Video & Transcript Research : 'failing schools'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
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- Um, we're appreciative of the fact that you've come down or your school has allowed you to come down
- concentration in public policy from the University of Alabama where I and I teach at Bard Christian School
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at <00:06:08.240>Bard <00:06:08.639>Christian <00:06:08.960>School - and I teach at Bard Christian School and I teach at Bard Christian School where<00:06:10.639>
- I thought you were a teacher. >> I taught in the public schools for 31 years, and I taught in Calhoun
Keywords:
HB272, LASEA, AMSTEP, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, State Department of Education, teacher loan repayment, student loan forgiveness, educator shortage, teacher shortage, acute educator shortage, acute shortage location, public K-12 schools, school systems, math teachers, science teachers, computer science teachers, charter schools, failing schools, underperforming schools, teacher recruitment
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (7-9-24) - Reupload
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- study such issues on school safety. um to study such issues on school safety.
- during the school day.
- Even though the public schools in our area are great schools, we've always our area are great schools
- There are schools that are already if you want your child in that school.
- That's what they do at John Carroll High School. They teach… School.
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
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Michael Miller with the Alabama School Superintendents.
- It's just a revision to the two existing holidays that we have: one for back to school and one for emergency
- going forward so that it would be a reasonable expense for families looking to purchase backpacks and school
Keywords:
HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, property tax relief, widow, widower, unremarried spouse, surviving spouse, senior exemption, elderly, disabled, permanently and totally disabled, blind taxpayer, deed ownership, principal residence, school tax, county tax, municipal tax, Alabama Department of Revenue
MN
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- Phelps School, Catholic School.
- Phelps School, Catholic School.
- Phelps School, Catholic School.
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school schools, where our schools our school schools, where our schools our - . schools. schools.
Keywords:
school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety
MN
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- . schools. schools.
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but <00:15:43.360>it school safe supportive schools, but it school safe supportive schools - the school security and the school the school security and the school lockdown<00:51:56.360>
- Continuing down this path increases the risk for schools to fail to meet federal government requirements
- /c><01:19:33.640>
federal risk for schools to fail to meet federal risk for schools to fail to
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ’re still hoping that we may have the opportunity to do something similar with the Local Food for Schools
- ’re still hoping that we may have the opportunity to do something similar with the Local Food for Schools
- Maybe the business fails. Maybe you change structure or there's an ownership change.
- fails um maybe change structure or fails um maybe change structure or there's<00:57:08.000>
a <
Keywords:
HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Association Of independent schools, a group of independent schools from across the state.
- We are the underpaid and underappreciated backbones of our schools. We make school happen.
- school being 165 students.
- . and public school.
- They are also trained by the schools and the school system to do some of the de-escalation.
Bills:
HF1388
Keywords:
BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching
MN
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- of Independent Schools, a group of independent schools from across the state.
- >
on Schools. - Chartered public schools on Schools.
- replacement for all school districts. replacement for all school districts.
- insurance for hourly school workers. insurance for hourly school workers.
Bills:
HF1388
Keywords:
BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Charter schools are public schools.
- Charter schools are public schools.
- Charter schools are public schools.
- For all school districts in charter schools.
- >
school retain school counselors, school retain school counselors, school psychologists,<01:35
Keywords:
education finance, safe schools revenue, school safety, charter schools, funding, safe schools, school security, school levy, pupil units, safe schools aid, cooperative units, intermediate school district, school resource officer, peace officer liaison, sheriff liaison, drug abuse prevention, gang resistance education, violence prevention, suicide prevention, mental health services
Summary:
The committee first adopted the March 3rd minutes by voice vote after Representative Lee moved them and there was no discussion. Members then reviewed hearing rules on decorum, safety, and participation before taking testimony from Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University.
The presenters summarized research on mass shootings and K-12 school shootings, drawing on a database of homicides in school settings from 2000 to 2025 and a smaller set of 15 K-12 mass shooting cases. They said school shooters are usually insiders, most often current or former students, and typically young males. They described common patterns including a noticeable crisis before attacks, perpetrators viewing the shooting as a final act, studying prior shooters online, and “leakage” in which most tell someone in advance. They also emphasized that many perpetrators use unsecured firearms from family members and argued that prevention should combine reporting systems, behavioral threat assessment, counseling, mentoring, secure storage, and other layered interventions rather than rely on a single solution.
The presenters also discussed broader violence trends in the Twin Cities, saying much school violence is spillover from community violence and that pandemic-era disruptions and weakened trust in institutions contributed to serious violence. They cited a national survey finding that exposure to gun violence is associated with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces, especially among young people. During member questions, Representative Wam asked for clarification on the data set and the rural/small-town share of the survey sample.
MN
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- chartered public schools Public Schools chartered public schools have<00:57:33.680>
been <00:57 - chartered Public Schools Public Schools chartered Public Schools need<00:57:42.559>
funds <00: - schools, deserve equal resources for safe school environments.
- schools.
- schools.
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
AL
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
LA
Keywords:
grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- middle schools, elementary schools, as well as curriculum directors, our affiliates here today from across
- middle schools, elementary schools, as well as curriculum directors, our affiliates here today from across
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tag And that's how the helping schools tag And that's how the helping schools - <00:09:17.600>
campaign called it the helping schools campaign called it the helping schools - buying not buying the helping schools buying not buying the helping schools tag<00:14:43.120>
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- School board rules in general allowed school workers to apply for UI before; however, they were denied
- That's the school district, and I won't name all the alphabet soup that we have for school districts.
- My school district, where I live, does the summer school for the school districts around it, so their
- ESPs are in schools; they make up the fabric of our schools.
- Talk to any school and ask them about their hourly school workers.
Bills:
HF1049
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's take up tab 1, SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring programs by Senator Jones.
- This strike-all aligns the bill with the House companion and refocuses the school teacher training and
- mentoring program on campuses with the greatest need by limiting mentor placements to schools earning
- a grade of D or F and expanding participation to allow both school districts and charter schools to
- a grade of D or F and expanding participation to allow both school districts and charter schools to
Keywords:
education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management
Summary:
The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 7036 strengthens school turnaround tools, expands early literacy supports, and updates several
- and dismissal rules through the school improvement process, and updates epinephrine policies to include
- And so there are several school districts that are operating and using those door locks.
- Y'all know I can't ever stop being a school board member with our school districts, many of which are
- Y'all know I can't ever stop being a school board member with our school districts, many of which are
Bills:
S7036
Keywords:
education, epinephrine, charter schools, voluntary prekindergarten, school funding, teacher incentives, student progress monitoring
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Pre-K-12 Appropriations met with a quorum present and announced it would not be presenting its budget at this time, per a Senate memorandum. The sole bill on the agenda was SB 7036 by Senator Corey Simon, which was described as a broad education package strengthening school turnaround tools, early literacy supports, early learning policies, academic offerings, and educator pipeline provisions. Senator Simon explained that the bill addresses persistently low-performing schools, Title I use for STEM curricula, charter school renewal and dismissal rules, epinephrine device policies, VPK summer bridge eligibility, disability-aligned interventions, agriculture and Algebra 1 instruction, GATE access, and certification updates for teachers and computer science. An amendment was adopted that removed provisions on temporary door locks and DOE-developed instructional materials and added a GATE startup grant update.
The committee heard numerous appearance forms, with many individuals and organizations waving against the bill, while one student, Ella Latimore, appeared and spoke briefly. Much of the exchange with her was lighthearted and unrelated to the bill, but Senator Simon used his closing to note that concerns from the prior stop had been addressed by removing the DOE materials and door-lock language, and he asked for favorable support. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and CS for SB 7036 was reported favorably.
After the vote, members made several informal statements, including remarks about a Valentine’s Day visit from students and appreciation for community member Misty Cash. Senator Osgood also raised a serious concern about declining immigrant student enrollment affecting district budgets, especially in Broward County, and urged the committee to address the issue proactively with school districts. The chair said staff were already working with districts on the matter and that more discussion would follow. The meeting then adjourned after additional light banter among members.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm from High School. We're the Scarto. I'm from High School.
- Schools and school workers could apply to that before.
- My one school district where I live does the summer school for the school districts around it.
- <00:18:13.280>
around school for the school districts around school for the school districts - schools. started out at the high school schools. started out at the high school way<00:31:20.799
Bills:
HF1049
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the school chaplain's bill. A bill we had last year.
- And our constitution says each county has to have their own school system.
- <00:04:47.199>
boards cities to combine their school boards cities to combine their school - <00:04:56.000>
And <00:04:56.160>this have their own school system. - And this have their own school system.
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
HI
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- it's important for us to see that a lot of things are going on with the University of Hawaii medical school
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uh <00:14:47.360>medical <00:14:47.760>school - /c><00:14:48.240>
now <00:14:48.560>having <00:14:49.040>a Hawaii uh medical school - now having a Hawaii uh medical school now having a real<00:14:49.760>
view <00:14:50.079>on
Keywords:
pedestrian, fines, traffic laws, economic vulnerability, safety, walking, public transportation, teacher licensing, teacher shortage, emergency hire, unlicensed teacher, out-of-field teaching, licensed teachers, charter schools, Department of Education, DOE, Board of Education, licensure requirements, teacher certification, alternative licensure