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• special education students count as 1.3 students.
• The bill also includes definitions for Level 2 and Level 3 special education students.
• Does the Level 2 and Level 3 special education students include public charter schools too?
• I wonder if the chair of education would yield. Yes. Senator yields. Senior Senator yields.
• I wonder if the chair of education would yield. Yes. Senator yields. Senior Senator yields.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• I was at the Department of Education when we were using some of the opportunity to invest in the education
• If you are using them for purposes of certain scholarships or other educational requirements or educational
• If you are using them for purposes of certain scholarships or other educational requirements or educational
• If you are using them for purposes of certain scholarships or other educational requirements or educational
• Ensures that we are educating future voters.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related measures. CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, sponsored by Senator Brodeur, was amended with a delete-all and rewritten to create a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, designate Florida Speech and Debate Week, authorize a teacher endorsement and FLVS institute, direct statewide coursework and credentials, and require annual district reporting. Supporters, including parents, the Florida Debate Initiative, and school representatives, praised the bill’s funding and statewide expansion of debate opportunities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and reported favorably SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, which aims to reduce administrative delays for initial certification and reinstatement while maintaining standards; an Orange County school administrator suggested adding language to allow educators to bank professional learning hours. SB 1646 on educational facilities was presented as revising the funding formula and priorities for school capital projects, with added attention to safety, maintenance, and planning, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 564 on student volunteers at polling locations was amended to clarify that pre-registered or registered high school students may volunteer at polling places and count the hours toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid; election officials and civic groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring was also reported favorably. It requires school districts to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia, place identified students on support plans, and use evidence-based interventions, with the sponsor emphasizing early identification and intervention. The committee then recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education, and the meeting concluded after a birthday recognition and adjournment.

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• NOW ON EDUCATIONAL EFFICIENCY.
• HELP STRENGTHEN EDUCATION IN EVERY VEHICLE, PUBLIC EDUCATION, PUBLIC CHARTER AND EVEN IN OUR PRIVATE
• AND SOMETIMES THAT EDUCATION IS BUILT ON PASSING THE TEST.
• I'VE HEARD FOR YEARS, MY WIFE IS A FORMER EDUCATOR.
• ARE WE REALLY EDUCATING, ARE WE EDUCATING OUR KIDS AND GIVING THEM ALL OR A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• MY OTHER EDUCATION HAS INCLUDE EDUCATION MARKET ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1916 AND FUNCTIONS AS A NONPROFIT
• TRADE ASSOCIATION WHOSE MEMBERS ARE THOUGHT LEADERS IN THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY.
• SO HOW DO YOU POSITION IN THIS CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL FOOTPRINT IN THIS AREA.
• IT'S A GREAT WAY TO GO IN THIS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
• DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT THE BEST PATH FORWARD FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IS STOP

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The foundation for everything is education us removing the continuing education from some provisions
• We also approach oppose the removal of the continuing education.
• We have continuing education is redundant.
• I know even educated.
• It is not taking away the ability to offer continuing education.

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• As I stated, we educate our staff. It’s up on higher. We have annual education.
• As I stated, we educate our staff. It's up on higher. We have annual education. We have what is it?
• We focus heavily on education. I do education with all new hires, all new nursing staff.
• The common thread is education, education, education. Y'all are doing an amazing job of that.
• So first, education and training. So first, education and training.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The first meeting of the Human Trafficking and Emergency Department Task Force focused on implementing Act 267 of 2025, which created the body to develop a statewide human trafficking protocol to be incorporated into regional sexual assault response plans. Chair Rep. Kelly Hennessy Dickerson and Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Director Mary Kate Andrepont outlined the task force’s goal of producing a practical, transferable protocol for hospitals and emergency departments across Louisiana, with help from Heal Trafficking. Members and presenters repeatedly emphasized that the protocol should be trauma-informed, survivor-centered, multidisciplinary, and adaptable to different regions and health systems. Hospital, SANE, and advocacy presenters described current practices and gaps. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Operation Rahab and FMOLHS’s policies highlighted staff education, badge buddies, private screening, reporting pathways, and coordination with the National Human Trafficking Hotline, law enforcement, DCFS, and local advocates. SANE nurses and forensic staff stressed that most trafficking victims pass through emergency departments and that subtle behavioral indicators, rapport-building, and broad staff education are critical. LaFASA described statewide sexual assault advocacy services, emphasizing 24-hour crisis response, legal support, and the role of advocates in helping survivors understand options and regain control. Child and youth trafficking specialists from DCFS-contracted programs, including Unbound Now and BCFS/Common Thread, explained Louisiana’s Act 662 response for minors, which routes reports into coordinated advocacy and care coordination. They said their teams respond statewide within 90 minutes, provide crisis support, and work with CACs, hospitals, and law enforcement. Members raised concerns about major service gaps, especially for adults, transportation, safe housing, and specialized placements for survivors with disabilities. Presenters also noted that male survivor housing remains limited, though Eden Centers now offers some beds. The task force also reviewed a needs assessment showing many hospitals lack mandatory trafficking training, screening practices, written protocols, and confidence in identifying victims. Members discussed expanding education beyond ED staff to residents, nursing schools, student health, mental health, housekeeping, maintenance, and law enforcement. No formal votes were taken, but the chair said the survey results and testimony would be used to draft a protocol before the next meeting, with a final draft to follow after further review and feedback.

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• My background is education.
• So I think when it comes to educating our kids, educating our young adults, and educating all of us,
• , teacher-led education, too much. ...testing than, I think, education, teacher-led education, too much
• computer education.
• I'm not an educator. I'm a business guy, but I do see the importance of education.

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met to review Florida’s cell phone and social media literacy law, with Representative Brad Yeager describing the 2023 policy as aimed at removing classroom distractions and teaching students how to use social media responsibly. He said the law was intended to keep phones out of classrooms unless used for instruction, require social media literacy education, and limit access to certain sites on school Wi-Fi and government devices. Yeager said feedback since passage has been mixed: many teachers support it and some have adopted inexpensive shoe-organizer or pouch systems, but implementation varies by school and administrator enforcement. He said he is not currently pursuing a broader statewide mandate. Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Timber Creek High School Principal Mr. Wasco described Orange County’s approach as bell-to-bell phone restrictions, while Pasco County’s Dr. Zetchy described a similar policy with some flexibility during lunch or passing periods at the high school level. Both districts said the policy was implemented with parent communication, town halls, surveys, and transition periods, and that concerns about emergencies were addressed by allowing phones to be returned at the end of the day and by establishing procedures for parent contact. They reported few theft problems and said discipline issues related to phones have generally been manageable, though some teachers still struggle with enforcement or with students trying to evade the rules. A major portion of the discussion focused on social media literacy instruction. Orange County said it uses counselor-led programs, Canvas courses, resiliency days, and curriculum materials to teach students about cyberbullying, human trafficking, privacy, and the permanence of online posts, with progress tracked through the learning platform. Pasco said it has some resiliency modules but lacks a fully built-out, pre-made social media curriculum and would welcome more guidance from DOE, especially for high school classrooms where instructional time is limited. Members also asked about student anxiety, 504/IEP accommodations, caregiver students, and parent education; the districts said exceptions are handled through school committees and that parent academies and district resources are being used to help families set boundaries and understand the risks and benefits of phones and social media. No votes were taken.

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• Bringing people into the state, educating them, and they're staying here to work.
• The more education Oklahomans attain, the higher their earnings.
• Higher education continues to play a key role in Oklahoma's overall economy.
• Regional universities educate the majority of Oklahoma's workforce in critical fields such as education
• We've seen an an overall increase of 16% of students in our educational partnership or educational preparation

Keywords: 914, all

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• In terms of statute, educator has a definition, so I don't know if we need to say credentialed educator
• <00:03:50.159> and credential diminish uh educators and credential diminish uh educators and
• <00:06:40.319> or say credentialed educator or say credentialed educator or administrator<
• know it's really to protect educators. know it's really to protect educators.
• education for multiple offenses. education for multiple offenses.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Summary: The committee of conference spent most of its time on Senate Bill 96, which deals with educator conduct and when information may be withheld from parents. The main dispute was over the House-amended language on violations and the “compelling state interest” standard. The Senate sponsor objected to extending penalties to third-party medical or mental health contractors and to language suggesting psychological or emotional injury to a child would not constitute a compelling state interest. The House side argued its draft was intended to keep the bill focused on credentialed educators and administrators, to include parents or guardians, and to avoid creating competing standards by relying on existing abuse definitions in statute. The House also added a requirement that any withholding of information be documented and reported to the school board in nonpublic session, and both sides discussed whether educators, administrators, nurses, and guidance counselors would be covered under the statutory definition of educator. The discussion also covered enforcement and penalties. The House draft proposed that an educator found to have willfully violated the law could have a credential suspended for a first offense and would face a minimum one-year suspension for multiple offenses, while the Senate raised concerns that this was too rigid and did not allow enough discretion or address revocation. The House later explained that the department would still have discretion on first offenses and that the one-year rule applied only to multiple offenses. Another point of disagreement was a three-year statute of limitations for investigations, which the House said was meant to prevent “witch hunts,” while the Senate noted New Hampshire’s constitutional prohibition on retroactive laws. After caucusing, the Senate rejected the House amendment, and the House then voted non-concur; the committee of conference adjourned without agreement. The transcript then moved to Senate Bill 87, concerning one-day liquor license requirements and allowing salons and barber shops to obtain on-premise licenses. The members discussed a House amendment that would allow two drinks instead of one, with supporters saying the change reflected the longer time customers may spend in salons and that alcohol service would still be covered by existing training requirements, including the EDGE course. Opponents worried that allowing multiple drinks would create over-serving and enforcement problems and could complicate business practices. After discussion, the Senate member agreed to go along with the House position, and the bill was reported ready for final sign-off.

