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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-11-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been able to technical education.
- </c><00:05:41.360><c> and</c> program is attached to the education and program is attached to the education
- </c> education programs that are available? education programs that are available?
- </c><00:31:40.240><c> programs</c> so are there adult education programs so are there adult education
- </c><00:45:31.520><c> labor</c> to the labor cabinet, education labor to the labor cabinet, education
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We also saw how educators came together in 2020 to collect signatures for the Invest in Education Act
- We also saw how educators came together in 2020 to collect signatures for the Invest in Education Act
- We talk about education.
- We talk about education.
- what education should be.
Summary:
The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions.
On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House.
The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (3-4-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- that's health care, education, that's health care, education, agriculture,<00:04:06.159><c> business
- </c> some of the burdens that our educator some of the burdens that our educator >> Thank<00:37
- Department of Education. And I'm Department of Education.
- </c> their full education experience. their full education experience.
- The creation of the education.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of Education.
- educational institutions requiring all recipients of federal funding from the Department of Education
- And now the Department of Education is resisting.
- And now the Department of Education is resisting.
- There's educational support through Easter Seals and other providers.
Summary:
The commission approved the December minutes and heard opening remarks on upcoming initiatives, including a second “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27 focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The chair also previewed planning for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, including formation of a small planning group to help select employer awardees and shape the program.
A major portion of the meeting featured an update from the Attorney General’s office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts. The presentation covered lawsuits and amicus work involving higher education diversity data requests, anti-DEI funding conditions, immigration and Haiti Temporary Protected Status, NIH research grant disruptions, and Department of Education mental health training grants. Commissioners asked about possible impacts on Medicaid and whether disability is included in the federal administration’s undefined “DEI” restrictions; the AG’s office said it was monitoring Medicaid developments closely, had not seen a CMS letter at that time, and would share guidance on DEI and employment initiatives.
The meeting also included a workforce and apprenticeship presentation from Undersecretary Josh Cutler and Amara Riemann. They described registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, emphasizing paid, employer-driven training, classroom instruction, wage progression, and transferable credentials. Commissioners highlighted the Bridgewater State University Excel program for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities as a promising model and discussed the need to build similar pathways through community colleges and employer partnerships in fields such as direct support, CNA work, and other in-demand jobs.
Subcommittee reports noted that the disability employment subcommittee heard from SEED and will host future presentations from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment and the Office of Veterans Affairs. The long-term services, supports, and health equity subcommittee discussed MassHealth budget pressures, a projected $3.5 billion budget gap tied to federal changes, upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes, and crisis standards of care. The executive director reported on collaboration with the Massachusetts Office on Disability, planning for the Lowell event, participation in statewide disability employment and autism advocacy work, and upcoming engagement with the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition. Commissioners also announced several honors, including awards for Regina Marshall, Jay Livingstone, and Vanna Howard.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 1, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The state has trusted parents in the personalized education program to customize the education of their
- , take hold of their child's education with their own two hands.
- Maybe we need to start over in that area and bring education back right, make education great again.
- as well because I'm a child of an educator.
- And in education, you know that.
Summary:
The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two bills. The first, PCS for HB 1565, would expand permitted purchases under the Personalized Education Program scholarship to include digital devices, clarify statutory terms, and distinguish between parent-directed part-time programs and full-time instructor-led programs. Rep. Hinson questioned oversight and misuse safeguards, while the sponsor said existing statutory and SFO oversight already applies. Public testimony included support from the James Madison Institute, and the bill was reported favorably by a 12-1 vote.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 1483, the SCORE Act, which would gradually align Florida’s school grading scale with the familiar A-F scale used for students over a 10-year transition. The sponsor argued that current school grades are inflated and confusing to parents, and said the bill would also expand early support identification from pre-K through 8th grade. Members raised concerns about the impact on public and charter schools, low-income communities, teacher workload, resources, property values, and whether the bill should be paired with funding and professional development. Public testimony included an ESE teacher asking about funding and class size, one opponent from Orange County teachers, and a proponent from Florida Citizens Alliance.
After extensive debate, the committee voted 12-5 to report PCS for HB 1483 favorably. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and accountability for parents and create pressure to raise standards, while opponents warned it could sharply increase lower-rated schools without sufficient resources and could mislead the public about school performance during the transition.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Senate Education.
- It analyzes educators who move between administrative roles and classrooms.
- Chairman Lent and Senate Education Committee members, good afternoon.
- Education shouldn't be another obstacle. My own family experienced this.
