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• > represent<00:42:24.800> the sorry represent I don't represent the sorry represent I don't
• representative. Uh represent Baloney. representative. Uh represent Baloney.
• students and they love teaching them. students and they love teaching them.
• :05:57.359> student.
• Bullying encompasses more than just students because it's teacher on student, student on student, teacher

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 102, which would make informational materials about type 1 diabetes available on the Department of Education website. Senator Ward said the bill is intended to help parents, teachers, and school staff recognize early symptoms such as thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and weight loss so children can be referred for care before they develop diabetic ketoacidosis. He noted that a newer blood test can identify some children at risk earlier than in the past. Members asked how people would be directed to the website, and Ward said the information would be posted online and also distributed in handouts, with school personnel helping spread awareness. He emphasized the bill is informational only and not a diagnostic or treatment tool. Several supporters testified in favor, including representatives from the Dartmouth Diabetes Link and students with type 1 diabetes who described delayed diagnoses, emergency hospitalizations, and the difficulty of having symptoms misunderstood as stress, athletics, or normal teenage changes. They said the bill could help parents, teachers, and peers recognize warning signs earlier and reduce the risk of life-threatening ketoacidosis. One witness noted that New Hampshire ranks high in childhood type 1 diabetes, and another said even a single person seeing the information could make a difference. A retired diabetes educator and state representative also testified in support. The hearing on SB 102 was then closed. The committee then opened the hearing on Senate Bill 211, which would require school sports teams to be designated as male, female, or co-ed, bar biological males from female-designated teams and locker rooms, and create a cause of action for violations. Senator Avard said the bill responds to constituent concerns and is meant to protect fairness, safety, and privacy for biological females. In questioning, he said girls could still play on boys’ teams, but boys could not play on girls’ teams, and he said he would be open to changes. Opponents, including an attorney from LGBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, argued the bill is substantially the same as a law passed the previous year that was already challenged in federal court and found likely unconstitutional under equal protection and Title IX; they urged the committee to mark it inexpedient to legislate. The transcript cuts off before any committee vote or further action on SB 211.

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• We receive more funding per student than other districts in our area, yet our students are provided fewer
• Our students don't deserve just the clarity and correct Our students don't deserve just the clarity and
• If each of the representatives representing those agencies can please join us at the table.
• I'm here representing hundreds of homeowners, community organizations, and resident students at UCR who
• It serves 77% students of color, 52% of those students being Black and brown.

Summary: The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment. The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit. The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.

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• Um, so I basically want to protect the students. Representative Quam, thank you.
• Um, so I basically want to protect the students. Representative Quam, thank you.
• Representative Quam, thank you.
• Representative Quam, thank you.
• Representative Lawrence.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Mesa Day in the House of Representatives.
• The representative from Rio Arriba, San Diego, San Rafael, Representative Rivera. Thank you, Mr.
• House Bill 71, introduced by Representative… House Bill 71, introduced by Representative Montoya, an
• You know what that means, Representative Gonzalez. House Bill 100. Representative Gonzalez.
• Your House Student, Mr. Speaker. Your House Student, Mr. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• Representative Johnson? OK. Senator Pope? I'm good, Madam Chair. OK, Representative Anaya?
• Okay, Representative, so we have Representative Anaya and then Chavez and then Ferrari.
• We don't represent other children.
• Thank you, Representative Chapman. Oh, I'm sorry. Representative Ferrari.
• Madam Chair, we need Representative Jones.

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• Representative Henson. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for your efforts to protect our students.
• the student athlete?
• The issue with that is that these students are not representing a school or the district or any of that
• So the student athlete can't go and represent, like, the school's collective, like, for them to go out
• Representative Sapp.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and took up a series of bills, beginning with PCS for HB 743 on social media use by minors. The sponsor said the bill would extend last session’s restrictions by requiring parental access to messages for minors ages 15 and 16 and allowing law enforcement access with a warrant or parental request. Members raised concerns about abuse situations and private communications, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at protecting children from grooming and trafficking. The PCS was supported in public testimony and passed 15-0. Members then approved HB 1161, which would let victims of altered sexual depictions or deepfakes demand removal of the content and pursue civil remedies if it is not taken down; an amendment clarified a definition tied to federal law, and the bill passed 14-0. The committee also passed local bills for Duval County (HB 4053) and Oviedo/Seminole County (HB 4031) creating special alcohol licensing exception areas, and HB 717, which increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, with supporters from historic preservation and local government groups. The committee next approved HB 1035 on building permits for single-family dwellings, as amended, to extend permit validity around building code updates, speed approvals after emergencies, and create faster review timelines for smaller projects; members questioned possible loopholes and storm-related applications, while the home builders association supported the measure. It also passed PCS for HB 1219 on employment agreements, creating a framework for covered non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-wage employees or those with access to confidential information; several members objected to its impact on workers and the marketplace, and the vote was 11-5. Additional favorable votes were taken on HB 799 regarding condominium alcohol licenses, HB 869 expanding underground utility contractors’ scope to include certain fire line work after a contested amendment and testimony from both utility and fire sprinkler groups, HB 1071 on alternative plan reviews and inspections, PCS for HB 981 on athlete representation and NIL compensation, and PCS for HB 801 on HVAC/mechanical contractors repairing and replacing certain pool heaters, both of which drew mixed testimony and debate over scope and safety. The final item introduced was HB 311 on repair of motorized wheelchairs, which the sponsor said would improve access to parts, tools, and independent repair options for users.

