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• And God, you know, we're created in the image of God. God gave us this life.
• That's where sanctity comes in, that we are created in the image of God. So with that, Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It's a real success, and this bill that is before you today is almost a mere image of that bill.
• House Bill 2877 is built in the same image: responsible, disciplined, and focused, protecting Missouri

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And if you've walked by my office lately, you've seen that image that I created somehow out of ChatGPT
• You used to see the images on the wall. That is not what we're talking about here.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1339 from Sen. Dave Lent, who described it as an education accountability and modernization measure that shifts schools away from compliance-driven reporting toward locally set, measurable student-outcome goals. He said the bill would reduce unnecessary reporting, provide a three-year support and intervention cycle for struggling schools, and recognize excellence while preserving local control. Victoria Young testified in opposition, arguing the bill echoed No Child Left Behind-style accountability and could unfairly single out schools, while Quinn Perry of the Idaho School Boards Association supported the bill but raised a limited concern about intervention language that could affect local authority over calendars or budgets. The committee then took up House Bill 516, a cleanup bill related to last year’s prohibition on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. Dale Hawkins and Doug Taylor said the bill simply removes leftover “age appropriate/developmentally appropriate” language from the prior law, arguing that the K-12 prohibition is already absolute and the extra phrase creates confusion and legal uncertainty. Opponents, including Mary Brown, Jean Henscheide, Scaruleen, Nissa Nagle, and Jeffrey Watkins, argued the change would eliminate age-appropriate instruction, parental choice, and classroom discussion of relevant history, literature, and current events, and could chill instruction affecting LGBTQ students and broader education. Supporters, including Grace Howitt of the Idaho Family Policy Center, said districts had not consistently implemented the prior law and that the bill would better protect parents and prevent what they described as inappropriate gender instruction. Committee members pressed witnesses on whether the bill conflicted with existing Idaho Code, especially the older family-life and sex-education statute that leaves policy decisions to local school boards, and whether removing the phrase could create unintended effects on teaching topics like puberty, Supreme Court cases, or literature. After debate, Sen. Nichols moved to send HB 516 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, but Sen. Burtenshaw offered an alternate motion to hold the bill at the call of the chair. The committee adopted the motion to hold HB 516 at the call of the chair, so no floor recommendation was issued.

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• And if you've walked by my office lately, you've seen that image that I created somehow out of ChatGPT
• You used to see the images on the wall. That is not what we're talking about here.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1339, sponsored by Senator Dave Lent, which would replace the existing continuous improvement plan with a more locally driven, results-focused accountability system for public schools. Lent said the bill is intended to reduce reporting burdens, emphasize measurable student outcomes, reward excellence, and provide escalating support for schools that struggle over a three-year review cycle. Support came from the Idaho School Boards Association, which said the bill aligns accountability with local priorities, though it raised a small concern about possible limits on local authority over calendars and budgets. One witness opposed the bill, arguing it repeats the flawed logic of No Child Left Behind and overemphasizes outcomes while ignoring inputs and broader school improvement processes. The committee voted to send SB 1339 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 516, a cleanup bill related to last year’s law restricting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. The sponsor and bill drafters said the measure simply removes an “age appropriate or developmentally appropriate” phrase that was left in by mistake when the law was expanded from K-3 to K-12, and that the change is meant to clarify that the prohibition is absolute. Several opponents argued the removal would eliminate useful age-appropriate instruction, create confusion for teachers, and potentially affect classroom discussion of literature, history, and current events involving LGBTQ people. Supporters, including Idaho Family Policy Center, said the bill is needed because districts have not consistently adopted policies and that schools should not provide such instruction. After extended discussion about possible conflicts with existing code and the scope of the prohibition, the committee initially considered a due pass motion but then adopted a substitute motion to hold HB 516 at the call of the chair.

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• This image became a quiet but powerful act of defiance, symbolizing resistance to unjust laws and the
• His archive of images includes thousands that preserve the truth of that era in the civil rights phase

Summary: The House convened on Ash Wednesday with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the journal approved, and a series of guest introductions recognizing Dr. William Thompson, Disability Day at the Capitol participants, Arizona Cattle Growers, a GCU student guest, striking ASU Aramark workers and union supporters, Nurse-Family Partnership nurses, Navajo Nation visitors, and others. Members also made remarks honoring Lent, Ramadan, Black History Month, and various community figures. Attendance was recorded at 54 present, 3 absent, and 3 excused, and the House received committee substitutions and Senate messages without objection. The chamber adopted House Resolution 2006, a death resolution honoring Yvonne Glee Lyme Federson and her work with Childhelp to combat child abuse. The resolution was adopted unanimously, followed by a moment of respectful silence. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and later an additional Committee of the Whole to consider several bills. Measures receiving do pass recommendations included HB 2089, HB 2177 as amended, HB 2258, HB 2322 as amended, HB 2786, and HB 2825 as amended, with amendments adopted on HB 2177, HB 2322, and HB 2825. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and ordered those bills engrossed or regrossed as appropriate. In the additional Committee of the Whole, members debated HB 2074, HB 2104, and HB 2105, all property- or health-related measures. HB 2074 drew sharp debate over an amendment removing a life-of-the-mother exception in a partial-birth abortion provision; supporters said the change clarified that safer medical alternatives exist, while opponents argued it would criminalize care even to save a mother’s life. HB 2104 and HB 2105 were amended to add taxable improvements as a trigger for assessor review and to make a standardized report optional, with supporters saying the changes improved county property tax administration and opponents warning they could hinder assessors and create litigation. All three bills received do pass as amended recommendations and were ordered engrossed. The House then took up third-reading votes and passed HB 2173, HB 2203, HB 2223, and HB 2501 by 57-0 votes with three not voting. HB 2307, an emergency measure concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and out-of-state treatment options, passed 37-20 with three not voting, but failed to achieve the required two-thirds vote for the emergency clause. Members explained votes in support as a temporary response to a lack of in-state treatment beds, and in opposition as a bill that was too broad or not yet implementable. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

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• These images, all from Chinook Farms, demonstrate the kinds of impacts that are widespread among our
• These images, all from Chinook Farms, demonstrate the kinds of impacts that are widespread among our

Keywords: 904, all

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• On her social media page, a publicly shared post-operative image shows a patient who underwent surgery
• The image matters.

Bills: S0560, S0590, S0778, S1010

Keywords: child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment. SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.

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• Genesis 1:27: So God created man in His image; in the image of God, He created him—male and female, He

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

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• wars and rumors of wars, I want to remember, I want us all to remember that we are all made in God's image
• And, you know, if you see his images, if you look him up, you're gonna see his kind face.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• And so, when they do like imaging, you know, people still think about campaigns that HVCB might have
• And so, when they do like imaging, you know, people still think about campaigns that HVCB might have
• And so, when they do like imaging, you know, people still think about campaigns that HVCB might have
• And so, when they do like imaging, you know, people still think about campaigns that HVCB might have
• And so, when they do like imaging, you know, people still think about campaigns that HVCB might have

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We've all lived through the images of the house falling into the river in the Rapidan Dam.
• 08:34.680><c> the</c> We've all lived through the We've all lived through the uh<01:08:36.080><c> images
• ><c> house</c><01:08:37.440><c> falling</c><01:08:37.920><c> into</c><01:08:38.279><c> the</c> uh images
• of the house falling into the uh images of the house falling into the river<01:08:38.759><c> in</c><
• </c> because I know that they bring up images because I know that they bring up images that<01:10:04.280

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• Um, these images are about our students supporting enunciation students at the recent Fletcher Fest and
• Uh<00:25:15.039><c> these</c><00:25:15.279><c> are</c><00:25:15.440><c> images</c><00:25:15.760><c> of
• </c><00:25:15.919><c> our</c><00:25:16.159><c> current</c><00:25:16.640><c> main</c> Uh these are images
• of our current main Uh these are images of our current main entrance<00:25:17.919><c> and</c><00:25:
• Um these images are about communities.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• chambers um and designed<00:10:51.519><c> the</c><00:10:51.600><c> steamboat</c><00:10:52.079><c> image
• </c><00:10:52.320><c> that</c> designed the steamboat image that designed the steamboat image that appears
• That was a true Alan Tupper true. the<00:13:43.120><c> image</c><00:13:43.519><c> on</c><00:13:43.680
• ><c> the</c><00:13:43.839><c> license</c><00:13:44.240><c> plate,</c><00:13:45.519><c> you</c> the image
• on the license plate, you the image on the license plate, you know,<00:13:46.160><c> uh</c><00:13:46.399

