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• Uh it's a very pure math. Uh it's a very straightforward<00:51:56.480> standard.
• you. straight math, easy allocated to you. straight math, easy for<00:52:03.440> our<00:52:03.839
• How are we mathing this one? And the opportunity for error in that is incredible.
• mathing this one?
• How are we mathing mathing this one? How are we mathing this<00:54:21.200> one?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• where the salaries follow, but the number of positions to the drop in the requested salaries doesn't math
• The math of about $320,000 usually ties up to the number of employees and positions in the column above
• 308... ...in the column above it, and if we're going from 335 to 308, in my simple marine head, the math
• So I'm just trying to make it math in my head. Mr. Chairman, if your permission. Yes.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• fun with facts and math." Mr. Speaker, fun with facts and math." Mr.
• It's math. And behind these microphones...
• I would argue understanding the math is moral.
• We even wrote a book saying you got a math problem.
• <04:40:00.480> The saying you got a math problem. The saying you got a math problem.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The time will be projected on the screen above us, and an alarm will notify you when your time is up.
• Amelia, if you're on, I think Amelia is in math class, and she's saying that she is just leaving her
• math class so she can step in the hallway to testify.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil rights, immigration, hate crimes, and reparations bills. Chair Edwards and Chair Day opened with strict testimony rules, including two-minute limits, written testimony options, and decorum requirements. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell testified in strong support of S. 1126/H. 1920, the Combating Hate in the Commonwealth bill, saying Massachusetts needs stronger tools to address rising hate and bias incidents. Her Civil Rights Division chief explained that the bill would give the division civil investigative demand/subpoena power, expand civil rights enforcement, close loopholes in the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, add protected classes to the hate crimes law, and require better hate-crime data reporting. The committee also heard support for H. 1954 on access to counsel in immigration proceedings, H. 4684 on law enforcement identification and public trust, and H. 1927 to exonerate individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Several bills focused on discrimination and civil rights enforcement. Supporters of S. 1248 on organizational standing said fair housing nonprofits need explicit authority to bring discrimination complaints in their own names, especially as federal protections are under attack. On H. 1246, advocates urged adding sex and gender as protected classes in the hate crimes statute, arguing women are not protected under current state law. H. 1820 drew testimony for protections against height and weight discrimination. H. 1995 would regularize sentencing for hate crimes by requiring diversity awareness training for both convictions and continuances without a finding, and H. 1056/H. 1589 would broaden hate-crime victim standing and require restitution to be used to repair harm. H. 1886 would clarify that defense-based social service staff are exempt from mandated reporter obligations when working under attorney-client privilege. The committee also heard testimony on H. 1889/S. 1064, a bill to eliminate disparate impact. Environmental justice advocates, fair housing attorneys, and community members argued that neutral policies can still produce discriminatory outcomes and that Massachusetts should allow state-court claims and a private right of action to address them. Committee members raised concerns about litigation floodgates, punitive damages, and the scope of protected classes, while supporters said the bill would mainly target systemic harms and injunctive relief. Additional testimony supported H. 1922/S. 119, the Fair Investment Act, which would create civil rights protections in venture capital and other investment settings for founders and investors, especially women and minority entrepreneurs. The hearing also included testimony on H. 1683, the Sex Trade Survivor Act, which would expand vacatur and expungement relief for trafficking survivors, remove archaic offenses from the code, and create an interagency commission; supporters emphasized reducing barriers to housing, employment, and reentry. Finally, the committee heard extensive support for H. 1753/S. 1181, establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. Testifiers described the state’s history of slavery, redlining, and ongoing racial disparities, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• The screenings happen on a specific day.
• So these screenings are voluntary in districts that choose to do a screening. >> Under the law, the school
• There is no treatment in terms of the screening.
• screening that day and they didn't opt out of 959 it.
• That's how the screening got caught up.

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four bills, beginning with HB 423 on school elopement plans for students with autism or other elopement risks. The sponsors described the bill as a statewide framework for school elopement response plans, immediate parent notification, campus search procedures, and staff training. Public testimony from parents, disability advocates, and a teacher emphasized the dangers of elopement and the need for standardized procedures; members from both parties spoke strongly in support. The bill was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote. The committee next considered HB 1253, which allows coaches to use limited personal funds, up to $15,000 per athletic team per year, to support student-athletes with food, transportation, and physical rehabilitation services. An amendment added guardrails, including that the coach be a school employee, clarified the scope of athletic associations covered, and refined the rehabilitation language. Members discussed the bill as a way to help students in need while avoiding recruiting concerns, and the bill passed favorably 14-0 after the amendment was adopted. HB 1091 addressed dental screenings for K-12 students in districts that voluntarily offer them. The bill requires advance written notice to parents and an opt-out process, and clarifies that screenings are informational only, with any findings sent to parents rather than compelling treatment. An amendment added the language to student welfare provisions as well as school health services. Public testimony from dental and health advocates supported the measure, and the bill was reported favorably 14-0. Finally, the committee heard HB 765 on child care and early learning services. The bill expands before- and after-care options for certain school-based preschool programs without requiring a child care facility license, removes a flu brochure inspection requirement, bars insurance cancellation based on providing child care, creates a professional recognition program, and establishes a child care tuition fund. Two amendments broadened the bill to public and nonpublic elementary schools and created the Brighter Futures fund concept. After debate, the bill passed favorably 13-1, and the meeting adjourned.

