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• is is one of my people safe in Colorado is is one of my top<00:48:19.119> priorities.
• We are not safe. Stop telling your constituents we're safe. We're not safe. anymore.
• We're not safe.
• I think it's safe to say that County.
• I think that it would be safe amendment.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, led the pledge of allegiance, and established a quorum before approving the corrected journal. The Majority Leader then moved a long list of bills—House Bills 1150 through 1179—to be made special orders for February 11, 2026 at 9:15 a.m., and the chamber agreed without objection. The committee then took up House Bill 1150, a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Agriculture. Representative Serna explained it included technical adjustments tied to other agencies, plus a pilot program to test a biocontrol strategy for the mountain pine beetle infestation in Colorado’s ponderosa pine forests. After brief opposition from a member who said he would vote no on spending measures generally, the bill passed. House Bill 1151, the supplemental appropriation for the Department of Corrections, generated extensive debate. Supporters said the bill was necessary to cover major costs such as medical case loads, outside medical and mental health contracts, local jail payments, prison case load, private prison utilization, and food services, while also addressing staffing and parole/community corrections coordination. Opponents argued the state keeps funding more beds instead of investing in services that reduce incarceration, criticized DOC management and delays, and said the legislature should demand better accountability and efficiency. Supporters countered that DOC does not control the parole board or community corrections, that the prison population is aging, and that the state must pay for required custody and care. The transcript ends amid continued debate over the corrections supplemental, with no final vote on House Bill 1151 shown in the excerpt.

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• And didn't have to dig way down into the granular detail. I could start there. Then we'd work down.
• And didn't have to dig way down into the granular detail. I could start there. Then we'd work down.
• But in that case, you've got to dig just a little deeper to find out how it's documented.
• modernize older buildings as well as new buildings when they build them to make sure they're secure, safe
• modernize older buildings as well as new buildings when they build them to make sure they're secure, safe

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Budget Process 00:02:28 Allotment Process 00:10:30 School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10 Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00 Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25 Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40 Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all

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• that we want to assist our partners in each and every way we can to help them keep their community safe
• <00:31:26.000> there<00:31:26.159> has<00:31:26.320> been their community safe
• So there has been their community safe.
• And so I think we'd have to dig in a little bit more to figure out exactly what the data are showing.
• <01:21:22.000> into If you're interested in digging into If you're interested in digging into

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They want safe and modern infrastructure.
• broken dams, busted culverts, with towns vulnerable to flooding, and what's worse, there was no plan to dig
• billion over the next 10 years to make transportation in every corner of our state more secure, more safe
• Of our state, more secure, more safe, more reliable.
• And we'll be a state where everybody gets where they need to go, safely, affordably, sustainably, and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint convention for the Governor’s annual State of the Commonwealth address. Before the address, the chamber handled routine organizational motions, including recesses, the appointment of committees to escort the Lieutenant Governor, constitutional officers, and the Governor into the chamber, the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and an invocation and benediction. The joint convention then heard Governor Maura Healey’s address, followed by remarks from legislative leaders and a closing benediction. In her speech, Governor Healey said the state is strong and highlighted accomplishments from the past session, including tax cuts, expanded child care support, the Affordable Homes Act, transportation improvements, federal funding gains, veterans’ services, and health care measures. She also emphasized ongoing priorities such as reducing housing costs, improving transit and infrastructure, expanding primary care and mental health services, supporting education and career pathways, strengthening clean energy and AI investment, and protecting reproductive health care. She called for abolishing tenant broker’s fees, creating a statewide graduation standards council after the MCAS requirement change, and continuing efforts to address the emergency shelter system and other cost pressures. No roll call votes were taken on legislation during the address itself, but the convention adopted the various ceremonial orders and motions by voice vote. After the Governor’s remarks and the benediction, the joint convention adjourned, and the House later adjourned to meet the following Tuesday in informal session.