Keywords: 916, all

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• $1 million we were awarded last biennium was a catalyst for us to enable companies like Champagne Imaging
• > secure</c><01:34:08.639><c> a</c><01:34:09.120><c> National</c><01:34:09.440><c> Institutes</c> Imaging
• to secure a National Institutes Imaging to secure a National Institutes of<01:34:10.080><c> Health</
• </c><01:34:16.800><c> With</c> a novel pediatric imaging solution.
• With a novel pediatric imaging solution.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• was able to tell us the perpetrator's name and that although they had not confirmed it yet in the images
• We later went to the BCA headquarters, where we identified our daughter in images by her clothes, her
• 34.560><c> had</c><01:12:34.719><c> been</c><01:12:35.440><c> given,</c><01:12:36.320><c> the</c> images
• that they had been given, the images that they had been given, the offender<01:12:36.880><c> had</c>
• by her clothes, her images by her clothes, her shoes,<01:12:50.719><c> her</c><01:12:50.960><c> hair

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• The newer devices use digital scan technology, which means that an image of every single ballot can be
• c><00:16:25.399><c> an</c> scan technology which means that an scan technology which means that an image
• of every single ballot can be image of every single ballot can be recorded<00:16:28.720><c> and</c><
• cast device which is Dominion uh image cast device which is sold<00:17:23.880><c> and</c><00:17:24.079
• cast and voting works if the image cast and voting works if the language<00:57:49.960><c> of</c><00:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:11:35.240><c> and</c> therapists medic Medical Imaging and therapists medic Medical Imaging and
• radiation technology<00:11:39.480><c> Imaging</c><00:11:39.880><c> and</c><00:11:40.040><c> radio</c
• ><00:11:41.040><c> yep</c><00:11:41.360><c> about</c><00:11:41.600><c> a</c> technology Imaging and radio
• yep about a technology Imaging and radio yep about a third<00:11:42.120><c> down</c><00:11:42.399><c
• This is to clarify under the Medical Imaging Professionals that no matter how many specialties you are

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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• Representative Fontenot, Title 14, computer-related crime, the crime of unlawful dissemination, sale of images
• Representative Fontenot, Title 14, computer-related crime, the crime of unlawful dissemination, sale of images

Bills: HR46, HR47, HR48, HR49, HR50, HR51, HR52, HR53, HR54, HR55, HR56, HR57, HCR31, HB20, HB21, HB166, HB494, HB710, HB795, HB985, HB986, HB987, HB988, HB989, HB990, HB991, HB992, HB993, HB994, HB995, HB996, HB997, HB998, HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, SCR13, HB894, HB983, HB984, SB19, SB23, SB26, SB30, SB39, SB45, SB46, SB50, SB51, SB55, SB69, SB71, SB73, SB84, SB85, SB89, SB96, SB98, SB101, SB110, SB148, SB150, SB160, SB164, SB303, SB340, HB28, HB36, HB50, HB52, HB56, HB62, HB68, HB92, HB110, HB117, HB119, HB124, HB140, HB147, HB160, HB171, HB174, HB182, HB193, HB196, HB198, HB203, HB228, HB234, HB237, HB260, HB268, HB271, HB285, HB289, HB316, HB351, HB393, HB400, HB413, HB446, HB469, HB486, HB534, HB551, HB552, HB574, HB576, HB634, HB649, HB677, HB735, HB739, HB779, HB784, HB796, HB807, HB842, HB850, HB919, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB854, HB952, HB221, HB148, HB331, HB149, HB901

Keywords: HR 46, House Resolution 46, water well drillers, water wells, well drilling, driller licensure, licensing requirements, Department of Conservation and Energy, R.S. 38:3098.1, LAC 46.LXXXIX.507, professional references, two years drilling experience, workforce development, barriers to entry, water infrastructure, natural resources, groundwater, public health, state water resources, occupational licensing

