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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 19, 2025 - 04:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • develop critical thinking skills.
  • Hands-on clinical training gives students practical experience, Hands-on clinical training gives students
  • It provides every student with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the real world by incorporating
  • Our students know what they need.
  • Thank you, students.
Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 919 on nursing education programs would tighten accountability for nursing schools with low NCLEX pass rates by shortening the probation period, requiring remediation plans, mandating free remediation for students who fail, and requiring tuition reimbursement for programs with very low pass rates. The sponsor argued Florida’s nursing pass rates are unacceptably low and that stronger consequences are needed; opponents warned the bill could shut down programs, worsen the nursing shortage, and unfairly target private schools, while supporters said it would protect students and improve outcomes. After debate, the bill was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1261, the “Smart Living Act,” a student-driven proposal from Jefferson High School in Hillsborough County to expand personal financial literacy and practical life-skills instruction in high school. Students and school officials testified that the bill would better prepare graduates for adulthood by covering topics such as budgeting, credit, loans, FAFSA, resumes, interviews, and basic household skills. Members praised the students’ work and the bill’s practical focus, and the PCS was reported favorably 18-0. Finally, the committee considered HB 809, which would exempt school social workers from educator certification requirements for general and subject-area knowledge. Supporters from Lee and Broward counties said the current testing requirement is unrelated to social work, creates financial and recruitment barriers, and has contributed to staffing shortages. Members from both parties supported the measure as a simple way to remove an obstacle to hiring and retaining school social workers. HB 809 was also reported favorably by a vote of 18-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • student population.
  • I teach essential skills like reading, math, and social skills.
  • I teach essential skills like reading, math, and social skills.
  • I teach essential skills like reading, math, and social skills.
  • > is</c> student uh student attendance is student uh student attendance is available<01:31:08.119><c>
Bills: HF6 , HF52 , HF53
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 12, 2025 - 10:15 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • This means that the student has a say in their future.
  • Not every student with a disability is going to want to go into the workforce, nor is every student with
  • In those programs, they teach independent living, social skills, job skills, and they teach programs
  • In those programs, they teach independent living, social skills, job skills, and they teach programs
  • In those programs, they teach independent living, social skills, job skills, and they teach programs
Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 1145 by Representative Shoaf would clarify that public charter schools may participate in the CAP grant program and expand the number of eligible programs under the money-back guarantee workforce education provision from three to six. Supporters said it would broaden access and encourage outcomes-focused training; members asked about fiscal impact and repayment concerns. The bill passed 16-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 127 by Representative Kendall addressed exceptional student education and workforce credentialing. A strike-all amendment broadened the bill to include all students with disabilities, use the term micro-credential, involve the Department of Education, the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, and OSHA, and add validation by special education staff and an IEP team member. Public testimony included support from Goodwill and others, while one witness raised concerns about IDEA compliance, voluntariness, and funding. Members debated those issues, with supporters emphasizing that the bill was not mandatory and would help transition students into work; the amendment was adopted and the bill then passed 15-0. House Bill 571 by Representative Kendall would expand career planning and work-based learning opportunities for students, require the Articulation Coordinating Committee to evaluate apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs for postsecondary credit, allow more flexible work-based learning, provide career days for students age 16 and up, guarantee transfer of certain credits to the Florida College System, and require annual review of personalized academic and career plans. Several industry and education groups appeared in support, no one spoke in opposition, and the bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House sends governor higher education finance bill, SF1 6/9/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:02:49.840><c> in</c> to make sure that every student in to make sure that every student in Minnesota
  • One last bill of putting students first.
  • Um, as I mentioned students first.
  • </c> to achieve our goals and put students to achieve our goals and put students first.<00:03:55.760>
  • We prioritize students and families.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Learn more about the Minnesota Youth in Government program! Feb 3rd, 2026

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every year I go and talk to the kids, the students in Shakopee.
  • </c> students and so many ideas. students and so many ideas.
  • </c><00:03:18.640><c> in</c> go and talk to the kids the students in go and talk to the kids the students
  • It's skills for being a future leader.
  • </c> not every student um, may get to access. not every student um, may get to access.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The transcript is a promotional overview of Minnesota Youth and Government, a four-day mock state government conference held each January at the Minnesota State Capitol Complex and the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. It explains that eligible 8th through 12th grade students from Minnesota and western Wisconsin participate through school or community delegations, which meet during the year to prepare for the conference. Participants described the program as a hands-on way to learn how state government works and to build skills in public speaking, debate, leadership, scheduling, and interviewing. High school students can take on roles such as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives, or cabinet members, while eighth graders participate in a leadership corps that samples multiple program areas. Several speakers emphasized the value of meeting students from different schools and states, hearing new perspectives, and gaining access to spaces like the House Chamber. The transcript includes personal testimonials from students and program alumni about making friends, gaining confidence, and learning from committee and floor debates. One speaker noted a committee discussion on curriculum that brought in views from teachers, students, and families. A representative from Shakopee said the district has one of the largest delegations, with over 150 students involved, and praised the program as a way to prepare future leaders. No formal legislative votes or actions were taken, since this was an informational segment about the youth program.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • 1001 to 250 students and even better, 1 to 200 students.
  • the skills that they need not only to be successful students but successful successful parents as well
  • I don't have students that are one student.
  • And students are well informed and involved, students are more likely to succeed.
  • or a group of students.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So we have students that are full-time, we have students that are part-time.
  • So we have students that are full-time, we have students that are part-time.
  • We are equipping students with technical and durable skills that employers demand across fields like
  • , students are able to gain those skills to fulfill this gap that California is facing right now.
  • in the student veterans of California. and investing in the students in the student veterans of California
Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard updates on several higher education budget items, beginning with a pulled follow-up item on the State Library’s administration of the Imagination Library. The chair said the committee had received new documentation from the State Library and the Department of Finance late the prior evening, and staff would review it before deciding whether additional oversight or accountability measures are needed. The committee then turned to the California Community Colleges budget request, with Chancellor Christian outlining strong post-pandemic enrollment recovery, asking for 3% enrollment growth funding, changes to the three-year average formula, removal of the 10% growth cap, and support for several one-time and ongoing initiatives including the Common Cloud Data Platform, credit for prior learning, AI literacy, Rebuild L.A., veterans services, Calbright College, and the Chancellor’s Office. Senators raised concerns about district reserves, part-time faculty conditions, veterans’ credit pathways, and fraud prevention in enrollment systems; the chancellor said the system is using DMV and other identity verification tools, AI screening, and audits, and that reported final enrollment numbers are clean. The committee then reviewed the student-centered funding formula. The Department of Finance described the governor’s proposal to fully repay $408.4 million in deferrals, provide a 2.41% COLA, and add one-time funding to cover current-year apportionment costs, while the Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended prioritizing the proposals within available Proposition 98 funding. Community college finance staff said most districts are growing, many would benefit from current-year funding rules, and that without the proposed apportionment funding districts could face a deficit factor and reduced course access. Members asked about infrastructure prioritization, deferred maintenance, safety, accessibility, and campus police; staff explained that life safety projects are prioritized first, followed by modernization and growth-related facilities, and that colleges are built to high safety standards under the Field Act. Enrollment growth was discussed separately, with Finance and LAO supporting the governor’s 1.5% growth proposal split across two fiscal years, while noting that growth is being driven in part by dual enrollment, regional demographic shifts, and unemployment. The Chancellor’s Office said 54 of 72 districts grew year over year and that funding more growth could help districts move off hold harmless status, though some districts face long-term demographic challenges. The committee also heard from Calbright College President Agita Menon, who described Calbright’s role serving adult learners statewide, its completion and wage gains, and the governor’s proposed $38 million ongoing funding. The LAO recommended transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula beginning in 2027-28, arguing that the current proposal lacks a clear funding rationale and performance linkage; Calbright responded that its competency-based, non-credit model is structurally different and should be funded separately, while agreeing to continued accountability reporting. Finally, the committee received an update on the Community College Higher Education Student Housing Program. Finance said the governor proposes about $11 million ongoing General Fund for debt service on approved student housing projects, and that 11 projects are in the financing pipeline, with two completed, three under construction, four in working drawings, and two in preliminary plans. Finance also noted that some projects have withdrawn and that about $81 million in bond authority remains unallocated, which the Legislature may need to address going forward.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Higher Education and Workforce Development Apr 7th, 2026

Higher Education and Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would this bill then interrupt the ability for those students to get into a skills-based program?
  • With this bill, then interrupt the ability for those students to get into a skills-based program?
  • I mean, every skill.
  • We serve students. 40% of our students come from here in mid-Missouri. Then it's St.
  • We allow students, through a federal grant, we pay for students to come to summer school.
Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard two bills. House Bill 3221, sponsored by Rep. Castile, would bar state funds from supporting higher education degree programs that the federal government designates as low-earning, with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education reviewing the federal list and reporting impacts. The sponsor framed it as taxpayer accountability and return on investment, while many committee members and witnesses argued it was premature, lacked data, and could harm essential but lower-paid fields such as education, social work, early childhood education, counseling, and the arts. Supporters said the bill would mirror federal policy and affect only a small number of programs; opponents warned it could discourage universities from offering needed programs and would not account for long-term career outcomes or transferable skills. No vote was taken, and the sponsor said the bill was still a work in progress. Testimony in support of HB 3221 came from a lobbyist for FGA Action and others who said federal law is already moving in this direction and cited a small number of affected programs. Opposition came from representatives of independent colleges, community colleges, and other witnesses who said the federal rules are still being developed, the earnings test is based on a limited snapshot, and some low-wage programs serve important workforce needs or lead to later advancement. Several members asked for more information on the federal list, the number and demographics of affected students, and possible unintended consequences for rural schools and workforce development. The committee then heard House Bill 3416, sponsored by Rep. Bosley, which would create the Strengthening HBCUs Fund and direct a portion of gaming and classroom trust revenues to Lincoln University and Harris-Stowe State University for capital improvements and related support. The sponsor said the bill is intended to address historic underfunding of HBCUs and align Missouri with similar efforts in other states and at the federal level. Lincoln University President John Mosley testified in support, describing recent growth, major campus projects, and the need for additional infrastructure funding without increasing debt. Committee members asked about the funding amounts, whether Lincoln receives any special state support, and how the money would be distributed. No opposition testimony was heard, and the committee adjourned after the HB 3416 hearing without taking a vote.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Student Academic Success Subcommittee will come to order.
  • I met founders of nonprofits, and I'm among students with ideas, and I met students with dreams who were
  • THESE ARE SKILLS THAT BUILD&nbsp; CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP.
  • ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM.
  • [Laughter] Will it have specific skills, and what are they?
Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • skills, 50% say students would be less likely to cheat, and 39% say it would reduce bullying in schools
  • leave new students is when students leave new students leave<03:42:37.399><c> their</c><03:42:37.840
  • The college student and the non-college student. So let's start with the college student.
  • </c><04:47:10.878><c> students</c><04:47:11.200><c> can</c> ways so that some students students can ways
  • skills like creativity.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee began by announcing that afternoon hearings, including House Bill 283, would be moved to Representatives Hall because of expected public interest. It then took up House Bill 671, which would establish a kindergarten literacy readiness program. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, described the measure as a way to close gaps in early reading readiness and said it was intended as a first step, with only a placeholder appropriation while details are developed. He framed it as a targeted effort to help children who are not entering first grade ready to read. Testimony on HB 671 was largely supportive. Representatives asked about the bill’s structure, whether a specific program had been identified, how it would interact with play-based learning, and why the provider was limited to a registered nonprofit. Waterford.org representatives Teresa Rosenberger and Rob Riley testified in support, describing Waterford Upstart as a home-based, evidence-based early learning program already used in New Hampshire. They said the program provides adaptive instruction, family coaching, and technology support, including computers, tablets, internet access, and translation services in more than 100 languages. They also said the model has been successful in New Hampshire, including a Nashua pilot and later statewide efforts, and that similar legislation has existed in other states. Rep. Jonah Wheeler also spoke in support of the bill. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 671. After a fiscal note for HB 671 was distributed, the committee moved to House Bill 781, which would require school districts to adopt policies for a cell phone-free education and includes an appropriation. The transcript cuts off as Rep. Litchfield was introduced to testify on that bill, so no testimony, debate, or vote on HB 781 is included in the excerpt.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 24th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • for students with dyslexia.
  • of students in kindergarten through fourth grade, including those students showing signs of dyslexia
  • One in five students in this age... Students have struggled with depression and hopelessness.
  • The student connected with a student assistance provider for screening and early intervention.
  • Through targeted sessions, the student built coping skills and stress management skills.
Bills: HB1796 , SGA9249 , SGA9269 , SGA9244
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 9th, 2026 at 11:18 am

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in Action; Madison Sal's, Student Council; and Camilla Fierro, Student Council.
  • in student council.
  • President, we also have Eric Holland, and he's here with 24 students from the Student Council at Mesa
  • She is an eighth grade student at Mesa Middle School, and she currently serves as the Student Council
  • She's an honor roll student, a student leader, and a mentor.
Keywords: 996, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • CTE students earning approved dual credit and 13,448 students earning valid industry certifications.
