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• WAIVER IS MEANING THEY GET IN STATE TUITION.
• IT IS $54 MILLION OF LOST REVENUE IN OUT OF STATE IN STATE TUITION OUT OF A SEVENTEEN AND A HALF BILLION
• DENTAL ASSISTANCE AND DENTISTRY DO ON THE JOB TRAINING. THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A DEGREE.
• MANY TIMES DENTAL ASSISTANTS ARE ALREADY WORKING IN THE DENTAL OFFICE WHEN THEY ARE PARTICIPATING IN
• THESE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAMS.

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• You have student tuition, correct? That is correct.
• So does the institution have to eat the rest of the tuition? Correct, yeah.
• For tuition prices? Yes. And you wound up at a private school? Yes.
• For tuition prices? Yes. And you wound up at a private school? Yes.
• Only tuition. Only tuition. I see.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We do not have graduate assistants teaching classes.
• We do not have graduate assistants teaching classes.
• We do not have graduate assistants teaching classes.
• </c> colleges who aren't having their tuition colleges who aren't having their tuition tied<00:44:53.359
• </c> so I know you all probably saw a tuition so I know you all probably saw a tuition freeze<01:16:07.960

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The reason that is increased, as you well know, is the tuition cost at all the institutions of higher
• </c><00:05:16.960><c> Um</c><00:05:17.520><c> we're</c> education assistance program.
• Um we're education assistance program.
• </c><00:05:27.759><c> cost</c> you well know, um the the tuition cost you well know, um the the tuition
• Um, this has certainly tuition was free.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

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• </c> actively working to manage tuition actively working to manage tuition increases<00:56:02.319><c>
• tuition assistance when students receive tuition assistance when students join<01:15:43.880><c> Groves
• Over 53% of our families receive financial assistance to attend Minnehaha.
• tuition tuition um<01:45:24.880><c> you</c><01:45:25.000><c> know</c><01:45:25.119><c> we</c><01:45:
• </c><01:50:19.000><c> but</c> potentially charge more for tuition but potentially charge more for tuition

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• During my time at ASU, I’ve served as a teaching assistant for 12 engineering courses, as an elected
• And the student and the cost of tuition and those kinds of things, can you speak to your experience and
• From the student perspective, tuition and cost of attendance is a big concern for students.
• From my experience, tuition is a lot of money for families and students.
• Tuition is a lot of money for families and students.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We give You all the praise for all the assistance that You give here. In the name of Jesus, we ask.
• program integrity relative to Medicaid program and supplemental nutrition assistance program integrity
• House Bill 1078 by Representative Freiberg is an act in Title 17 relative to tuition and fees at public
• House Bill 1078 by Representative Freiburg is an act of Title 17, relative to tuition, and fees at I
• don't know. by Representative Freiburg as an Actman Title 17, relative to tuition and fees at public

Bills: SR107 , SCR53 , SCR54 , SCR55 , SCR12 , HB167 , HB181 , HB243 , HB316 , HB321 , HB335 , HB492 , HB578 , HB624 , HB708 , HB864 , HB906 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB1005 , HB1032 , HB1077 , HB1095 , HB1104 , HB1118 , HB1157 , HB1187 , HB1189 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1220 , HB221 , HCR58 , SB283 , SB338 , SB488 , SB520 , 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 , HB972 , HB982 , HB987 , HB1037 , HB1068 , HB1072 , HB1078 , HB1085 , HB1132 , HB1137 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1232 , HB1238 , SB68 , SB76 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB318 , SB162 , SB382 , SCR33 , SCR30 , SB112 , SB194 , SB307 , SB341 , SB346 , SB363 , SB495 , SB503 , SB507 , SB509 , SB513 , SB408 , SB131 , SB145 , SB333 , SB464 , SB466 , SB500 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB228 , SB246 , SB249 , SB268 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB312 , SB319 , SB323 , SB369 , SB431 , SB474 , SB484 , SB490 , SB492 , SB501 , HCR14 , HB537 , HB652 , HB653 , HB661 , HB726 , HB756 , HB851 , HB964 , HB966 , HB34 , HB35 , HB48 , HB474 , HB553 , HB758 , HB852 , HB10 , HB16 , HB36 , HB44 , HB46 , HB52 , HB61 , HB78 , HB98 , HB102 , HB124 , HB126 , HB131 , HB135 , HB141 , HB142 , HB164 , HB170 , HB171 , HB179 , HB194 , HB231 , HB245 , HB280 , HB292 , HB294 , HB297 , HB305 , HB336 , HB337 , HB351 , HB436 , HB594 , HB789 , HB956 , HB957 , HB995 , HB1040 , HB50 , HB117 , HB120 , HB122 , HB139 , HB148 , HB149 , HB185 , HB199 , HB247 , HB271 , HB286 , HB301 , HB358 , HB359 , HB384 , HB413 , HB428 , HB450 , HB462 , HB547 , HB613 , HB631 , HB657 , HB669 , HB675 , HB680 , HB691 , HB712 , HB716 , HB720 , HB723 , HB727 , HB728 , HB735 , HB747 , HB759 , HB825 , HB842 , HB845 , HB846 , HB903 , HB904 , HB907 , HB923 , HB929 , HB941 , HB962 , HB965 , HB1036 , HB287 , HB370 , HB515 , HB521 , HB570 , HB1200 , HB119 , HB129 , HB677 , HB850

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, tribute, sympathy, Joel Parker Sr., Louisiana Senate, rodeo, cowboy, horse trainer, stock and rodeo producer, black cowboy, African American history, community recognition, funeral resolution, celebration of life, Lottie Stampede Arena, Easter Sunday Rodeo, ranching, plantation work, faith community

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• college fees and tuitions.
• </c><00:10:33.680><c> that</c> provided 91% of university tuition that provided 91% of university tuition
• </c> take it to 57% of tuition and fees. take it to 57% of tuition and fees.
• </c><00:19:42.640><c> and</c> original intent as rising tuition and original intent as rising tuition
• </c> that could be applied towards tuition that could be applied towards tuition and<00:29:50.480><c>

Bills: HB0076 , HB0102 , HB0115

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• We have the lowest tuition of any state in the entire country and the third lowest out-of-state tuition
• For student financial aid and tuition assistance programs, the budget includes workload changes for the
• assistance at $7.2 million.
• programs better known as the tuition waiver.
• Applied to their tuition and fees; no double dipping here.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:16:34.240><c> and</c> as as you know, uh tuition and as as you know, uh tuition and transportation
• </c><00:21:50.200><c> and</c> mainly been tied to tuition and mainly been tied to tuition and and<00:
• </c><00:43:02.960><c> and</c> disseminate for tuition and disseminate for tuition and transportation.
• </c> tuition and and transportation grants. tuition and and transportation grants.
• </c><01:17:34.680><c> for</c><01:17:34.880><c> free</c> of your tuition for free of your tuition for

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The next bill before you is House Bill 2324 concerning tuition waivers for children of eligible veterans
• veterans receive eight years from the date of the veteran's disability determination to be used the tuition
• Our dietitians do extraordinary work to assist those with diabetes and other health care challenges,
• The Guaranteed Education Tuition program, or GET, is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition program
• By covering the remaining tuition and pairing it with wraparound supports, this bill allows educators

Summary: The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee met on January 27 and first took executive action on three bills. House Bill 2311, which makes administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, was reported out with a do pass recommendation after the Leavitt amendment was withdrawn; supporters emphasized transparency, accountability, and student success metrics, while one member opposed moving it forward and urged more interim work. House Bill 2324, which extends tuition waiver access for children of eligible veterans when a disability determination occurs after age 18, passed unanimously. House Bill 288, the Dietitian Licensure Compact, was amended to delay implementation until July 1, 2028 and then passed unanimously as a substitute bill; members cited workforce shortages and the value of broader licensure portability. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2422 would shift private security guard licensing fees from individual guards to their employers, eliminate transfer fees, and penalize companies that require reimbursement; the sponsor and workers testified that the current system burdens low-wage guards and contributes to high turnover, while some members asked about whether fees could instead be lowered or eliminated. House Bill 2438 would create the SEEDS scholarship for early childhood education students using up to $10 million from the GET account if it remains sufficiently funded; the sponsor described it as a targeted test of surplus GET funds to address early learning workforce shortages, and testimony from educators, providers, and advocacy groups strongly supported it, while WASAC said the bill may need technical changes to avoid conflicts with existing 529 rules. The committee also heard House Bill 2525, which would create a WSU heritage orchard program and registry for old or rare apple varieties; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would preserve agricultural history, support research, and aid future breeding and education. Finally, House Bill 2586 would align Passport to Careers with federal financial aid formulas and automatically deem Passport-eligible youth financially needy for the Washington College Grant; the sponsor and WASAC said it would help foster youth and homeless students access aid earlier and more predictably, and multiple students and advocates testified in strong support. No final action was taken on the bills heard in public testimony during this portion of the meeting.

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• In addition, in 2022-23, UC began implementing a tuition plan that increased some tuition charges each
• In 2024-25, CSU began implementing a tuition plan that increased tuition charges for all students each
• Most state agencies have the bulk of their funding appropriated as local assistance.
• Two, the universities have access to non-state money, namely tuition revenue.
• I don't think the state has ever budgeted the campuses as local assistance.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Uh, this is a tuition waiver program.
• </c> who are eligible for the tuition waiver. who are eligible for the tuition waiver.
• </c> substantial discounts andor full tuition substantial discounts andor full tuition waiverss<00:57
• Will there be assistance to navigate.
• </c><01:15:35.760><c> tuition</c> other one of these tuition tuition other one of these tuition tuition

Keywords: 958, all

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• The rental arrears assistance fund is...
• The rental arrears assistance fund is still in there for housing.
• Section 17 was extending tax credits for a down payment assistance program with...
• that we put those tuition caps and controls in the yield bill.
• If you are a tuition district, that's... >> I can barely hear you.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Current law allows Florida National Guard airmen to receive up to 100% tuition for a technical certificate
• of up to 50% of tuition.
• Of up to 50% of tuition.
• assistance for spouses and children of active members of the Florida National Guard.
• We don't want to give them, you know, the same 100% tuition, but do want to work on a partial tuition

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Summary: The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security heard and approved three bills. SB 884 by Senator Martin would create benefits for members of the Florida State Guard, including leaves of absence, scholarships for eligible members, state park discounts, and annual sportsmen’s, gold, and fishing licenses. The bill drew no questions or debate, and was reported favorably. SB 336 by Senator Arrington would expand the Florida National Guard’s Educational Dollars for Duty Program to include spouses and children of active Guard members, providing up to 50% tuition assistance and reserving $500,000 annually for that purpose. Senators raised concerns about whether the existing program is already underfunded and about eligibility verification, but the sponsor said the goal was to add funding rather than reduce support for current Guard members. The bill was reported favorably. SB 402 by Chair Wright would revise Florida’s law on unlawful use of military uniforms, medals, or insignia by replacing branch-by-branch references with a definition of “armed forces” that includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Members spoke in support, emphasizing the harm caused by people falsely claiming military service or collecting donations under false pretenses. The bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Truenow recognized former Senator Kerry Baker and Troop 43 from Tavares, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• , and another $29 million awarded for full or partial tuition to graduate assistants and so forth.
• , and another $29 million awarded for full or partial tuition to graduate assistants and so forth.
• , and another $29 million awarded for full or partial tuition to graduate assistants and so forth.
• </c><01:19:48.960><c> assistance</c><01:19:49.520><c> for</c> needs for tuition assistance for needs
• for tuition assistance for everything<01:19:50.640><c> for</c><01:19:50.800><c> everything.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The cost of tuition is over $13,000. Housing, over $7,000. The meal plan, over $3,000.
• On the next slide, you will see that we have held tuition flat for more than a decade.
• Tuition and fees for students at Valencia College is $103.60 per credit hour.
• Our universities have had the lowest tuition in the country for three years in a row.
• Heather Bishop is the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Florida State University.

Summary: The subcommittee began with an informal “college day” exercise in which members described what careers and colleges they would choose if starting over, often citing factors such as program reputation, location, cost, graduation rates, employment outcomes, and family or personal interests. Members mentioned a range of possible paths including law, aviation, education, construction management, psychology, social work, criminal justice, nursing, intelligence studies, and the arts. Several also highlighted the value of historically Black colleges and universities, dual enrollment, and career/technical education. The chair used the exercise to frame the meeting’s broader focus on Florida’s higher education pathways and student outcomes. Dr. Kathleen Plinsky of Valencia College then gave an overview of the Florida College System and Valencia’s role in it, emphasizing Florida’s statewide articulation and transfer framework, open-access mission, affordability, and workforce alignment. She described Valencia’s record enrollment, high retention, large share of first-generation and working students, and partnerships such as Direct Connect to UCF, Osceola Prosper, and Open Door grants for short-term training. Members asked about guaranteed transfer, apprenticeships, enrollment trends, student demographics, out-of-state residency, county scholarship costs, dual enrollment outcomes, and barriers to expanding career dual enrollment. Dr. Plinsky said the system supports transfer and acceleration well, but funding constraints limit growth in some areas; she also noted that dual enrollment participation is high and that Valencia’s affordability and student support efforts have driven recent enrollment gains. Dr. Jim Clark of Florida State University followed with an overview of the State University System, describing its governance, performance-based funding, low tuition, and strong graduation and research outcomes. He highlighted FSU’s enrollment, research profile, transfer student success, FSU Health, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, partnerships with K-12 schools and Tallahassee State College, and efforts to expand nursing and medical education to address workforce shortages. After the presentations, the committee heard from a panel on student acceleration and mobility: Shannon Mercer of the Department of Education explained the Office of Articulation, the statewide course numbering system, FASTER records, the 2+2 transfer model, specialized AA transfer degrees, and credit for industry certifications, military, medical, and law-enforcement training. Panelists from Kaiser University, Florida State University, and Pinellas County Schools described their institutions’ roles in transfer, advising, career pathways, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the portion provided.

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• We'll give you all the praise for all the assistance that you give here.
• House Bill 689 by Representative Miguez is an act to amend Title 46 relative to public assistance benefits
• program integrity relative to Medicaid program and supplemental nutrition assistance program integrity
• House Bill 1078 by Representative Freiburg is an act of Title 17, relative to tuition, and fees at I
• don't know. by Representative Freiburg as an Actman Title 17, relative to tuition and fees at public

Bills: SR107 , SCR53 , SCR54 , SCR55 , SCR12 , HB167 , HB181 , HB243 , HB316 , HB321 , HB335 , HB492 , HB578 , HB624 , HB708 , HB864 , HB906 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB1005 , HB1032 , HB1077 , HB1095 , HB1104 , HB1118 , HB1157 , HB1187 , HB1189 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1220 , HB221 , HCR58 , SB283 , SB338 , SB488 , SB520 , 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 , HB972 , HB982 , HB987 , HB1037 , HB1068 , HB1072 , HB1078 , HB1085 , HB1132 , HB1137 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1232 , HB1238 , SB68 , SB76 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB318 , SB162 , SB382 , SCR33 , SCR30 , SB112 , SB194 , SB307 , SB341 , SB346 , SB363 , SB495 , SB503 , SB507 , SB509 , SB513 , SB408 , SB131 , SB145 , SB333 , SB464 , SB466 , SB500 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB228 , SB246 , SB249 , SB268 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB312 , SB319 , SB323 , SB369 , SB431 , SB474 , SB484 , SB490 , SB492 , SB501 , HCR14 , HB537 , HB652 , HB653 , HB661 , HB726 , HB756 , HB851 , HB964 , HB966 , HB34 , HB35 , HB48 , HB474 , HB553 , HB758 , HB852 , HB10 , HB16 , HB36 , HB44 , HB46 , HB52 , HB61 , HB78 , HB98 , HB102 , HB124 , HB126 , HB131 , HB135 , HB141 , HB142 , HB164 , HB170 , HB171 , HB179 , HB194 , HB231 , HB245 , HB280 , HB292 , HB294 , HB297 , HB305 , HB336 , HB337 , HB351 , HB436 , HB594 , HB789 , HB956 , HB957 , HB995 , HB1040 , HB50 , HB117 , HB120 , HB122 , HB139 , HB148 , HB149 , HB185 , HB199 , HB247 , HB271 , HB286 , HB301 , HB358 , HB359 , HB384 , HB413 , HB428 , HB450 , HB462 , HB547 , HB613 , HB631 , HB657 , HB669 , HB675 , HB680 , HB691 , HB712 , HB716 , HB720 , HB723 , HB727 , HB728 , HB735 , HB747 , HB759 , HB825 , HB842 , HB845 , HB846 , HB903 , HB904 , HB907 , HB923 , HB929 , HB941 , HB962 , HB965 , HB1036 , HB287 , HB370 , HB515 , HB521 , HB570 , HB1200 , HB119 , HB129 , HB677 , HB850

