Video & Transcript Research : 'computational thinking'
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AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- I think when we talk about AI, people usually think of employment rates.
- Using AI as a very good tool, such as a computer.
- And I think it's valuable to hear what they think because they're shaping how the next generation is
- And I think it's valuable to hear what they think because they're shaping how the next generation is
- And this is where the critical thinking comes from.
Summary:
The meeting began with a report on institutions of higher education for annual certification/solvency, which required no action and was noted as coming later in the week. The main presentation featured students from Arkansas State University, Valley View High School, and the University of Central Arkansas discussing artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. They argued that AI should be taught responsibly in K-12 and higher education to prepare students for jobs, support Arkansas’s growing tech sector, and reduce misuse such as cybercrime, scams, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty. They also cited survey results from teachers showing broad support for responsible AI instruction, district-level management, and teacher training, while noting concerns about critical thinking, ethics, and unequal access. Examples were given of AI already being used at UCA and the University of the Ozarks, and the group suggested a statewide AI library and related training built on the Access Act framework. Committee members asked about student reactions, and the presenters said responses are mixed, especially in the arts, but that AI is already being used in real-world careers and should be integrated with clear standards.
The committee then heard from a Pine Bluff community coalition led by Pastor Jesse Turner about school-based outreach and youth support programs. The group described long-running work in Pine Bluff schools and Watson Chapel, including Pass on Patrol, mentoring, anti-bullying and nonviolence efforts, drug and vaping education, gun-violence prevention, and leadership clubs for students. They emphasized that their approach is nonreligious in the schools, focused on encouragement, citizenship, scholarship, and keeping students engaged in class. They also highlighted the use of free curriculum resources on African American history and said they help students see themselves as having promise rather than being “at risk.” Members asked about whether the programs could be shared elsewhere and about impacts on behavior; the group said some materials are trademarked but can be adapted with support, and cited reported reductions in negative behavior and referrals in participating schools. The meeting ended after members praised both the AI presenters and the Pine Bluff outreach group, and the committee adjourned with no votes taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/16/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Cook, do you think that would work? I think that works.
- I think that works. >> Mr. Chair? I think that works.
- But I think that's the happy to do it. But I think that's the bill.<00:58:01.040>
Mr. - Yeah, I think I think uh we can move on?
- >> I think it's Annie. >> I think it's Annie.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that's definitely a possibility.
- I think he's just tired and wants to leave.
- With that, I think we'll go to our testifiers.
- My second point is about computer science.
- I look at this budget and I think it's cruel.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I think in my 40 years of networks.
- So I think one of the bigger to.
- The next item is eliminating computer The next item is eliminating computer science<00:59:53.440
- Um I think that concerning.
- So, that was a an computer science.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think you all know this.
- I think it's the same thing, too.
- I think that builds confidence.
- I think it's getting better. I still don't think we're there completely just yet.
- So I think we're on the brink.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Think about zeros and ones.
- Think about zeros and ones.
- I don't think that's enough.
- I'm really compelled that you mentioned that because I think we were all thinking it too.
- I think having Dr.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, the benefits of AI for personalized learning and teacher support, and the risks involving data privacy, overreliance, hallucinations, and misuse. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which published statewide guidance in March and is now providing professional development, case studies, surveys, and resources for teachers and families. She also noted that teacher preparation programs and microcredentials are being developed, but there is not yet a statewide baseline standard for teacher AI training.
Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district policies and implementation efforts. Hillsborough adopted an AI governance policy, created an implementation guide, and set rules barring generative AI use for students in pre-K through 7th grade while allowing limited, teacher-approved use for older students with district-vetted tools. Pinellas emphasized digital responsibility, parent transparency, data-use agreements, and a governance process for approving tools. Both districts said AI is being used for lesson planning, tutoring, reading-level adjustments, scheduling, and other administrative tasks, but they do not yet have reliable evidence that AI is improving academic performance. They also discussed teacher training, stipends, and certification efforts, including partnerships with universities and vendors such as Microsoft, Google, Magic School, and Gemini.
Drew Allen of FSU Inspire offered an industry-focused perspective, arguing that AI is not new but that education must adapt more quickly to industry needs. He described Inspire’s workforce and research mission, its AI and robotics training for teachers, and the need to build teacher comfort and confidence through incentives and applied training. Committee members raised concerns about student dependence on AI, academic integrity, mental health, moral decision-making, data privacy, and whether schools should return to more paper-based testing. The panel generally agreed that AI should be used with strong guardrails, human oversight, and a balance between technology use and traditional learning. No legislation was considered, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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had - Yes. >> Certified teacher, but not certified or not in— because I think computer science is a different
- Yes. >> Certified teacher, but not certified or not in computer science, because I think computer science
- not in cuz I think not in cuz I think computer<01:33:38.400>
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Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine business including excusing absent senators, adopting the prior journal, and recognizing several guests in the gallery. The chamber also paused to honor Dr. Mark Sullivan, superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, with a Senate resolution commending him as the Alabama Education Association’s 2025-26 outstanding superintendent of the year. Senator Smitherman and Dr. Sullivan both spoke, with Sullivan highlighting Birmingham’s academic gains, reduced failing schools, and lower chronic absenteeism.