  • students complet completed approved students complet completed approved Co-op<00:03:21.000><c> or</c>
  • CTE students gain leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through their involvement in Career
  • with that group of students, and all those students have those same issues.
  • with that group of students, and all those students have those same issues.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education bills and first received a presentation from Paige Cash of Kentucky FFA/Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education. She described the reach of CTE in Kentucky, saying more than 143,000 secondary students are enrolled in CTE courses, and highlighted work-based learning, dual credit, industry certifications, and student organizations such as FFA, DECA, FCCLA, HOSA, TSA, and SkillsUSA. She said CTE funding has helped update lab equipment, support teacher training, fund field trips, and expand participation in career and technical student organizations. Representative Wilson presented House Bill 132, which would address home hospital instruction reimbursement in cases involving short stays, particularly mental health placements that are often under five days. He said schools continue providing instruction even when they are no longer reimbursed under current rules. The committee advanced the bill unanimously after a motion and second, with the measure passing with an expression of opinion that it should pass. The committee then heard House Bill 272 on dyslexia, sponsored by Representative Heavrin. The bill would require KDE to annually update the dyslexia toolkit, require local boards to adopt policies for identifying and assisting K-3 students with dyslexia, require KDE to report district implementation data to LRC, and require teacher preparation programs to include dyslexia instruction. Members discussed whether the bill would require teacher diagnoses, how it would interact with existing IEP/504 and RTI processes, and concerns about added reporting and district burden. Supporters said many students are falling through the cracks and that earlier identification is needed; Representative Willner noted a shortage of school psychologists. The committee passed HB 272 with a motion and second, though several members voted pass and explained concerns about reporting burdens, red tape, and district costs. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 193, a dual credit cleanup bill presented by Joe Carol Ellis of KHEAA. She said the bill would consolidate the statutes governing general education dual credit and CTE/work-ready dual credit scholarships to match current funding practice and reduce confusion for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions. The presentation was underway when the transcript ended.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:26:14.840><c> T</c><00:26:15.000><c> night</c> skills and social skills but T night skills and
  • Through our comprehensive college program, students gain the skills to live independently, secure meaningful
  • to</c><00:32:03.880><c> live</c> program students gain the skills to live program students gain the skills
  • How many students do you serve?
  • You to the students.
Keywords: 1183, house
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • SINCE 23/24 1500 STUDENTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED ABOUT 389 STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND 1163 STUDENTS
  • OUR HANDS ON CTE PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT STUDENTS GRADUATE JOB READY ARMED WITH SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCEED
  • THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO ENTER HIGH DEMAND FIELDS AND KEEP WAS AND AFFORDABLE
  • CAREERS WITHOUT STUDENT DEBT.
  • WE GRADUATED 152 STUDENTS WITH 100 PERCENT EMPLOYMENT RATE WITH THE STUDENTS HAD NOT PAID A DIME THANKS
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/05/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:15:25.040><c> have</c> writing skills 96% of our students have writing skills 96% of our students
  • Our school provides a space and time for our students to learn these skills so they may take these skills
  • Our school provides a space and time for our students to learn these skills so they may take these skills
  • Our school provides a space and time for our students to learn these skills so they may take these skills
  • Our school provides a space and time for our students to learn these skills so they may take these skills
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Jun 15th, 2026

ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • We didn't report every student.
