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• My particular concern, though, was about the nonpublic schools.
• school and if they want um for nonpublic school and if they want to<00:10:02.279> take<00:10:
• for the highest prevalence of type 1 diabetes among individuals under 19, according to recent CDC data
• Prevalence of type 1 diabetes among individuals under 19, according to recent CDC data.
• I will skip over a lot of the data that has been put forward, except to some specific data internally

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• :35:26.320> ensured<00:35:26.880> access nonpublic pupil aid has ensured access nonpublic
• obtain the uh the data from. obtain the uh the data from.
• gathering disagregated data gathering disagregated data on On who seclusion is used.
• data uh and more needed better data uh and more information<01:38:04.560> as<01:38:04.800>
• I think one of my get more data.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are working closely with our data analytics and research division at MDE.
• We know that it is imperative that we have impactful data to show the results of the READ Act.
• Some additional data on the qualitative initial analysis: what's going well is the data-driven instruction
• data as well.
• that we may not have, we're always ready to come back and provide that specific data.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation

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• And so we have some other data sources that we'll be using instead. >> Right.
• that we'll be some other data sources that we'll be using<00:54:15.280> instead.
• That's not who we'll be asking for the data piece of it.
• where we'll be getting the the the data where we'll be getting the the the data that<00:56:07.040
• <00:56:18.799> piece we'll be asking for for the data piece we'll be asking for for the data

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

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

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• He said he did exact straight math by the data and did not round up. $75 a year and so what this bill
• math by the data so you know<00:20:20.120> in<00:20:20.200> the<00:20:20.280> state
• I'll outline a good example from MnDOT's own life-cycle cost analysis data: construction on State Highway
• the best way to minimize negative impacts to both the taxpayers and the environment. cost analysis data
• construction on State cost analysis data construction on State Highway<00:46:48.520> 5<00:46:

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• ERIC requires a massive data dump of sensitive information every 60 days of New Hampshire citizens' data
• ERIC requires a massive data dump of sensitive information every 60 days of New Hampshire citizens' data
• That this requires the sharing of data by our state officials with this system.
• and centralized control over data and centralized control over data critics<03:22:35.080> of<
• the potential misuse of personal data the potential misuse of personal data could<03:23:07.120><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This bill also importantly includes grant funding for nonpublic schools because every child deserves
• This bill also importantly includes grant funding for nonpublic schools because every child deserves
• schools because every child nonpublic schools because every child deserves<00:19:22.880> to<00
• And if you look at our statewide data as well as your local data, too many kids who benefit the most
• And if you look at our statewide data as well as your local data, too many kids who benefit the most

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to be shared with will allow that data to be shared with will allow that data to be shared with our
• but there's biometric data to important but there's biometric data to important but there's biometric
• that'll ensure that any kind of data used for that any kind of data used for that any kind of data used
• yes ma'am all of these all of this data yes ma'am all of these all of this data yes ma'am does that
• school shall 51 talks about a nonpublic school shall 51 talks about a nonpublic school shall provide

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And then this review shall also include a comparison of data and information from other states.
• And then this review shall also include a comparison of data and information from other states.
• an act to amend Title 17 relative to programs for pre-kindergarten-age children, to provide for nonpublic
• an act to amend Title 17 relative to programs for pre-kindergarten-age children, to provide for nonpublic

