Bills: HB462, HB8, HB8

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools, education policy

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• So if I may try to explain it to you, it lets county boards of education consolidate.
• They would come up with a resolution that all members would have to be supportive of that would talk
• lets county boards of ed education lets county boards of ed education consolidate<00:05:45.280><
• , the different things like education, the different things like that.<00:05:57.680> Um<00:05:
• of that would talk about how supportive of that would talk about how do<00:06:18.639> they<00

Bills: HB8, HB380, HB8, HB380

Keywords: tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo, genetic modification, bioethics, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools

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• appropriate public education. appropriate public education.
• support person, student support<00:53:14.640> personnel.
• I support it. I think it's a good bill. I support it.
• > student<01:37:12.239> support agency will support this student support agency will support
• PAR professionals are valued educators who often lack adequate support.

Bills: HF4893

Keywords: education finance, student support, aid allowances, appropriation, school funding

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• higher education.
• I'm testifying in strong support of SB1679.
• Please support SB1679 and help Texas become a leader, not a follower, in inclusive education.
• SB 2430 establishes Chapter 51B in the Texas Education Code to regulate higher education institutions
• Additionally, education software from foreign adversaries is removed. ...from higher education.

Bills: SB750, SB2995, SB1716, SB2430, SB203, SB1679, SB2683, SB1414

Keywords: tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, public institutions, laboratory fees, education code, financial aid, education, student support, scholarships, nontraditional education, student enrollment, financial assistance, Texas students, foreign adversaries, trade secrets, research integrity, security measures, international agreements, student privacy

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• Libraries exist to support education and equal access to information. Let's keep them that way.
• education and equal exist to support education and equal access<00:15:42.959> to<00:15:43.279
• learning environments and that local education agencies have the clarity that they need to best support
• learning environments and that local education agencies have the clarity that they need to best support
• learning environments and that local education agencies have the clarity that they need to best support

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• with a variety of classroom support capacities and ultimately teaching a career technical education
• Educators know that consistent expectations around devices support attention, strengthen classroom culture
• We are seeking to serve all schools throughout the state with support for education technology infrastructure
• With support for education technology infrastructure, including broadband to the school.
• The Public Education Department does stand in support of this bill and thanks the senator for bringing

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• I'm not an expert on education.
• Chairman, I think that this, you know, this is geared towards providing some support and even support
• That's where the supports come in.
• So we'll go to support first. Is there anybody on Zoom that's here in support of House Bill 185?
• I'm in support of House Bill 185.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• We're a nonprofit that supports rural libraries throughout the state.
• Those in support, please raise your hand.
• Those in support, please raise your hand. Those in support, would you like to give public comment?
• Thank you for the opportunity to voice my support for this bill.
• Those speaking in support, would you like to give public comment?

Bills: SB61, SB62, SB99

Keywords: rural libraries, funding, cultural affairs, education, community support, appropriation, state investment, public resources, 996, all

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• I'm the Education Policy Advisor at Texas 2036. I'm proud to testify in support of House Bill 2196.
• As an organization, we do support the expansion of different learning opportunities and educational modalities
• Okay, honorable members of the Education Committee, my name is Eric Bonner and I am here. today in support
• It is concerning to see taxpayer dollars, which are intended to support education, being used to strengthen
• For instance, one of our biggest challenges is finding support for our special education students.

Bills: HB 117, HB2196, HB2689, HCR64, HB117

Keywords: early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support

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• PCS&M supports HB 47.
• We want to recognize and thank the Legislative Education Study Committee for its sustained focus on educator
• We wholeheartedly support it.
• Anybody else on Zoom in support of House Bill 48? Anybody else on Zoom in support of House Bill 48?
• I totally support what it’s doing.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• We support SB 29 because it strengthens mathematics education through a coherent system-level framework
• Second, it supports educators' professional growth.
• It supports aspiring teachers by providing more rigorous educator prep programs and ensures that New
• New Mexico MESA is in support of Senate Bill 29, an important step toward strengthening mathematics education
• MSAC stands ready to collaborate with the Public Education Department to support this bill, as is named

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• <00:04:01.960> So, education services. So, education services.
• , I come from a whole family of educators, a long line of educators.
• <01:02:21.360> those a way to be able to support those a way to be able to support those educators
• facing as educators. facing as educators.
• I'm in support of it. I think this bill. I'm in support of it.

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

Bills: HCR14, HB201, HB218, HB352, HB626, HB636, HB738, HB749

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

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• education."
• education."
• From IIMN's own literature, tuition-free education programs that support learners from college preparation
• > learners education programs that support learners education programs that support learners from
• education consultant.

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• the rising costs of providing education the rising costs of providing education declining<00:02:
• I strongly support this bill.
• I strongly support this bill.
• I strongly support this bill.
• I strongly support this bill.

Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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• We strongly support this bill.
• And so we urge your support.
• convene a task force focused on better understanding and supporting parenting students in higher education
• We can create meaningful change to support their educational attainment and families' future economic
• We can create meaningful change to support their educational attainment and families' future economic

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• It meaningfully supports educators and implementation through literacy coaches, funding, and alignment
• programs will allow our pre-service educators to get that training and support prior to entering into
• programs will allow our pre-service educators to get that training and support prior to entering into
• We stand in support of this bill and are ready to collaborate with the Public Education Department and
• We support this House Memorial and are looking at the licensure implications for gifted education and

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• support that they need. support that they need.
• . support. support.
• support for their own operations. support for their own operations.
• . supports. supports.
• Department of Education. Department of Education.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• Members, this bill relates to the establishment of the Building Better Futures program to support educational
• Administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board to support institutions of higher education
• This program supports Texas Institute of higher education in conducting research and education on regenerative
• House Bill 5339 is critical because it supports research, education, and outreach in Virginia.
• tools and technical support that they need to support succeed.

Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646

Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation

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• We also support the effort to reclassify both contract support costs for the tribal 105 L.E.E.S. program
• their own education. educational systems, leaving communities stuck in a bureaucratic red tape.
• Six of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Native Hawaiian Education Act of 1988
• By supporting Native Education, you are not only investing in the future of our youth, but also strengthening
• Education part is... Trying to educate the young ones to just stay away.

Keywords: tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services

Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.