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• She's an 11th grade student at Hamilton High School in Chandler, and the project that she was working
• License student loan services; HB 2309, Earned Wage Access; HB 2310, Qualified Marketplace; HB 2316,
• License student loan services 2309 earn wage access 2310 qualified marketplace 2316 middle school student
• , 2399 performance. 2389 replacement units compatibility, 2390 minors artistic performance, 2391 vloggers
• 2475 law enforcement face covering, 2476 certified public accountant, 2470 an American condition student

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• simply a bill that puts students simply a bill that puts students teachers<00:04:41.479> and<
• And next we have Christine Hogan. and students safe it is the only system and students safe it is the
• unfortunately leaves our students unfortunately leaves our students vulnerable<00:08:32.399>
• As this is written, would a school be able to perform a check for headlight on a student?
• <01:28:16.719> 18<01:28:17.040> or adult student if the student is 18 or adult student

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• We serve the food and have the most trusted relationships with students.
• It doesn't matter how much heart, care, support, and love we bring to work for students.
• It doesn't matter how much heart, care, support, and love they bring to work for students.
• Unfortunately, we also have students.
• students. We can't win at this game. students. We can't win at this game.

Bills: HF238, HF3381, HF3754, HF1049

Keywords: microenterprise home kitchen operation, cottage food, home-based food business, home kitchen license, homemade food, prepared food, food entrepreneur, small food business, cottage food law, food safety training, ServSafe, food handler license, agriculture department, Minnesota food law, residential kitchen, local zoning, consumer labeling, allergen labeling, unpasteurized juice, time/temperature control for safety food

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• . students. students.
• student outcomes. student outcomes.
• And these are students who are not Minneapolis students.
• including students with of all students including students with disabilities. disabilities. disabilities
• enrollment and student on student enrollment and student demographics<01:41:11.080> is<01:41:

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• <00:19:55.280> I students across the state. I students across the state.
• So this is your in-the-classroom for all students appropriate literacy program. students.
• literacy instruction for all students. literacy instruction for all students.
• are we not focusing on those students? are we not focusing on those students?
• are low performing.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• Now, for many students, especially LGBTQ+ youth, students of color, and young people from underserved
• And today, I stand with our librarians, our students, and our commitment to intellectual freedom.
• , setting up meetings with students after hours.
• So if Cambridge decides that teaching young boys to perform fallacious on another...
• Parents or guardians of a student in the school. The chair recognizes Ms. Decker of Cambridge.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine ceremonial business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, adoption of several congratulatory resolutions, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee. It then took up a supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill (H. 5393 / H. 5493), which Ways and Means reported at about $227.3 million for items including snow and ice costs, no-cost calls, substance use services, homeless programs, and technical changes related to lottery revenue and other outside sections. The bill was advanced through second and third reading and later passed to be engrossed after a roll call vote. The chamber also passed to engrossment a land transfer bill for the Town of Marion (H. 5388) and a Bolton alcohol licensing bill (S. 2628, as amended). The House also enacted two local bills: one further regulating special meetings of the Holyoke City Council and one amending the charter of the town of Reading. A major floor debate centered on S. 2726, an act regarding free expression, which was framed by supporters as a response to book challenges and censorship in public and school libraries. Supporters, including Representatives Garballey and Moran, argued the bill would protect librarians, require reporting of book challenges, preserve age-appropriate access to materials, and keep challenged books on shelves during review; opponents raised concerns about parental rights and local control. Several amendments were offered and rejected, including one that would have removed a criminal-law protection for librarians and educators, and another that would have shifted school review authority more directly to elected school committees. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that challenged material is considered in its entirety, and another narrowing who may initiate certain complaints to parents or guardians of a student in the school. The bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by a large roll call vote. The House also debated and passed H. 5491 / S. 1646, implementing recommendations of the Walsh Kennedy Commission on hot work safety after the 2014 Beacon Street fire. Supporters said the bill would require certification for hot work, strengthen penalties for repeated or reckless violations, and improve public notification and enforcement to prevent future tragedies; the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously or near-unanimously after roll call. In addition, the chamber advanced a local land transfer for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path in Billerica and a bill concerning ownership and maintenance of culverts and dams in Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook. The session included several recesses, quorum checks, and recognition of guests, including Danvers High School graduates, a former state representative, and WGBH representatives for Public Media Awareness Day.

