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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 8, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So first we will hear CS for House Bill 1267, Education, by Representative Boussada.
- Kathy Bome, Florida Education Association, waves in opposition.
- But I again don't think it should come at the sacrifice of public education.
- advocate as a former public school educator.
- House Bill 1115, education by Representative Valdes.
Summary:
The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee heard and advanced three bills. CS/HB 1267, by Rep. Boussada, would require school districts to allow Schools of Hope to use vacant or surplus facilities or co-locate in schools with capacity, with non-instructional services handled through a pro rata agreement and a performance-based agreement requiring Schools of Hope to meet expectations within five years. Supporters argued it would better use underfilled public schools and help students in the bottom 10% of schools statewide; opponents raised concerns about local control, funding, and the effect on public schools. The bill passed 13-2. The committee also heard CS/HB 1115, by Rep. Valdes, which would require sharing certain discretionary sales surtax revenues with eligible charter schools based on enrollment, create a standardized charter school monitoring tool, and align Schools of Hope sponsoring-entity rules with charter school processes. Supporters said it would improve consistency and accountability; critics questioned fiscal impacts and district flexibility. That bill passed 13-2.
The final bill, CS/HB 1213, by Rep. Alvarez, would create a K-12 School Route Optimization Pilot Program using five counties to test AI-assisted analysis of school bus routes and walking conditions, with the goal of improving child safety for students who currently walk long distances. Members discussed hazardous conditions, possible use of safe-school transportation funds, and the bill’s lack of fiscal impact. Public testimony included support from education and parent groups. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2015, she was the first woman elected county superintendent of education.
- Currently, she is the Director of Education for Area 1 in the USD.
- Eileen Mitro is a climate advocate and former public educator.
- A long-time public servant and educator, Dr.
- Arts and Education.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Higher Education Committee. We Higher Education Committee.
- Mson, welcome to Higher Education.
- This is not really a new education.
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Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
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- This is going to allow educational tours to these distilleries and provide an educational component.
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- But there'll be three educational tours.
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Howard Carlson, Executive Director, Greater Phoenix Educational Management Council. LD 5. J.
- Education. SB 1411, Auditor General, Charter Schools. Government.
- Education and Appropriations, Transportation and Technology.
- Education. SB 1430, Tax Aggressions Act of 2026. Finance.
- A product of public education, Representative Grijalva...
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and recorded attendance. Members observed a moment of silence for former Representative Noel Campbell, and several guest groups were recognized in the gallery, including Greater Phoenix school district leaders, GCU Government and History Club students, Arizona Food Bank Network representatives, and local and tribal officials visiting for appropriations and transportation-related discussions.
The chamber also adopted a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Senators and guests offered remarks about the Holocaust, rising antisemitism, and the importance of education and remembrance, followed by a moment of silence. Later, the Senate received and unanimously adopted House Concurrent Resolution 2045 honoring the life and public service of former Congressman Raul Grijalva, with members of the Grijalva family present on the floor and several senators sharing personal tributes.
The Senate then processed a long list of governor’s nominations, first readings, and second-reading bill referrals, including measures on natural resources, education, health, public safety, elections, taxation, utilities, and appropriations. Senator Bolick also read a proclamation for National School Choice Week. The body recessed briefly, returned to consider SCR 1036 on Attorney General public statements, and then received committee announcements before adjourning until the next day.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Chair Calatayud: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION POSTSECONDARY WILL COME TO ORDER, PLEASE CALL. >> Chair Calatayud
- I WANTED TO DEDICATE MY LATER YEARS TO IMPROVING EDUCATION AND HE ASKED ME TO TELL HIM WHAT I WOULD DO
- CURRENT LAW ALREADY REQUIRES STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS TO BE STATE RESIDENTS.
- IN YOUR COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS WE HAD MULTIPLE NUMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- THIS HAD BEEN A LONG-TERM IMPACT ON MY ME MENTALLY AND TOOK A TOLL ON MY EDUCATION.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- and patriotic reflection on education and patriotic reflection on education and patriotic reflection
- and student development move Education and student development move Education and student development
- trust pass a general fund and education trust pass a general fund and education trust fund budget by
- the 21st century Early Child education the 21st century Early Child education the 21st century Debt
- campaign start looking at an education campaign start looking at an education campaign to start educating
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- in K-12 and higher education on AI usage.
- Now moving on to K-12 and higher education, how does this connect back to K-12 and higher education?
- In terms of education in the future, we need to go back to agency, character, ethics, and moral education
- And the best way to do that would be to follow, again, going back to character education, to ethics education
- Pencil stands for education. PIN stands for penitentiary. Pencil stands for education.
Committee:
All ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 24th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education will now come to order.
- Let's take up Tab 3, SB 1618, on pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education, by Senator Calatayud.
- , ensuring responsible use of public funds, and expanding opportunities for students and educators.
