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• This is part of a priority package for the California School Boards Association.
• We have local priorities.
• At the school site level, school districts have autonomy to do that.
• Beach School District.
• School District in support.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm from the San Bernardino County, a high school student with Chirla.
• school district.
• I attend Feather River Charter School, and I Oppose of AB 84.
• I'm a charter school parent of three.
• I'm a former Charter School graduate I just graduated from phlebotomy school, and I also oppose AB 84

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• school districts.
• school districts.
• in in the public school. in in the public school.
• school year.
• students will have priority priority students will have priority status<05:27:08.560> and<05:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards. Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully. Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.

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• Our rural areas want that, especially for their school kids.
• I'm a high school senior from Albuquerque Academy.
• the same amount of money as the traditional school bus.
• The EV infrastructure and school buses are in the Public Schools Facility Authority.
• Those are currently priorities, and I anticipate will remain strong priorities, but the Interstate Stream

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• SCHOOL YEAR.
• FOR SCHOOL AND FAMILIES ARE OUR PRIORITY.
• ARE ALL THE SCHOOLS THE SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAMS.
• THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS ACCESS.
• OR CHARTER SCHOOL IS WHICH EVER PART OF THE SCHOOL MAY BE.

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• Well, and then you have them in priority, right?
• not a priority. So, thank you very much. not a priority. So, thank you very much.
• <02:09:09.520> on that maybe some of the other schools on that maybe some of the other schools
• >> behind White Pahu High School. >> behind White Pahu High School.
• And yeah, other schools did it, down.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:03:47.159> and surprising that our first priority and surprising that our first priority
• <00:25:53.960> thank that we'll make that a priority thank that we'll make that a priority
• would we one of our huge priorities would we one of our huge priorities right<00:26:49.399> now
• All projects are ranked on the project priority lists, PPL.
• <00:41:16.599> identified health and other priorities identified health and other priorities

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I believe we have 17 school districts and charter schools that converted to four days.
• Those are private schools.
• And my school had the same base funding as my wife's school, which was one of the five richest schools
• New Mexico International School is a different school.
• New Mexico International School is a different school.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on strategic resource management in public education. LESC staff and PED officials argued that New Mexico has increased school funding, but local budgeting and planning remain fragmented and overly compliance-driven. They described long-term pressures including declining enrollment, rising special education costs, falling cash balances, changes in federal funding, and leadership turnover, and said schools need more intentional multi-year planning tied to student outcomes. They also outlined the many disconnected planning requirements schools must complete, compared New Mexico’s current approach with Ohio’s three-year budget forecasting model, and recommended continuing multi-year appropriations, adding $2.5 million for state grants in the unified application, and directing LESC, LFC, and PED to develop a long-term financial planning proposal. PED said it is working to reduce administrative burden through school accreditation, a unified application for federal and state funds, and internal alignment of guidance and coaching, with pilot schools reporting time savings and better alignment. Members raised concerns about four-day school weeks, the burden on small districts, the need for outcomes and return on investment, and whether the state should move toward a two-year or three-year planning cycle; staff clarified that the proposal was to streamline or eliminate redundant requirements, not add another layer. The committee then received an update on the Educator Fellows program. PED described it as a Grow Your Own pipeline that employs candidates as supplemental educational assistants while they work toward licensure, providing salary, benefits, paid leave, mentoring, and coursework support. Officials said the program helps address teacher shortages, improves student-to-teacher ratios, increases workforce diversity, and supports the Martinez-Yazzie action plan. They reported 370 current fellows across 86 LEAs and about 180 schools, with many fellows being people of color, first-generation college students, or second-career educators; roughly 85 are expected to become certified this year. A local HR director from Belen testified that the program has been especially valuable in small communities, where fellows are already rooted in the community and several have moved into teaching roles. Members asked about high school recruitment, tuition, retirement and benefits, the relationship to the Higher Education Department’s Grow Your Own scholarship, and the role of university partners. PED said fellows choose among accredited higher education partners, the program is separate from the scholarship but complementary, and the state is also building an apprenticeship model and seeking to expand the program to more LEAs, though some districts are on a waiting list because of funding and local match requirements.

