Video & Transcript Research : 'student performance'
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LA
Keywords:
human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, community college, technical education, pilot program, driver training, transportation, Safe Haven Law, flyers, child safety, infant relinquishment, name image likeness
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 28th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- ESE student, this speaks very deeply to me.
- You know, we see our students in here, your students in here.
- And we all want civilized students, right?
- When you first look at this bill, you can think when Black students, Hispanic students, Native Indian
- When you first look at this bill, you can think when Black students, Hispanic students, Native Indian
Keywords:
Florida Virtual School, FLVS, virtual school, online education, distance learning, K-12 education, public school choice, charter-like franchise, student enrollment priorities, home education, homeschool, military families, active duty military, rural schools, inner-city schools, accelerated graduation, education technology, supplemental funding, direct-support organization, foundation
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School’s statute to remove outdated language and clarify its service, funding, governance, reporting, and district coordination provisions without changing day-to-day operations. Florida Virtual School testified in support, members praised the bill, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
The committee then took up CS for SB 206 on students with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Harrell explained that the bill would require autism and neurodevelopmental training in educator preparation programs, require ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, create an Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program, provide salary supplements for teachers with the autism endorsement, and require district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A large number of speakers—teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups—supported the bill while urging that implementation be fully funded, high quality, and not become an unfunded mandate. Several members spoke in favor, emphasizing the growing number of students with autism and the need to recruit and retain special education teachers. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote.
Finally, the committee considered SB 420 on patriotic displays in classrooms. Chair Burgess explained the bill as a way to place portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in schools to encourage civic and patriotic reflection, and he offered an amendment narrowing the requirement from every classroom to one prominent display in each school and adding language making it subject to state appropriation. The amendment was adopted. Testimony on the bill was mixed: some speakers supported the idea as a spark for civic discussion, while many others opposed it as symbolic, unnecessary, or better addressed through curriculum and teacher training rather than mandated displays. In debate, some senators argued the portraits could prompt broader historical conversations, while others raised concerns about representation, classroom autonomy, and funding. The transcript ends during debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- We all reap the rewards of their efforts in empowering students with their knowledge, skills, and values
- Participants must receive at least two consecutive evaluations rating their performance as effective
- As a professor with UNLV’s College of Education, they do compensate mentors, even mentors for student
- While myself and other educators have made a meaningful impact on our students due to the J-1 program
- So I just want to thank them and all of their colleagues for coming and educating our students.
Keywords:
military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (8-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- have confidence in that what students have confidence in that what students are<00:13:23.680>
- for each and every individual student for each and every individual student across<00:14:08.959>
- The first priority, student empowerment, recognizes that students should be the highest priority for
- advance student outcomes. advance student outcomes.
- ratio of 1 to 250 students.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13
Approval of Minutes - 4:07
Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18
Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02
ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47
KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04
Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review.
Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators.
The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.
TX
Keywords:
education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment, voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Urban and Rural Development
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- free and available, um, to our students free and available, um, to our students as<00:05:12.240>
- Third, students students students identified<00:26:37.360>
as <00:26:37.679>having <00:26 - those students on an individual basis. those students on an individual basis.
- them more about how to teach students them more about how to teach students how<01:20:16.800>
- students proficient or above. Only 36%. students proficient or above. Only 36%.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh so students must be charged the same.
- districts could just count those students and turn them in for the activities ADM.
- You any those non-traditional students.
- are a lot of non-traditional students are a lot of non-traditional students that<00:34:48.000>
- of all our students including profile of all our students including our<00:40:44.000>
traditional - of all our students including profile of all our students including our<00:40:44.000>
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Establish measurable, position-specific performance benchmarks tied directly to improved student literacy
- that um is is from a have a student that um is is from a private<00:20:19.919>
school, <00:20: - and student athletes, uh, and to move forward.
- uh<00:26:12.000>
and <00:26:12.240>to students and student athletes uh and to students - and student athletes uh and to move<00:26:12.559>
forward.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:38:08.079>
It students. That time is not optional. It students. - elective staffing is reduced, students elective staffing is reduced, students will<00:38:13.680>
- sizes, which with this bill, those students will not receive the lower student-to-faculty ratio that
- <01:18:10.000>
but we're taking care of all students but we're taking care of all students - A raise would indicate that I have an students. I would stand for any students.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- of Students in K12 schools.<00:21:07.760>
Um, schools. - , all students, have an...
- Students—all students—have an opportunity to access public education.
- Madam Chairman, for Senate File 18, Attendance of Students in K-12 Schools, Senator Brennan. Aye.
- <00:26:23.360>
Senator students in K K12 schools. Senator students in K K12 schools.
WY
HI
Keywords:
coral reefs, sunscreen, environmental education, student stewardship, marine conservation, tree canopy, public schools, environmental equity, shade coverage, education, HCR183, House Concurrent Resolution, Department of Education, DOE, immigration enforcement, ICE, federal immigration officers, sensitive locations, school safety, student protection
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
General Government
Keywords:
purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So basically, when an autopsy is performed on somebody that commits suicide or homicide, they will look
- is currently no requirement for consistent publicly available guidance that clearly explains how students
- is currently no requirement for consistent publicly available guidance that clearly explains how students
- to be charged to any student who is not enrolled.
- to be charged to any student who is not enrolled.
Bills:
S0050, S0054, S0176, S0178, S0198, S0290, S0420, S0502, S0538, S0706, S0834, S0936, S0962, S1004, S1080, S7022
Keywords:
veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, cognitive function, psychotropic drugs, violent offenders, autopsy procedures, medical records, school safety, campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting.
The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended.
Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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whose communities, including students whose communities, including students - , amendment stating that students, amendment stating that students, resident<00:05:06.320>
students - running up more student loans for running up more student loans for longer.<00:11:51.519>
And - The guardrails protect both students and taxpayers.
- The guardrails protect both students and taxpayers.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Student performance sharply declined after district-wide contracts were implemented under the educational
- Studies have shown that small student-to-counsel ratios, increased standardized test performance, attendance
- So you have an exception in this bill for a student involved in a school performing arts organization
- Parents and students have timely access to important accountability performance ratings.
- Muslim students, Hindu students.
Bills:
HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have approximately 9,000 students.
- Students would still stay in their same theater patterns.
- So the detriment to the students was always student forward.
- There would not be a detriment to the students.
- Academic performance. Forced consolidation risks harming student outcomes in Keller.
Bills:
HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369, HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24
Keywords:
non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:04:39.040>
in could raise new money for students in could raise new money for students - ,<00:15:06.000>
especially and support all students, especially and support all students, - education is not just about one student. education is not just about one student.
- or my student. It is about a collective. or my student. It is about a collective.
- and Minnesota students. and Minnesota students. >> Thank<01:16:30.560>
you.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- left at the discretion of the local high schools or the local education authorities denying these students
- Authorities denying these students dual enrollment opportunities that are available to students in high
- All this bill does is allow each student at...
- This bill does is allow each student at any high school in the state of Alabama to be able to take a
- To your point on what you're talking about regarding what our students are exposed to in our schools
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal