton, Representative Klein
• , Representative Decker, Representative Don, Representative Fleming, Representative Gber, Representative
• Gracel, Representative Hail, Representative Jackson, Representative Maseron, Representative Mcool, Representative
• Payne, Representative Petri, Representative Proctor, Representative Raburn, Representative Riley, Representative

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00 Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30 Extension Office Update – 0:33:25 Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08 Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30 Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all

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• How many of you have been to parent-teacher conferences?
• I know as a teacher that there was grumpy Mr. Eklund and happy Mr. Eklund.
• And they've actually created a teacher vitality team at the district level.
• So what, Representative? Oh, my gosh, I've been working in...
• But Representative Marshall, it's a really great question.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The meeting began with a student performance from Horizon Middle School Show Choir, including songs from an eighth grade concert and the show choir piece “The Body Electric.” After the performance, Deputy Superintendent Donna Fishbeck spoke on behalf of State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler in support of music education, emphasizing its benefits for creativity, collaboration, school climate, and student development, and noting the department’s support for music grants and professional development. She also highlighted the North Dakota Music Educators Association’s role in expanding access and quality in music education. The committee then heard a presentation from Vital Network, introduced as a DPI-funded effort focused on teacher retention. Nate Eklund and Dr. Aaron Rob described the organization’s work with schools and districts to reduce educator burnout by improving workplace conditions, especially around time management, voice in decision-making, and care/support. They said the program uses surveys, dashboards, advisory support, and facilitated school and district processes to identify local friction points and help educators and leaders solve them, with examples ranging from simplifying material requests to improving PLC time and communication. They stressed that retention is driven more by workplace conditions than pay alone, and that solutions must be local rather than one-size-fits-all. Members asked about rural teacher overload, sustainability after grant funding ends, and whether the model could inform broader policy or continuing education reforms. Vital representatives said the work is designed to be embedded in district systems and strategic plans so it can continue beyond their direct involvement, and that the approach aligns with the state’s teacher retention and recruitment task force recommendations. They reported serving about half of North Dakota educators across roughly 50 districts, with partnerships through regional education associations to reach rural areas. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the discussion.

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• Thank you, Representative Fogelman.
• I am a teacher, and I have worked with many other teachers.
• other teachers teachers want to succeed other teachers teachers want to succeed and<00:04:41.120
• <00:04:55.160> teachers<00:04:56.160> that expertise of our teachers teachers that
• You said, trust your teachers. Well, the teachers are not asking for this bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , a teacher leader, a CTA member, and a San Luis Coastal Teachers Association site executive board member
• Addis, Assembly Member Addis, who I respect, who is a teacher or has been a teacher, to be able to explain
• teachers while they’re on leave.
• Also representing and registering a Initiate Justice, proud co-sponsor, and strong support, also representing
• And those children look up to the teacher, and the teacher can reach our children.

Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills, with the most extensive discussion focused on AB 2189, AB 2615, AB 2496, AB 1750, and AB 1644. AB 2189 would create an $800,000 grant program through the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to support a statewide parent network for special education advocacy and training. Supporters said families need stronger coordination and information to navigate special education, while an opponent argued the bill could duplicate existing family-led organizations. The bill passed 6-0 and was sent to Appropriations, held on call for add-on votes. AB 2615, a cleanup bill to AB 715 on antisemitism and instructional materials, drew the most controversy. The authors said it was intended to clarify prior commitments by removing references to professional responsibility standards, refining the “factually accurate” language, and clarifying how discriminatory materials are handled. Supporters said it would help protect students from discrimination, while many educators, civil rights groups, and other organizations opposed it unless amended, warning that the factual-accuracy language could chill teaching and be applied too broadly. The committee chair and members raised concerns about implementation but ultimately supported moving the bill forward; it passed 5-0 and was held on call. AB 2496 would streamline school accountability reporting by making the California School Dashboard the primary transparency tool, phasing out the School Accountability Report Card over time, and making mid-year LCAP reporting optional. Supporters said this would reduce duplication and administrative burden while preserving access to key data; opponents worried families could lose the simplicity and accessibility of the current SARC and that the mid-year update still serves an important purpose. The bill was approved 3-0 and held on call. AB 1750, which would extend full salary for an additional five months for school employees who exhaust sick leave due to illness or injury, was supported as a dignity and retention measure but opposed by administrators over staffing and cost concerns; it passed 4-0 and was held on call. AB 1644 would require a bell-to-bell smartphone ban in TK-8 and recommend it for high school, with exceptions for instructional and safety needs; supporters said phones are harming attention and learning, while opponents argued districts had just adopted local policies and needed more flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of that bill.