The Senate then processed a series of House messages and confirmations. It concurred in SB 288 on agriculture authorities and SB 317 on the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, but non-concurred and sent SB 174 on natural resources and SB 32 on solid waste collection fees to conference. The chamber confirmed numerous appointments, including Rex Jones, William Donahue, Jim Massey, Jason Windham, Alexander Atwater, Charles Dean, Steve McKinnon, Bonnie Temple, Shaniqua Johnson-Enam, Dwayne Jenkins, Troy Skipworth, Gloria Watts, Tracy Doughty, Kevin Ball, Joe D. Briggs, Josh Bryant, Dylan Turk, David R. Pruitt III, and Carol Smitherman, with most confirmations passing on near-unanimous rolls.
Committee reports advanced several House bills, including favorable reports on HB 224, 591, 614, 609, 444, 248, 611, 622, 92, and 556, with HB 248 amended. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team for winning the 2026 national championship, and another resolution recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and urging Congress to establish regular budget order. A resolution honoring retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year and a resolution commending John R. Cooper were also adopted.
In local legislation, the Senate passed HB 635 for Choctaw County, HB 639 for Escambia County, SB 10 for Tuscaloosa County, HB 315 for class one municipalities after adopting a committee substitute and a friendly amendment, and HB 404 for class one municipalities. Finally, the Committee on Rules reported and the Senate adopted a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing a wide range of bills for priority consideration, including measures on solar power facilities, homestead exemptions, education, guardianships, tax increment districts, legal tender, college tuition, crime victims compensation, motor vehicles, entertainment industry issues, campus chaplains, tax abatements, alcoholic beverage producers, data privacy, constables, insurance, municipal audits, income tax, public high schools, taxation, state health planning, and University of Alabama matters.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Regulating Artificial Intelligence / Legislation to Stop Dangerous Deepfakes Mar 16th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, so I think that it is.
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here business ultimately but I I think here business ultimately but I I think - also opposed to that idea I don't think also opposed to that idea I don't think um<00:08:49.120>
- And thinking, right, it's making me think.
- much closer than we might think.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House panel hears proposed expansion of state broadband office 3/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We support the bill because um we think We support the bill because um we think that<00:09:41.040>
- And but, you know, I see computer access and things Representative Nelson: You know, computer access
- I think the goals of, you know, developing broadband, you know, when you start adding computer access
- computer access and digital skills, uh, I think you're greatly expanding the scope of really what that
- And so I think connectivity issues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I think what we've also seen in other technologies, people can remember certainly when computing came
- But I think that's the overall thinking.
- But I think that's the overall thinking.
- But I think that's the overall thinking.
- c><00:46:09.920>
about thinking about how we think about thinking about how we think about disclosure
Keywords:
HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The other thing that we do is we have a computer lab with six computers.
- And so I think it's vital that we have our computers there so that they know they can come to our office
- I think that we need to do better.
- So I think that covers that.
- I think it's not enough.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 23rd, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- They shouldn't be paying interest over 30 years for the computers.
- It brings the cost of a computer to 4.5 or 5 times what the computer actually costs when that computer
- So whenever I hear a capital I'm thinking of a building or something larger.
- Um, I think this is a great tool that can be used for retention.
- And so I do think I understand what you're saying.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think really it's a... it's a question of how much compute capacity is needed based on what's happening
- I think it's actually... I think there is public information...
- I think Mr.
- I think when you think about these—all of these buildings—think about a modern submarine being built
- I'll be honest, I think they need more people. Then I think it's something, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And to be clear, I don't think we don't think anyone here thinks it's the Water Development Board's fault
- don't think it's limited, and I don't think it applies only narrowly.
- I don't think it's limited and I don't think it, I think it applies.
- But I think that...
- or terrestrial compute. could use that, whether it's for space-based compute or terrestrial compute.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (09/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think just as importantly, we're really not quite sure what the right to compute means and what
- And I think just as importantly, we're really not quite sure what the right to compute means and what
- <00:31:41.600>
this I really think this I really think this I<00:31:44.640>think <00 - >> Well, I think, I mean, I think, to be candid about it, I think I really, you know, where leadership
- > just I think because I think it is just I think because I think it is important important important
Summary:
The committee began by explaining that the meeting was a work session and that votes would only be taken where there was clear consensus. CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” was discussed first but not acted on because the prime sponsor was absent. Members raised concerns about whether the issue belonged in the constitution and what the amendment would mean in practice, and the chair recessed the matter for a future meeting.