- The least we should get is a fair chance at a stable, quality education.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard two bills. Senate Bill 1358, presented by Sen. Harris, would amend Idaho’s career ladder rules so superintendents and principals who return to classroom teaching can count qualifying administrative experience toward career ladder advancement, rather than restarting at their prior teacher-ladder placement. Testimony from a remote superintendent and the Idaho Association of School Administrators supported the bill as a fairness and retention measure, noting that administrators can face large pay cuts when returning to teaching and that the bill still requires proficient-or-higher evaluations. After brief discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1358 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then considered House Bill 762, presented by Sen. Woodward, which would give charter schools the option to prioritize enrollment for children of active-duty or active-reserve military members and for foster children who already have a sibling in the school. A long line of testimony from military spouses, veterans, charter school leaders, and military children described frequent relocations, waitlists, and the difficulty of finding stable school placements, arguing the bill would improve access and support military readiness without creating new schools or changing accountability. One witness also noted the bill’s flexibility for charter schools and its limited, targeted nature. The committee voted to send HB 762 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> within the state's higher education within the state's higher education landscape<00:48:44.440><
- ,</c> different in the way we do education, different in the way we do education, too.<00:49:12.080><
- We are innovators, educational too.
- ,</c> to other educators, to other educators, directly<00:58:57.480><c> advancing</c><00:58:58.040><c
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native communities' priorities for the 119th Congress. Feb 12th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And on the education front, we have Mr.
- Six of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Native Hawaiian Education Act of 1988
- Third, we must expand self-governance in education and empower Tribal nations to control their education
- As well as for our Native Hawaiian education.
- Education part is... Trying to educate the young ones to just stay away.
Keywords:
tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Budget Negotiations Media Availability - 04/02/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:50.080><c> from</c> budget holds education proposals from budget holds education proposals
- </c><00:04:42.000><c> situation,</c> specifically to the education situation, specifically to the education
- </c><00:21:07.600><c> uh</c> dive by um higher education uh dive by um higher education uh leadership
- Yeah, bad time for cuts to education.
- </c> a 2% increase and I think around educ a 2% increase and I think around educ education.<00:26:33.039
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House higher education panel debates bill to restrict state aid for undocumented immigrants 2/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All of our kids deserve an education. We all benefit from it. I urge you to oppose this bill.
- All of our kids deserve an education. We all benefit from it. I urge you to oppose this bill.
- All of our kids deserve an education. We all benefit from it. I urge you to oppose this bill.
- All of our kids deserve an education. We all benefit from it. I urge you to oppose this bill.
- All of our kids deserve an education. We all benefit from it. I urge you to oppose this bill.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The education pathway is part of that.
- We're just giving a kid an education.
- The, I would never say that education is just education.
- The, I would never say that education is just education.
- Even for them, and our math educators or any of our high school educators are the ones that have a higher
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- . higher education in Texas.
- Just the way that public education, or education in general, is changing. in the state of Texas. encourage
- Do they show the ability to self-educate?
- from pre-K all the way through higher education should be out.
- We've heard that, you know, with public education and throughout. the educational opportunity that the
Bills:
HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125
Keywords:
higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> higher education. higher education. >> Kevin<00:32:14.960><c> Garrett.
- ,</c><00:36:37.920><c> the</c> Commission on Higher Education, the Commission on Higher Education, the
- </c> areas of the state, with education areas of the state, with education community<00:54:05.520><c>
- </c> of that education reserve fund. of that education reserve fund.
- </c> relating to public education. relating to public education. Carolyn<01:29:33.360><c> Collins.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill is SB 121, the Education trailer bill.
- The next bill is SB 130, the higher education trailer bill.
- And I think our education chair and our education budget sub-chair and our education staff that's here
- ... ...and our education budget sub-chair and our education staff that's here today, that is a huge,
- workforce and higher education.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Committee met to consider the final three-party agreement for the 2026-27 state budget and 19 implementing bills, including two budget bill juniors and 17 trailer bills. Committee leadership and administration officials described the budget as a balanced plan that reduces out-year structural deficits, maintains large reserves, and makes major investments in health care, education, housing, child care, public safety, and other core services while also responding to expected federal cuts and fiscal uncertainty. The Department of Finance outlined the package’s major components, including Medi-Cal adjustments, education funding increases, higher education changes, child care and human services updates, housing and homelessness funding, energy and transportation provisions, and tax and general government changes.
