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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue. (7-1-26)

Appropriations & Revenue

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  • </c> How Kentucky funds public school How Kentucky funds public school construction.
  • </c> school in. school in.
  • </c> KDE, in school facilities construction. KDE, in school facilities construction.
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  • school.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Education

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  • personnel may administer school-supplied albuterol.
  • administer school-supplied albuterol.
  • school-supplied albuterol on such excursions.
  • school personnel can access and administer the school-supplied albuterol.
  • If a school district or public school elects to maintain school-supplied albuterol, it must incorporate
Bills: HB2246, HB2360
Summary: The House Education Committee held public hearings on two bills. First, House Bill 2246 would expand and clarify school discipline rules for firearm-related violations. Committee staff explained that the bill extends existing firearm expulsion and readmission provisions to charter schools, state tribal education compact schools, the School for the Blind, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, and ESDs, and would allow governing boards to deny readmission or limit return after a firearm-related incident. Representative Lowe, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a local incident and was intended to give districts more flexibility and clearer guidance. OSPI testified that it supports safe schools but had concerns about limiting reconsideration to one appeal and wanted to work on amendments. Team Child opposed the bill, arguing it could make it harder for students to return successfully and could further exclude them from extracurricular activities. Committee members asked about current law, constitutional education rights, and whether the bill would cover threats made online; staff clarified it applies to actual carrying of a firearm or displaying something that appears to be a firearm. The hearing closed with 246 pro, 7 con, and 1 other signed in. The committee then heard House Bill 2360, which would allow public and private schools to maintain stock albuterol beginning in the 2027-28 school year under a statewide standing order from the Department of Health. Staff described the bill’s provisions for school nurses and trained staff to administer albuterol to students with prescriptions, and for nurses to administer it in emergencies to students without a prescription. Representative Donaghy said the bill was modeled on school epinephrine access and was intended to address asthma emergencies, especially in rural areas and when a student’s own inhaler is unavailable. OSPI and school nurse groups supported the bill, citing asthma prevalence, absenteeism, and the potential to reduce 911 calls and emergency room visits. The Department of Health had asked to strike one section, and some school nurse testimony raised concerns about scope of practice, staffing, training, and the lack of a detailed protocol or fiscal note. Other nurse testimony strongly supported the bill, saying school nurses can assess respiratory distress, administer stock albuterol, notify parents, and recommend follow-up care. The hearing closed with 113 pro, 2 con, and 1 other signed in, and the committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 4/28/25

Education Finance

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  • of Independent Schools, a group of independent schools from across the state.
  • ><c> on</c> Schools.
  • Chartered public schools on Schools.
  • </c> replacement for all school districts. replacement for all school districts.
  • </c> insurance for hourly school workers. insurance for hourly school workers.
Bills: HF1388
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Capital Budget

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  • field and just as a graduate of the school.
  • The proceeds from any sale of school district property must be deposited into the school district's debt
  • This bill was brought to me by the Tacoma School District.
  • District, maybe the number of schools in the district.
  • program support for on-base schools.
Summary: The Capital Budget Committee heard several bills. Substitute House Bill 2281 would require state agencies to consult with tribes before actions affecting tribal traditional cultural places and, under the substitute, would prohibit undue burdens on tribal traditional cultural practices unless justified by a compelling state interest and least restrictive means. Supporters, including tribal representatives, said the bill would better protect sacred sites and give tribes an enforceable remedy; an industry representative asked for narrower, clearer language. House Bill 2514 would create a work group to plan a Global War on Terror memorial on the Capitol campus, including names to honor, site options, design, and funding; the sponsor said it would help turn an existing authorization into a concrete plan and fundraising path. House Bill 2551 would let school districts with ending fund balances at or below 3% seek OSPI approval to sell real property to restore financial stability and avoid binding conditions, with rules to ensure transparency and limit use to once every five years. The Tacoma School District supported the bill as a tool to manage severe budget pressure, while a committee member raised concerns about possible effects on local land use and gentrification. Substitute House Bill 2668 would direct Fish and Wildlife to identify alternate locations for the Bob Oake Game Farm and seek future capital funding to relocate and remediate the current site because of nitrate contamination affecting the Centralia area aquifer. Centralia officials, county public health, and tribal representatives said relocation is needed to protect drinking water and avoid much larger future treatment costs, while noting the farm should continue operating elsewhere. The committee also took executive action on the proposed substitute for House Bill 2470, which would increase school construction assistance for projects on military bases by adding 15% to the state match. Supporters said military families need safe, quality school facilities; one member voted no, citing concerns about federal responsibility and the bill’s relationship to school district financial pressures. The substitute passed the committee 15-1, with three excused.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

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  • And we also are concerned about the definition of school supplies being a non-exclusive list, because
  • This bill helps families save money during back-to-school season.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 2410 relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Testifiers from HTDC and the Hawaii Food Industry Association stood on written testimony, and members discussed the funding request, which was described as $1 million each for three programs, for a total of $3 million. The measure appeared to have broad support, with no opposition noted. The committee then took up HB 2235 HD1 on the military and community relations office, where Lori Moore of MACC asked for additional funding to support local businesses and education-to-career initiatives statewide. Members asked about the amount, and the request was identified as $1.3 million total. HB 904 on space operations followed, with three supporters and one opponent, though no substantive testimony was captured beyond the vote counts. HB 2201 on state enterprise zones drew testimony from Georgia Skinner of DBEDT’s Creative Industries division, who said the measure would build on a well-run enterprise zone program and help make Hawaii’s film industry more competitive. Tom Yamashita of the Tax Foundation also provided comments. The committee then considered HB 2349 relating to DCCA and DBEDT coordination; DCCA explained it already provides links and information to DBEDT programs, while DBEDT argued that direct data sharing would allow more proactive outreach. Members raised privacy and cost concerns, and DBEDT said it would consider opt-in collection and acknowledged system changes and possible funding needs. The committee also heard two tax credit bills. HB 1972 HD1, on a caregiver tax credit, received strong support from AARP, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, who described caregivers as an “invisible workforce” and argued the credit would help families keep loved ones at home and reduce financial strain. The Tax Foundation suggested a grant or subsidy program might be more efficient than a tax credit and raised concerns about debarment provisions. HB 20007 HD1, on the household and dependent care services tax credit, also drew strong support from public health and family advocacy groups, who said Hawaii families face some of the nation’s highest child care costs and that the bill would better reflect current expenses; the Tax Foundation again raised technical concerns about complexity and debarment. Members asked about fiscal impacts, and testimony indicated the current credit costs about $6 million, with the bill expected to increase that amount. The committee then moved on to HB 2385 HD1 on housing, where the Deputy Attorney General began presenting written comments on whether the bill limits county authority.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

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  • That if a parent provides permission and supplies the medication, schools are allowed to administer it
  • districts, charter schools, or private schools.
  • schools.
  • schools.
  • Any school district can do it, and if we want to, I guess we can take that point away from schools; school
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

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  • schools if they receive a waiver.
  • Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or
  • school district employees.
  • care allotment under the Foundation School Program.
  • government curriculum requirements for high school students.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 20th, 2026

Transportation

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  • I believe in 2023, we did the school zones and then following the school bus cameras.
  • One involves school bus cameras and school bus stops, and then the other involves the school speed zones
  • School speed zones. Let's start with the school speed zones, if I may.
  • Your bill deals with school districts, public school buses.
  • I've actually seen another school bus blocking a stopped school bus and a third school bus driving by
Bills: S0382, S0654, S0684, S0880, S1080
Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement, which would standardize procedures for red-light, school-zone speed, and school bus camera enforcement. The bill would allow clerks to retain 10% of penalty revenue, permit virtual hearings, require records retention, limit surveillance/data use, tighten school-zone flashing-light requirements, and add school board approval and reporting requirements for school bus camera programs. An amendment clarified reporting periods and which entity receives liability-transfer affidavits. Members raised questions about information-sharing, facial recognition, school-zone warnings, and school bus stop safety, but the committee accepted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 1080, which was amended by a delete-all to address FDOT direct payments to first-tier subcontractors and takeover agreements involving sureties and replacement contractors. The amended bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved a slate of appointments in tabs 1 through 6 by one vote. Next, the committee heard SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. A strike-all amendment shifted the bill away from immediate enforcement changes and instead created an e-bike task force, required crash data collection and reporting, and retained rules requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, provide audible signals, and limit speed near pedestrians. Members discussed enforcement practicality, access concerns for riders who rely on e-bikes, and the need for public education and transparency. The amended bill was reported favorably. The committee then reported favorably SB 684, which removes certain signature requirements for electronic odometer disclosures in total-loss vehicle and vessel insurance transactions, and SB 880, which creates a new license plate for the Miami Northwestern Alumni Association. The meeting ended after all items were approved and the committee adjourned.
US
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  • In the 2023-2024 school year, nearly 48,000 schools with 23.6 million students participated.
  • for the school milk waste.
  • So with the blessing of our school board of directors, in the 2019-20 school year, we ran a school milk
  • School meals are an essential school supply. Thank you again for the opportunity to speak.
  • schools.
Bills: SB222
Summary: This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025