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard a guest prayer from Pastor Dr. Michael Linton, and proceeded through routine journal approval and legislative bureau reports. The chamber received numerous House messages on passed Senate bills and House bills, introduced several resolutions and concurrent resolutions, and recognized Former Legislators’ Day with remarks honoring deceased former members and welcoming back past legislators and other officials. The Senate also adopted SCR 63, which asks the Legislative Auditor to review how fiscal notes are developed and prepared, after an amendment clarifying the study’s scope and a 33-0 vote. The body then took up a series of Senate bills returned from the House. It concurred in House amendments to SB 106 (crime scene recordings/public records), SB 206 (blood pressure testing in schools, narrowed to athletes), SB 248 (polling place closures for very small precincts), SB 104 (highway memorial designation), SB 122 (bridge preservation), SB 180 (disabled veterans’ homestead exemption transfer language), SB 260 (youth athletics safety training/Coach Safely Act), and SB 476 (garnishment service wording). It rejected House amendments to SB 441 on pre-kindergarten programs. SB 57 on nutrition cleanup, SB 414 on medical debt protection, SB 525 on unclaimed property purchases, SB 501 on postsecondary health information postings, and SB 276 on bail bond producer affidavits all advanced or passed, with SB 57 and SB 414 ultimately passing and SB 525 and SB 501 also receiving final passage. The Senate also adopted SCR 30, a resolution urging Congress to ensure accountability and release of Epstein-related files, and later took up SB 513, a pilot program involving average bid/design-build contracting for certain airport-related projects, which passed 25-10 after extended questioning about its purpose and safeguards. SB 484, revising higher education governance and removing LUMCON language in favor of a study commission, passed 36-1. In personal privilege remarks, senators recognized Louisiana Arts Day and introduced guest Ed Tillman. The chamber then began a long series of House bills, including HB 462 on the Capital Area Road and Bridge District board composition, HB 547 on photographing voter registration information, HB 613 on marking driver’s licenses with citizenship status, HB 691 on voter-roll verification through the federal SAVE system, and HB 712 waiving certain OMV fees for homeless individuals; several of these bills were explained and moved toward final passage as the session continued.

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• So MTSS, family and community engagement, data and assessment, literacy, etc.
• Nonpublic school teachers don't require a license.
• Nonpublic school teachers don't require a license.
• <00:43:04.920> from shortages it has survey data from shortages it has survey data from districts
• They work with public, nonpublic, and tribal contract schools.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee met for its first hearing of 2025 and began with member and staff introductions, along with opening remarks from Chair Peggy Bennett about her first time chairing the committee. Members briefly described their districts and backgrounds, and the chair also reviewed committee rules and procedures, including deadlines for bill requests, amendments, testifiers, and handouts. Nonpartisan House Research then provided an extensive overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and the education code. The presentation covered the Department of Education’s duties, including supervision of public schools, rulemaking under legislative authority, state and federal education funding and compliance, standards and assessments, accountability systems, student discipline, and model policies. It also discussed related entities such as PELSB, the Board of School Administrators, the Perpich Center, regional centers of excellence, Compass, MTSS, and the READ Act. The committee asked questions about zoning for school sites and about teacher licensure changes, including the tiered licensure system and recent adjustments affecting special education teachers and standards of effective practice. No bills were heard and no votes were taken. The meeting was primarily organizational and informational, focused on orienting members to the committee’s work and the structure of Minnesota’s education policy system.

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• That's what this data is providing us.
• That's what this data is providing us.
• That's what this data is providing us.
• <01:14:06.719> who's out and we can see from the data who's out and we can see from the data
• the non sectarian private to nonpublic the non sectarian private to nonpublic school<02:27:51.439

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There are stricter rules for nonpublic safety and I didn't ask this as a question of course, but this
• my comment that there appears to be a differential two-tiered rules that are more stringent for nonpublic
• I'm saying hypothetically speaking, if there is once we find that data out, are we now having alternative

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• On line 25, the bill states that nonpublic records must be shared.
• What type of nonpublic notes are you asking for?
• There's something that we learn in the data.

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee heard and advanced six bills. The first, PCS/HB 1073 by Rep. Koster, would give individual school board members timely, free access to district documents and budget information, require agendas and supporting materials to be kept as public records, and prohibit school districts from requiring or incentivizing nondisclosure agreements. Testimony from a Volusia County school board member and a former educator described difficulty obtaining records and concerns about NDAs; some members raised chain-of-command concerns, while others argued the bill was needed for transparency. The bill passed 15-3. The committee then approved HB 4049, a local bill for Jacksonville/Duval County that changes how the Duval County School Board’s attorney is selected, and OGSR/HB 7021, which extends and clarifies the public-records exemption for education examination and assessment instruments through 2031. HB 4049 passed 17-1 after debate over whether the board should use the city’s general counsel process; HB 7021 passed unanimously with no debate. Members also approved CS/HB 753 on school counselors, which removes certain certification barriers while keeping degree and counseling requirements in place and allows districts to choose whether to require the removed certificates. Supporters said the bill could help address counselor shortages and free counselors to focus on students; it passed 18-0. Finally, HB 157 created a School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program for D- and F-rated schools, using high-performing current or retired teachers as mentors with stipends funded from an existing allocation. Members discussed mentor limits, funding, and oversight, but the bill passed unanimously, 18-0. The meeting adjourned after committee members recognized visiting officials and students.

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• data, so that the images would not be public data.
• data, so that the images would not be public data.
• data.
• data.
• That entire sentence there that reads, 'data stored as images are protected nonpublic data under Section

Keywords: 1183, house

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• So SB 4950. 5, insurance data and claims do pass. Out on an A-roll call.
• This is a two-year bill Sorry 587 Grayson manufacturing tax credit two-year bill SP-373 Grove, nonpublic
• Data exchange framework do pass with author amendments to remove the governing board among other changes
• management district and San Pedro Bay ports do pass out on a roll call SB 515 Richardson demographic data
• Pay data, due passes amended to report data for additional job categories beginning in 2027.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• you're asking the reason this bill was filed is that you believe that if you're being discussed in nonpublic
• ,<00:10:50.320> you<00:10:50.399> have<00:10:50.480> the discussed in nonpublic
• , you have the discussed in nonpublic, you have the right<00:10:50.720> to<00:10:50.880> attend
• 15.200> ahead<00:19:15.520> of<00:19:15.679> time<00:19:16.320> that nonpublic
• , you know, ahead of time that nonpublic, you know, ahead of time that you're<00:19:16.799> going<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee held a work session on HB 313, a bill dealing with non-public sessions and when a person discussed in such a session should be notified or allowed to request that the meeting be open. The chair opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and invited public comment before committee discussion. The main public testimony came from Phil Jaru, who described a personal dispute with local officials and said the bill should ensure people are notified when they are being discussed in closed session and can request an open meeting. He also argued for limits on non-public sessions, saying they should not be used for matters outside the board’s authority or for what he characterized as gossip, while also trying to avoid interfering with investigations. Committee members focused on the practical and legal problems with the proposal. Several members questioned whether a person should have a right to attend, to demand an open meeting, or simply to receive notice, and whether that right should apply before the meeting or only once the discussion begins. Members raised concerns about situations involving multiple people, children, victims, or other confidentiality interests, and whether a request to open the meeting could conflict when one person wants openness and another wants privacy. One member suggested the bill may be too broad and proposed narrowing it to simple advance notification, possibly by email, rather than an automatic right to open the meeting. The discussion also touched on existing law governing non-public sessions, including the narrow “reputation” exception and Supreme Court cases interpreting it. Members noted that the current statute already limits non-public discussion to the matters stated in the motion, and some suggested that if the concern is boards using non-public sessions for unrelated discussion, that issue may be better addressed by clarifying the existing statute rather than expanding the bill. No vote or final action was taken; the committee appeared to continue working through possible amendments and whether the bill should be narrowed to notification or a right to attend rather than a right to force the meeting open.

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• channels, along with official federal death data and change-of-address data, in order to provide its
• deceased records um and other uh data deceased records um and other uh data sources<00:10:17.399
• But once that data is distributed elsewhere, I cannot guarantee the security of that data.
• <00:32:21.919> uh have uh ready access to death data uh have uh ready access to death data
• agencies to be able to prepare that data agencies to be able to prepare that data because<00:33:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the compensatory revenue task force, roofs included, and long-term facilities maintenance levy, nonpublic
• the compensatory revenue task force, roofs included, and long-term facilities maintenance levy, nonpublic
• very important is keeping away the cuts that were proposed by the governor and the Senate DFL to nonpublic
• very important is keeping away the cuts that were proposed by the governor and the Senate DFL to nonpublic
• Nonpublic education and protecting educational choice, as well as leaving the homeschooling language

Keywords: 1183, house