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, tribute, sympathy, Joel Parker Sr., Louisiana Senate, rodeo, cowboy, horse trainer, stock and rodeo producer, black cowboy, African American history, community recognition, funeral resolution, celebration of life, Lottie Stampede Arena, Easter Sunday Rodeo, ranching, plantation work, faith community

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest minister’s prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through the journal, legislative bureau report, and a large number of bills and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions and concurrent resolutions were introduced or laid over, including measures recognizing individuals and events, commemorating the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, and creating or referring study and memorial resolutions. The House also sent over multiple bills, which were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees, covering topics such as court filings, travel reimbursement, public assistance integrity, pregnancy and baby care data protections, alcohol permits, capital-case intellectual disability procedures, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency. The chamber then considered House-returned Senate bills. SB 68, a constitutional amendment concerning Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters, failed to receive the required votes on concurrence after a 24-10 vote, though the author gave notice. SB 76, dealing with child custody modification standards, was concurred in unanimously. SB 149, on general obligation bond bid requirements, had House amendments rejected and was sent to conference. SB 191, concerning ad valorem tax notice procedures, and SB 196, extending the appeal period for tax assessments, were both concurred in. SB 318, on publication of the tax exemption budget and local reporting, was also concurred in unanimously. The Senate also suspended the rules to recall HB 1017 from the Retirement Committee and recommit it to Judiciary A. During personal privilege remarks, members highlighted Disability Awareness Day, recognized a local award recipient, and provided an update and prayer request for Senator Selders following surgery. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment to reconvene the following day.

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• Senate versions of Senate Bill 2138 and House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition
• Assistance Program.
• </c><00:02:33.360><c> Assistance</c><00:02:34.040><c> Program.
• </c><00:02:35.120><c> And</c><00:02:35.440><c> on</c> State Tuition Assistance Program.
• And on State Tuition Assistance Program.

Bills: HB2315 , SB2471 , HB306 , HB1692 , HB1842 , HB2171 , HB2207 , HB2343 , HB2296 , HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097 , HCR200 , HCR144 , HCR33 , HCR154 , HCR165 , HCR186 , HCR206 , HCR166 , HCR31 , HCR85 , HCR103 , HCR117 , HCR180 , HCR112 , HCR18 , HCR105 , HCR173 , HCR137 , HCR179 , HCR32

Keywords: vacation payout, down payment assistance, state employee benefits, housing crisis, homeownership, Department of Health, SB2471, Hawaii, corporate powers, artificial persons, business entities, election spending, political spending, campaign finance, ballot measure, ballot issue, electioneering, corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC

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• Beyond tuition savings, WUE delivers strategic benefits.
• costs, higher ed tuition costs.
• Millions of dollars every year in tuition costs, higher ed tuition costs.
• Those are areas that a counselor could assist with.
• Those are areas that a counselor could assist with.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 1182, all