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• The subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education will come to order.
• Teachers and students pursuing career and technology education (CTE) certifications in Texas.
• It can apply to the Commissioner of Education for reimbursement.
• All right, and how is it funded?
• Is it just whatever funds TEA has, or is there a separate line item?

Bills: HB 1061, HB2800

Keywords: education, teacher certification, cost subsidies, public school funding, career and technology education, reimbursement, subsidy, education funding, student subsidies, cost reimbursements, public school finance, public school, examination fees, apprenticeship, workforce development, career education, high school students, technical education, employment, 1184

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• So their funding situation is adequate.
• is</c><00:10:40.800><c> the</c><00:10:40.959><c> 2.25</c> funds our largest funding is the 2.25 funds
• </c><00:20:32.960><c> a</c> fund each time we're not able to fund a fund each time we're not able to
• Of course, the last funding stream that's also in this committee is called premium funds.
• And then those are educational expenses, or that income is educational income.

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

Bills: HB236, HB236

Keywords: HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem, supplemental compensation, county board, ad valorem tax, property tax appeal, tax assessment, mileage reimbursement, Consumer Price Index, CPI adjustment, local legislation, equalization board, taxpayer protests, property inspection, county revenue, education appropriations, supplemental appropriation, Education Trust Fund

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• House Memorial 2 simply asks that we conduct a study by the Legislative Education Study Committee on
• There are many, many points in the actual amendment because families and educators are concerned.
• Guidelines developed in collaboration with families and educators.
• Our educators are witnessing in real time a growing crisis.
• Welcome to this education, folks. Mr.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

Summary: The committee first announced that House Bill 161 would be rolled over until Monday so the sponsor could work out unintended errors and bring back a clean amendment. The committee then heard House Memorial 2, which calls for a Legislative Education Study Committee study of screen time in elementary classrooms, including instruction, assessment, and general use. The sponsor and supporters said the memorial is intended to examine the effects of screen use on young children’s learning, attention, literacy, social-emotional development, and physical well-being, and to develop research-based guidance rather than rely on anecdotes. Testimony in support came from educators and school leaders, including AFT New Mexico, NEA New Mexico, and the superintendent of Carlsbad Municipal Schools, who argued that screens are being used too heavily in elementary settings and that hands-on learning and direct interaction are being displaced. Committee members raised questions about whether the study should extend beyond elementary grades to secondary education, online books, and AI-related assessment issues such as voice recording and accessibility. The sponsor and legislative staff said the memorial is currently limited to elementary classrooms but could potentially be expanded; they also noted that assessment-related AI concerns would fall within the study. The committee then approved HM2 on a do-pass motion with no opposition. The committee next heard House Memorial 16, recognizing the New Mexico State University Physical Science Laboratory for 80 years of service and contributions to research, innovation, national security, workforce development, and economic prosperity. Support testimony highlighted the laboratory’s role in southern New Mexico and its status as one of eight FAA test sites for unmanned aerial systems. A member of the public also testified in support as an NMSU alum and STEM advocate. The committee approved HM16 on a do-pass motion with no opposition. The meeting also included introductions from visiting high school students and a reminder that Monday is NMSU Day at the Capitol.

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• That would be funded just as we fund it right now, right through our budget.
• funding.
• At the time, also, educators were lamenting that for the first time in history, funding through the legislature
• And funding for education actually went down... ...that our scores did not improve; they went down.
• And funding for education actually went down during that time. So, thank you. Thank you, Senator.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

Summary: The committee began with announcements about an upcoming Friday breakfast and presentation with the School Board Association in El Dorado, then moved through a series of education appropriation and capital-style bills. The first major item was Senate Bill 194 for Luna Community College baseball and softball fields. Senator Campos and Luna officials described the project as part of a larger athletic and community complex, emphasizing the college’s NJCAA compliance turnaround, 100% athlete graduation rate, 3.44 average GPA, and the fact that 94% of athletes are New Mexico residents. Supporters said the fields would improve recruiting, reduce annual rental costs, and add community amenities such as a walking path, soccer pitch, and wildfire resiliency training space. Several senators raised concerns that the project should go through the normal capital outlay process and questioned funding sources, ongoing operating costs, bathrooms, electricity, parking, audits, and whether the $5 million request was sufficient. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 5-3 to give the bill a due pass. The committee then heard a request for KANW educational radio funding. KANW’s general manager and staff said the station is celebrating 75 years, serves much of the state with news, cultural programming, Spanish music, and emergency alert services, and is one of the state’s primary radio stations. Supporters praised its public service and statewide reach. However, several senators objected to the funding mechanism, arguing that the request was being routed through growth funding rather than the usual capital or appropriations process and that other legislators lacked equal access to those funds. After discussion about federal funding cuts, translator opportunities, and the station’s educational mission, the committee voted 3-5 and the bill failed. Senate Bill 203, a duplicate of a previously heard Northern New Mexico State School documentary bill, was quickly tabled on motion. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would ask voters to replace the current appointed Secretary of Education model with an appointed State Board of Education that would hire a state superintendent. Senator Soles argued the change would create more stability and reduce political whiplash, while supporters from the school board and superintendent associations backed the idea but noted concerns about appointment clarity. Opponents from PED, KIDS CAN, the Chamber of Commerce, charter schools, and others argued the proposal would add bureaucracy, reduce accountability, sideline the governor and voters, and repeat a failed pre-2003 system. Committee members were split along similar lines, with supporters emphasizing continuity and critics stressing accountability and local control; the transcript ends before a final vote on SJR 3 is shown.

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• That would be funded just as we fund it right now, right through our budget.
• funding.
• equipment funding.
• Also, educators were lamenting that for the first time in history, funding through the legislature in
• They went down, and funding for education actually went down during that time. So, thank you.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• House Memorial 2 simply asks that we conduct a study by the Legislative Education Study Committee on
• There's many points in the actual amendment because families and educators are concerned.
• As educators and school staff, we are increasingly concerned about the amount of screen time required
• Welcome to House Education. We have some other students that have just come in right on time.
• All right, welcome to this education, folks. Mr.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• Career-oriented education will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Ashby? Here. Hunter?
• In 2016, Texas created new educational opportunities for the next generation of Texans by creating the
• Pathways to Early Education.
• So it seemed like it made sense to put that fund into the P-TECH program.
• Educators want to be able to have accountability, and we want our students to do well.

Bills: HB 1209, HB4746

Keywords: school funding, instructional days, education, public schools, school performance, four-day school week, performance rating, school governance, school calendar, education funding, emergency closures, school district, school operations, Texas education, public school accountability, academic distinction designation, postsecondary readiness, career and technical education, CTE, P-TECH

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• Some of that is from the budget, and some of that is from the education reserve fund.
• This is the advancement and technology bill. $87,866,080 to the Department of Education.
• to the Raise Fund and we're moving $80... the Raise Fund and we're moving $80 million from the educational
• Fund will go back to the education reserve fund.
• This is the removal of the line item for the electric vehicle technology education program.

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• SciTech provides this tiny piece of funding and connects the dots between education and job.
• I think funding the piece that connects education to relevant work afterward is perhaps the most critical
• and connects the dots between of funding and connects the dots between education<00:29:42.880><c> and
• </c><00:29:44.799><c> the</c> education and job uh I think funding the education and job uh I think funding
• funds or other funds deed youth at work funds or other funds that<01:14:23.040><c> um</c><01:14:23.199

Bills: HF1936, HF849, HF989, HF1130, HF1223, HF1907, HF1847, HF1957

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise

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• included in the budget are $420 million in funding for early childhood education, $87 million for the
• I see $0, but it looks like we have a statutorily dedicated fund for $3 million in federal funds and
• So we utilize $3.3 million from that fund to meet that 750 additional... it's called the Cal Fund."
• $12.8 million into the Voting Technology Fund, and $5 million into the Oil and Gas Regulatory Dedicated
• Storage Trust Fund.

Bills: HB1, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, budget, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year, economic development, state treasury, emergency response, education, voting technology, sustainability, revenue sharing, fund distribution

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• We're going to recommend today taking a $375 million appropriation out of our educational fund.
• Appropriation out of our educational opportunity fund.
• opportunities fund, and it'll go into the Raise fund that is created.
• So, this is the Advancement and Technology Fund, and I would refer you to page 11.
• So then you roll into higher education. Education. Um, not a lot here.

Bills: SB305, SB109, SB122, SB111, SB114, SB113, SB150, SB112, SB289, SB303

Keywords: education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, Tuskegee University, Alabama Education Trust Fund, appropriation, agricultural research, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility, financial reporting, Education Savings Accounts, RAISE Fund, CHOOSE Act Fund

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• One of the most exciting aspects of House Bill 2196 is its potential for Career and Technology Education
• It is an education without barriers.
• You choose the time for your education.
• Educational need.
• Childhood Education and Care Governance.

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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• </c> Technology skills can be acquired quickly later in one's education.
• </c> students to know about technology?" students to know about technology?"
• </c> levels of education. levels of education.
• of Education.
• </c> education finance. education finance.

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

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• fund, $12,000 federal fund, um general fund, $12,000 federal fund, and<00:08:19.120><c> $577,000</c>
• ><c> S1</c> swap of funds from general fund to S1 swap of funds from general fund to S1 reverting<00:
• . funds. funds.
• </c> fund as well. fund as well.
• The restoration, in addition to these items, was $47,000 general funds to the Department of Education

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• [snorts] funding.
• </c> that fund would only be for equipment. that fund would only be for equipment.
• We had a bill passed, Senate File 104, which is the Higher Education Research Funding Bill, uh, out of
• </c> rental trust fund? rental trust fund?
• </c><01:20:33.280><c> would</c><01:20:33.440><c> then</c> fund for funding, uh, which would then fund

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• more in federal funds.
• No new funding.
• No new funding. Um but uh that language. No new funding.
• > um</c><00:21:06.559><c> and</c> general fund and federal funds um and general fund and federal funds
• and</c><00:21:44.240><c> federal</c><00:21:44.559><c> funds</c> million general funds and federal funds

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• Look at the State Department of Education.
• Technology first is to consider assistive technology and other technologies before other solutions when
• So why technology first? Why not just be sure to think about technology?
• receive donations from the fund.
• The state of Arizona is not funding this; all the funds are funded by the nonprofit or whoever to allow

Bills: HB2051, HB2114, HB2127, HB2134, HB2207, HB2574, HB2700, HB2800, HB2916

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, motorcycle registration, safety fund, education, awareness programs, low-income scholarships, motorcycle training, special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications

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• Um Hawaii State Board of<00:04:05.920><c> Education.</c> of Education. of Education.
• [Clears throat] Establishes and appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish and implement
• DOE unspent CIP<01:00:34.799><c> funds.</c> CIP funds. CIP funds. &gt;&gt; Unspent.
• </c> funds. It's all spent. funds. It's all spent.
• House Bill 2534, House Draft 1, relating to robotics, appropriates funds to the Department of Education

Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• Deposits $56 million of excess funds in the various funds, mainly in the State Emergency Response Fund
• fund. ...remaining at the end of the fiscal year into the early childhood education fund.
• It creates a criminal justice technology fund.
• Fund.
• Fund.

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year