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• Too often, Texas students, especially transfer students, face delays in completing their degrees due
• Only nine institutions participated in this research program, and only 26 institutions participated in
• or gives preference to students enrolled at Southern Academy Institutions.
• per student per program, and there's no fiscal note.
• Thank you for your participation and dedication. Thank you, ma'am.

Bills: SB800, SB1534, SB2055, SB2310, SB2431, SB2786, SB3039, SB1242

Keywords: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, higher education, student safety, orientation policies, health physics, workforce development, nuclear energy, radiological safety, scholarship, education, Texas Leadership Scholars Program, student funding, transparency, degree requirements, certificate programs, student transfer, foreign language

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• I'm a student at the University of Wyoming and I'm working as an aid for Senator Landon during this budget
• Landon said, my name is Sam Kaiser.<00:05:12.960><c> I'm</c><00:05:13.120><c> a</c><00:05:13.280><c> student
• I'm a student at the University Kaiser.
• I'm a student at the University of<00:05:14.160><c> Wyoming</c><00:05:14.560><c> and</c><00:05:14.720
• . um they can easier to get for students. um they can just<00:37:49.200><c> walk</c><00:37:49.359><c>

Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• </c> civic participation. civic participation.
• </c><00:16:36.959><c> at</c> basically not a public participation at basically not a public participation
• </c> students, educators, and community students, educators, and community voices<00:32:03.760><c> communities
• Um the free public participation.
• It's public participation of any sort.

Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• certain guidelines, administer certain physical fitness tests, and direct school districts to use student
• performance results. ...directing school districts to use student performance results for better health
• outcomes for our students.
• Should we start talking to students about health, fitness, and diet? Yes, absolutely.
• And if you're going to change that mindset of students in their health planning, you've got to do it

Bills: SB1432, SB1338, SB1437, SB1812

Keywords: teacher certification, pilot program, education, state board, alternative pathways, education grants, competitive grants, revolving fund, State Department of Education, State Board of Education, Strong Readers Act, literacy instruction, reading intervention, dyslexia, science of reading, structured literacy, multisensory instruction, school districts, public education funding, education innovation

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• Section 2 again adds charter school students for PSEO eligibility.
• It allows a district to include in the hours of instruction for secondary school students experiences
• that allow students to earn academic credit, are available to all students, and are supervised, coordinated
• Section 2 is the experience. and applied learning opportunities for students.
• , and students enrolled in tribal contract schools.

Bills: HF1306

Keywords: education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response

Bills: HF2431

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

Bills: HF2431

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• First, student safety.
• We know students learn when they learn better when they feel better and access to this med during the
• school day can help a student focus on their learning instead of their discomfort.
• Texas law already requires students to learn about parenting and paternity awareness.
• Students can now focus on getting the support that they need and we will save lives.

Bills: SB207, SB611, SB920, SB1174, SB1207, SB1325, SB1396, SB1551, SB1619

Keywords: SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy

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• We've seen our retention rates skyrocket with our students.
• I want a student to come to UNF and leave there and go, wow, this was good. Thank you.
• To this end, at the very essence of everything we do will be student success.
• Students out without excess hours is important.
• They don't have the luxury of accepting only those high academic achieving students.

Bills: S0176, S0816

Keywords: campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear two bills and several confirmation appointments. Senate Bill 176, as amended, required public universities to maintain and publicize clear campus safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Senator Polsky said the bill was intended to close a gap in postsecondary safety guidance and mirror K-12 requirements. The committee adopted the amendment without objection, heard supportive comments about campus safety, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, which would codify the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, prevention, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes; the bill drew supportive testimony from AARP and others and was also reported favorably. The committee then took up confirmations for multiple university and college boards of trustees. Nominees and appointees testified about their backgrounds and priorities, including FIU trustee Nestor Plana, UNF trustee Clarence Stephen Moore, UCF trustees Mark Philburn and Alan Flores, USF trustees Rick Piccolo and Nancy Watkins Hemingway, and Miami Dade College trustee Ismarie Monreal, among others. Their remarks emphasized student success, research growth, workforce development, financial stewardship, and institutional goals such as engineering, cybersecurity, health care, and preeminence. Several members asked about NCLEX nursing pass rates and university performance metrics, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety at UCF. After hearing the appointees and public comment, the committee voted to confirm the group of nominees in a block and reported the confirmations favorably. The meeting concluded without further business after a motion to adjourn.