Public Education

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  • Public School Accountability System.
  • There is a breadth of opinion among our public school educators, even some of our public school advocacy
  • how they end the next school year.
  • including the Department of Education, is supporting those schools, not just the schools.
  • in the state, not just the school.
Bills: HB8
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025

Public Education

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  • What the bill says is it allows for a school district or open enrollment charter school to submit students
  • Also, I don't understand how, whichever road the domains compare schools, how we're comparing schools
  • But I want our school—when I'm looking at the schools and how well my school is doing—I don't think that
  • As a public school educator and parent... ...of school-aged children that attend public schools in Texas
  • Of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings
Bills: HB8
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025

Public Education

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  • the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans
  • then how they end the next school year.
  • What would have happened to those school districts?
  • , not just the schools.
  • Yes, it is the rating of how that school is supporting the students in that school, but the whole system
Bills: HB8
Summary: The House Committee on Public Education met to hear House Bill 8, which would replace STAAR with a new assessment and accountability system beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The chair described the bill as reducing testing time, limiting benchmark tests, adding beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year assessments, requiring faster score turnaround, involving Texas teachers in test development, and tightening accountability timelines and transparency rules. Members also discussed provisions on A-F ratings, cut scores, CCMR, local accountability plans, and TEA reporting requirements. Committee members and invited witnesses split sharply on the bill’s approach. Supporters, including the chair, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, and Ed Trust’s Nicholas Munyon Penny, argued the bill would reduce high-stakes pressure, provide quicker and more actionable data, limit over-testing, and better align assessments to Texas standards while preserving criterion-referenced accountability. They said the new system would help teachers and parents intervene sooner and would improve transparency, including parent access to student responses and automatic rescoring in some writing cases. Opponents, including Rep. Hinojosa and student witness Ella Moran, argued the bill still increases testing and replaces one high-stakes test with multiple TEA-created tests. Moran testified that STAAR creates anxiety, disrupts instruction, and does not reflect real learning, while Hinojosa said the House had previously passed a better bill based on a nationally norm-referenced model and criticized the new proposal as a concession to the Senate. Questions also focused on AI scoring of writing, rescoring rates, and whether the bill’s new accountability rules would be reliable and fair. The committee did not take a final vote during the portion provided, but the chair said a vote on HB 8 would be called after public testimony later in the day.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Capital Budget

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  • District and the Medical Lake School District.
  • District and the Medical Lake School District.
  • And it has an impact on the school district.
  • Clover Park is a unique school district.
  • As you know, I'm a former school board director, wanting to know if the Clover Park School Board is in
Summary: The committee held public hearings on three capital-related bills. HB 2353 would raise the pre-design threshold for state-funded capital projects from $10 million to $15 million and require annual inflation adjustments beginning in 2027. Staff and the prime sponsor said the change would reduce delays and costs for projects, with testimony from Steve DuPont supporting the bill as a way to avoid unnecessary pre-design work and construction escalation. The hearing on HB 2420 covered increases to the Small Works Roster threshold for public works contracts, with a proposed substitute delaying the first increase to January 1, 2027. Representative Zahn and several stakeholders, including universities, cities, ports, counties, and water districts, testified in support, saying the bill would reduce administrative burden, speed projects, and better reflect current construction costs. The committee also heard HB 2470, which would change School Construction Assistance Program rules for school facilities located on military bases. Staff explained that on-base instructional space would be excluded from district inventory calculations, increasing eligibility, and that state assistance would be based on project cost minus federal funding. Representative Leavitt said the bill would help districts like Clover Park and Medical Lake better serve military families. OSPI, Clover Park School District, and the Veterans Legislative Coalition testified in support, though OSPI noted it was working on an amendment to replace a federal-funding backfill with a 15% increase in the SCAP funding assistance percentage to comply with federal law. In executive session, the committee moved HB 2338, which would make community-scaled projects eligible under the Department of Commerce low-income weatherization program, out of committee with a due-pass recommendation by a 17-0 vote, with two members excused. The committee then held a work session with the Recreation and Conservation Office on its competitive grant programs, including the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, youth athletic facilities, community forests, aquatic lands, boating, firearms and archery ranges, and federal trail and conservation programs. Members asked about demand, ADA compliance, match requirements, geographic distribution, and outreach to underserved communities; RCO said it uses advisory committees, regional allocation methods in some programs, and technical assistance to broaden access and improve distribution.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