HB 74, concerning the definition of “citizen” for the right-to-know law and disclosure of preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum or majority of a public body, drew little support. Members noted the Senate’s prior rejection of a related bill and agreed the proposal was unlikely to advance. A motion to ITL the bill passed unanimously by roll call, 15-0, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
HB 232, dealing with rights of conscience for medical professionals, was also recessed. Members said they had not yet seen the amendment, which was described as narrowing the bill to abortion-related issues and limiting penalties. Several members said they could not judge the bill without the amendment and expected disagreement, so the chair recessed it. HB 253, on interest-bearing pooled trust accounts maintained by lawyers, was discussed at length; the chair said the bill did not address the underlying IOLTA issue and would likely create conflict with the bar and judiciary. Members cited existing Supreme Court procedures and suggested the bill was unnecessary. A straw vote showed support for interim study and ITL, and the committee ultimately voted 15-0 to place HB 253 on consent.
HB 293, aimed at preventing minors from accessing obscene material on internet-connected devices, prompted substantial debate. Members generally supported the goal but objected to the bill’s private right of action, its focus on manufacturers rather than content providers or internet platforms, uncertainty about the filtering technology required, and concerns about defining obscenity on a national rather than community basis. The committee discussed forming a subcommittee to work on the bill further, and members volunteered to serve, indicating the issue would be revisited rather than voted on immediately.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think... ...area. Is that about right?
- I think I've already talked with...
- communities, I was like I hate computer science, but computers...
- I hate computer science, but computers are moving.
- I think NIL has not only kicked the door off of it, I think it's ruined college football as I know it
Keywords:
electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that speaks for itself as to why this is important. Thank you.
- Also, I think it's very important for us to know.
- those things are going to be done by computers going forward.
- I think I think the the heart of my questions is more a question of the dance between the school district's
- But I can tell you, I think we are bare bones, and I really think that they would struggle to find any
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think that's a major step and certainly as we go into quantum computing, we will hear more and more
- own quantum computer.
- And I think it's going to do nothing but grow as funding comes in.
- For FGCU, I think it will come as no surprise that Dr. Dr.
- I think half the people on this call are FGCU trustees. Yes, they are.
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education opened by noting it would not present its budget that day, explaining the budget rollout would be delayed until the following week to align with House partners and Senate notice requirements. After a roll call confirmed a quorum, the chair explained that because of the large number of gubernatorial appointments, the committee would hear only a subset individually and consider reappointments in a block unless members requested otherwise.
The committee then heard testimony from appointees and reappointees to several university boards. Florida A&M University nominees Roderick Harris, Victor Young, and Rafael Vasquez emphasized service to their alma mater, support for leadership, student success, entrepreneurship, scholarships, and maintaining FAMU’s status as a leading HBCU. Florida Atlantic University appointees Linda Stock and Thomas Mersh highlighted FAU’s growth, R1 research designation, quantum computing, servant leadership, entrepreneurship, and expanded research opportunities. University of Central Florida reappointee Alex Martins focused on UCF’s preeminence, workforce needs, nursing and engineering, and keeping graduates in Florida.
Florida Gulf Coast University nominees James Gris-Mall, Douglas Van Orte, Robert Rommel, Sarah Partial Perry, and reappointee Joseph Fogg discussed workforce development, affordability, student success, water and environmental programs, business and entrepreneurship, nursing outcomes, and FGCU’s regional role. University of South Florida reappointee Rogan Donnelly cited USF’s AAU status, research growth, and focus on student success, health care, cybersecurity, and AI. Committee members generally praised each nominee’s background and the universities’ achievements. At the end of the hearing, the committee approved all nominees in a single block vote for confirmation and then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I think this is a great bill as is.
- Yes, I think this is a great bill as is.
- Yes, I think this is a great bill as is.
- I think it can be just really dynamic.
- I think this is a great bill as is.
Bills:
HB2385, HB3349, HB3962, HB3883, HB4396, HB4811, HB5088, HB4588, HB4867, HB4895, HB5398, HB5616
Keywords:
NRA, funding, major events reimbursement, annual meetings, exhibits, events trust fund, Pan American Games, Olympic Games, motor sports racing, local control, event support contract, INDYCAR, Arlington, tourism, funding eligibility, sporting events, economic impact, local governments, American Performance Horseman, American Rodeo
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 16th, 2026 at 09:09 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think moving forward, I do think that working with the airport and working with these airlines and
- I think what you're doing is great.
- I think that's a good investment.
- We do think that that's important to diversify. But I think there's also biomass opportunities.
- And I think the liabilities aspect is where we're concerned. Thank you. And I think Ms.