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• If the student qualifies, we then look to develop the IEP to see what that student will need for their
• </c><00:10:02.480><c> And</c> FAPE to all of our students. And FAPE to all of our students.
• Vote yes to protect our students.
• Right now, that's $371 a student.
• </c> you care about student safety? you care about student safety?

Bills: HF4893

Keywords: education finance, student support, aid allowances, appropriation, school funding, 1183, house

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• <00:03:03.280><c> native</c> students native students native language.<00:03:05.200><c> Section</c><00
• </c><00:04:13.599><c> learning</c> evaluate and accelerate student learning evaluate and accelerate student
• </c> students experiences that allow students students experiences that allow students to<00:04:57.600
• > in</c><00:15:48.720><c> tribal</c> students and students enrolled in tribal students and students enrolled
• Uh that idea students with IEPs.

Bills: HF1306

Keywords: education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response, 1183, house

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• The participation by our high schools and so. ...and the students as well. There's no fiscal note.
• Students participating in the Monday program at their parents' discretion will have more instructional
• Students participating in the Monday program at their parents' discretion will have more instructional
• We have a number of students right now that are participating in our after-school program, which has
• students.

Bills: HB624, HB1022, HB1203, SB82, SB206, SB305, SB376, SB441

Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest

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• system for students seeking post-secondary education, providing students with statewide and national
• Students deserve representation.
• , as well as for all students.
• Our students will suffer.
• graduate college-ready compared to 70% of White students and 88% of Asian American students.

Bills: SB12, SB226, SB413, SB1049, SB1191, SB2398, SB571, SB2920, SB 12

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction

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• Regardless of how you participate, you must be recognized by the Chair or Vice Chair before speaking.
• And so I'm glad to bring it forward and work with the students.
• financial aid programs are made available to eligible students.
• This will help these students feel more secure in their financial ability to afford college.
• But we are hoping that students who are income eligible can automatically qualify for...

Bills: SB5963

Keywords: SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education, student aid, need-based aid, college affordability, postsecondary education, workforce development, apprenticeship, foster youth, homeless students, unaccompanied youth, low-income students, public assistance, state financial aid account, scholarships, Washington student grants, grant eligibility

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• students?
• students?
• next highest-achieving students on campus are often student parents.
• </c><01:36:10.720><c> is</c> the student, but like the student is the student, but like the student is
• </c> for federal student loans. for federal student loans.

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• Well, like the senator said, it just provides some confidentiality for our student athletes and for student
• Well, like the senator said, it just provides some confidentiality for our student athletes and for student
• They're students. They're student-athletes. They're student-athletes.
• Any student under the age of 18, because by 18 a student can sign their consent themselves.
• First time in student education.

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.

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• </c><00:07:55.840><c> in</c> students, like every student in students, like every student in Minnesota
• </c><00:26:21.679><c> are</c> students feel safe, that students are students feel safe, that students
• </c><00:38:23.040><c> student</c> fraud, strengthening our student student fraud, strengthening our student
• The first one is on line 1.21 related to selecting students for participation and enrollment.
• The first one is on line 1.21 related to selecting students for participation and enrollment.

Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• a student on the top 10?
• Great student. Tell me what you mean when you say a great student.
• , maybe homeschool students.
• . students.
• There is a counselor dashboard, so they'll be able to see student by student.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Union East, with a student voter turnout which, funny enough, was the highest student engagement seen
• Students frequently gather in the union, whether it be for collaborative projects, student organization
• students.
• I think we have a 2,500 student presence online, and we have about 23,000 students that are in person
• Countries and our student body.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• </c> student, is no longer available today. student, is no longer available today.
• My question was, uh, we had there should be more students on this there should be more students on this
• It have as many students as we could.
• So more people want to participate.
• 01:11:55.440><c> attendance</c><01:11:55.920><c> and</c> the student truency and attendance and the student

Bills: HF3714, HF4399, HF4176, HF2544, HF60, HF4231, HF4232

Keywords: foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility