Transcript Highlights:

• Just meet me<00:16:03.519><c> there</c><00:16:03.680><c> in</c><00:16:03.759><c> the</c><00:16:03.920
• 16:08.240><c> then</c><00:16:09.040><c> said</c><00:16:09.199><c> y'all</c><00:16:09.519><c> have</c>
• One<00:16:15.199><c> of</c><00:16:15.279><c> them</c><00:16:15.440><c> is</c><00:16:15.519><c> in</c>
• <00:16:15.759><c> room</c><00:16:16.000><c> 206,</c><00:16:17.120><c> which</c><00:16:17.279><c> is</
• ><c> you</c><00:16:22.399><c> want</c><00:16:22.560><c> to</c><00:16:22.639><c> meet</c><00:16:22.800

Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

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• Well, I said this bill was<00:16:00.959><c> going</c><00:16:01.040><c> to</c><00:16:01.120><c> be</c>
• <00:16:01.279><c> easy,</c><00:16:02.000><c> but</c><00:16:02.240><c> you</c><00:16:02.399><c> know,<
• , you hate<00:16:02.880><c> to</c><00:16:02.959><c> say</c><00:16:03.120><c> that</c><00:16:03.279><c
• Uh committee,<00:16:07.279><c> what's</c><00:16:07.440><c> your</c><00:16:07.600><c> pleasure</c><00:

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

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• 12 education.
• 12 education.
• 12 education.
• 12 education.
• 12 education.

Bills: SF0018, SF0036, SF0047

Keywords: K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, scholarship, Hathaway, academic eligibility, financial aid, Hathaway scholarship, education, state funding, college access, 916, all

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• and will generate millions of new dollars in private funding for K through 2 education that will provide
• This program presents an opportunity to expand K through 2 educational options and services to children
• This program presents an opportunity to expand K through 2 educational options and services to children
• This program presents an opportunity to expand K through 2 educational options and services to children
• This program presents an opportunity to expand K through 2 educational options and services to children

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• It means the board of education.
• If we don't teach them... educational.
• It's just requiring your boards of education to adopt the policies.
• I also push workforce development, but education is why... as well.
• The first one changes to 16-52 regarding the composition of the board.

Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61

Keywords: University of South Alabama, board of trustees, education governance, state appointments, governance reforms, membership changes, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, 1136, house, all

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• Also, no social media use before age 16. No social media use before age 16.
• of a local Board of Education personnel.
• The other that we mentioned previously was for educational purposes. ...was for educational purposes.
• , the local Board of Education, and the State Board of Education for publication on the...
• to use it for educational purposes.

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, 1136, house, all

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• It only applies to K through 2 public education schools. No private schools.
• only applies to K through2 public education<00:02:41.920><c> schools.
• 16:02.160><c> that</c><00:16:02.399><c> you</c><00:16:02.639><c> also</c><00:16:02.880><c> follow</c>
• 16:01.920><c> taken</c><01:16:02.239><c> then</c><01:16:02.400><c> I</c><01:16:02.480><c> I</c><01:16
• ><c> expression</c><01:16:34.080><c> at</c><01:16:34.320><c> K</c> This is a roll call vote on House

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

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• increased uh the education committee increased that<00:16:02.639><c> up</c><00:16:02.800><c> to</c><
• 00:16:03.040><c> 85%</c><00:16:04.160><c> that</c><00:16:04.399><c> was</c><00:16:04.480><c> based</c
• and<00:16:11.199><c> chose</c><00:16:11.759><c> to</c><00:16:12.000><c> take</c><00:16:12.160><c> it
• </c><00:16:12.320><c> up</c><00:16:12.480><c> to</c><00:16:12.639><c> 85%</c><00:16:13.839><c> while<

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

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• Okay, members, the Senate Education Committee K through 16 will begin its agenda.
• through 12 education.
• Code Interstate Compact on educational opportunity for military children, the Education Compact.
• The Education Compact eases the transition for military families by providing better educational opportunities
• With that, the Senate Committee on Education K through 16 will stand in recess on a motion by Senator

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

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• At<00:16:03.920><c> camp,</c><00:16:04.400><c> we</c><00:16:04.520><c> hold</c><00:16:04.760><c> a</c
• Through<00:16:11.560><c> activities</c><00:16:12.200><c> like</c><00:16:12.440><c> hiking,</c><00:16:
• , and as<00:16:40.120><c> a</c><00:16:40.160><c> result,</c><00:16:40.680><c> significantly</c><00:16
• All<00:16:44.200><c> young</c><00:16:44.440><c> people</c><00:16:44.800><c> deserve</c><00:16:45.200>
• ><c> and</c><00:16:49.320><c> swim</c><00:16:49.560><c> in</c><00:16:49.680><c> a</c><00:16:49.720><c

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate Committee K through 16 comes to order right now. Good morning. We do have.
• I applaud the removal of educators, counselors, and district leadership from the SHAC.
• I'm speaking for myself but also for Texas Education 9-1-1.
• I'm testifying for the bill on behalf of myself and Texas Education 9-1-1.
• Senate Education Committee K through 16 will stand in recess.