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• If confirmed, my number one priority will be combating this crisis with urgent action.
• You identified that as your first priority.
• Well, Senator, that's going to be my top priority, is to make sure that we keep our. judges safe.
• The DEA should be focused on fentanyl and the overdose crisis as you indicated as a priority. Mr.
• That is our top priority in our primary mission and role.

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• for 2025, and share a few key state legislative priorities.
• highlight Maui County's top priorities highlight Maui County's top priorities for<00:04:50.800><
• Schools, there's a plan for a super school.
• <01:26:19.960> in hak High School in hak High School in ki<01:26:21.600> that<01:26
• <01:26:36.280> would occupancy or else that school would occupancy or else that school would

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• This continues the work of priority... That we need to be...
• This bill reflects the top priorities from our county's statewide associations.
• There are significant waiting lists for priority admissions to direct care and treatment.
• File 2416, the issue of priority admissions, often referred to as the...
• One of our main priorities is to shorten the diagnostic odyssey.

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• After earning my BSN, I worked as an RN to meet the entry requirements for midwifery school.
• Once eligible, I enrolled in graduate midwifery school and completed my degree this year.
• After earning my BSN, I worked as an RN to meet the entry requirements for midwifery school.
• Once eligible, I enrolled in graduate midwifery school and completed my degree this year.
• Once eligible, I enrolled in graduate midwifery school and completed my degree this year.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• California enrolls a much larger share of recent high school graduates in community colleges than other
• They are not your 18-year-old coming out of high school.
• But, as has been mentioned earlier in this hearing, not all schools recognize TAG.
• These continue to be among the highest priorities for the University of California.
• And I hope that commitment remains a top priority.

Summary: The committee held an oversight hearing on a state audit examining California’s community college transfer process and whether streamlining it could improve access to bachelor’s degrees. Opening remarks from legislators emphasized that California’s transfer system is central to equity and workforce development, but that only about one in five transfer-intending community college students complete a transfer within four years. Members highlighted disparities by race, region, campus, and major, and pointed to confusion created by differing requirements across the UC, CSU, and community college systems, including limits and inconsistencies in the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), TAG, and major-specific prerequisites. State Auditor’s staff said the audit found that while UC and CSU systemwide enroll more transfer students than the Master Plan target, individual campuses and high-demand STEM programs often do not. The audit identified barriers including unclear and varying course requirements, limited counseling and education plans, insufficient counselor staffing at some campuses, and weak equity plans. It also found that many students never even apply because they do not accumulate enough units or cannot navigate the process. The auditor described examples where transfer students with strong preparation were denied at selective campuses and noted that articulation alignment across systems remains limited. Representatives from UC, CSU, and the Community Colleges responded that transfer remains a top priority and described ongoing reforms. UC cited a new public dashboard, data-sharing agreements, new transfer pathways, and an ADT pilot at UCLA, while saying campus-level capacity and program differences limit how much can be standardized from the system office. CSU said it admits more than 90% of eligible transfer applicants, is expanding transfer planning tools and direct outreach, and is implementing SB 640’s Transfer Success Pathway Program. Community Colleges said transfer reform must focus on clearer credit mobility, more consistent articulation, and broader ADT adoption. Members pressed the systems on inconsistent major requirements, the need for better coordination, and whether campuses are fully prioritizing transfer students; no votes were taken during the hearing.

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• keep on campus versus something that is of lesser priority.
• Priority.
• It is considerably cheaper for him to go to school in the Midwest.
• The Santa Rosa School District is consolidating elementary and middle schools.
• The average public school teacher in Sacramento is $57,000.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It requires school districts to have a school safety manual to guide the work.
• So with that said, the school. I was out of high school, but it was a while ago.
• It requires school districts to have a school safety manual to guide the work.
• We are a statewide virtual school. We are about We are a statewide virtual school.
• So we do have a full online elementary program, middle school, high school.

Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.