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• this particular graph represents is the top 10 certifications that are earned by students in our post-secondary
• The intention of the grant is to serve secondary students, but it may also serve post-secondary students
• The intention of the grant is to serve secondary students, but it may also serve post-secondary students
• The student in the bottom right-hand corner, that's Brant Neal. He is a dual-enrolled student.
• When you look at the honor students, 88.9% of those students are accepted.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee met to hear an overview of Florida career and technical education (CTE) from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell and presentations from Big Bend Technical College and Santa Fe College. O’Farrell described Florida’s CTE structure, including career clusters, postsecondary program types, enrollment and completion growth, apprenticeship expansion, and the state’s credentials review process. He said postsecondary CTE enrollment is near 480,000 students and completions reached a record 76,806, with strong growth in nursing, law enforcement, EMT, and other public-safety credentials. He also discussed the CTE audit, which uses retention/success, employment or continued education, and labor-market demand metrics; programs not meeting thresholds would eventually require phase-out plans beginning in 2026. He highlighted the workforce development capitalization grant as a major driver of program expansion and facility renovation, and answered questions about business outreach, construction trades, apprenticeships, and space-industry training. Shelby McCall of Big Bend Technical College described how the college responded to hurricanes, mill closures, and regional economic disruption by expanding rural workforce training. She highlighted aluminum welding, millwright, welding technology, health sciences, and a new advanced manufacturing facility funded by state grants and local partnerships, along with a new LPN-to-RN bridge program. She said the college has strong placement and certification results and is working with employers such as Lippert, NAMO, and others to align training with local demand. Senator Simon praised the college’s role in Taylor County’s recovery and workforce development. Dr. Paul Brody of Santa Fe College said state workforce grants have helped the college expand nursing, skilled trades, apprenticeship, automotive, diesel, and manufacturing programs, including partnerships with Bradford County Technical College, UF Health, Habitat for Humanity, and local employers. He reported growth in CTE enrollment, nursing credentials, apprenticeship enrollment, and job placement rates, and described new efforts in semiconductor training, CDL training, and a charter school model that combines high school, an AS degree, and industry credentials. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentations and adjourned after Senator Berman moved to adjourn.

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• Representative Noor. Representative Noor.
• Representative<00:10:47.040> Reimer. Representative Reimer. Representative Reimer.
• Representative Noor: No. Representative Edelson: Representative Edelson. Representative Eric: Aye.
• <00:12:16.200> is to a student, but like the student is to a student, but like the student
• Representative<00:14:08.680> Allen. Representative Allen. Representative Allen.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Representative Collins: Here. Representative Baker: Here. Representative Drummond: Here.
• Representative Daniels: Here. Representative Duos: Here. Representative Estus: Here.
• Representative Fincher: Here. Representative Gidley: Here. Representative Gray: Here.
• Representative Morris: Here. Representative Paramore: Here. Representative Pascal: Here.
• Representative Ross: Here. Representative Smith: Here. Representative Woods: Here.

Bills: SB140, HB102, SB133, SB34

Keywords: Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, violence prevention, conflict resolution, mediation, public education, high school graduation, 1136, house, all

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• Thank you, represent clarity. And act. Thank you, represent clarity.
• > or said Representative Green or said Representative Green or Representative<01:21:11.679>
• Um we've got represent Bberg. Um we've got represent Bberg.
• Represent Bberg. I'll you. Thank you. Represent Bberg.
• Thank you um represent<01:31:59.440> Mueller. represent Mueller. represent Mueller.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

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• Representative<00:40:29.839> Woodcock. Representative Woodcock. Representative Woodcock.
• Representative<00:53:27.200> Buukak. Representative Buukak. Representative Buukak.
• Representative<01:12:52.560> Belony. Representative Belony. Representative Belony.
• Represent Represent Represent >> Murray.<01:17:05.920> Um, >> Murray.
• um student I it's a student ID for?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The University of Texas system educates over 260,000. students, more than one-third of all students in
• degrees of value and contribute to student success.
• Representative Tepper.
• Programs that prepare our students for career success.
• Representative Simmons. Yes.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• yes representative Bean Representative yes representative Bean yes<00:17:14.160> representative
• Representative Hacken Phillips: This past fall was the first time that the number of students enrolling
• Representative Hacken Phillips: So, you know, whereas three days ago I think students were probably worried
• Representative: Yes. Representative: Yes. Representative Phillips: No. Representative Kelly: No.
• Representative: Yes. Representative: Yes. Representative Phillips: No. Representative Kelly: No.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered an amendment to add a new “Lakes” license plate to HB 2, with proceeds directed to the cyanobacteria fund for lake cleanup. Representative McGuire said the bill had already passed on consent and asked that it be included in HB 2; members discussed that it had also gone to the Senate. The motion to adopt the amendment failed on a 7-8 vote. The committee then took up an amendment imposing a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds, with several exemptions for funds that could not legally or appropriately be charged, such as those involving federal money or bequests. Supporters said it would make the treatment of dedicated funds more consistent and raise roughly $31 million over the biennium for the general fund, while opponents questioned the number of carve-outs and who currently pays the administrative costs. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Next, the committee reconsidered and then adopted an amendment changing the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, reducing the share going to the Education Trust Fund from 41% to 30% and increasing the General Fund share. Supporters argued the Senate had overfunded the Education Trust Fund and that the change would help balance the budget without changing education spending levels; opponents said they could not support taking money from the Education Trust Fund. The amendment passed 5-3. The committee also adopted, by the same 5-3 margin, an amendment incorporating HB 741 language on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools, with supporters calling it House policy and opponents noting it had been a close, partly partisan vote in the House. Finally, the committee considered a change to the University System of New Hampshire budget that would reduce general fund appropriations by $40 million per year, offset in part by $15 million in previously approved unique dollars for a net reduction of $25 million per year. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that other options had been exhausted; opponents called it harmful to the university system and argued the committee should instead look to other areas, including education freedom accounts, for savings. The discussion continued, but the transcript excerpt ends before a final vote on the UNH item.

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• . students. students.
• all of their students. all of their students.
• . students. students.
• student well-being. student well-being.
• Representative Myler, Representative Representative Myler, Representative Luno,<00:55:40.480>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My name is Dave, I represent Gene Wu, I'm a House Democratic Caucus Chair.
• Many times students don't have an opportunity to take an elective.
• We have the students. Yeah, Autumn.
• We risk all students ability to be successful.
• We are working on proposals to ensure equal opportunity for all students, protect funding for students

Keywords: education, curriculum, HB178, diverse history, equity, testimony, higher education crisis, representation

Summary: The meeting was characterized by impactful discussions focused primarily on education and the representation of diverse histories in Texas's curriculum. Notably, Representative Christina Morales advocated for HB178, a bill aimed at ensuring that all Texas high school students have access to Mexican-American and African-American studies as part of their graduation requirements, moving from elective-only status. This bill garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a cooperative effort to improve educational equity in Texas. Several representatives shared personal stories reflecting on the importance of inclusive education, showcasing the bill's far-reaching implications for students' sense of identity and history.

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• It's your job, basically representing the state, not just some students, but all students, and that includes
• > is that student is So now that student is that student is So now that student is getting<00:
• ><01:58:46.800> students<01:58:47.040> with students with IEPs, not students with students
• And for a student with a student.
• 343 students and possibly the student 343 students and possibly the student that<02:32:46.319>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative Fellows said that the $13.6 million would just be for the students that are already over
• > yes representative fellows yes representative fellows yes representative representative representative
• > yes<01:03:29.559> representative representative Luna yes representative representative
• > representative representative Damon yes representative representative Damon yes representative
• :25.360> representative representative Brown yes representative representative Brown yes representative

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met to review a large package of bills, with the first four—HB 717, 742, 773, and 603—focused on special education aid, formerly called catastrophic aid. Chair Ladin explained that the committee needed to move a special education bill forward by March 4 and was trying to determine which bill would serve as the vehicle. He described the current formula and the difficulty of estimating the fiscal impact of lowering the threshold from 3.5 times the statewide average cost per pupil to a lower level, noting that DOE did not have reliable data on how many students would fall into the lower-cost bands. The committee also noted that several other bills in the package addressed SWEP and adequacy issues, and that HB 510 dealt with due process rather than funding. Mark Mello of the Bureau of School Finance testified that the department only has reliable data for special education expenditures above $70,000 per student, since claims are submitted for reimbursement at that point. He said the bureau was trying to estimate how many students might fall between 2.5x and 3.5x or 3x and 3.5x the average cost, but that the basic answer was they did not know and that any estimate would be difficult. He explained that moving the threshold from 3.5x to 2.5x would create a minimum additional cost of about $13.6 million based on existing claims, not counting new students who would enter the range. Members discussed whether districts already had the underlying data, whether a survey should be required, and how districts know when to begin tracking costs for reimbursement. The committee also discussed proration and the state’s share of special education aid. Mello explained that the current 80% state share is modeled in the formula, but the actual payment has been prorated because appropriations have not matched the statutory liability; he said the state liability was about $50 million, while the budget had provided $34 million, resulting in a 68% payment rate. HB 742 was described as a bill that would eliminate proration by paying the liability directly from the education trust fund with an overflow mechanism. Members also discussed possible alternatives such as changing the state share, using a lower threshold in a transition period, or requiring districts to submit data. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided; the committee was still in discussion and considering which bills to advance.

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• All right, Representative Schoolcraft.
• Virtual learning was utilized by teachers and students.
• Thanks, Representative Cunningham, for bringing the bill.
• I have one question for you, Representative Cunningham.
• Texas Research, as Representative Cunningham mentioned, in shows that students in four-day school weeks

Bills: HB 1209, HB4746

Keywords: school funding, instructional days, education, public schools, school performance, four-day school week, performance rating, school governance, school calendar, education funding, emergency closures, school district, school operations, Texas education, public school accountability, academic distinction designation, postsecondary readiness, career and technical education, CTE, P-TECH

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• were students of color and schools where the vast majority of students were white.
• And then also, I represent thousands. This Black man represents thousands.
• My name is Minor Jadayat Garcia Hernandez with the UC Student Association, which represents well over
• 230,000 undergraduate students across the state and the future students of the UC who rely on us.
• students of color.

Summary: The Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color held its second hearing, focused on cradle-to-college-and-career pipelines and education. Members opened with remarks emphasizing bipartisan support, the need to address opportunity gaps, and the committee’s prior hearing in Los Angeles, which helped generate legislation. The chair framed the day around school safety and discipline, community schools, and college/career pathways, and noted that public comment would be included at the end. In the first panel, witnesses described persistent disparities in school discipline and policing, even as suspension rates have declined statewide. Dr. David Turner cited reductions in suspensions tied to reforms such as bans on willful defiance suspensions, but warned that Black and Native boys remain disproportionately suspended and that “ghost suspensions” and police referrals still push students out of class. Other advocates called for stronger accountability, more restorative and culturally rooted practices, and greater investment in community-based supports. Members asked about the role of state and local policy, rural versus urban differences, and how to measure which interventions work best. The second panel centered on community schools. Advocates from Californians for Justice, Reclaim Our Schools LA, MILE, and the Sierra Health Foundation argued for the governor’s proposed $1 billion ongoing investment in the California Community Schools Partnership Act. They said community schools improve attendance, reduce suspensions, strengthen belonging, and create shared decision-making with families and students. Panelists described the role of community school coordinators, the importance of authentic partnerships, and the need to track informal discipline practices. Committee members pressed for a plain explanation of community schools and heard that the model is intended to be a high-return equity strategy that can save the state money over time. The final panel addressed college and career pathways. Speakers from the California Faculty Association, UC Student Association, Brotherhood Crusade, A Men, and Improve Your Tomorrow highlighted barriers facing Black, Latino, Native, and other boys and men of color in higher education, including financial aid gaps, weak transfer pathways, underinvestment in student support, and low campus belonging. They urged continued funding for community schools, expanded dual enrollment and ELOP access, and support for mentorship and culturally responsive programs. Public commenters echoed support for community schools and youth investment, including calls to redirect prison spending toward education and prevention. The chair closed by thanking the panelists, reflecting on his own school struggles and the role of mentorship, and adjourned the committee.

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• Albins'stown, Representative Tuf. St. Albins'stown, Representative Tuf.
• students have a solid foundation. students have a solid foundation.
• declining opportunities for students. declining opportunities for students.
• now serves about 800 students. now serves about 800 students.
• students reach their full potential. students reach their full potential.

Keywords: 927, senate, all