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• And I don't know if anybody has the real answer about how to fix this unless we dig deep.
• Children cannot learn if they do not feel safe.
• The students in Massachusetts deserve safe, adequately staffed, and fully resourced schools.
• A safe and secure educational lift-off for all of our students in this Commonwealth.
• This is a place that should be safe for you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts. Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students. Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.

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• NORIS IS THE VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
• IN CLOSING I WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE WHAT THE MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS IS.
• THE BOARD BEGAN WITH SAFETY BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OR SAFE ENVIRONMENT
• OFFICE OF SAFE SCHOOLS FUNDING. THERE IS NO MONEY THERE. >> Chair: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED.
• I WONDER WHERE YOU ANTICIPATING FUNDS FOR SAFE SCHOOLS FOR HIGHER ED SINCE THIS WAS K 12?

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• experience and have people actually come in and play a patient so that we have hands-on still in a safe
• You know, if you're digging yourself out of a situation or hole, that's very time-intensive.
• So it's safe to see on this one, the green bar on this circle. These are the courses.
• I would like, Lisa, if you could do a deeper dig for us and provide us the information of the number
• I would like, Lisa, if you could do a deeper dig for us and provide us the information of the number

Keywords: 908, all

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• Uh the the poll continues to dig deeper and um you know I'm not sure that there's a plan right now about
• Uh the the poll continues to dig deeper and um you know I'm not sure that there's a plan right now about
• 46.160> to get bigger. uh the the poll continues to get bigger. uh the the poll continues to dig
• :15:48.720> know<00:15:48.959> I'm<00:15:49.199> not<00:15:49.360> sure dig
• we would rather have those deployed quickly and make sure our kids and our staff and teachers are safe

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with brief remarks honoring Harry Bean after his death on February 14, with members describing him as a larger-than-life figure, a valued colleague, and a friend whose conversations and presence will be missed. The committee then moved to vehicle title bills, beginning with HB 1421, which would change title exemptions for older motor vehicles. DMV witnesses explained the fiscal note was based on 2024 new title applications for vehicles in the affected age range and represented a high-end estimate; members discussed whether the bill would actually be revenue-neutral because reduced title revenue would be offset by reduced staffing work. There was also clarification that the bill applies to cars and regular trucks, not heavy trucks or tractor trailers, and that owners could still obtain titles if they met proof-of-ownership requirements. Members noted antique cars would largely be unaffected because they are already exempt. HB 1421 was moved on an OTP motion and passed 9-8. The committee next considered HB 1466, a related title bill narrowed to boat trailers. Members again raised concerns about lost revenue, but the sponsor and DMV witness said the fiscal note was a high-water estimate and that the bill would likely be close to a wash because the department would save on title-processing costs. The witness also explained that VIN verification, when needed, can be done by local police or a dealership, but not for every trailer title. Members discussed the low value and infrequent resale of older boat trailers, and the bill was described as a practical policy change. HB 1466 was moved OTP and passed 8-0. Finally, the committee discussed HB 1483, which would create a special ham radio operator plate with a lightning bolt symbol and call sign. The sponsor explained an amendment was needed because the bill had mistakenly referred to a House and Senate Ways and Means Committee; the fix would treat the plate under existing vanity plate law. DMV witnesses said the plate would be optional, would require legislative approval, and would function like other special decal plates, which are generally limited to nonprofit-related or legislatively authorized uses. Members asked whether the plate would generate revenue, and DMV confirmed vanity plates carry an added fee that does produce revenue. Discussion focused on the plate’s practical purpose for identifying ham operators, especially in emergencies, and on whether it might set a precedent for other special-interest plates.

