Video & Transcript Research : 'curriculum changes'
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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Schools do not have to change class schedules if this does not fit into the day.
- Nonprofits raise money in the community and provide the curriculum.
- My question is, why are we changing the B to shell?
- Why are we not changing to a more current districting?
- Let me say it like this: I don't understand or see the need to change this because the changes will take
Keywords:
SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
TX
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (7-30-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay. the federal changes to the Medicaid the federal changes to the Medicaid program.
- Uh, yeah, change that on my end.
- and changes to provider taxes.
- <00:32:12.799>
are financing and payment changes are financing and payment changes are changes - necessary changes to Medicaid. necessary changes to Medicaid.
Keywords:
00:00:22 - Call to Order and Roll Call
00:03:00 – Approval of June 25, 2025 Minutes
00:03:22 - Update on Federal Changes to the Medicaid Program
01:03:44 - State Directed Payments, Provider Taxes, and the Rural Health Transformation Fund: How Medicaid Changes Could Impact Kentucky
Hospitals
01:29:42 – Public Comments
01:45:25 – Announcements
01:46:19 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on July 30, 2025, approved the June 25 minutes, and received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1. The presentation outlined more than 20 Medicaid-related provisions, emphasizing that the largest federal savings come from work/community engagement requirements, changes to provider taxes, limits on state-directed payments, more frequent eligibility redeterminations for expansion populations, and related eligibility/enrollment changes. She said the fiscal effects are backloaded, with most reductions occurring in the later years of the 10-year window, and noted potential significant impacts on hospital payments and state financing. She also described new funding opportunities, including a $50 billion rural health transformation fund and a new home and community-based services waiver with associated grants.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on Kentucky’s pending community engagement 1115 waiver and how it would interact with the new federal requirements. Board members asked whether the waiver had been approved, what the cabinet’s contingency plan would be if CMS does not approve it, and what the timeline is for compliance. Cabinet representatives said the waiver has not yet been approved by CMS, remains under public comment, and that the state will wait for CMS guidance before moving forward; if needed, the state would amend the waiver or submit a new one. They said the work requirement must be in place by January 1, 2027, with a possible extension to 2028.
Castanza also explained that expansion adults with incomes between 100% and 138% of the federal poverty level would face new cost-sharing requirements beginning October 1, 2028, and that eligibility redeterminations would move from annual to every six months starting January 1, 2027. She then walked through provider tax changes, including a moratorium on new provider taxes beginning October 1, 2026, and a phased reduction in the hold-harmless threshold for existing taxes beginning January 1, 2028, with exemptions for nursing facilities and ICF/IID providers. Board members questioned the timing and likely impact on Kentucky, and Castanza responded that the effect would depend on each tax’s current rate and would phase in over time.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I had some challenges with it, and I know this has changed, and I apologize.
- Last year, I know we saw a similar bill, I had some challenges with it, and I know this has changed,
- It's proposed to be changed to six months.
- So I take two Bernedoodles and a German Shepherd up to Maine every summer... ...to be changed to six
- We do have a major issue with changing the 14-day to 30-day, because that gets into heartworm medications
Keywords:
heated tobacco products, tobacco regulation, vaping, definition changes, Florida statutes, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up two bills. First, it heard SB 754 on heated tobacco products. The bill would statutorily define heated tobacco products and exempt them from the cigarette tax. Senator Davis questioned why the exemption was needed, and Senator Bernard asked about youth access; the sponsor said the bill was limited to taxation and would look into age and regulatory issues. A Florida Retail Federation representative appeared in support. The committee voted the bill favorably, and Senator Bracey Davis later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab 1.
The committee then considered SB 796 on veterinary medicine, after adopting a delete-everything amendment. The amended bill would create a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role for individuals with a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care to perform delegated tasks under a licensed veterinarian’s responsible supervision. It also would extend the time period for telehealth prescriptions for flea and tick products from one month to six months and for other medications from 14 days to 30 days. Senator Boyd raised liability concerns, and the sponsor said existing statute already places liability on the supervising veterinarian.
The Florida Veterinary Medical Association testified against the bill, arguing Florida should expand and better utilize existing veterinary technicians rather than create a new mid-level role, and warning about federal prescribing restrictions and animal safety. Supporters, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Dr. Wayne Jensen, argued the bill would expand access to care, reduce costs, and provide a well-trained supervised workforce. Several senators said the bill balanced access and safety, and the committee reported SB 796 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Page two, we're going to change that number three to the number two.
- The first one changes to 16-52 regarding the composition of the board.
- Number two, changes to 1615-55-6 regarding board of trustees meetings.
- This bill would modify this section to change the would modify this section to change the written notification
- discussed these changes and all of them at their retreat on 31125.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The hard skills will change and probably become irrelevant.
- I will focus on the curriculum piece and particularly section 51.315B5.
- And the fact that having a state appointed committee audit and direct curriculum changes as this bill
- Things don't change, and that professors were too independent, ditto.
- We're not the first state to propose these types of changes, right?
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: For the Love of Texas Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- diversity. equity and inclusion, threatening accreditation, pushing vouchers scams and censoring curriculum
- Houses down, never being presented of how capable he is of changing the world.
- A year after Senate Bill 17, student life is not the same. sphere has changed.
- Yes, we seek to support important bills that change in higher education, but underneath that kind of
- campaign to influence political change, we are also promoting important values that are that are necessary
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.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- advised in the wrong way into an institution that just wants them to take their version of a core curriculum
Keywords:
higher education, bachelor's degree, core curriculum, general education, semester credit hours, credit hours, degree acceleration, time to degree, workforce-aligned credentials, workforce readiness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, public universities, community colleges, transferability, curriculum reform, academic requirements, degree completion, transfer students, education transparency, academic credit
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- SB37 expands the curriculum.
- T is focused on carbon capture to combat climate change.
- The fact that having a state-appointed committee audit and direct curriculum changes as this bill proposes
- Its vague restrictions on curriculum and...
- Well, may I ask why these changes weren't...
Bills:
SB 37
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1009 reinforces this important component, ensuring AED training remains part of the curriculum.
- legally required to comply whether or not they can afford the training, staff time, or scheduling changes
- CPRs and AEDs change the story.
Bills:
SB1009
Keywords:
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED training, high school curriculum, public school, safety training, emergency response, 1182, all
Summary:
The committee meeting began with member and staff introductions, followed by consideration of SB 1009, which would expand Arizona high school emergency response training to include instruction on using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) alongside CPR. The sponsor, Senator Kavanaugh, argued the bill would improve school safety, cost schools nothing because it would be folded into existing CPR instruction, and would help students and staff respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Supporters included the American Heart Association and student witnesses, who emphasized that AED and CPR training can save lives and should be available in schools. The Arizona Education Association opposed the bill, saying it adds an unfunded mandate, could take instructional time away from core subjects, and may require staff time and resources that schools do not have. The Arizona School Boards Association was neutral but raised concerns about funding and implementation, especially for rural districts.
During questions, senators debated whether AED instruction is already included in existing CPR standards and whether the bill would create new costs. Senator Kavanaugh said many programs already include AED training and that the bill simply ensures it is part of all school CPR instruction. Opponents questioned the lack of a fiscal note and the reliance on tax credit funding. After discussion, the committee voted on SB 1009 and passed it with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote. Senators Diaz and Brown voted no, while Senators Dunn, Mesnard, Miranda, Werner, and Angius voted yes.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Any member wishing to vote or change their votes. End. Norwood. Worthen. Maynard. Stairs. Blair.
- Did you want to change your vote? Guess you should be doing this on a in Kendricks.
- just real quick, is there any Commentary or notation we should know about this HDR1100 with the late change
Keywords:
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, major rule changes, joint resolution, legislative rule approval, Title 75, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC, licensing, compliance, enforcement, dispensary, grower, processor, patient access, health care authority
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (01/29/2024)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpTvHEqQSBY, 2026-07-02T03:39:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws, Including the Newly Authorized Historical Horse Races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (12/04/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ6x9vGEKLM, 2026-07-02T03:39:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws, Including the Newly Authorized Historical Horse Races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (11/06/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8238DUeXVY, 2026-07-02T03:39:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the effect of recent changes made to charitable gaming laws, including the newly authorized historical horse races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (11/06/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8238DUeXVY, 2026-06-14T02:39:08+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the effect of recent changes made to charitable gaming laws, including the newly authorized historical horse races, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (10/17/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbfRiMVLnr0, 2026-07-02T03:39:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Commission to Study the effect of recent changes made to charitable gaming laws, including the newly authorized historical horse races, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There's now a change in the determination of what degrees are professional or not, and those impact student
- Just changed the requirements and the qualifications To get the scholarship.
- And we've got some ugly changes coming to what's going to be.
Keywords:
graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so with that in mind, as you know, we've had a lot of changes, Mr.
- Short-term control does not create long-term change; skill building does.
- That's a change from appearing deficient.
- Landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, power of attorney, name changes, etc.
- Chair and Representative, folks get married all the time and need to change things.
Keywords:
graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under current law, taxing entities may notify the public about rate changes by mail, Senator Betancourt
- In practice, many Texans only learn about rate changes when their tax bills arrive.
- Obviously they learn about property value changes when their appraisal notices Senator Betancourt: Arrive
- collected last year versus what it's Senator Betancourt: Proposed this year, including the percentage change
- Senator Betancourt: So we could look at a couple of those changes, Robert, because I think the notice
Keywords:
property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest