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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2142, signed by the chair of the Committee on Education and Education Number Underconsuration
- We also saw how educators came together in 2020 to collect signatures for the Invest in Education Act
- The Protect Education Initiative would insist that the money is actually used for K-12 education, because
- We talk about education.
- Public education is so important, and public education is not just K through 12.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I take education seriously.
- When I read the requirements for parent-led driver's education, I didn't see a continuing education requirement
- approved sources from the State Department of Education.
- Driver education is not just about operating a vehicle.
- Driver education is not just about operating a vehicle.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard House Bill 628 from Representative Ron Mendive, which would allow urban school districts to offer both school-based driver education and parent-taught driver training, rather than forcing districts to choose one or the other. Mendive said the bill also removes a reference to IDLA as a listed online provider while leaving other approved online classroom options in place. He argued the change would help districts like Coeur d’Alene restart driver’s ed while still letting parents teach, and said insurance treatment and the state licensing test would not change.
Several witnesses opposed the bill. Lisa Brady, Lori Salders, Tanya Hosvite of Phillips Driving School, and Marissa Keith all argued that expanding parent-led instruction statewide would weaken driver education standards, reduce professional oversight, and create safety risks for teen drivers and other road users. They emphasized that professional instructors receive continuing education, use dual-control vehicles, and are better equipped to teach hazard perception, defensive driving, and urban driving conditions. Mendive responded that parents already provide most of the required 50 hours of practice, that the bill only changes the six hours of instructor-led training, and that parents have their children’s best interests in mind.
After discussion, Senator Kaiser moved to send HB 628 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, and Senator Hart seconded. Senators debated whether urban areas still needed the extra professional instruction, with some members citing local traffic safety concerns and others noting scheduling flexibility for families. The committee voted in favor of the motion, with three recorded in opposition. The hearing also included an interview of gubernatorial appointee Gaston Patterson for the Aeronautics Advisory Board, who described his aviation background and the board’s advisory role, and a brief introduction from new Senate page Olivia Earle. The meeting then adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- It's the child's education, so I'll support a child's education.
- No, um, 207, requiring the Department of Education to administer the education reform. I move it L.
Committee:
Senate Education
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Feb 26th, 2026 at 12:51 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I should call the Joint Committee on Education to order.
- This is the Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce.
- That's the connection between post-secondary education and the workforce.
- This is the Georgetown University Center for Education and the workforce.
- Are they going into post-secondary education? We can track completion.
Committee:
House Joint Committee on Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Education is an important aspect of our state.
- education.
- The governor did leave out education completely out of any of those cuts.
- You know, education policy does not exist in a vacuum.
- And in the education realm, we're trying to figure out ways to educate their children as they see fit
Committee:
House Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The economic impact, the chance to educate Texans, past and present about the present and educate about
- It was a visionary education initiative during the Progressive Era, created to expand educational access
- These two individuals implemented Rosenwald's educational facilities to help provide much-needed educational
- . educational heritage.
- That's the benefit of education.
Bills:
HB370 , HB738 , HB2935 , HB3227 , HB4103 , HB5259 , SB519 , SB1350 , SB1247 , SB1248 , SB2112 , HCR81 , HCR83 , HCR84 , HCR59 , HCR109 , HCR111 , HCR135 , SCR6
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are 351 by Moody, recognizing April 9th, 2025 as Education and Sharing Day in honor of...
- We are honoring Education and Sharing Day today, and it pays tribute to Rabbi Levi Teldin.
- And there's no greater way that we can observe Education and Sharing Day.
- Making higher education more accessible and TRIO support services.
- Hours referred to the committee. on public education.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Margie Burnham, director of workforce education at St. Petersburg College.
- In Seminole County, we currently have 51 career and professional education academies.
- So the first we want to talk about is Lincoln Park Education Center.
- Burnham, Director of Workforce Education at St. Petersburg College. Very proud to be here.
- I'm a very proud educator. I love what I do. And we're very committed to our students.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path.
Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus.
Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , higher education, and K-3 through 12 schools, plus other programs for students.
- Support for students, education, infrastructure, and higher education.
- That funded infrastructure, education, and capital outlay. Mr.
- both K-12 and higher education.
- Your House Education Committee will meet at eight o'clock.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes proposed constitutional amendment to boost funding from Permanent School Fund May 4th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So that brings us to why of education.
- That's how we funded education.
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- <00:09:03.600><c> where</c> form of education that we have where form of education that we have where
- </c> the Department of Education this summer. the Department of Education this summer.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 24th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 12 by Creighton, relating to parental rights and public education, to Education K-16.
- Senate Bill 12 by Creighton, relating to parental rights and public education, to Education K-16.
- of public institutions of higher education from soliciting or accepting gifts and grants, to Education
- , to Education K-16.
- Senate Bill 1127 by Middleton, relating to charter schools, to Education K-16.
Summary:
The Senate met briefly and referred a large number of first-reading bills and resolutions to standing committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including hemp regulation, dementia research funding, parental rights and public education, municipal library funding, tax and local government issues, criminal justice, health care, education, transportation, natural resources, and election law. Several constitutional resolutions were also referred, including proposals related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and a severance tax revenue fund.
Most of the transcript consists of the reading of bill captions and committee referrals, with no substantive debate or testimony recorded. The listed measures included proposals on school uniforms, charter schools, Medicaid fraud remedies, insurance practices, occupational licensing for people with criminal convictions, water and sewer utility cybersecurity, agricultural protections, public meeting broadcasting, and various local and state governance matters.
No votes were taken on the bills in this segment. The only formal action reflected was referral of the bills and resolutions to the appropriate committees, followed by adjournment of the Senate until the next scheduled meeting.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education will now come to order.
- It says we will create education. That's an education material as a video.
- The bill says the General Assembly shall create education materials.
- I actually am one of 15 educators.
- There may be some educators listening in for...
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
Summary:
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2722, then voted the bill do pass by a roll call vote of 13 yes and 2 no. The sponsor explained that the substitute clarified the roles of liaisons for foster care students, McKinney-Vento students, and unaccompanied youth in higher education, and added language to avoid conflicting with Missouri law on public benefits for non-citizens. Members also discussed the fiscal note, which was expected to be minimal or not yet available until after committee reporting.
The committee then heard House Bills 3483 and 3532, sponsored by Representatives Prouty and Pollitt, which would require the General Assembly to create Missouri-specific educational materials about how the state legislative process works and how a bill becomes law. Supporters, including legislators, teachers, students, and social studies coordinators, said the materials would help students understand Missouri government, civic engagement, and the differences between state and federal lawmaking. Several witnesses suggested the materials should be tailored by grade level, with third grade and high school mentioned as likely targets, and some members raised questions about drafting, implementation, and the estimated fiscal note. One witness spoke in opposition, saying only that he opposed the bill in the spirit of civil discourse.
Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 31, sponsored by Representative Martin, which would establish a Missouri seal of civic recognition for students who demonstrate civic knowledge, participation, and service. The sponsor described a tiered recognition system tied to coursework, civic engagement, and community or military service, administered through DESE and the existing civics and patriotic work group. Members asked about the resolution format, the role of the work group, how schools would track eligibility, and whether the measure should be narrowed to high school graduation before expanding to younger grades. Supporters, including a retired educator and civic education advocates, said the seal could encourage stronger civic learning and student engagement, while one coalition witness urged a streamlined, merit-based model and local district flexibility. The committee took no final action on the latter two measures during the hearing and adjourned after testimony.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education will now come to order.
- It says we will create education materials as a video.
- This says that the General Assembly shall create education material.
- I actually am one of 15 educators.
- Now, my focus as a retired educator...
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Mar 26th, 2026
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- , came in the form of educational technology.
- Well, I mean, I think that if you get right down to it, educators, most of our educators, and we don't
- And we have our State Board of Education.
- to school to get a master's degree, education has been, or educational technology has been part of that
- So I think, education has been, or educational technology has been part of that.
Committee:
House Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony focused on the effects of educational technology and screen time on K-12 students, with particular attention to House Bill 2230 and related policy changes. Dr. Mariam Mohamed Connie argued that one-to-one devices, digital instruction, and early screen exposure harm children’s learning, attention, physical development, and mental health, and that schools should return to more analog methods such as paper, handwriting, cursive, phonics, and print-based materials. She cited international and national assessments, research on handwriting versus typing, and her experience on the Springfield Public Schools board, saying the district saw improved MAP scores after scaling back Chromebook use in elementary grades and reintroducing books and cursive.
Several witnesses and committee members discussed the practical and budgetary implications of reducing screen use. A Springfield administrator said many teachers were trained in technology-heavy environments and would need support to teach without relying on devices, and she estimated Chromebooks and related infrastructure cost more per student than textbooks, manipulatives, and paper. Another witness from the Missouri National Education Association supported the bill’s direction, saying elementary years are critical and that the state should signal a move away from overuse of screens while allowing districts time to adjust. Committee members emphasized local control, the need for a task force, and the importance of involving DESE because state testing and standards currently drive much of the digital use in schools.
The discussion also covered Missouri Learning Standards, computer science requirements, and the tension between digital testing and classroom instruction. Speakers criticized the fact that MAP testing is digital and adaptive, arguing it forces schools to keep devices in elementary grades just to prepare students for state assessments. The chair and other members said the bill was intentionally nonprescriptive, aiming instead to create a task force and encourage local districts to develop screen-time policies, especially for elementary students. The hearing ended without a vote, and the committee adjourned after public comment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- material. is part of our program to educate students.
- It's about scientific and educational perspectives. This is not education. This is grooming.
- It's not about education here.
- You can try the Department of Education. They have those numbers. Pretty big.
- It's more of an educational program saying, you can do this. Please don't hesitate.
Bills:
HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , HJR8 , HR51
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 2117 by Assemblymember Alvarez and others, relating to education governance.
- a governor-appointed education commissioner to lead the Department of Education.
- We cannot make education a partisan issue. This is something about our kids.
- And I think right now the answer is no one is accountable on education.
- That should be the front and center focus of any education initiative.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We are 100% we audit our continuing education 100%.
- And parents need to be educated, School counselors need to be educated to start directing kids.
- And it takes serious education to get there and One of the education points I would like to make is that
- It Mean there’s that much education that goes on.
- education.
Committee:
House Administrative Rules
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Aug 13th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m deeply skeptical of offloading education to machines.
- I’m deeply skeptical of offloading education to machines.
- Great interest in our children and education.
- It is not helpful to the educational process. It frankly does nothing.
- I will say that we are partnering with a lot of educational institutions.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 1, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will come to order. Connor, please call the roll.
- You are recognized to explain HB 875 relating to educator preparation.
- The bill creates a competency-based coaching for educator readiness and teaching program, or CERT.
- of Education, The requirements for teacher mentors and clinical educators and requires the Department
- of Education to develop criteria for clinical educator training.
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee heard and passed two bills. HB 875 on educator preparation would create a uniform core curriculum for teacher preparation programs, establish a new competency-based CERT program, standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and create a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Sponsor Rep. Rizzo said the bill would not add costs to local districts and would phase in beginning July 1, 2029; Rep. Snyder said the goal was to unify and raise standards across multiple certification pathways. An amendment by Rep. Aristide to reduce clinical hours for experienced teachers seeking counseling certification was withdrawn after discussion. Public testimony included support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and opposition from the ACLU of Florida and another opponent. The bill passed on a recorded vote, with Reps. Franklin, Bracey Davis, and Campbell voting no.
Members then took up HB 681, as amended by PCS, on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding. Rep. Mello said the bill focuses on funding transparency, accountability, resolving bargaining issues between local education agencies and apprenticeship providers, and requiring annual reporting to the Legislature to assess return on investment. Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from business, trade, and workforce groups, including Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, and others. Rep. Franklin praised the sponsor’s work and said he would support the bill. HB 681 passed unanimously, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.