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• be levied against the department for not performing this.
• be levied against the department for not performing this.
• be levied against the department for not performing this.
• Not perform this principle.
• <01:21:39.960> that's part whether you have one student that's part whether you have one student

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• They can do management performance, not just fiscal audits.
• <00:26:36.399> are<00:26:36.679> students of how are we performing are students of
• how are we performing are students doing<00:26:37.279> better<00:26:37.679> but<00:26:37.880
• It's not performance-based fiscal or management.
• It's not performance-based fiscal or management.

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• As required in statute, our students are selected by lottery to reflect Florida's K-12 student population
• Today, students who complete P.K.
• And so we're really focusing in on student interests and also on student talent.
• The four students who received this honor are our high school students, first time in history.
• Graduate students.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Postsecondary met to receive an update from Florida developmental research lab schools on articulated health care programs created under the Live Healthy initiative and Senate Bill 76. Chair Calatayud opened the meeting, confirmed a quorum, and heard presentations from P.K. Young/University of Florida, Florida State University Schools, FAMU Developmental Research School, and Florida Atlantic University Laboratory School. Each school described efforts to build K-12-to-postsecondary health care pathways, expand dual enrollment and industry certifications, and share replicable curriculum models with other districts. FSU Schools highlighted its HERO program, including CNA and food manager certifications, dual enrollment growth, reserve seating at colleges, and a paid internship with the Department of Health tied to emergency shelter operations. P.K. Young described its Healthy Lives Blueprint, which combines K-8 wellness experiences, a new high school health and human performance pathway, AP and science course expansion, a planned gymnasium redesign, and partnerships with Santa Fe College and UF. FAMU DRS reported growing dual enrollment, partnerships with FAMU, Tallahassee State, and Lively, and a goal of serving at least 100 students and 40 staff through health career exposure, certifications, and AA/AS pathways. FAU Lab School described a more advanced model that integrates elementary through high school research and health science experiences, including biotechnology, bioengineering, and partnerships with health and research institutions. The school reported 87 peer-reviewed student publications, more than $350,000 in student grants, six patents, and pipelines into FAU’s medical and nursing programs, including a Med Direct pathway and a National Merit Scholar pipeline. Committee members asked about student readiness for nursing programs, dual enrollment, articulation with state colleges, and how the lab school models could be disseminated statewide. The meeting concluded with praise for the programs and a motion by Senator Fine to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.

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• We also add language that removes students attending Cat, Craft, Gatton, and the New Hope or Troubled
• attending Cat, Craft, Gatton, students attending Cat, Craft, Gatton, and<00:13:15.360> the<00
• fiscal 28 for the performance fund. fiscal 28 for the performance fund.
• the Craft Academy to increase student the Craft Academy to increase student count. count. count.
• At KCTCS, we authorize agency bonds to construct a student services building, downtown phase one, at

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Summary: The Kentucky Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 503, the legislative branch budget, adopting a committee substitute and reporting it favorably. The chair said the Senate version fully funds defined calculations, provides 2% raises in each fiscal year for legislative employees, removes a paragraph on operating expense reductions, and includes $1 million in the first year for a judicial branch salary study. House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget, was then amended and reported favorably; changes included 2% annual raises for judicial employees, revised operating expense language, $1 million each year for county current services, retention of Boyle County fit-up language, reporting requirements for smaller capital projects, full funding for nine judges added in 2022, and removal of furlough prohibitions and certain budget implementation language. Both bills passed the committee unanimously with favorable expressions to the floor. The committee then considered House Bill 500, the executive branch budget, adopting a committee substitute before hearing a lengthy summary of major spending and policy changes. The chair described statewide 2% annual employee raises, agency base reductions with many exemptions, increased school safety and 911 funding, veterans and military funding, local government and severance-related changes, attorney general and auditor funding, pension and retirement system support, education funding changes including SEEK, postsecondary and scholarship provisions, public safety and corrections funding, and multiple capital projects. The chair also highlighted Medicaid-related provisions, including added waiver slots, increased state-directed payments, a 2.5% reduction in managed care vendor payments for plan years 2027 and 2028 with savings redirected to fee-for-service rates, and additional funding for behavioral health and public health programs. The bill was reported favorably after members explained their votes, with several noting they had only recently received the full 228-page bill and wanted more time for detailed review. Finally, the committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 900, an appropriation measure for government agencies, and reported it favorably. The chair said the bill remains a work in progress and that one-time funding requests from across the Commonwealth and across party lines would continue to be addressed as the process moves forward. All measures considered during the meeting passed the committee with unanimous or near-unanimous favorable votes, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• <00:02:45.440> with education services to students with education services to students with
• :03:16.480> support students who require intensive support students who require intensive support
• The environment that our students need.
• Um students with our significant needs.
• <00:46:38.800> a<00:46:38.960> total solutions to perform a total solutions to perform