- Late-filed amendments are always discouraged in education committees.
- We do find continued support and engagement with supporting math educators very important.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education met with a quorum present and took up three bills. SB 1618, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a broad education package affecting VPK through grade 12. It included changes to VPK enrollment flexibility, repeal of the Council for Early Grade Success, agriculture and financial literacy curriculum updates, reading intervention requirements, limits on certain public-school spending, corporal punishment consent, educator certification and screening provisions, and changes to the school recognition program. A late-filed technical amendment clarifying prior legislation for certain private schools in Brevard, Clay, Sarasota, and Bradford counties was adopted. Senator Osgood raised concerns about the bill’s school recognition provisions and the impact on paraprofessionals and other support staff, and the sponsor said she would continue those discussions. SB 1618, as amended, was reported favorably.
The committee then considered CS for SB 1058, which would update Florida references from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state, district, and charter school materials beginning after July 1, 2025, without requiring existing materials to be changed. The bill was presented by Senator Calatayud on behalf of Senator Gruters and was reported favorably without amendment or opposition.
Next, the committee heard CS for SB 1470 on school safety, which would align school security guard training with guardian program requirements, refine locked campus and classroom rules, and improve panic alert and digital map coordination. Several amendments were adopted, including a late-filed amendment capping guardian training fees, creating a stakeholder work group for a Florida Institute of School Safety, adjusting locked-zone requirements and exceptions, requiring substitute teachers to receive safety protocol training, and a funding amendment providing $450,000 in recurring funds for a centralized panic alert and digital map system. Support was voiced by school district, sheriff, and safety representatives, and Senator Osgood praised the recurring funding as avoiding an unfunded mandate. The committee also passed SB 1472, linked to SB 1470, extending a public records exemption to school security guards’ records held by FDLE, with the exemption set to sunset in 2030 unless renewed. President Gaetz questioned the need for the exemption, and Senator Burgess responded that it was intended to protect school safety personnel from exposure of personal information after an incident. All three bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Senate Standing Committee on Education. We are on Tuesday, April 21st.
- school districts by boards of cooperative educational services, in relation to making the provisions
- An act to amend the education law in relation to lockdown drills.
- This was at the suggestion of the State Education Department.
- Another productive meeting of the Senate Education Committee.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met on April 21 and considered several education-related bills, mostly extensions or technical changes. S-57 (BOCES services to out-of-state school districts), S-150B (small-city school board nominating communication deadlines), S-8904A (BOCES lease terms for properties), S-9148 (exempting certain preschool special services providers from separate Commissioner approval), and S-9611 (extending provisions on certified school psychologists and preschool special education services) were all moved to the floor with little or no opposition.
The committee also took up S-2498, which would reduce the required number of lockdown drills in schools from 12 to 10 and adjust the timing of drills. Senator Tedisco spoke strongly against the bill, arguing that repetition is necessary to prepare students and staff for emergencies and that reducing drills would move in the wrong direction on school safety. Chair Mayer responded that the bill still requires a significant number of drills and is intended to reduce trauma, especially for young children. The bill advanced, with Senators Stec and Tedisco opposed and Senator Weber recorded without recommendation.
Most other bills were described as aligning existing rules, easing administrative burdens, or extending current law. The committee concluded by noting the meeting was productive and adjourned after moving all listed bills forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Investing in Education by Modernizing School Funding | Senator Mary Kunesh May 8th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, let's start with an education success.
- So, we know the legislature has so much to do with education.
- </c> generate dollars for public education. generate dollars for public education.
- The cost of schools and education.
- You've worked on the education omnibus bill. What are you most excited by?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Jul 14th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- We build quality educational environments.
- What can we do to help educate you to a better level?"
- It'd be nice to see New Mexico in an education area ranked. Highly.
- Improving the educational environment.
- We are prepared to start educating.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- . education. education.
- We just want to support educators.
- We just want to support educators.
- </c> on the educators in the room than I do. on the educators in the room than I do.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We also know that an arts education can... In our schools and workplaces.
- arts education programs across the state.
- Arts education for all Californians. And in addition to Dr.
- in expanding arts education programs, please join me in welcoming Dr.
- Black women are among the most educated in this country.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of guest introductions, including Canadian diplomatic visitors and youth soccer champions from Senator Niello’s district. The body also recognized guests connected to arts education and later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Caitlin “Katie” Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The President announced the Senate would enter a one-week spring recess and return on April 6, 2026.
On the floor, the Senate adopted SR 89 by Senator Alvarado-Gil, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day in California. Supporters emphasized the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and services for people with profound autism and their families. The resolution passed by a 35-0 vote. The Senate also adopted SCR 147 by Senator Allen, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with remarks stressing the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success; it passed 37-0.