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• And he told me about this amazing debate bill, which I do believe will... ...help keep children safe
• You all know about the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program. 1706 expands the program to remove
• We need to have you safe, all of us safe, and know that the people on the road next to us are not incapacitated
• And I just wanted to kind of dig you a little bit because it's fun to do that. You're a great guy.
• People just don't know how safe we feel here.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• They do not all end in suicide, um, thankfully, but kids deserve to feel safe.
• We as parents, um, do need to do our part in educating our kids, um, in order to keep them safe.
• thankfully but kids deserve to feel safe thankfully but kids deserve to feel safe they<00:10:28.519
• And if a coach feels safe to go ahead and target an adult like me, one can only imagine what they're
• And if a coach feels safe to go ahead and target an adult like me, one can only imagine what they're

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• into<00:21:36.640> just<00:21:36.799> like<00:21:36.919> the want to also dig
• into just like the want to also dig into just like the logistics<00:21:37.679> of<00:21:37.880
• And creating a safe world, a lot of the work that I work on around here is anti-violence.
• And creating a safe world, a lot of the work that I work on around here is anti-violence.
• important to me and creating a safe important to me and creating a safe World<00:24:05.559> a

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thanks to Casey, I feel confident, happy, and safe.
• Thanks to Casey, I feel confident, happy, and safe.
• vulnerable individuals to remain safely vulnerable individuals to remain safely home<03:37:57.880
• :59.960> at<03:38:00.080> least home safely at home prevented at least home safely at home
• it dig it up to develop it they they dig it dig it up to develop it they will<04:10:20.800> find<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee opened a public hearing on House Bills 1 and 2, which concern the governor’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee must fit the budget to House Ways and Means revenue, which is about $800 million below the governor’s estimate in an almost $16 billion budget. He also noted a projected current-budget overspend, the impact of recently passed legislation, possible fee updates, no new tax proposals at that time, and the importance of federal funding and Medicaid stability. Testimony was limited to three minutes, with the chair asking speakers to avoid duplication. Much of the testimony focused on Medicaid, disability services, and home- and community-based care. Speakers urged the committee to restore or protect funding for transportation, Medicaid, day programs, in-home supports, and behavioral health services. Several individuals and providers described how cuts would affect people with disabilities, medically fragile children, and families who rely on services to remain employed and avoid institutional care. A home care provider argued that a proposed 3% Medicaid cut would increase hospitalizations and costs, while a behavioral health representative asked for sustainable Medicaid rates, uncompensated care support, housing resources, and continued funding for community behavioral health clinics. Another major topic was the Group II retirement provisions in HB 2 for public safety workers. Representatives from police, fire, corrections, probation/parole, and related associations testified in support, saying prior pension changes hurt recruitment and retention, pushed experienced workers to neighboring states, and should be reversed to restore promised benefits. They argued the provisions would help keep public safety careers viable and honor commitments made to first responders. An executive counselor also warned that when the state shifts costs away from itself, local property taxpayers bear the burden, and she opposed cost shifts such as Medicaid premiums and universal vouchers. A separate speaker urged funding public schools rather than universal vouchers, arguing vouchers can leave other students behind as resources are diverted.

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• And I need to dig into that a little bit, but at that time, 25 years ago, you know, they really pushed
• And I need to dig into that a little bit, but at that time, 25 years ago, you know, they really pushed
• Making sure that the child is safe and protected.
• Making sure that the child is safe and protected and not demonized. Thank you. Thank you.
• At least we have watchdogs knowing that those are going to be safe.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1167, which would let municipalities and counties satisfy certain public notice requirements by posting notices on their official websites instead of only in newspapers. The sponsor argued the bill is permissive, meant to modernize notice practices, reduce costs, and help governments meet deadlines, while a Blackman amendment added a six-month transition period requiring continued newspaper publication and a notice to the public about the change. Media representatives, tribal advocates, and others opposed the bill, warning that moving away from print could reduce access for rural, tribal, and older residents and weaken transparency; county and local government representatives supported it as a flexible, efficient option. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 1167 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1021, which after a strike-everything amendment would require the Auditor General to refer possible criminal conduct involving health profession regulatory boards to the Attorney General and outline how such investigations should proceed. The sponsor and supporters said the measure would create a mechanism for accountability when audits uncover criminal activity and address conflicts of interest in enforcement. With no opposition testimony, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and passed SB 1021 as amended on a 4-3 vote. Next was SB 1011, a bill directing county medical examiners or forensic pathologists to review an infant’s immunization and vaccination history and any countermeasures given in the 90 days before a sudden unexplained infant death. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve data collection, align Arizona with best practices, and help identify correlations without implying causation. Opponents, including vaccine advocacy groups and a disability advocate, argued the state already collects much of this information, that the bill could fuel misinformation about vaccines, and that it failed to address the main known risk factors for SIDS such as unsafe sleep. The committee passed SB 1011 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered SB 1013, an original merit-based public hiring bill that was not amended after a proposed strike-everything was defeated. The sponsor framed it as ensuring public employees are hired based on qualifications rather than identity-based preferences, while opponents from the ACLU and others argued existing law already prohibits discrimination and that the bill could create new liability and hinder outreach to diverse communities. Supporters said it would clarify merit hiring and prevent quota-based practices. The committee passed SB 1013 on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1015, which the sponsor said would create accountability and data collection around detransition care for minors, while the proposed strike-everything would instead establish a family and medical leave insurance program through Medicaid beginning in 2029; testimony on that bill and the striker was underway when the transcript ended.

