Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Axgl1nN-k, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:53 - HB 1037, HD2 01:57 - DM PSM-GVO 3:00 PM 04:02 - HB 668, HD1 11:44 - HB 920, HD1 13:44 - HB 1363, HD3 16:15 - DM HOU-PSM 3:01 PM 20:07 - HB 426, HD1 28:55 - HB 522, HD1 33:44 - HB 538, HD1 49:36 - HB 984, HD2 1:12:39 - DM PSM 3:02 PM Hearing Notices: PSM-GVO 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-GVO_03-17-23_.pdf HOU-PSM 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-PSM_03-17-23_.pdf PSM 3:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-17-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• I think it's very important that not only in K through 12, but in higher education, this be optional,

Bills: HB491, SB85

Keywords: HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, Yellow Dye No. 6, Blue Dye No. 1, Blue Dye No. 2, Green Dye No. 3, school fundraising, vending, snacks

Transcript Highlights:

• medical evaluation and care for the infant, including urinalysis, blood glucose testing, and clinical assessment
• Well, it's K through 12. Well,... ...lunches? Well, it's K through 12.
• Any meals provided in K through 12.
• In section 1A, it says no public K-12 school located in the state may sell, permit the sale of, serve

Bills: SB87, HB491, SB43, SB101

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

Transcript Highlights:

• And then the K-12?
• And then the K-12?
• And then the K-12?
• And then the K-12?
• And then the K-12?

Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959

Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district

Transcript Highlights:

• I appreciate that kind of some of the things it does just real simple through K It takes it out of our
• I think getting the right teachers in those K through 4 classes. Move from question.
• That's 1 in 3 teachers. And then the other was yes, I have witnessed it was 29.6%.

Bills: HB2987, HB3026, HB3076, HB3288, HB3315, HB3467, HB3711, HB3885, HB4427, HB4359, HB4363

Keywords: kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbWKSd1kvAQ, 2026-06-21T07:16:57+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, HOUSE BUDGET REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES 2-3-2021 MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:39 DISCUSSION WITH CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE PRESIDENT, MICHELLE SANBORN, RAINEY ESTEP HOME CEO, GINNY ANDERSON, AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, MARIE LYLES. OVERVIEW OF K-STEP PROGRAM, BUDGET NEEDS OF CHILD WELFARE, CHILD CARE FACILITIES NEEDS, AND FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION PROGRAMS. 02:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, members, the Senate Education Committee K through 16 will begin its agenda.
• The bill will authorize school districts to allow children of allied military members to start pre-K.
• Under House Bill 3, school districts also received a credit for early recapture payments.
• First, the bill requires assessments during the year to identify struggling students early.
• This version of House Bill 123 ensures that K-3 math teachers receive high quality training. training

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 118 relates to non-ad valorem special assessments, like fire assessments, against recreational
• Senators, next, take up tab 3, CS for CS for SB 1220.
• Senators, next, take up tab 3, CS for CS for SB 1220, Transportation by Senator Massullo.
• And the state could lose more than $3 billion in additional health care costs.
• In law enforcement, we call that threat assessment. You identify the risk, you mitigate it.

Bills: S0118, S0896, S1690, S1756

Keywords: recreational vehicle parks, special assessments, property tax, occupancy rates, commercial assessment, school safety, guardian program, firearms, crimes near schools, security assessments, public postsecondary education, medical freedom, vaccination, ivermectin, healthcare practitioner liability, immunization exemptions

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 896, a school safety bill expanding the Guardian program to public postsecondary institutions. The bill requires active assailant response plans, security risk assessments, threat-management protocols, use of the suspicious activity reporting tool, and allows voluntary participation in Guardian for colleges and universities. A late-file amendment by Senator Polsky was adopted to clarify that students who are also employees or faculty are not eligible for Guardian. Members debated campus carry concerns, storage of firearms, and whether the bill could lead to broader gun access on campuses. Several faculty and gun-safety advocates testified against the bill, while supporters argued trained guardians can deter violence. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved CS for CS for CS for SB 1690 on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, clarifies regulations, and reduces overregulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment expanded authority for the Florida Education Foundation to fundraise for early learning from birth to VPK. Testimony was largely supportive, emphasizing affordability, access to quality child care, and relief for working families, though one speaker opposed the bill as an expansion of government. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee passed CS for CS for SB 118, which clarifies how non-ad valorem special assessments are applied to recreational vehicle parks and limits the square footage used for assessment purposes to the maximum size of an RV space. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1220, the Department of Transportation package, which addresses seaport and airport planning, personal delivery devices, autonomous vehicles, advanced air mobility, toll programming, and other transportation-related changes. Amendments modified provisions on personal delivery devices, utility permits, autonomous vehicle penalties, and law-enforcement cruiser lights. Both bills were reported favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1756, the medical freedom bill, which proposes new vaccine information requirements, conscience-based school immunization exemptions, limits on compelled vaccination during public health emergencies, and behind-the-counter access to ivermectin for adults. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as strengthening informed consent and parental rights, while opponents and some senators raised concerns about vaccine hesitancy, herd immunity, and the inclusion of ivermectin. Public testimony was extensive and sharply divided. The transcript ends during continued testimony and debate on SB 1756, before a final vote is taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 4300 is a DHS request bill to match federal language for assessments for potential childcare
• The house will adjourn until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. You have heard the announcement.
• The house will stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. We are adjourned.

Bills: HB3522, HB4300, HB4359, HB4363, HB3467, HB2987, HB3076, HB4427, HB3026, HB3288, HB3315, HB3711, HB3885

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABLE Commission, licensing, regulation, annual reporting, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 will now come to order.
• Now let's take up Tab 2, SB 178, on athletics and public K-12 schools by Senator Jones.
• examinations, and assessment instruments.
• , and assessment instruments.
• Let's take up tab 4, SB 464, on observance of Veterans Day by K-12 schools.

Bills: S7022, S0178, S0430, S0464, S0538, S0920, S1036, S1136, S1216

Keywords: public records, open government, sunshine law, education assessments, testing materials, exam security, assessment instruments, test items, answer keys, scoring rubrics, item banks, developmental materials, workpapers, student testing, academic dishonesty, cheating, Florida Department of Education, State Board of Education, Board of Governors, Florida College System

Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended to clarify certification exemptions and passed, with support focused on addressing counselor shortages and student mental health needs. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and to require written parent notice and exemption procedures; it passed with support from PTA and other advocates. SB 920 on mathematics education passed after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, end-of-course testing, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools also passed after amendment adding a $15,000 annual cap on coach-provided personal support per team and discussion of guardrails to prevent recruiting abuses; members emphasized the role coaches play in supporting students. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation passed with broad support for giving districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degree compensation. The committee also approved SPB 7022, a public records exemption bill extending protections for examination and assessment instruments to 2031 and clarifying coverage for district and school materials. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools passed after debate over whether schools should be closed or use the day for programs, with supporters arguing for statewide consistency and honoring veterans. Finally, SB 538 on physical education passed after a delete-all amendment establishing standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, addressing coach compensation at the district level, and clarifying participation limits across schools. The committee recessed briefly for Senator Avila’s arrival, postponed SB 430, and adjourned after recording one additional favorable vote on SB 1036.

Keywords: Medicaid - Room 216, 3 March, 2025; 3:30 PM, 925, all

Keywords: Housing - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:45 PM, 925, all

Keywords: Energy - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:30 PM, 925, all

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Keywords: Public Property - Room 409, 3 March, 2025; 3:00 P.M., 925, all

Keywords: Public Property - Room 210; 3 February, 2025: 3:00 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education will come to order.
• It's a charter school and it teaches children K through 12.
• We are now dealing in our K-12 systems.
• We are now dealing in our K-12 systems.
• SB 420, I’m sorry, 420, however, forces patriotism onto young children in grades K-3 through 5.

Bills: S0124, S0206, S0420

Keywords: Florida Virtual School, FLVS, virtual school, online education, distance learning, K-12 education, public school choice, charter-like franchise, student enrollment priorities, home education, homeschool, military families, active duty military, rural schools, inner-city schools, accelerated graduation, education technology, supplemental funding, direct-support organization, foundation

Summary: The committee first heard SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School’s statute to remove outdated language and clarify its service, funding, governance, reporting, and district coordination provisions without changing day-to-day operations. Florida Virtual School testified in support, members praised the bill, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The committee then took up CS for SB 206 on students with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Harrell explained that the bill would require autism and neurodevelopmental training in educator preparation programs, require ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, create an Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program, provide salary supplements for teachers with the autism endorsement, and require district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A large number of speakers—teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups—supported the bill while urging that implementation be fully funded, high quality, and not become an unfunded mandate. Several members spoke in favor, emphasizing the growing number of students with autism and the need to recruit and retain special education teachers. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 420 on patriotic displays in classrooms. Chair Burgess explained the bill as a way to place portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in schools to encourage civic and patriotic reflection, and he offered an amendment narrowing the requirement from every classroom to one prominent display in each school and adding language making it subject to state appropriation. The amendment was adopted. Testimony on the bill was mixed: some speakers supported the idea as a spark for civic discussion, while many others opposed it as symbolic, unnecessary, or better addressed through curriculum and teacher training rather than mandated displays. In debate, some senators argued the portraits could prompt broader historical conversations, while others raised concerns about representation, classroom autonomy, and funding. The transcript ends during debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65O8lrJoI0, 2026-07-02T01:23:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Notices: 00:00 - Start 00:59 - HCR29 04:18 - DM LBT-GVO 3:00 PM 06:16 - HCR97, HD2 06:46 - HCR138, HD1 07:24 - DM GVO 3:01 PM 08:21 - DM GVO DEFER 3:03 PM 09:49 - HCR171 13:36 - DM GVO-JDC 3:15 PM 15:14 - HCR118, HD1 18:14 - HCR122 19:25 - DM GVO-HOU 3:30 PM LBT-GVO 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-GVO_04-15-24_.pdf GVO 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_04-15-24-1_.pdf GVO DEFER 3:03 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_04-15-24_DEFER_.pdf GVO-JDC 3:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-JDC_04-15-24_.pdf GVO-HOU 3:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-HOU_04-15-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: Universities and Colleges - Room 210; 3 March, 2025: 3:00 PM, 925, all