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• Um, it also includes school safety aid for schools, both private and public.
• Some said we want school safety aid for private and public schools.
• Um, it also includes school safety aid for schools, both private and public.
• Some said we want school safety aid for private and public schools.
• safety<00:05:14.120> aid top priority, which is school safety aid top priority, which is

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The conversation focused on a Minnesota Senate gun violence prevention package that had recently passed the Senate. The senator said the effort began in 2023 with red flag laws and was later expanded into a broader, “holistic” approach after the Annunciation church shooting, with input from families affected by the tragedy, especially the parents of Harper Moyski. The package was described as combining gun restrictions with mental health and school safety measures. The main provisions discussed were a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a re-ban on binary triggers, a ban on ghost guns, funding for mental health services including mobile crisis and health care professionals, and school safety aid for both public and private schools. The senator said the package reflected concerns raised by families, advocates, and members from both parties, and argued that it included items Republicans had requested, such as school safety aid and mental health funding. The senator said the Senate vote was historic because it was the first time the chamber passed an assault-weapons and high-capacity-magazine ban, and the first time such a comprehensive package had been assembled. The vote was described as party-line, with disappointment that no Republicans supported it. The senator said the House should take up the bill next, criticized House Republican leaders for not bringing it forward, and urged them to at least allow a vote. The senator also argued that the measure does not take away constitutional rights and said public support for the package is strong, including in so-called purple districts.

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• Does the department have like a priority list of traffic safety concerns or issues around certain school
• Does the department have like a priority list of traffic safety concerns or issues around certain school
• Does the department have like a priority list of traffic safety concerns or issues around certain school
• Does the department have like a priority list of traffic safety concerns or issues around certain school
• Does the department have like a priority list of traffic safety concerns or issues around certain school

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2485, which would require cardiovascular screening for student athletes. The Department of Education and Department of Health said they support the bill’s intent but noted that many screenings are already part of existing school-entry and well-child exams. The Attorney General’s office asked for clarifying language on who performs the screenings, where results go, how “positive findings” are defined, how referrals would work, and whether funding would be appropriated if DOE must hire health professionals. The American Heart Association strongly supported the bill, citing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and arguing that sports physicals are an effective opportunity for early detection. No vote was taken, and the committee moved on after testimony. The committee then heard HB 89, concerning a school psychologist working group and possible licensing or credentialing of school psychologists. The Department of Education and Board of Psychology supported the measure. The Hawaii Psychological Association said it supports licensing school psychologists but asked to be included in the working group, arguing it is an important stakeholder. The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists opposed including HPA, saying the issue is between school psychologists and DCCA and that HPA is not part of their organization. Testimony and discussion focused on the long-running disagreement over whether school psychologists should be regulated under the Board of Psychology or another mechanism, and on title protection and scope of practice. No action was reported during this portion. The committee also took up HB 2445, relating to standardized emergency responses for immigration enforcement at or near schools. The Department of Education said it already issued internal law-enforcement guidance and questioned whether the bill was necessary, while also raising concerns about the bill’s 1,000-foot buffer language and the limits of school authority over activity off campus. The Board of Education echoed those concerns and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions. Supporters, including the White Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and an attorney testifying on Know Your Rights training, argued that recent federal changes have increased ICE activity near schools and that a law is needed to ensure clear, public protocols, staff training, and family protections. A student testifier said the measure was a top priority of the state student council. The transcript ends during testimony, with no vote or final committee action shown.

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• to the right school. to the right school.
• school course. school course.
• , whether it's college campuses or elementary school, middle school, high school, that they're protected
• <00:52:09.520> high elementary school, middle school, high elementary school, middle school
• over school.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• this is with regards to public school this is with regards to public school realignment. realignment
• to provide service for five straight school days by hiring an interim contractor, and it uses the school
• Last year, ongoing school bus crisis.
• And this is relating to the school And this is relating to the school school<00:20:18.280> modernization
• The conferees for school modernization.

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• schools and...
• School funding and the FEFP is that we provide $30 billion for public schools and K-12 scholarships,
• for public schools.
• Schools as a case study because we have seen seven of our schools in Orange County have closed due to
• the school year.

Keywords: 999, senate, all