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• and benchmarks, of course, is to set expectations for achievement of students at each grade level in math
• The credit equivalency may fulfill a social studies, language arts, arts, math, or science credit if
• academics to political activism at a time when fewer than half of Minnesota students can read or do math
• academics to political activism at a time when fewer than half of Minnesota students can read or do math
• academics to political activism at a time when fewer than half of Minnesota students can read or do math

Bills: HF3489, HF3550

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• We had Math Matters filling things out with incorrect dollar figures. We can do better.
• We had Math<00:39:09.280> Matters<00:39:10.000> filling<00:39:10.360> things<00:
• 39:10.760> out Math Matters filling things out Math Matters filling things out incorrect<00:39
• School of Math and Science.
• School of Math and Science, 2-year School of Math and Science, 2-year contract<00:45:24.360> to

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• the next two pages, you'll see charter school performance. on our standardized testing for reading, math
• It just, the math doesn't work out.
• Let's do reading, math, and science. 75% proficient in advanced in English and 53% in math.
• Our SAT scores in English went up, I believe it was about 14 points, and our SAT scores in math went
• , we work with the family to choose an elective period where they are also pulled out to do ELA or math

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• class like numbering Sherry Sylvester: race or measuring inequality can be used to fulfill a core math
• Throughout my time at UT Dallas, I have gained a strong understanding in math and have become proficient
• job here at UT teaching developmental mathematics, working with students who are trying to complete math
• I, every year, like I said, I teach elemental math, and at the end of every semester students thank me
• pursue law going into college and I wanted to get a job in data analytics based on my affinity for math

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• At UT Dallas, I have gained a strong understanding in math and have become proficient in areas such as
• Math, statistics, English composition, sociology, and social work.
• I teach elementary math, and at the end of every semester, students thank me for the work that I did,
• not just helping them understand math, but helping them feel more comfortable at university.
• And I did quick math on it.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• bus driver were surveyed, and I did that math, it means 2,886 illegal passings every day in Kentucky
• 8,800 buses in Kentucky so if you do run 8,800 buses in Kentucky so if you do the<00:13:47.240> math
• on what that would mean if the math on what that would mean if every<00:13:50.560> driver<00:
• <00:13:54.320> it<00:13:54.440> means surveyed and I did that math it means surveyed
• and I did that math it means 2,886<00:13:56.959> illegal<00:13:57.480> passings<00:13:

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Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved the February 19 minutes, and opened with guest recognitions and a brief prayer for a colleague who had a medical episode. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 66, which would create a task force to study Advanced Air Mobility and related policy issues in Kentucky. The sponsor and witnesses described AAM as emerging eVTOL “flying car” technology, argued Kentucky has strong aviation and logistics assets to compete for the industry, and said the task force would include legislative, KYTC, and industry representatives. Senators asked about the technology and potential uses, including rapid transport of medical specialists. The resolution was reported favorably after roll call, with several members expressing support and at least one member noting a desire for more information while still voting yes. The committee next considered Senate Bill 38, as amended by committee substitute, dealing with school bus stop-arm safety cameras. The sponsor cited survey data showing hundreds of illegal school-bus passings in Kentucky and argued the bill would help change driver behavior by allowing, but not requiring, school districts to use camera systems funded through violators rather than district budgets. Testimony emphasized that the measure is voluntary, vendor-neutral, provides an appeals process in district court, limits camera activation to when the stop arm is deployed, and keeps revenues within the school district and court system. Representative David Hale supported the bill, sharing a personal story about a near-miss involving a child crossing after a bus stop. The committee approved the committee substitute and then reported SB 38 favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass with the committee substitute attached. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 63 on street-legal special purpose vehicles. The sponsor and Backroads of Appalachia representatives said the bill would define and regulate these vehicles, while expressly excluding farm and agricultural vehicles from its requirements. They explained the bill would require inspection, registration, and a motorcycle plate for qualifying vehicles, set limits on where and how far they can be driven, and allow local or state restrictions where applicable. Supporters framed the bill as an economic development measure for Eastern Kentucky and the broader state, citing tourism, trail-system spending, and examples from other states. A committee member asked for clarification about farm-to-farm use, and the witness confirmed the bill would not affect agricultural use. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 63, before any final committee action is shown.

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• Every year, I spend countless hours conducting vision screenings.
• She failed the vision screening.
• That's just 5% of the failed screenings.
• Vision screening would have caught this.
• the impact of the additions in the screening process minimal.

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• He said he did straight math, looked at the gas tax that was passed, and considered the inflator on it
• He said he did exact straight math by the data and did not round up. $75 a year and so what this bill
• <00:19:37.200> and really uh I just did straight math and really uh I just did straight math
• equation and that's how I got 137 math equation and that's how I got 137 there<00:20:08.080> is
• by the data so you exact straight math by the data so you know<00:20:20.120> in<00:20:20.200>

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• The basic allotment, the equivalent of $55, added to the basic allotment means the math on that is $800
• From literacy and math interventions, which we've talked about in this committee, we have to make those
• We, again, have the early literacy and numeracy provisions for reading and math, which is seven hundred
• Personally, I think, you know, just eight classes of math, English, and science—it’s really good to learn
• during COVID, and our pre-COVID and post-COVID results are five times the state average in reading and math

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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• Of those reports, some are screened in for investigation, while others are screened out.
• Typically, a little less than 50% of reports are screened out, and just over 50% are screened in.
• We're screening out way too many.
• They all have multiple screenings.
• do screenings repeatedly.

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• Now, y'all could do the math, okay? That's only $6 in how many years? 54 years. Okay? All right.
• I thought I had my math here. Okay. So you add that up, and what we come up with here. You got it?
• Let me hear on that math. Okay.
• But when they look at the circumstances and when they lay it all out, the math does not work.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• You start to look at the math. It's just, we can't keep up.
• I mean, back-of-the-envelope math, is that basically those numbers you show were at $41 million for every
• So I'm not suggesting I'd necessarily support this, but I'm curious, because I'd like to do the math
• You know, if we told and bonded to get more of these bridges done sooner, I want to do my own math and

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee devoted its meeting to a presentation from Troy Suing of the Department of Transportation on state highway preservation needs. Suing said DOT is a leader in asset planning, but that current funding is not enough to keep up with the condition of highways, bridges, and other assets. He distinguished operations and maintenance from preservation, and described the preservation program’s main parts: pavements, bridges, and other highway facilities such as slopes, rest areas, signal systems, retaining walls, and culverts. Suing reported that about 40% of state roads are already overdue for preservation and that, with current funding, as much as 85% could need preservation within 10 years. He said there are more than 7,900 lane miles currently due, and that delaying work past the “lowest life cycle zone” increases risk and can cost three to five times more later. For bridges, he said the state has about 3,400 bridges, an average age of 52 years, and roughly 10% are over 80 years old; the share of bridges in poor condition is about 9.9%, near the federal threshold that could trigger more federal oversight. He also highlighted culvert failures, including one on SR-510, and the closed Carbon River Bridge on SR-165 as examples of how deferred preservation can lead to closures and community disruption. Committee members questioned the comparison to national asset management leadership, liability risk as roads deteriorate, the cost and regulatory burden of bridge projects, and whether DOT is relying more on its own crews for bridge work because of cost and urgency. Suing said the department is underfunded to fully implement its asset plans and is forced to focus on risk, emergent needs, and the most critical bridge work first. He said DOT’s 2026 supplemental budget identified preservation as one of five unfunded critical priorities and estimated a 10-year preservation need of $8 billion to address the backlog and become proactive again. Members discussed whether targeted funding in the next biennium could help move the state back toward the “green zone,” and the chair closed by emphasizing the real-world impacts of bridge and road failures and the need for legislative action.

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• It could be a math book. It could be anything for the school.
• He did go on to get a math degree.
• He did go on to get a math degree.
• He did go on to get a math degree.
• I had sheet protectors for math books for my kids.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• or private school, including vision screening information, reporting for public school students, and
• When a student fails a vision screening, um, I send home a notice with minimal information.
• They screen all 35,000 kids in the Title I elementary schools.
• Vision screening would have caught this.
• impact of the additions in the screening process minimal.

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• that's a significant amount of capacity deployed and represents, if we round up to 2,000 to make the math
• the 2,00 to represents if we round up to the 2,00 to make<00:23:51.679> the<00:23:51.840> math
• 52.640> in<00:23:52.880> my<00:23:53.039> head<00:23:53.440> 300 make the math
• easy for me in my head 300 make the math easy for me in my head 300 out<00:23:54.159> of<00:23
• Oh, I think you have to share your screen. Thank you for pointing that out. Sorry about that.

Keywords: 912, senate, all