The chamber then adopted SCR 141 by Senator Wahab, recognizing March 26, 2026 as Women’s Equal Pay Day. Senators discussed the gender pay gap, its impact on families, and the need for transparency and enforcement; the resolution passed 37-0. The Senate also approved AB 2156, an urgency measure to proclaim March 31 as Farm Worker Day, with extensive debate about farm workers’ historical contributions, labor conditions, and the decision to rename the day in light of recent allegations involving the prior honoree. The bill passed unanimously, 37-0, including the urgency clause.
Finally, the Senate adopted the consent calendar, which included SB 968, SJR 11, SB 1005, and SB 1080, by unanimous vote. A committee announcement noted Budget Subcommittee 3 would meet upon adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- policy and expanding access to arts education programs across the state.
- arts education programs across the state.
- Espinoza, we're... ...arts education for all Californians. And in addition to Dr.
- in expanding arts education programs, please join me in welcoming Dr.
- Black women are among the most educated in this country.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several guest introductions, including a Canadian diplomatic delegation visiting for Canada Day at the Capitol and the undefeated Under-11 San Juan Spirits soccer team. The chamber also recognized guests connected to later resolutions, including families and advocates tied to profound autism and farm worker issues, as well as arts education leaders.
The Senate adopted SR 89, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day, after remarks emphasizing the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and lifelong services for people with profound autism and their caregivers. Members also adopted SCR 147, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with support focused on the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success. Both resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
The chamber then took up AB 2156, an urgency measure renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day and proclaiming March 31 as Farm Worker Day. Supporters from multiple caucuses and regions spoke about the history of farm labor, the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers, and the need to honor the broader movement and its diverse participants; some speakers also referenced recent allegations and the desire to center survivors and workers rather than one individual. The bill passed with 37 ayes and 0 noes, including the urgency clause.
The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of several items without objection, then adjourned in memory of Caitlin Mardell Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The session concluded with announcements of a committee meeting and a one-week spring recess, with the next floor session scheduled for April 6, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's 9:00 a.m., and you are in the House Education Committee, and we will get started.
- we call it—the piece of educational reserve funds?
- In education, we don't have cell phone use out there.
- It's an essential part of how we deliver a complete education to our students.
- Idaho has a long tradition of innovation and fiscal responsibility in education.
Committee:
House Education
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 03:29 pm
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment makes the mapping a requirement of higher education institutions.
- The requirement of higher education institutions. It also corrects a language choice. Mr.
- The Committee on Education moved to amend the bill on page 24, section 7. Third reading.
- The Committee on Education moved to amend the bill on page 24, section 7. Senator from Mason.
- Education moved to amend the bill on page 3, section 10. Senator from Mason. Thank you, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is codifying our directives for the future of higher education.
- Coordinating Board is supposed to coordinate higher education.
- You remember Senate Bill 25 where we were talking about the cost of education, higher education in the
- And Higher Education Coordinating Board has been working on that.
- That’s why over the last three sessions, higher education—and higher education being defined as community
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, received a House message announcing passage of H.B. 500, and a gubernatorial nomination for the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including SR 409 recognizing Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, SR 402 honoring the discovery of the woolly devil plant at Big Bend National Park, and recognitions for Operation Christmas RGV and Wilson County Day. The Senate also heard an announcement that the Committee on Senate Nominations action report had been placed on members’ desks.
The body then took up and passed several bills. SB 2365 was passed to prohibit personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time, with exceptions for health, special education, and safety needs. SB 1869 was passed to reaffirm the DSHS commissioner’s authority over controlled-substance schedule changes without rulemaking or judicial review. SB 1124 was passed to revise criminal discovery procedures in response to the Heath decision, with supporters saying it preserves exculpatory evidence protections while limiting suppression of inculpatory evidence when the defense already knew of it. SB 1758 was passed to create a Grayson County pilot study and temporary permitting hold concerning a cement kiln/quarry near a semiconductor wafer facility, and SB 2078 was passed to regulate composting in certain counties, after a clarifying amendment.
The Senate also passed SB 33, barring governmental entities from transactions that support abortion assistance or out-of-state abortion procurement; SB 34, expanding wildfire preparedness measures, studies, equipment databases, and rural fire department funding; SB 1208, increasing the penalty for interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony; SB 1030, removing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul tax for general aviation; SB 505, creating processes to address election irregularities; SB 2411, updating the Business Organizations Code and changing filing-method requirements; and SB 1333, addressing unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, or conveyance of real property. Most measures advanced on voice vote or recorded roll call after motions to suspend the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule, with several members raising questions or objections, especially on the criminal justice, abortion, and public duties bills.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Youth Mental Health and Treatment Accessibility Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Sharing our stories and educating lawmakers is essential for this.
- and the Santa Clara County Office of Education of best practices.
- and the Santa Clara County Office of Education of best practices.
- Oh, yeah, sorry, Butte County Office of Education.
- It is investing in county offices of education to support the employees...