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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- enrollment program focused on public health.
- Some of the campuses may have a particular program or set of programs with lower enrollment, but yet
- Programs on the ground.
- So, all four programs make the same amount.
- We were forced to make cuts to partnership programs that are part of larger entities or programs that
CA
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- So who gets into the CTE programs? Yeah.
- They were programmed for that.
- What kind of programs should we be implementing for students? What are the evidence-based programs?
- How can we overlay programming?
- And then just different programs, new literacy programs. that we have actually put in place.
LA
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- to provide for the ABLE account program, the Louisiana Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust K-12 Program
- And I think clearly the extra information in terms of how programs—we cannot get information at a program
- And I think clearly the extra information in terms of how programs, we cannot get information at a program
- the people who play for the football program, all right?
- It exempts pre-K programs operated by non-public schools approved by BESE.
Bills:
SR119, SCR65, HCR47, HB196, HB218, HB256, HB325, HB352, HB434, HB448, HB476, HB608, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB749, HB818, HB1059, HB1112, HB1242, HB1249
Keywords:
SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor.
Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably.
Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.
TX
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- You know, Maria's not passing; can I—let's set up a program, not Apollo, you know.
- role in reducing the number of field hours and reducing the retention rate for some certification programs
- I'll take for granted, I think, his folks growing up.
Bills:
HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57
Keywords:
student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan
TX
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- We raised the funding from $50 to $150 per student program.
- Is that the only ones that you want served on this program?
- They approved a bond program back in 2018.
- It creates a permissive school security volunteer program. ...security volunteer program with veterans
- We haven't covered any of these things like the retiree coming back or the grant program to cover those
Bills:
SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843
Keywords:
lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556
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Transcript Highlights:
- So in the committee substitute that we just adopted, it would create a two-year pilot program for approximately
- reconcile to the plus or minus just based on the next number that's requested from regions for the OA program
- This is a new program that was established last year.
- However, this cleanup is making it a cohort-based program that starts upon entering your freshman year
Keywords:
firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- human services programs. human services programs.
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integrity On slide eight, our program integrity On slide eight, our program - service program administration. service program administration.
- I'll call it ancillary programs related. I'll call it ancillary programs related.
Keywords:
human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure establishes and appropriates funds in the form of grants for the Ho‘opili Families Program
- This is not a state program enterprise.
- So we have cost share funds and grants.
- Thank you so a program gets started.
- , since the program will sunset on June 30, 2028.
Keywords:
HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill, uh, the Lone Star card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas.
- Members, I know how important this program is to so many of our constituents, and this bill in no way
- cuts program eligibility or benefits.
- The Urban Institute has deemed to implement the program has far exceeded any reduction in fraud.
- which is a special program for when a hurricane hits.
Keywords:
DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Grants had some folks come in regarding the regulatory environment right now.
- I am the President of Texas and the Chief Program Officer for St. Francis Ministries.
- And there are parent-to-parent programs in other states.
- We have a lot of different programs, a lot of different funding streams beyond CBC.
- If permission is granted, is there any objection?
Keywords:
DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Lone Star Card is the ID card for financial assistance. assistance programs in Texas, such as SNAP
- Members, I know how important this program is to so many of our constituents, and this bill in no way
- cuts program eligibility or benefits.
- About natural disasters, there's a program called D-SNAP, Disaster SNAP, which is a special program for
- Is this already allocated within their program? Okay, we'll leave that alone. Thank you.
Keywords:
DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Ten years ago, UTRGV only has 15 doctoral programs, which is considerably low in comparison. to other
- On top of that, also went to 25 national parks and did an awareness. program, put it on film.
- We started a high school program program that was I'm really proud of called Scissortail Studios.
- And currently the program has 700 students in it just at the high school level.
- expand those programs? I would hope so.
Bills:
HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232
Keywords:
students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/20/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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for <00:20:40.039>medical assistance programs for medical assistance - uh and that in human services programs uh and that is<00:21:28.200>
sec <00:21:28.600>se <00:53:58.280>- And the sharing, you know, if we've got a bad actor in one program, the ability to let other programs
- However, I do know that anyone who works on grants in the Behavioral Health Administration or anywhere
at other uh type type of of um programs at other uh type type of of um programs
Keywords:
nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- this a proposal for a pilot program this a proposal for a pilot program rather<00:21:05.200>
- Section one of this bill programs.
- with program integrity. with program integrity.
- At six months, I have the program.
- to secure the NMT program exists today. to secure the NMT program exists today.
Keywords:
county cost share, economically distressed county, human services finance, substance use disorder treatment, SUD services, civil commitment, state aid, county levy, poverty threshold, tax-exempt acreage, property tax exemption, Minnesota human services, county fiscal relief, local government finance, chemical dependency, behavioral health, PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Recovery program grants, $23,000 per year.
- of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
- of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
- of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
- It's not just for the program area, but it's also we hire all of our grant specialists through that administrative
Keywords:
parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- had RX kids program.
- Uh that program had RX kids program.
- <00:36:06.720>
Um <00:36:07.839>that <00:36:08.400>uh the grant and aid uh program - Um that uh the grant and aid uh program.
- . programs. programs.
Keywords:
LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition.
The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals.
The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Academy was created in 2025 to prioritize the continued need for transportation workforce development programs
- institutions to participate voluntarily and, based on their own decision, in the existing guardian program
- Institutions are allowed to seek security grants under this bill, subject to appropriations.
- Institutions are allowed to seek security grants under this bill, subject to appropriations.
- Program.
Keywords:
unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, bail bond, insurance regulation, foreign insurers, financial disclosure, premium reporting, pyramid schemes, consumer protection, fraud prevention, legal affairs, penalties, justice, administrative commission, membership, state attorneys, public defenders
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate.
Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19.
The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support.
In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 2383 relating to the workforce PEL grant 2383 relating to the workforce PEL grant program.<01:03
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program <01:03:59.200>to federal workforce PEL grant program to federal - c> uh<01:04:06.880>
program <01:04:07.280>approval workforce PEL grant uh program approval - Moving on to HB 2383 relating to workforce PEL grant program.
- Uh for to workforce PEL grant program.
Keywords:
workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We need that to keep moving our programs forward that are happening now.
- But the consistency we've had in the literacy programs has started to turn that around.
Keywords:
wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 19th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- And so program after program, whether it's STEM program. programs in high school or computer programs
- , women infants and children program, which is the WIC program, behavioral health. early childhood intervention
- So Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program and long term services and support program
- , so they can get services from both programs.
- The, the program.
Keywords:
cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare