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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 90% of Arizona families choose public education.
- And we constantly have public education...” “...under attack.
- But the reality is, how can public education stay afloat?
- in Washington the Educational Choice for Children’s Act.
- But if we just fund education properly...” “...then we wouldn't have to have tax credits to fund education
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You have before you the requested budget for the health education programs.
- That's one-time money that will be put back into education.
- We're competing with other salaries, even in K-12 education.
- Co-Chair, this is the budget for the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
- There were no... ...for the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of FY 2027 budget items, beginning with health education programs. Members approved additional general fund support and FTPs for psychiatry residents, a Burley family medicine resident, a family medicine OB fellowship, additional family medicine residents, child psychiatry residents at the University of Utah, and a veterinary education FTP adjustment. They then approved language to shift fellowship funding to the rural health transformation program if available, with debate focused on whether that money should instead be reserved for broader rural health needs; the language ultimately passed despite objections.
The Office of the State Board of Education budget was approved with funding for Canvas LMS renewal, transfer of risk managers to institutions, and a federal post-secondary education grant. In the colleges and universities budget, a substitute motion to add general fund support and restore a rescission failed, but the original motion passed, providing dedicated funds for endowment adjustments and restoring the FY 2027 rescission. Community colleges were then considered, and a motion to reduce the Canvas LMS item and leave the rescission unfilled failed; the original motion restoring the rescission passed. The committee also approved a one-time Career Ready Students Fund appropriation for secondary CTE programs, then later approved a separate one-time Career Ready Students Fund increase for Idaho Division of Career Technical Education secondary programs after rejecting a general fund substitute.
The Department of Administration budget drew the most debate. Members discussed utilities transfers, new procurement staff for Medicaid managed care contracting, training and administrative support transfers, inflationary utilities costs, IT hardware, and a vacancy adjustment correction. The committee rejected the motion, largely over concerns about the Medicaid procurement staffing request. It then approved the Permanent Building Fund budget, including state match for a Bonneville County National Guard Readiness Center design and replacement items for public works projects, along with standard language and reporting language by unanimous consent. Finally, the State Lottery budget was approved for $25,800 in replacement items for design equipment. The committee adjourned after announcing the next meeting schedule.
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.
- 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
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Representative Josh Tanner, the House co-chair of JFAC, on state budgeting and education funding. Tanner argued Idaho has a spending problem driven by policy decisions and supplementals, said education funding should be judged by outcomes rather than inputs, and criticized what he described as declining test results, enrollment shifts, and loopholes in the funding formula, including students allegedly being counted for sports participation without attending class. He also questioned heavy technology spending in classrooms and said many programs should be reexamined for return on investment.
Members responded by asking for more information from LSO and the Impact Team on how the school funding formula and support units work, and several suggested the committee should better educate itself before making changes. Tanner agreed that the formula is complicated and supported more analysis, audits, and possible sunset provisions or other mechanisms to force policy review. He also said JFAC analysts can help members understand the budget and that the committee should look backward at existing programs, not just forward at new ones.
The discussion broadened to whether the state has a spending problem or a revenue problem, with Tanner pointing to growth in supplemental spending, Medicaid, corrections, and uncertainty around federal conformity costs, while noting education had not been targeted for cuts. Members raised concerns about mental health resources, school climate, and the need to listen to local school boards and parents. The meeting ended with the chair saying he would gather the needed materials for the committee’s upcoming discussion with JFAC, and the committee adjourned without taking a vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our public schools are the backbone of this state in our education and always will be.
- Personally, my family is a product of public education. I'm a product of public education.
- And my children are going to be a product of public education.
- There is 1.5 billion in new special education funding. It is long overdue.
- they need to educate them at the levels required.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- As you can see from education-related events already happening this month, I am happy to announce that
- next week we will gather to celebrate and remember the critical role that education plays in shaping
- , and faculty who play a vital role in our robust education system.
- , and faculty who play a vital role in our robust education system.
- , and faculty who play a vital role in our robust education system.
Summary:
The Senate met with 21 members present and four excused. The Journal of the previous day was approved, and Governor’s Message Nos. 727 to 733, transmitting nominations to various boards and commissions, were referred according to the order of the day. The body also adopted Standing Committee Reports Nos. 1080 to 1088 without objection.