Members asked questions about several provisions, including CSU enrollment targets and turnaround plans, the Prop. 98 settle-up mechanism, the plastics market development payment program, housing accountability measures, NextGen 9-1-1 implementation, and veteran services. Staff and administration witnesses explained that the higher education language is intended to improve campus-by-campus reporting and oversight, that Prop. 98 settle-up would be finalized later through the statutory certification process, and that NextGen 9-1-1 now includes one-time funding, quarterly reporting, an independent technical review, and a state audit. Members also discussed the HAP homelessness funding increase to $900 million and the balance between accountability and timely distribution of funds.
The most extended exchange centered on comparisons between funding for veterans and Medi-Cal/immigrant health coverage. Republican members argued the budget spends far more on undocumented immigrant services than on veterans, while Democratic members and Finance staff responded that the comparison was misleading because many veterans’ services are federally funded and the state budget also includes dedicated veteran support. The chair and other members emphasized that the budget reflects difficult tradeoffs and that the package protects vulnerable populations, preserves health care access, and advances affordability. No final vote was described in the excerpt, but members indicated support for the overall package and said they would support it on the floor.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Why is GovOps moving in the space of education policy?
- I would say GovOps isn't necessarily doing education policy.
- In higher education, the Intersegmental Coordinating Committee serves as a forum for cross-sector education
- , Education Bureau, Natalie, you got the rest?
- Growing up, higher education was a privilege that no one else had.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:25.839><c> opportunities</c> post-secondary education opportunities post-secondary education
- </c> nation for overall educational nation for overall educational attainment<00:15:10.759><c> um</c>
- </c> the work of the Midwest higher education the work of the Midwest higher education compact<01:00:
- </c> with work around the uh educational with work around the uh educational attainment<01:02:34.599>
- Education?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> uh who receive special education uh who receive special education services<00:04:00.840><c> which
- </c> result is a disjointed educational result is a disjointed educational experience<00:27:04.840><c
- experience for all children. programs and the education of our programs and the education of our students
- education and MLL.
- </c><01:55:47.520><c> policy</c> testifiers the Senate education policy testifiers the Senate education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Should schools ban immigration enforcement without a warrant? 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Every child in Minnesota has a right to an education. A right to an education.
- </c> in Minnesota has access to education. in Minnesota has access to education.
- </c> Minnesota Department of Education. Minnesota Department of Education.
- </c> education and not enforcement. education and not enforcement.
- </c><01:20:57.600><c> our</c> educators that you are educating our educators that you are educating our
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the February 3rd meeting of the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee.
- The early education scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer.
- that discontinue operations or an educational program of currently enrolled students.
- Where we're desperately short of early childhood educators.
- and meeting our desperate need for early childhood educators.
Summary:
At the February 3 meeting of the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee, members reviewed several bills for possible executive session and noted that House Bill 2538 would be heard later in the session, while no action would be taken that day on House Bills 2422, 2427, and 2589. Staff walked the committee through proposed substitutes and amendments on multiple bills, including HB 2438 (early childhood education degree seekers scholarship), HB 2525 (heritage orchard program at WSU), HB 2586 (Passport to Careers and Washington College Grant alignment), HB 2458 (expanding Washington College Grant eligibility to certain non-degree credential programs), HB 2474 (student consumer protections and tuition recovery for school closures), and HB 2540/2450 relating to EMT recertification timing. Members discussed fiscal impacts, use of the GET account, student aid access, support for trades and vulnerable students, and protections for students when institutions or programs close.
The committee adopted a proposed substitute for HB 2438 and reported it out on a 13-4 vote, with supporters emphasizing early childhood workforce shortages and opponents raising concerns about using GET account funds. HB 2525’s proposed substitute and a null-and-void amendment were adopted, and the bill was reported out unanimously. HB 2586 was reported out on a 17-0 vote, with members citing benefits for students experiencing homelessness and foster care. HB 2458’s amendment was adopted and the substitute bill passed out of committee on an 11-6 vote, despite objections about available financial aid funding. For HB 2474, members withdrew several amendments, adopted REN 076 to narrow exemptions for certain private institutions, and then reported the substitute bill out on a narrow 9-8 vote after debate over student protections versus institutional flexibility.
The final bill considered, relating to EMT recertification intervals, was reported out of committee by voice vote with 17 ayes. Throughout the meeting, the committee generally advanced the bills with do-pass recommendations, while recording split views on funding sources, student consumer protections, and the scope of aid eligibility.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> from</c><00:22:54.080><c> Executive</c> education, House Bill 90 from Executive education, House
- </c> just talked about, special education just talked about, special education services.<00:32:40.640
- ><c> system</c><00:33:38.399><c> the</c> and the educational system the and the educational system the
- </c> scores on professional education scores on professional education assessments.<00:45:15.200><c>
- They don't educational specialists.