Bills: SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome back, everyone, to the Committee on Education K through 12.
• Thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 16."
• Under the current financing laws, it's projected to be around $15 to $16 million. ...$16 million in the
• And there being no further business to come before the committee on Senate Education K through 16, on
• a motion by Vice Chair Campbell, the committee on Education K through 16 will stand in recess, subject

Bills: SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

Bills: HB511, HB511, SB364

Keywords: Fayette County, revenue commissioner, tax assessor, tax collector, consolidation, salary adjustments, public convenience, education, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer in schools, K-12 education, constitutional amendment, violence prevention, conflict resolution, education policy, mediation, high school curriculum, 923, senate, all

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• Um, it... ...public schools K through 12 only.
• Um, it says that... ...education.
• of Education.
• This is a sex education bill.
• Rather than educating about healthy behavior, comprehensive sex education indoctrinates youth with the

Bills: SB166, HB365, HB272, HB232, HB234, SB278, SB277

Keywords: Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers

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• There's multiple facets of educating our youth.
• We're not going to educate them.
• The Board of Education, okay?
• that actually educates our youth in this state.
• It didn't deal with education.

Bills: SB27, SB226, SB326, SB570, SB605, SB870, SB991, SB1871, SB1872, SB1873, SB1874, SB1924, SB1925

Keywords: residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, antisemitism, student conduct, education, disciplinary actions, Texas Education Code, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district

Summary: The committee heard a series of school safety and discipline bills, beginning with SB 870, which would codify an attorney general opinion allowing local school boards to decide whether school marshals may openly carry, conceal carry, or store a firearm in a secure safe on campus. The bill was laid out with no public testimony and left pending. The chair then moved to a combined discussion of SB 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1924, all focused on school discipline, teacher authority, and student safety. Senators Perry and Creighton described the package as a response to rising classroom disruptions, assaults on teachers, and concerns that districts lack effective tools to maintain order. SB 1871 would expand teacher removal authority, require return-to-class plans before a student removed for certain conduct can return, make some serious offenses mandatory for placement in juvenile justice settings, and provide telehealth mental health services through a consortium. SB 1872 would require expulsion to a JJAEP for assaults on teachers or school volunteers and extend certain expulsion-eligible conduct to off-campus offenses. SB 1873 would restore the prior understanding that in-school suspension is not subject to a three-day limit. SB 1874 would grant teachers immunity from disciplinary action for reporting discipline violations or acting in compliance with Chapter 37. SB 1924 would restore authority for local police and school district police to issue Class C citations for school offenses and require criminal referrals for students posing an imminent threat or assaulting a teacher, with a substitute clarifying referral rules when a citation has already been issued. The committee adopted the substitutes for the bills and moved them forward. Invited witnesses from teacher and administrator groups largely supported the overall goal of stronger discipline and safer classrooms, while asking for refinements. The Texas Classroom Teachers Association testified that teachers need more autonomy to remove disruptive or violent students and that classroom removals should not mean removal from learning. Superintendents from San Angelo, Grandview, and Wiley ISDs supported the bills’ emphasis on safety, expanded ISS flexibility, mandatory placement for serious offenses, and telehealth mental health services, but asked for more local control, flexibility for Districts of Innovation, more than one campus behavior coordinator in large districts, clearer timelines for return-to-class plans, and more precise definitions for disruptive conduct. Several witnesses stressed that teacher retention and student learning are being harmed by current discipline problems, while some members raised concerns about vague standards and the risk of overuse or public humiliation through citations and removals.

Transcript Highlights:

• Glad to know that it was the Board of Education, Senator West.
• that actually educates our youth in this state.
• Our educators want to end all students learn. All students.
• They did not receive special education services.
• We want to make sure that we get everyone educated.

Bills: SB27, SB226, SB326, SB570, SB605, SB870, SB991, SB1871, SB1872, SB1873, SB1874, SB1924, SB1925

Keywords: residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, antisemitism, student conduct, education, disciplinary actions, Texas Education Code, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district

Bills: SB27, SB226, SB326, SB570, SB605, SB870, SB991, SB1871, SB1872, SB1873, SB1874, SB1924, SB1925

Keywords: residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, antisemitism, student conduct, education, disciplinary actions, Texas Education Code, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to education policy. It's good to have all of you here today.
• Thank Mark Dixon and A+ for presenting and trying to catch up education policy to the Education Ways
• Representative Hy, welcome to education policy. Thank you. I appreciate that, Chairman Collins.
• They'll prepare and distribute to local education agencies guidelines for the implementation.
• two levels of higher education to ... ...the two levels of higher education to collaborate and come up

Bills: HB9, HB102, HB9

Keywords: three-cueing system, reading instruction, K-12 education, structured literacy, scientific strategies, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, 1136, house, all