During announcements, Senator Kidani highlighted upcoming Education Week activities, including recognition of outstanding students, educators, administrators, and faculty. She also noted the Friends of the Library’s continued support and announced the annual book fair at the Capitol on Monday, March 17, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room 224.
Senator Dela Cruz introduced Jiha, Mrs. Kim, and Noah to the Senate. At the end of the session, Senator Wai moved to adjourn until 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, and Senator Dela Cruz seconded the motion. The Senate adjourned without objection.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Feb 6, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 11
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . education. education.
- Welcome to the House of Representatives. educators joining us today from Capo educators joining us today
- </c><00:13:59.360><c> Deborah</c> Falante Mao and their educators Deborah Falante Mao and their educators
- So, teacher on the board of education.
- It's a great day for education here in the House.
Bills:
HB2118 , HB1764 , HB1815 , HB2117 , HB2436 , HB2438 , HB2532 , HB2566 , HB2573 , HB1736 , HB2425 , HB1590 , HB1913 , HB1573 , HB1542 , HB1804 , HB1976 , HB1704 , HB1996 , HB1541 , HB1926 , HB1703 , HB1866 , HB1710
Keywords:
business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> measures for adults in the educational measures for adults in the educational environment<00:20:
- Higher education did not want it.
- I have several to higher education.
- </c> to experiment in career and education to experiment in career and education pathway<00:47:58.560
- </c> K through2 and higher education systems. K through2 and higher education systems.
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- H.R. 486 by Bella Montgomery concerning the Southern Regional Education Board.
- referred to the Committee on Public Education.
- on Public Education.
- , referred to the Committee on Public Education.
- Providing financial support for medical care of certain institutions of higher education, referred to
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the first regular meeting of the Senate Education Committee.
- More teachers have gone into education the last few years.
- People watch all the good news that's coming out about education.
- And with that, we are... ...it's coming out about education.
- And with that, we are. it's coming out about education.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> common among districts was the education common among districts was the education piece<00:05:26.400
- :05:28.280><c> one</c> piece education is very important one piece education is very important one education
- </c> real concerns and our role as Educators real concerns and our role as Educators is<00:21:52.200>
- We still had to educate.
- </c> we have districts and we have Educators we have districts and we have Educators trying<01:19:14.960
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So we reached out with an inform and educate letter, educated the employer that it's not a choice whether
- So we reached out with an inform and educate letter, educated the employer that it's not a choice whether
- So we reached out with an inform and educate letter, educated the employer that it's not a choice whether
- c><00:35:07.760><c> the</c><00:35:07.920><c> public</c> education uh uh educating of the public education
- </c> uh through this in this education uh through this in this education process<00:38:01.200><c> there
Committee:
Senate Labor
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (04/13/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- education? education?
- </c> education option means by definition. education option means by definition.
- </c> children to receive education. children to receive education.
- </c> charge onto a special education student. charge onto a special education student.
- </c> general education in in and of itself. general education in in and of itself.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I was not in Education Committee.
- I move that the amendment to the Education Committee amendment be adopted, the Education Committee amendment
- I move that the amendment to the Education Committee amendment be adopted, the Education Committee amendment
- It was under public education. Third reading, House Bill 2621.
- I was under public education. Here, third reading, House, Bill, 26, 21.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You have before you the requested budget for the health education programs.
- I move for FY 2027 for the Office of the State Board of Education...
- That's one-time money that will be put back into education.
- "We're competing with other salaries, even in K-12 education.
- For the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of JFAC budget items, beginning with health education programs. Members approved an FY 2027 increase of $900,000 and 2.5 FTP for psychiatry, family medicine, OB fellowship, child psychiatry, and veterinary education slots. They then adopted language to shift funding for the family medicine OB fellowship to the rural health transformation program if those funds become available before July 1, 2026, with the general fund then redirected to undergraduate medical education seats under H 368. The language drew debate about whether rural health money should be reserved for rural facilities and whether the provision would preempt a future committee’s role, but it ultimately passed.