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• We employ about 600 teachers. Our teachers are certified. And a total of 1,000 employees.
• teachers.
• teachers that are better than some certified teachers.
• Remind me how many teachers, certified teachers, you have?
• Teacher. Teacher, sorry. Principal. We're on the teacher side, that's right.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• teacher.
• I'm the president of the Natomas Teachers Association here in Sacramento, a 22-year teacher.
• Sonya Kearney teacher in Irvine support. Griffey Alba teacher from Irvine in support.
• Zane Pang teacher. Teacher Irvine strongly support.
• Megan Brophy teacher from Irvine strong support. Vila teacher from Irvine strong support.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• They look like a teacher. They look like a teacher I once had. Now...
• For me, the teachers, my teachers, made me who I am. My teachers always encouraged me.
• But there is greatness in our teachers' past. our teachers present and our teachers in the future.
• or something will come up about teachers or you will be talking to teachers.
• So my wife is a retired teacher. My mother-in-law, before she passed was a retired teacher.

Bills: SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB14, SB24, SB108, SB112, SB125, SB213, SB251, SB315, SB318, SB371, SB378, SB379, SB472, SB487, SB502, SB513, SB565, SB621, SB650, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB761, SB763, SB815, SB854, SB875, SB896, SB916, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB973, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1019, SB1024, SB1026, SB1146, SB1194, SB1198, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1497, SB1498, SB1527, SB1532, SB1547, SB1596, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB502, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB761, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SJR37, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• Representative Brown, Representative Mayberry, McAlindon, Representative Dalby.
• Representative Mayberry, McAlindon, Representative Dalby, Representative Hope Duke, myself, Representative
• Representative Brooks, that's right. Representative Brooks will be in here.
• Representative Duke. Thank you. Representative Cooper, please raise your hand. Representative Duke.
• Representative McElendon. Representative Dalby. Representative Hudson.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• 1905 by Representative Plank.
• part of it, it doesn't have to be necessarily an ag teacher, but one of the grade school teachers can
• House Bill 2547 by Representative Boggs, Representative, you may begin when you are ready.
• Representative Plank. Proceed.
• Representative Cabelo. So is Representative Cabelo. Yes, good evening.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• teachers.
• Just want to be clear. teacher teacher uh<01:28:54.800> also<01:28:55.119> involved<01:
• going on a you know to become a teacher going on a you know to become a teacher but<01:29:15.480
• school districts Journey worker teachers school districts Journey worker teachers appren appren
• stiens for the journey worker teachers stiens for the journey worker teachers so<01:31:09.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Of course, that equally applies to our teachers who are talking about... ...applies to our teachers who
• teacher.
• I'm the president of the Natomas Teachers Association here in Sacramento, a 22-year teacher, and I'm
• Sonia Carney, a teacher in Irvine, is in support.
• Vila, a teacher from Irvine, is in strong support.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met for its first hearing of the session, adopted its committee rules on a 6-0 vote, and then heard several bills. AB 347, which would require written notice to students about the right to opt out of animal dissection and receive a comparable assignment, drew strong support from the author, a student, and multiple advocacy and education groups, while opponents argued it would burden teachers and duplicate existing law. The committee approved AB 347 on a 7-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. AB 281, which would expand parent access to sex education materials and require disclosure of outside consultants’ credentials, drew mixed testimony. Supporters framed it as a transparency and parent-rights measure, while school administrators and county education officials said current law already allows inspection and that the bill would create an unfunded administrative burden. After extended member discussion, the bill failed on a 4-3 vote with one abstention, though reconsideration was granted. AB 65, which would provide paid pregnancy leave for educators without requiring them to exhaust sick leave first, was supported by teachers, CTA, and the State Treasurer, but opposed by school administrators and business officials over cost concerns; it passed 6-0 to Higher Education. The committee also approved AB 361, which would extend and expand LAUSD’s best-value procurement authority for school construction to all school districts for five years, on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. AB 86, which would require the State Board of Education to adopt standardized K-8 health education instructional materials, passed 5-0. Finally, AB 228, the Zaki Fast Act, was introduced to clarify that schools may stock any federally approved epinephrine delivery system, including newer devices beyond auto-injectors, and was presented with testimony from the bill’s young namesake and his family; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on that measure.