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, leave granted for one member, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Women Shaping Industry Day, Louisiana Agriculture Week, and CODOFIL Day at the Capitol. The chamber also received Senate messages concurring in several House concurrent resolutions and adopting SCRs 14 and 15, which designated Flood Awareness Month and recognized the bond between Quebec and Louisiana. Numerous resolutions and bills were introduced and referred, including measures on retirement systems, juvenile justice districts, carbon sequestration in St. Helena Parish, tax administration, election procedures, education, criminal justice, and state property transfers. The House adopted several resolutions without objection, including commendations for Thrive Academy, Bishop Lonnie Welder, Pastor Aaron Holloway, World Down Syndrome Day, and others. Members also heard committee reports on a wide range of bills, with many reported favorably or with amendments. In morning hour, the House discharged and withdrew two bills from committee, and later returned some bills to the calendar with notice to call them on later dates. The chamber then took up a series of floor bills, passing HB 474 to create an income tax checkoff for the Grambling State University National Alumni Association, HB 487 on penalties for unsafe red-light passing maneuvers, HB 503 on utility terrain vehicles in Golden Meadow, HB 606 on personal delivery devices, HB 633 on estimated income tax filing timing, HB 707 on the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Advisory Board, HB 970 on tacit dedication of public roadways, HB 728 on out-of-state tow truck requirements, HB 846 on license plate coverings, HB 852 on a domestic violence donation checkoff, HB 856 on DOTD indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts, HB 221 naming the proposed Mississippi River bridge the President Donald J. Trump Expressway, HB 148 designating a highway memorial, and HB 331 creating a Louisiana GOP specialty plate. Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though HB 221 drew debate and passed 68-26. The House adjourned after announcing committee meetings for the following day.

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• And the old image was a chariot. The image of a human being was a chariot.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Education Committee heard two informational presentations. First, Dr. Ed Cates of Kootenai Classical Academy described the Hillsdale College classical charter school model, emphasizing virtue-based education, Socratic instruction, no-screen/no-phone policies, phonics and literacy, constitutional and founding-era studies, sports, and the school’s early academic and extracurricular successes, including a strong spelling bee showing and test scores he said were above average. Committee members asked about expanding the model, whether public districts had adopted Hillsdale materials, the role of music, dual enrollment and workforce training, school costs, and the purpose of education; Cates said the curriculum is free, expansion depends on parent-led founding efforts and school board approval, music is being added as facilities allow, and education should focus on forming well-ordered, virtuous human beings rather than job training alone. Members generally praised the school and the classical approach, with several saying it should be more widely available. One member noted the curriculum is not actually free because of donations, and others discussed the importance of character development and the need to preserve the final years of high school for deeper learning. The committee then heard from Dr. Sally Brown of the Idaho Higher Education Literacy Partnership (I-HELP), who outlined collaboration among Idaho higher education institutions to align teacher preparation with the science of reading, revise literacy standards and assessments, and support literacy initiatives such as the Literacy Learning Lab and leadership summits. She said the group is helping pre-service teachers and in-service educators improve reading instruction, and committee members asked about collaboration with BYU-Idaho, whether teacher preparation is now better aligned with evidence-based reading instruction, and how the state’s K-3 reading efforts are going. Brown said the partnership is collaborative, the work is improving preparation and mentoring, and Idaho is moving in the right direction while still needing strong support for new teachers and instructional coaches.

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• And the old image was a chariot. The image of a human being was a chariot.

Summary: The House Education Committee heard a presentation from Dr. Ed Kates, headmaster of Kootenai Classical Academy, describing the Hillsdale College charter school model and its emphasis on classical education, virtue development, Socratic discussion, phonics, limited technology use, constitutional history, and sports. He highlighted the school’s rapid growth, strong waitlists, spelling bee success, and student achievement, and answered questions about how new schools are founded, why some districts have declined the curriculum, the role of music, the purpose of education, and the school’s per-student cost. Committee members generally praised the school’s approach and discussed broader concerns about education focused too narrowly on jobs or testing. The committee then heard from Dr. Sally Brown of the Idaho Higher Education Literacy Partnership (I-HELP), joined by colleagues from NNU and Boise State. She explained that I-HELP works across Idaho’s higher education institutions to strengthen teacher preparation in the science of reading, revise literacy standards and assessments, and support literacy initiatives statewide. She described the partnership’s concept and competency guides, reliability and validity work on assessments, and a literacy learning lab at the College of Idaho that trains pre-service tutors and supports first-grade reading intervention. Members asked about collaboration with BYU-Idaho, whether the effort is improving teacher readiness, and how the state’s K-3 reading investments are working; Brown said the state is moving in the right direction but emphasized the need for continued teacher preparation, mentoring, and instructional coaching. No formal votes or committee actions were taken.