The committee next approved the Office of the State Board of Education budget, including Canvas LMS renewal, transfer of risk managers to institutions, and a federal post-secondary improvement grant, with a net increase of $4,487,900 and a reduction of four FTP. For colleges and universities, a substitute motion to add general fund support for an additional rescission restoration and other items failed, and the original motion passed instead, providing a smaller increase. Community colleges received a one-time general fund increase of $1,123,200 after the committee rejected a substitute that would have only reduced Canvas costs. Career Technical Education was addressed twice: first, the committee approved $957,600 one-time from the Career Ready Students Fund to restore a prior rescission in secondary programs; later, it approved $1,877,300 one-time from the same fund for secondary CTE programs after rejecting a substitute that would have used ongoing general fund support.
The Department of Administration budget included utilities, Medicaid procurement staffing, training, document services, IT hardware, and a rescission correction. The committee rejected the main motion after concerns were raised about staffing for a large Medicaid managed care contract, but then approved the Permanent Building Fund budget, including $890,100 for design of a National Guard Readiness Center in Bonneville County and $71.6 million for replacement items and maintenance projects. Standard language and reporting language for that fund were adopted by unanimous consent. Finally, the State Lottery received approval for $25,800 in dedicated funds for replacement computers used in scratch-game design. The committee adjourned after announcing future work group meetings and upcoming budget agenda items.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , her family who is here with us today continues to shine the light of Aspen's life by working to educate
- UHV educates a approximately 3,600 students annually with over 1,000 degrees conferred each year and
- Refer to the Committee on Public Education.
- Refer to the Committee on Public Education. HB 1416 by Allen relating to the program.
- I'll refer to the Committee on Public Education HB 1445 by Hernandez.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Education today, we'd ask our Secretary to take a silent roll. No, no, sorry, sorry.
- After that, then we'll have a presentation by Brandon Wolfe, Transparent Idaho, Education Data.
- Peter Kohler to serve as a State Board of Education...
- Okay, here's our main home page, but I'm going to jump over here to education.
- We've had the educational salaries, so certified and classified.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The committee first acted on two gubernatorial appointments to the State Board of Education. Senator Ward-Engelking moved to send Jennifer White and Peter Kohler to the Senate floor with recommendations for confirmation, and both motions carried without opposition. The chair then noted that sponsors for the nominees had not yet been assigned and asked for a volunteer to sponsor Jennifer White on the floor.
Brandon Wolfe, Idaho State Controller, then presented an overview of Transparent Idaho’s education data tools. He explained that the site now includes annual financial, payroll, enrollment, and salary data, plus quarterly transactional education spending data received through the State Board of Education from the IC system. He described how users can drill down from district-level summaries to school-level and transaction-level detail, export data, and view audited figures from fiscal years 2019 through 2024, with fiscal year 2025 to be added soon.
Committee members asked whether the site could separate federal from state funding and break out other funding sources such as levies and bonds; Wolfe said those breakdowns are not currently available but would be a useful future enhancement. Senator Cook also asked about an IRS line item in the transactional detail, and Wolfe said it likely related to employee benefit taxes but would need further review. Wolfe said his office is open to further ideas through the interim transparency committee, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- President: Education today, we'd ask our secretary to take a silent roll. No, no, sorry, sorry.
- After that, then we'll have a presentation by Brandon Wolfe, Transparent Idaho, Education Data.
- Peter Kohler to serve as a State Board of Education member. Thank you, Senator.
- Okay, here's our main home page, but I'm going to jump over here to education.
- We've had the educational salaries, so certified and classified.
Committee:
Senate Education
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- That includes public, private, and home education students.
- education, exceptional student education, cybersecurity, cardiopulmonary sciences, applied intelligence
- and exceptional student education degrees, and you can see that elementary education is our fourth fastest
- That still requires an approval by the State Board of Education.
- I also wanted to flag our elementary education.
Committee:
Senate Education Postsecondary
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution.
University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs.
During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 25, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- You've got um, you know, your education tech Um, you know, your education tech companies like P School
- In science and career and technical education and Career and technical education and elective, it's very
- Local educators have the... to succeed.
- By students, educators, and taxpayers.
- Thank you for educating us.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (10-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> individual education plan or IEPs. individual education plan or IEPs.
- c> doctors</c> education experience these doctors education experience these doctors already<00:31:51.840
- </c> there any kind of continuing education there any kind of continuing education for<00:36:58.960><
- </c> requirements for continuing education. requirements for continuing education.
- There's differences in education.
Summary:
The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers.
The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.