Video & Transcript Research : 'Hunger-Free Campus'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And this bill basically establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Act and the process by which any... the Campus
- And what you're doing is basically bringing awareness to the hunger issue on campuses.
- The big thing is in order for them to have a food bank maybe on campus... have a food bank maybe on campus
- So, to be eligible for designation as a hunger-free campus, a public or private institution of higher
- education shall establish a hunger-free task force.
Keywords:
rural physician, tax credit, healthcare access, physician recruitment, Alabama, HB379, Alabama income tax, nonresident exemption, remote workers, traveling employees, mobile workforce, withholding tax, state tax reciprocity, multistate employees, temporary work, work location tracking, time and attendance system, remote work taxation, professional athlete, professional entertainer
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- You're not going to cost me money for hunger-free. Exactly. That's exactly where we are.
- You know, the most obvious issue is that we have kids on campus who can't even get home.
Keywords:
rural health, hospital funding, tax credits, qualified donations, Alabama Department of Revenue, HB273, Hunger-Free Campus Act, hunger free campus, food insecurity, college hunger, student hunger, campus pantry, food pantry, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, basic needs, student food assistance, meal vouchers, meal credits, food vouchers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Bills:
HF2431
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Bills:
HF2431
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 23 is the campus sexual assault.
- Line 25 is the campus violence rider, which is $50,000 each fiscal year in each biennium.
- Line 33 is the Hunger Free Campus Act.
- Campus. Paragraph I on page 15 is for emergency assistance grants.
- Verifying technical changes to the hunger-free campus designation statute, section 3 on page 25.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/21/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 33 is the Hunger-Free Campus Act.
- Line 33 is the hunger is the hunger-free<00:07:52.560>
campus <00:07:52.880>act. - <00:07:53.360>
It <00:07:53.599>remains <00:07:53.840>at hunger-free campus - It remains at hunger-free campus act.
- hunger-free campus designation statute. hunger-free campus designation statute.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House file 4362 also rights-free zones.
- Would campus if it's a prohibited area?
- occurs, so let's not have gun-free zones.
- > occurs, so let's not have gun-free occurs, so let's not have gun-free zones. zones. zones.
- this is related to off-campus this is related to off-campus employment.<01:44:45.840>
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Keywords:
firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.558, to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That is not free speech. Any student, because of their religion or ethnicity, is wrong.
- The committee is considering the Protecting Students on Campus Act legislation.
- Will Jon Stewart be allowed to say that on a college campus?
- It's allowed by this bill for a student to say that on campus. So the...
- We cannot protect students on campus if we do not have the necessary at OCR.
Keywords:
civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
LA
Keywords:
Department of Education, federal overreach, education policy, Tenth Amendment, local control, fine arts, high school diploma, arts education, capstone project, academic achievement, student recognition, Louisiana education, food insecurity, hunger, student hunger, school meals, free lunch, community eligibility provision, McKinney-Vento, homeless students
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:15:27.760>
I that might want to come on campus. I that might want to come on campus. - shouldn't be giving free parking. shouldn't be giving free parking.
- that wants to have an event on campus. that wants to have an event on campus.
- Kate's campus for school. Um, and St. Kate's campus for school.
- So having everyone into the campus area.
Keywords:
higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State
Summary:
The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action.
The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size.
Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.
VA
Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Virginia Commission to End Hunger May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So if you want to jump in at any point, please feel free.
- SB 97, also from Senator Rome, sought to make changes to the Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program
- This would have changed it to being just called the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program, and it would have
- "Means automatic enrollment in free and reduced meals.
- "Or universal free school breakfast and lunch.
Summary:
The Virginia Commission to End Hunger met on May 21, 2026 and began by electing new leadership: Senator Roem was nominated and elected chair, and Delegate Marcia Price was elected vice chair. The commission then adopted a required virtual meeting policy and a public participation policy. The chair also read a new directive creating a work group, to be chaired by the commission chair, to evaluate school nutrition department and school meal funding models, review alternatives used in other states, and report recommendations by November 1, 2026 to legislative leaders and the commission.
The commission heard from Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier, who discussed the administration’s food access priorities, the loss of federal funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and Local Food for Schools and Child Care program, and support for programs such as the Virginia Agriculture Food Access Program and Virginia Fresh Match. Members asked about the Virginia Food Box Program, the Farm to School Task Force, universal free school breakfast, and school meal debt. Frazier said the administration sees school nutrition and local food procurement as important, but did not commit to specific budget positions.
Chandler Brooks of the Division of Legislative Services reviewed 2026 legislation affecting hunger and school meals. Bills that passed included school meal debt reporting, changes to commission membership, food insecurity data collection, and Farm to School Task Force appointments. Bills that did not advance included universal free school breakfast, a statewide food security coordination act, a food insecurity survey work group, Medicaid nutrition services, school meal debt repayment, and changes to the Hunger-Free Campus grant program. Members discussed the meaning of bills being “laid on the table,” the fiscal impact of food policy proposals, SNAP fraud, rural health transformation funding for food-as-medicine programs, and the need for updates on implementation of prior laws.