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• are spanning everything from our field and really hard workers out in the, in the crews that are digging
• continuing to advance the state of the art of testing to confirm that the water is truly clean and safe
• their own municipality, their their own waterworks, uh, because they're focused on keeping people safe
• And impurities from water to make it safe for drinking and other uses.
• In addition to serving as a nexus for maritime transportation, ports also provide a safe connectivity

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• and continuing to advance the state-of-the-art testing to confirm that the water is truly clean and safe
• granule-activated carbon or GAC to remove any . . . trace organics so that the water is clean and safe
• There are waterworks, because they're focused on keeping people safe on their roads.
• Water companies are 24% less likely to violate Safe Drinking Water Act than government-run systems.
• We've moved most of the... nation's military cargo while safely handling agriculture and other consumer

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's call before<00:01:37.520> you<00:01:37.759> dig.
• That<00:01:38.720> number<00:01:39.040> is<00:01:39.840> uh before you dig
• That number is uh before you dig.
• in your backyard, uh you can digging in your backyard, uh you can call<00:01:54.399> 811<00:01
• And so we we we take a lot ready to dig.

Bills: SB95, HB322, SB95, HB322

Keywords: underground facilities, excavation safety, One-Call Notification System, utility protection, public safety, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, pipeline protection, utility management, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, director compensation, municipality, electricity supply, board of directors, postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening

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• been copied around the country, and she set the gold standard for being an energy committee chair, digging
• been copied around the country, and she set the gold standard for being an energy committee chair, digging
• been copied around the country, and she set the gold standard for being an energy committee chair, digging
• been copied around the country, and she set the gold standard for being an energy committee chair, digging
• been copied around the country, and she set the gold standard for being an energy committee chair, digging

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, as have a safe place to stay.
• It felt very safe. Um, they chose it because, again, it's safe and it was affordable for them.
• It felt very safe. Um, they chose it because, again, it's safe and it was affordable for them.
• safe and that is affordable for them. safe and that is affordable for them.
• I was just taking digging that deep.

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• I think the rules are safe. Um, I don't think we have leaking landfills. rules.
• Um and that's the rules aren't safe now.
• I think the<01:01:12.640> rules<01:01:12.960> are<01:01:13.200> safe.
• Um I don't think we the rules are safe.
• Seeing none, thank you very much. and safe smart landfill and safe smart landfill regulation.<02:06:01.840

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Uh, first off, um, I get to dig sir.
• Let me dig into this.
• Let me dig into a lot of background.
• <01:37:11.760> into Um it seems like the more we dig into Um it seems like the more we dig
• recommendation on that but it didn't dig recommendation on that but it didn't dig into<01:53:48.560

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13 Approval of Minutes - 4:07 Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18 Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02 ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47 KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04 Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review. Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators. The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.