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• for provisions now includes a physician who practices medicine, surgery, or osteopathic medicine, performs
• So is this bill attacking performance pay?
• on current adoption practices each time an employee discusses contraception, STDs, or STIs with students
• , or provides testing to students for one or more STDs or STIs.
• contraception, STDs, or STIs with students, or provides testing to students for one or more STDs or

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Summary: The caucus reviewed a long calendar of House bills across education, health, water, land, housing, labor, public safety, and taxation. Several measures dealt with artificial intelligence, including bills on AI disclosures for minors, AI-assisted divorce arbitration, an Arizona AI education program, AI privilege protections, and a required AI course in schools. Other topics included ESA administration funding, a prohibition on public money for certain foreign-controlled genetic sequencing devices, towing regulations, DUI and ignition interlock changes, health facility and nursing facility complaint timelines, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, pharmacy penalties, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction repeal, superintendent performance pay, adoption disclosures in student health settings, anti-Semitism in schools, and a range of water, land, and housing bills. Members frequently raised concerns about local control, unfunded mandates, constitutional issues, and the scope of state intervention. Several bills drew criticism for affecting school curriculum, public education, reproductive rights, protest activity, or tribal communities. Others were supported as technical fixes, consumer protections, or funding measures. The caucus also discussed a series of bills related to the Mexican gray wolf, state land management, solar and wind siting, groundwater transport, and rural development, with some members objecting that the proposals would undermine federal protections or tribal interests. A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2957, HCR 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2906, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2830, HB 2076, HB 2411, HB 2136, HB 2665, and HB 2904. The meeting ended with an announcement of the Latino Caucus guest presentation and an emotional tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, followed by presentation of an Affordability Award to Representatives Lorena Austin and Stephanie Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.

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• performance scour assessment. performance scour assessment.
• and student participation and also student graduation.
• and student participation and also student graduation.
• about student nonpayment. about student nonpayment.
• , about a thousand students, about a thousand students, >> correct?

Keywords: This meeting will take place Upon Adjournment of both Chambers. An exact time is not given or known at this time., 958, all

Summary: The Government Contracts Committee met for its first 2026 meeting, approved the December 9 minutes, and reviewed 337 contracts totaling about $71.8 million. After a motion to consider the routine contract lists without objection passed, the committee pulled several items for discussion, including contracts from the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Highways, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, and Kentucky State University. Most items were ultimately approved by roll call votes. For the Council on Postsecondary Education item, members discussed why the contract was not handled through the usual Finance Cabinet bidding process. Staff explained it stemmed from House Bill 200 and the healthcare workforce incentive fund, which uses a separate competitive award process and steering committee under different statutory standards. The committee accepted that explanation and approved the contract. Department of Highways staff then explained the difference between scour assessments, which evaluate erosion and foundation risk around bridge piers, and load ratings, which assess the bridge structure itself. Members also questioned a larger engineering contract increase; staff said it reflected progression from preliminary engineering to final design on a phased project and estimated the funding split at roughly 80% federal and 20% state. Those highway contracts were approved. The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission presented a legal services contract. Officials said the new corporation had identified legal needs, issued an RFP, and awarded four firms to create a pool of counsel to avoid conflicts as the agency now licenses racing, sports betting, and charitable gaming. They also said an emergency contract was needed after a temporary restraining order was issued in litigation involving charitable gaming machines and alleged losses to charities. The committee asked about the litigation and the affected organizations, and the contract was approved. Kentucky State University then defended a marketing/enrollment contract despite financial concerns, saying the work was intended to raise awareness of the university, improve enrollment, and support financial stability. University officials also said they were tightening student payment enforcement and collection practices, including payment plans and holding students accountable for balances. That contract was also approved.