Emily Moore of the American Heart Association presented on healthy school meals for all, warning that federal changes, including HR1-related losses in SNAP and Medicaid participation, are reducing direct certification for free school meals and threatening CEP participation and school nutrition budgets. She urged the commission to convene a work group on sustainable school meal funding. The commission also discussed travel meetings, future work plan priorities, and possible follow-up presentations from the Department of Social Services on SNAP participation and error-rate reduction. The meeting ended with public comment from No Kid Hungry Virginia supporting a DSS briefing, followed by adjournment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So any member of the community... and all of them are free to the community.
Keywords:
food insecurity, hunger, college students, nutrition assistance, pilot program, open government, sunset review, aquaculture, public records, exemption
Summary:
The committee met, called the roll, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. It first considered the appointment of Melanie Ressler to the Florida Citrus Commission. No appearance forms were requested, and the committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation favorably.
The committee then took up SPB 7020, which reenacts a public records exemption for certain aquaculture production records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Senator Trunow explained that the exemption protects shellfish and submerged land lease records, supports compliance with federal partners and statutory requirements, and helps protect marketplace competition. A representative from the Department appeared in support, and the bill was moved as a committee bill and reported favorably.
Next, the committee heard SB 534, Senator Bernard’s hunger-free campus pilot program bill. He described a pilot within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to identify campuses with high numbers of Pell-eligible students, develop a survey with the Hunger Task Force, designate staff to help students enroll in SNAP, expand campus food access, and require reporting on outcomes and future funding. The bill had one appearance form in support and was reported favorably without debate.
The committee also received a presentation from the St. Pete Youth Farm, led by Carla Bristol and youth ambassadors. They described the farm as a youth-led community project on city-owned land that addresses food insecurity while providing leadership, financial literacy, career readiness, mental wellness programming, composting, aquaponics, and community events. Senators praised the program, asked about possible expansion into a culinary kitchen and partnerships with schools, and the presenters said they hope to expand youth opportunities, food preparation training, and related programming. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have the Purple Star campus designation.
- They probably have $200 million worth of hard assets in the form of campus.
- You know, they have a campus in Cocodrie. They have one on the Fletcher campus.
- They probably have $200 million worth of hard assets in the farm of campus.
- You know, they have a campus in coquetry. They have one on the Fletcher campus.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, content standards, K-12 education, public schools, curriculum, digital literacy, computer science, STEM, technology education, student privacy, ethical AI, workforce development, future-ready workforce, instructional resources, education policy, school standards, Louisiana education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Feel free to head up to the testifiers table. The number is SC3756.
- <00:55:05.520>
in critical role to prevent hunger in critical role to prevent hunger in Minnesota - <01:14:31.440>
I support our neighbors facing hunger. - I support our neighbors facing hunger.
- Please feel free to introduce yourself and proceed. "Like that.
Keywords:
HF45, Lake Benton, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, public infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, utility replacement, U.S. Highway 75, road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, local government grant, Minnesota bonding, capital appropriation, food insecurity, prepared meals
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:26:46.240>
Even battling hunger insecurity. Okay? Even battling hunger insecurity. - Hunger is paralyzing.
- strong statewide hunger relief network. strong statewide hunger relief network.
- hunger in our state. Thank you. hunger in our state. Thank you.
- to hunger solutions. to hunger solutions. Representative<01:03:42.960>
Olsson.
Keywords:
child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And then um, industry free of drugs.
- in the different buildings across campus.
- in the different buildings across campus.
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balance people back onto the campus to balance people back onto the campus to - So uh I've made it abundantly campus.
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 28th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- current gap in how Florida's public universities communicate safety procedures when members of the campus
- This legislation strengthens campus safety by ensuring that when a threat occurs, no one is left guessing
- This does include everyone: students, faculty, staff, and visitors, so it's for everyone on campus.
- to be able to provide better education for us and be able to give us the opportunity to live in a free
Keywords:
campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear two bills and several confirmation appointments. Senate Bill 176, as amended, required public universities to maintain and publicize clear campus safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Senator Polsky said the bill was intended to close a gap in postsecondary safety guidance and mirror K-12 requirements. The committee adopted the amendment without objection, heard supportive comments about campus safety, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, which would codify the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, prevention, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes; the bill drew supportive testimony from AARP and others and was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up confirmations for multiple university and college boards of trustees. Nominees and appointees testified about their backgrounds and priorities, including FIU trustee Nestor Plana, UNF trustee Clarence Stephen Moore, UCF trustees Mark Philburn and Alan Flores, USF trustees Rick Piccolo and Nancy Watkins Hemingway, and Miami Dade College trustee Ismarie Monreal, among others. Their remarks emphasized student success, research growth, workforce development, financial stewardship, and institutional goals such as engineering, cybersecurity, health care, and preeminence. Several members asked about NCLEX nursing pass rates and university performance metrics, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety at UCF.
After hearing the appointees and public comment, the committee voted to confirm the group of nominees in a block and reported the confirmations favorably. The meeting concluded without further business after a motion to adjourn.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Than the US had their government provide Ivermectin and hydrochloroquine free to their citizens.
Bills:
HB25
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Aug 27th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- mortality rates. ...than the U.S., had their government provide Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine free
Bills:
HB25
Keywords:
ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, 1185, senate, all