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• So whatever educational, whatever changes, you know, I just strongly suggest you look at how you're educating
• You already finished education? Wow.
• Your House education must move a lot faster than Senate education.
• You already finished education? Wow.
• Your House education must move a lot faster than Senate education. It's that three-minute rule.

Bills: SB147, SB414, HB220, HB750, HB799, HB827, HB952, HB953

Keywords: roof standards, construction code, residential property, fortified roofs, insurance, medical debt, interest rate, healthcare services, consumer protection, debt collection, Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act, child exploitation, online reporting, platforms, cyber crime, PROTECT Act, automatic renewal, cancellation policy, subscription service, transparency

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• </c> to ensure that we have a more educated to ensure that we have a more educated uh<00:34:49.040><c
• And nationally about 70 to education.
• ><c> undergone</c><00:56:50.400><c> a</c> Public higher education has undergone a Public higher education
• </c> education. So uh Representative Cleborn. education. So uh Representative Cleborn.

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Bills: SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, SB1410, Oklahoma agriculture, Ag in the Classroom, agricultural education, K-12 curriculum, teacher incentives, rural schools, urban schools, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, State Department of Education, OSU Cooperative Extension Service, classroom grants, farm education, ag literacy, school outreach

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• When we look at the educational attainment of Minnesota's workers, we can see that in this graph here
• Access to education and other barriers kind of produce these disparities that we see here in terms of
• attainment, that we see higher, lower rates of educational attainment for some populations of color,
• </c><00:14:04.560><c> attainment</c> uh lower rates of educational attainment uh lower rates of educational
• There's a desire to have a educators.

Bills: HF3004, HF3663

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth

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• The speaker said the bill will give sellers more educated knowledge so they can make a decision.
• I would say I think there is an element of education that potentially the realtors could engage in, just
• for membership of the State Board of Certified Public Accountants, to change fees, to provide for educational
• So this is just putting it in law that you can’t just be tax; you have to be tax, auditing, education
• said the bill would put in law that the board cannot just be tax; it has to include tax, auditing, education

Bills: HB387, HB388, HB468, HB548, HB827, HB848, HB921, HB924, HB953

Keywords: engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, contracting services, unsolicited contact, homeowners, penalties, regulations, wholesaling, real estate, earnest money, cancellation rights, residential properties, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, certified public accountant, CPA, accounting board, Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants

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• The Senate Education Committee will come to order. Members, thank you for your patience.
• In a survey of educators, would you be surprised that that survey was done by the National Education
• Senator, did you Know that the EdWeek Research Center educator survey found that 10% of educators reported
• Even without this bill passing, couldn't a Board of Education implement this on their own?
• Senate Bill 1721 extends the sunset of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education.

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• Thank you for the education.

Bills: HB1268, HB3041, HB3075, HB3378, HB3463, HB3619, HB3620, HB3624, HB3722, HB4335

Keywords: retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation

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• Thank you for the education.

Bills: HB1268, HB3041, HB3075, HB3378, HB3463, HB3619, HB3620, HB3624, HB3722, HB4335

Keywords: retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation

Summary: The Government Oversight committee opened with prayer and then took up a series of bills, many related to census preparation, election administration, municipal oversight, and state/local regulatory policy. Leader Lawson presented three census and mapping measures: HB 3619 updated the state geographic information one-stop initiative and authorized leaf-off aerial surveys to support a single boundary map layer; HB 3620 created the 2030 Complete Census Count Committee; and HB 3624 repealed a statute tied to meandering waterways and county boundary interpretation. All three passed, with HB 3619 and HB 3624 receiving unanimous support and HB 3620 passing 13-2. Chairman Bowles presented HB 3463 to modernize municipal audit procedures for small communities under 2,500 population, emphasizing transparency and accountability; it passed 16-0. Floor Leader West presented HB 3041 on credit-card surcharge rules for retailers. Members debated whether the bill’s cap language was really a cap or a notice threshold, and an amendment to raise the percentage from 2% to 4% was ultimately withdrawn so the language could be fixed later; the bill still passed 19-0. Pro Tem Moore’s HB 4335, aimed at preventing a patchwork of local pet-shop and pet-breeder bans while preserving statewide standards, drew questions about preemption and enforcement but passed 13-6. Representative Hildebrandt’s HB 3075 created a penny-rounding rule for cash transactions by public entities, allowing rounding to the nearest nickel; it passed 18-0. Representative Ranson’s HB 3378 made a temporary change to the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board’s terms to address delays in grant timing, and it also passed 18-0. Representative Crosswhite Hader’s HB 3722 would require incomplete voter registration applications to be returned rather than defaulted to “independent/no party,” prompting extended debate with the State Election Board about voter intent and processing; it passed 15-3. Finally, Vice Chair Hays presented HB 1268, which adds a DROP option to the pension system for EMTs, county jailers, and assistant sheriffs with a five-year cap; it passed 13-4. The committee adjourned after announcing a Thursday meeting.

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• The House Education Committee will come to order.
• Educator Standards Board, the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, and the Washington State
• Education Public-Private Partnership.
• Education is our paramount duty, and we should be spending money on K-12 education.
• With that, the House Education Committee is adjourned.

Bills: HB1795, HB1634, HB1662, HB1683

Keywords: restraint, isolation, public schools, educational programs, student rights, mental health, behavioral support, education, school districts, student assistance, education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, 904

Summary: The House Education Committee met in executive session on several bills, beginning with House Bill 1795 on restraint and isolation in schools. Staff described a proposed substitute that would prohibit mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints, restrict isolation as a planned behavior intervention, and require medical documentation and written parental consent for planned restraint. Members adopted amendments clarifying that imminent serious harm can include harm to another person, barring construction or remodeling of rooms designed primarily for student isolation, and adding a null-and-void clause was rejected. The committee then reported the bill out as amended on a 10-7 vote. The committee next considered House Bill 1634, a proposed second substitute on student behavioral health supports. The bill would direct OSPI and ESDs to develop a technical assistance and training framework with community partners to help schools access behavioral health prevention, intervention, and crisis resources. A proposed null-and-void amendment failed, and members emphasized that the bill was intended to provide optional support rather than impose mandates. The committee then approved the bill and reported it out on a 12-5 vote. Staff also briefed House Bill 1662, which would require certain education-related agencies to transition to separate administrative services and operational independence, with the effective date and related deadlines delayed by one year in the proposed third substitute. Members noted the bill had previously passed the committee unanimously, but no action was taken on it during this session. House Bill 1683, concerning school director district elections and enrollment thresholds, was also briefed, but the committee ran out of time before taking action on that bill.

Bills: HB3622

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

Summary: The Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee met and laid over items 4 and 5 before taking up three census-related bills. House Bill 3620 was presented as creating the 2030 Census Committee and was advanced after brief questions and a unanimous 5-0 roll call vote. House Bill 3621 was then considered; the author requested and received unanimous consent to strike the enacting clause, then explained that the bill would create an Oklahoma State Data Center within LSP to centralize census data. A question from Minority Leader Kurt clarified that the state demographer would remain with Commerce, while the new center would aggregate data for transparency. The bill passed 6-0. House Bill 3622 was next, creating a census revolving fund with an initial appropriation of about $500,000. In response to a question, the author said the funding was expected to be included in the current budget/allotment for policy items still moving through. After no further debate, the committee approved the bill 7-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I want to welcome everyone to the Education Policy Committee.
• This would apply to K-12 as well as postsecondary education.
• Finally, ...neutral and focused on education.
• I am a Huntsville native, daughter of an educator, and niece to two more educators from St. Louis.
• I... ...two more educators from St. Louis.

Bills: SB211, HB96, SB215, SB257, SB13, SB13

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising

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• We'll go ahead and get started with our education policy meeting.
• We'll get started with our education policy meeting this morning.
• Okay, members, under the existing law, the local Boards of Education operating under educational intervention
• of Education to intervention within five years after the original release.
• Completely hands off for the state board and the State Department of Education.

Bills: SB211, HB96, SB215, SB257, SB13, SB13

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising

Bills: HB3622

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

Bills: HF2393, HF2052, HF2218, HF2307, HF2003, HF2366, HSB725, HF2078, HSB554, HSB676, HSB717, HF2270, HSB718, HF2306, HSB746, HF332, HF460, HSB680, HF2051, HSB677, HF2187, HSB719, HF2123, HF2451, HF621, HSB608, HSB683, HSB735

Keywords: education savings account, general fund, school districts, funding flexibility, teacher salary, professional development, preschool, education, community-based providers, instruction, school district agreements, special education, classroom cameras, video surveillance, school safety, student privacy, FERPA, Iowa school districts, charter schools, innovation zone schools

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• You get a higher education. So the goal is not to abolish the Department of Education.
• Disabilities Education Act.
• And let me just close with this, the Department of Education doesn't educate kids.
• education.
• education.

Keywords: educational reform, federal grants, bureaucracy, wealth disparity, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.

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• Alzheimer's research, and the availability of clinical trials, and minimize health disparities through outreach
• and education.
• The program will focus on education, sorry, the program will focus on educating, The program will focus
• on educating the general public, particularly those over the age of 60, and the population at higher
• The Department of Elder Affairs would contract with nonprofits to focus on Alzheimer's education and

Bills: S0578

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, diagnosis, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss, cognitive decline, healthy aging, clinical trials, community resources, underserved communities, nonprofit, awareness campaign

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard CS for SB 57A, the Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative by Senator Simon. The bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection and diagnosis, brain health education, awareness of research and clinical trials, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations, with the department contracting with nonprofits for education and awareness efforts. Senator Simon and the bill’s supporters emphasized Florida’s high Alzheimer’s prevalence and the need for public education and early intervention. John Strader, representing the Alzheimer’s Association in South Florida and speaking as a caregiver, testified in support and described how early diagnosis and recent medical advances make awareness campaigns more important. He said a local pilot campaign in Miami-Dade led to a more than 30% increase in calls to the association’s helpline. Karen Morillo of AARP Florida and Tyler Jefferson of the Alzheimer’s Association waived in support. Several senators voiced support and personal reflections on the impact of Alzheimer’s on families and caregivers. Senator Osgood asked about funding and whether the initiative would require new appropriations, and Senator Jones urged that the bill be fully funded and recognized Senator Simon’s personal connection to the issue. In closing, Senator Simon spoke emotionally about his mother’s diagnosis and the need to help families find resources earlier. The committee then approved the bill by roll call vote and reported CS for SB 57A favorably before adjourning.

Bills: SB200, SB206, SB200, SB206

Keywords: accountability courts, drug offenders, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, court reform, recidivism reduction, treatment programs, veterans benefits, advising, deceptive trade practices, accreditation, compensation, minority affairs, civic engagement, Alabama office, community outreach, government affairs, codification, laws

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• And so this is guidelines for educators and leaders.
• That is a fancy title for special education director.
• Special education students are general education students first.
• Special education students are general education students first.
• That trauma plays out across a child's education and into adulthood.

Bills: HB1795

Keywords: restraint, isolation, public schools, educational programs, student rights, 904, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held a work session and public hearing focused on reducing restraint and eliminating isolation in schools, including an update from OSPI on the state’s demonstration project and testimony from pilot and demonstration sites in Auburn, Bainbridge Island, and Concrete. OSPI reported the project is in its third year, with grants, professional development, and a technical assistance manual supporting districts. OSPI said 68% of project sites reported reductions in restraint and isolation, while also noting ongoing challenges with data quality, implementation, and the need for more culturally responsive, statewide supports. Committee members asked for more detailed disaggregated data, including by race, grade level, incident type, and whether incidents in authorized entities or non-public settings are captured. OSPI also recommended extending prohibitions on prone, supine, wall restraints, and noxious sprays, and clarifying the definition of “imminent likelihood of serious harm.” District panelists described how the grant funding has been used to hire behavior specialists, expand staff training, improve data systems, remove isolation rooms, and strengthen inclusive and MTSS-based supports. Auburn reported major reductions in restraint and isolation, attributing progress to better reporting, the removal of isolation rooms, more training, and stronger in-house behavior expertise. Bainbridge Island said its work has focused on district leadership training, universal de-escalation training for all staff, and reducing out-of-district placements, with isolation now at zero and restraints significantly reduced. Concrete, a much smaller district, said the grant helped fund a part-time BCBA, Safety-Care training, and OSPI’s technical assistance tools, but staffing shortages and limited substitute coverage make it difficult to send staff to outside trainings or demonstration site visits. During the public hearing on the substitute version of House Bill 1795, staff explained that the bill would prohibit certain restraints, including mechanical and chemical restraint and life-threatening physical restraint or escort, prohibit isolation as a planned intervention, and tighten the definition of serious harm. The substitute would still allow restraint or isolation only in emergencies, while adding requirements for medical necessity documentation and informed parental consent for planned restraint. Members asked about how the bill would apply to school resource officers and other safety staff. Testimony in support came from The Arc of King County, WEA, and Public School Employees of Washington, who said the bill is an important step toward reducing harm and trauma but emphasized the need for adequate training, staffing, and implementation support. A parent described a child’s traumatic experience with a “peace room” that was later used for involuntary confinement. One witness testified in opposition, arguing the bill should focus more on the causes of behavior and on funding evaluations and counseling, and another con witness said the bill’s elimination of isolation for younger students raises serious concerns for staff safety and practical implementation.

Bills: HB6, HB120, HB210

Keywords: higher education, LGBTQ studies, DEI studies, program prohibition, educational policy

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• House Bill 1662 requires the State Board of Education, the Washington Professional Educator Standards
• services and to develop an individualized education program, or IEP, that describes the special education
• Educational placement and the provision of a free appropriate public education.
• placement, and the provision of a free appropriate public education. ...educational placement and the
• Department of Education, and it enumerates various requirements for the Secretary of Education, SEAs,

Bills: HB1662, HB1683, HB2534, HB2557, HB2594

Keywords: education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, education, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, military families, child stability, transitional schooling, support services, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, unhoused

Summary: The House Education Committee met in executive session on House Bill 1662 and House Bill 1683, then moved into public hearing on House Bill 2534, House Bill 2557, and House Bill 2594. HB 1662, as a third substitute, would require several education-related boards and commissions to transition to independent administrative services and operational independence, with OSPI providing transition support through the 2027 fiscal year. Members and the prime sponsor emphasized agency independence and better use of funds; the committee voted 19-0 to report the bill out with a do pass recommendation. HB 1683 would set minimum numbers of school directors elected by director district for certain school districts, with the substitute changing enrollment thresholds and effective dates. Supporters said it would improve representation for parents and students, while opponents argued it would impose an unfunded mandate and micromanage local districts. The committee approved the substitute bill 11-8, also with a do pass recommendation. During public hearing, HB 2534 drew broad support from school officials, military family advocates, and education groups. The bill would expand enrollment flexibility for military-connected students, allow pre-arrival enrollment, extend proof-of-residency timelines, and require quicker handling of IEP and Section 504 transfers; several witnesses supported the goal but asked for a technical amendment to avoid shortening evaluation timelines. HB 2557 would require school districts to provide parents or guardians a copy of special education evaluation reports five school days before eligibility meetings; supporters said this would help families prepare, while school psychologists and some district staff warned it could compress already tight evaluation timelines and delay services. HB 2594 would codify McKinney-Vento homeless student protections into state law, assign related duties to OSPI and districts, and require periodic state reporting; it received strong support from advocates, school staff, and the prime sponsor, who said it would strengthen stability, accountability, and access for homeless students. The committee adjourned after public testimony, noting the bills could be eligible for executive action the following week.