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• In just the past 3 years, more than 40 high school students from Discover STEM have launched startups
• Omega Psi Phi was established by 3 students on the campus of Howard University in 1911.
• Congratulations to both of these student-athletes on their accomplishments.
• And interior design students from Sam Houston State University and Stephen F. Austin University.
• Uh, these students have competed in the Life Smart state and national competitions in 2024 and 2025.

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• She was in the student union on Thursday when the shots rang out.
• foster youth and students experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• This also creates institutional housing plans for at-risk students.
• who are homeless, or students who are in imminent risk.
• The namesake of this bill is Brooke Curry, an 18-year-old high school student.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to those affected by the Florida State University shooting and recognition of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, student advocacy groups, conservation organizations, and visiting school groups. Members also adopted Senate Resolution 1878 honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. The chamber then moved into special order business and considered a series of bills, many of them with House companions substituted in and passed by wide margins or unanimously. Among the measures passed were bills updating child care and early learning provider regulation, imposing costs on false swatting reports, extending protections against extraordinary hospital collection actions, expanding hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, clarifying school choice disclosure requirements under the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, adjusting interest rules for trust accounts supporting legal aid, revising transportation and traffic enforcement provisions, expanding public records exemptions for certain judicial and health care investigators and appellate clerks, changing municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, strengthening motor vehicle offenses involving impersonation and obscured plates, increasing trespass penalties at certain law-enforcement-controlled sites and large ticketed events, requiring refunds of patient overpayments, authorizing certain stem cell therapies, allowing relatives and direct support professionals to administer insulin in group homes, addressing rideshare impersonation and transit funding rules, and updating the Uniform Commercial Code for digital assets and emerging technologies. Several bills drew notable debate. The trust fund interest bill prompted extended discussion over legal aid funding, bank participation, and whether the measure would reduce support for legal services; it ultimately passed 28-10. The transportation bill was heavily amended, including removal of speed-limit increases and changes to school bus camera enforcement and micromobility rules, and passed 37-0. The Miami-Dade water and sewer rate bill sparked debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records bills protecting agency investigators and JQC employees also drew questions about accountability and transparency before passing. Most other measures passed with little or no opposition, and a few bills were temporarily postponed or set aside.

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• Joining us are Porter Garner, president and CEO of the Association of Former Students.
• Jeff Stein, chair of the board, the Association of Former Students.
• I want to recognize students from Westlake High School. If you'll stand, please.
• Currently there are 83 students enrolled in the UTRGB School of Pediatric Medicine, and 22 students in
• To remove a district judge who quote negligently fails to perform his duties as judge.

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• In performance, 11 students within Hobbs High School are now in the top 5%.
• Students than we do.
• 743 students? 722.
• per student?
• Students assigned to CTE-focused high schools also realized higher performance on the SAT than those

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• , for students like our students.
• students with disabilities, our Native American students, and our students that are experiencing poverty
• So it learns about the student as the student is responding immediately and over time.
• as it works with the student.
• are ELL students.

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• Um the the performance creative space.
• , state can ensure that every student, state can ensure that every student, regardless<00:23:43.120
• Keep in mind that the average is over $14,000 per student and the maximum is over $22,000 per student
• The sales tax $22,000 per student.
• But I I do have a help students.

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• The commission monitors the performance of these tolling and transit agencies.
• When monitoring the performance of transit agencies, we focus on service.
• a toll or transit authority mates and established set of performance objectives.
• Some context that I think adds to the model practice a lot of graduate students.
• I was a grad student there. I can say it was a successful some of the other folks moved on.

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