  • Because Pell Grants are determined on student need, a student may qualify for 100% of a Pell Grant or
  • The fact of the matter is, if you're an institution and you're a student, it's better for the student
  • The fact of the matter is, if you're an institution and you're a student, it's better for the student
  • , we can fund employers through the Office of Skills Development, and they can pay up to 75% of the student
Keywords: 1204, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • life-saving skill for our students. ...but a responsible and potentially life-saving skill for our students
  • When we teach students the science behind addiction and empower them with the skills to respond compassionately
  • These skills are easy to teach and are among the most critical life skills and life-saving skills that
  • I've even witnessed students share their skills with their siblings and their friends after a brief training
  • Schools prepare students for life, and CPR is one of the most critical life skills we can offer.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with the chairs emphasizing time limits, written testimony, and grouping similar measures together. Early testimony focused on opioid use disorder education in schools (S.382), with Senator Keenan arguing that students should be taught about the risks of substance use disorder and naloxone use as part of health curricula. Representative DeCost also briefly introduced H.551, a narrow bill concerning parent rights for children in third grade and younger. Several bills were then closed without testimony, including measures on type 1 diabetes informational materials and other diabetes-related proposals. A major portion of the hearing centered on school health and emergency response bills. Supporters of H.652/S.342 on diabetes management in schools described inconsistent district practices and urged clearer standards so students can receive care in classrooms rather than being sent out of instruction. Bills on epinephrine access and seizure disorders drew extensive testimony: advocates for stock epinephrine in schools argued that unassigned epinephrine can save lives and should be funded in a cost-neutral way, while a pediatrician opposed one version as an unfunded mandate. For seizure-safe schools (S.422/H.635), students, parents, educators, and advocates described missed or delayed responses to seizures, stigma, and the need for staff training, seizure action plans, and emergency medication protocols. A separate bill, H.645, allowing anti-seizure medication on school buses, was supported by a parent and student who said current law forces costly and restrictive transportation arrangements. The committee also heard testimony on youth skin health bills (S.334/H.600/H.619), which would let students carry and apply sunscreen at school and camp without a physician’s note. Supporters from melanoma prevention, dermatology, and industry groups said the bills would remove unnecessary barriers and promote sun-safe habits, while one witness cautioned about drafting details and unintended consequences. The hearing then moved to CPR/AED education for graduation (S.456), where Senator Tarr, a student advocate, and the Red Cross all supported requiring hands-on CPR certification for high school students. Finally, the committee took testimony on healthy school lunches (H.539/S.401): supporters from the Healthy School Lunch Coalition and school food directors backed stronger nutrition standards and a standing advisory council, while Consumer Brands Association witnesses opposed the bill as too vague and potentially disruptive. A nutrition scientist also warned about unintended restrictions on medically necessary or innovative foods. The chairs closed the hearing on the healthy lunch bills and then opened testimony on universal school meals for virtual schools (H.700), with Superintendent Patrick Latuka supporting access for students in Commonwealth virtual schools who currently receive no meal support.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • on student outcomes.
  • students, our undocumented students, our Black and Brown students, our English learner students, our
  • component for incarcerated students, as it does for most other students.
  • The career passport would assist students in sharing validated academic and non-academic skills when
  • students.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held a hearing focused on California Community College budget proposals. Chair Alvarez opened by emphasizing the system’s role in access, transfer, workforce training, and serving more than 2 million students, while also noting persistent challenges in enrollment, persistence, transfer, and graduation. Public commenters and system representatives broadly supported COLA, enrollment growth funding, deferred maintenance, student support block grants, and additional flexibility for districts facing uncertainty. The first major panel covered the student-centered funding formula, COLA, and enrollment growth. The Department of Finance said the Governor proposes a 2.43% COLA ($230.4 million) and 0.5% enrollment growth funding ($30.4 million). The LAO said the COLA was reasonable and recommended funding at least the proposed growth amount, citing uneven enrollment recovery and regional differences. The Chancellor’s Office supported both proposals and asked for additional changes, including using the greater of current-year or three-year average for apportionments and lifting the 10% local enrollment cap, arguing these would better fund growing districts. Members questioned how the formula works, whether SCFF is improving outcomes, and how much additional funding would be needed under different growth scenarios. The committee then reviewed categorical program COLAs, Rising Scholars, career education proposals, IT proposals, and student housing. The Governor proposed a 2.43% COLA for selected categorical programs ($31.9 million). For Rising Scholars, the Governor proposed $30 million ongoing and removal of the cap on participating colleges; the LAO urged waiting for outcome data before doubling funding, while the Chancellor’s Office said the program is serving more students and supports equity for justice-impacted students. On career education, the Governor proposed $50 million for credit for prior learning and $50 million for a career passport; the LAO supported more reporting on credit for prior learning but recommended rejecting the career passport as too undefined, while the Chancellor’s Office supported both. On technology, the Governor proposed $162.5 million for a common cloud data platform and $168 million for a common ERP system; the LAO said both were premature or lacked sufficient planning and recommended rejection, while the Chancellor’s Office argued they would improve real-time data, security, and systemwide efficiency. The committee also heard an update on student housing: the administration said the 2024 shift to a lease-revenue bond model remains in progress for 13 approved projects, with 11 still active, and members asked about withdrawn projects and possible use of any returned funds. No votes were taken, and several items were held open for further discussion and May Revision updates.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are not the skilled labor jobs of old.
  • And those are significantly skilled trade jobs.
  • , maybe not technologically, but certain soft skills and certain skills that the techies, per say that
  • Two successful things that we've noticed is teaching some non employment skills, the soft skills.
  • There's the skills within the company. There's the soft skills.