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  • By August 1, 2027, school districts, charter schools, and state tribal education compact schools must
  • Many schools in Washington operate on a six-period schedule, meaning students only have Many schools
  • I've been teaching PE and health for 23 years in the Edmond School District, Seattle, small schools,
  • large schools.
  • large schools.
Summary: The committee began with a work session on Washington’s child care oversight and subsidy system, with senators and DCYF officials describing Working Connections Child Care, Early Achievers, licensing, attendance tracking, annual unannounced inspections, and audit processes. DCYF said more than 63,000 families were determined eligible in 2025, about 37,000 were on the caseload, and licensed providers total about 6,600. Officials emphasized that payments go directly to providers after eligibility and authorization are confirmed, and that random and focused audits, along with referrals to the Office of Fraud and Accountability, are used to address overpayments and suspected fraud. Child Care Aware and a Vancouver provider also testified about quality coaching, tiered reimbursement, and the practical realities of inspections and family care settings. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5952, which would standardize the process for waiving high school physical education requirements. Student testifiers supported the bill as a fairness measure that would create a uniform waiver process across districts and help students fit in AP, career, or other coursework within limited six-period schedules. Opponents, including PE teachers and school health advocates, argued that athletics are not equivalent to physical education and warned that a statewide waiver template could weaken PE instruction and student health. The State Board of Education supported the bill as a way to reduce inequity in local waiver practices, while school principals opposed it and said the issue is better addressed through broader graduation-requirement work. Next, the committee took testimony on Senate Bill 5961, which would move the Imagination Library of Washington from DCYF to OSPI. The sponsor and supporters said the change would better align the program with early literacy and the birth-to-grade-three continuum, while preserving a program that currently serves about 120,000 children in all 39 counties. OSPI, the program director, and local partners testified in support, saying the transfer would improve accountability and fit the program’s education mission. The committee then began hearing Senate Bill 5969, which would allow a student’s IEP transition plan to satisfy the high school and beyond plan requirement if the IEP team determines that is appropriate; the sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce barriers for students with disabilities and free up time and resources, but the testimony was only beginning when the transcript ended.
TX
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  • schools.
  • And they are there through the end of the school year. But not summer school? Not summer school.
  • high school.
  • it's the 130 out of 274, 273 schools are NES schools.
  • Charter schools are public schools.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Nathaniel, Clark County School District.
  • Nicole Flangis with the Nevada Association of School Boards.
  • School Superintendents, and we are testifying in support of AB 286.
  • that have IEPs written for an extended school year.
  • Nicole Flangis, Nevada Association of School Boards: I will ditto the comments before.
Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Education Policy

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  • The kids should not be the ones that are harmed in this if the schools... ...harmed in this if the schools
  • But I have seen cases where a transfer from a public school to another public school...
  • A public school to another public school was held up for non-payment of library fines and things like
  • Small private schools are...
  • So we were asking them what school they went to and why they weren't in school.
Bills: SB140, HB102, SB133, SB34
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26

Rules and Legislative Administration

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  • trust lands, the value of the school trust lands, the value of the Permanent<00:13:50.120><c> School
  • </c> similar to the Permanent School Fund. similar to the Permanent School Fund.
Bills: HF3900, HF1849