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• Um, being an educator is, is really a management position.
• Of, of, uh, educator preparation.
• the physical education component.
• include a component of hunter education.
• As an educator, I believe in educating kids like Teach them phone manners.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• They're surrounded by learners, education, and research.
• for medical education and must be replaced.
• and innovation, but also with our research and education.
• for higher education?
• We are committed to creating these educational opportunities.

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• The committee on higher education will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Wilson?
• Renewable energy, cybersecurity research and education, we do a lot on research and education. education
• And as we all talk about the future for our higher education. education.
• Education Fund.
• We need to educate them in the communities we want them to serve in.

Bills: HB 1105, HB1527, HB1787, HB1972, HB2081, HB3296, HB3976, HB4071, HB4234, HB4438, HB4701, HB5092, HB5150, HB5180, HB5265, HB5333, HJR203

Keywords: tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, laboratory fees, emergency medical services, peace officers, criminal justice, law enforcement, degree programs, public institutions, HB 1787, HPV, human papillomavirus, college health, university health, student health, public health education, prevention program, screening, early detection

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• >> Good afternoon and welcome to the Appropriations Committee on higher Education.
• May have families it to digital education for additional job prospects.
• It's higher education programs.
• I spent 20 years in education in Pasco County as a special education teacher.
• It so success is in health care, education.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• and higher education.
• called the postsecondary education called the postsecondary education commission<01:31:29.119>
• Is it really just targeting special education costs, or costs for all education roles?
• enter post-secondary education.
• They can limit to at-risk pupils, vocational education, a career-type education.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 659, which would establish the New Hampshire College Graduate Retention Incentive Program. A Department of Revenue Administration analyst explained technical issues in the bill, focusing on whether the incentive is intended to operate as a rebate or a tax credit, how it would be administered, and how it would interact with the business enterprise tax and business profits tax. She said the bill’s language was unclear on the administering agency, effective tax years, caps, and carry-forward treatment, and noted that reducing BET can also reduce the BET credit against BPT, though not on a one-for-one basis. Committee members asked follow-up questions about the BET/BPT interaction, administrative costs, and whether the Department of Business and Economic Affairs would need additional staffing. Andrew Horn then testified in support, saying the bill is meant to address the large number of New Hampshire college graduates who leave the state after graduation by encouraging them to stay and by incentivizing businesses to hire them. The chair closed the hearing on HB 659 after no further public testimony. The committee then took up HB 770, a bill to establish a program allowing New Hampshire high school students to earn tuition credits at state higher education institutions through community service. Representative Schultz described the bill as a “triple play” intended to increase volunteerism, expand service and internship opportunities for students, and make college more affordable. Ryan Casey, a junior at Bishop Brady High School, testified that the proposal would help students reduce future loan debt while benefiting communities and encouraging young people to attend college in New Hampshire. Committee members asked about eligibility, including why private and preparatory school students were excluded, whether public school students would qualify, whether mandatory service hours would count, and how the bill’s references to education and business eligibility should be read. Schultz said the exclusion of private and prep schools was intended because public school students are more clearly New Hampshire residents, and she noted that mandatory school service hours had been excluded in revisions. The Department of Education then testified that the program would require significant administration, estimating at least three full-time staff, software or tracking systems, and rulemaking to oversee volunteer sites, schools, student eligibility, and tuition credit distribution. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the hearing remained in testimony phase.

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• status independent of public education. public education and in private schools currently and under
• funds do not stay in education.
• They've been grouped into special education and special education. is not IDD.
• That's special education.
• . into private education.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Okay, members, this Senate Education Committee K-16 will come to order.
• When I say public education, I'm talking about public education, both traditional and also charters.
• This is my 22nd year as an educator.
• I also wanted to mention our special education teachers.
• for a lifelong career in education.

Bills: HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

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• loan assistance in support of educators loan assistance in support of educators in<00:11:18.240>
• > higher<00:15:06.320> education institution of higher education institution of higher
• education? education?
• I appreciate you educating me. concern. I appreciate you educating me.
• > we<00:54:50.720> appreciate education family entities, we appreciate education family

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So much fun education is. All right. Very good.
• . ...of early childhood education.
• First time in student education.
• Ashley Townsend, Department of Education.
• From my perspective, as a director of special education, I’ve been in education for 23 years as a special

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• education uh tax credit program. education uh tax credit program.
• <02:01:58.800> education<02:01:59.520> which student inclusion educ education which
• or related service providers for special education, not just general education.
• or related service providers for special education, not just general education.
• For special education, not just general education.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• universities to afford their education. universities to afford their education.
• There are students in midstream in higher education right now who have made higher education plans based
• :41.600> based have made a higher education plans based have made a higher education plans based
• are receiving, the type of education are receiving, the type of education they're<01:13:52.480><
• <01:32:12.400> The can access a great education. The can access a great education.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all