Video & Transcript Research : 'hunger free campus'
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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And this bill basically establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Act and the process by which any... the Campus
- And what you're doing is basically bringing awareness to the hunger issue on campuses.
- The big thing is in order for them to have a food bank maybe on campus... have a food bank maybe on campus
- So, to be eligible for designation as a hunger-free campus, a public or private institution of higher
- education shall establish a hunger-free task force.
Keywords:
rural physician, tax credit, healthcare access, physician recruitment, Alabama, HB379, Alabama income tax, nonresident exemption, remote workers, traveling employees, mobile workforce, withholding tax, state tax reciprocity, multistate employees, temporary work, work location tracking, time and attendance system, remote work taxation, professional athlete, professional entertainer
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- You're not going to cost me money for hunger-free. Exactly. That's exactly where we are.
- You know, the most obvious issue is that we have kids on campus who can't even get home.
Keywords:
rural health, hospital funding, tax credits, qualified donations, Alabama Department of Revenue, HB273, Hunger-Free Campus Act, hunger free campus, food insecurity, college hunger, student hunger, campus pantry, food pantry, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, basic needs, student food assistance, meal vouchers, meal credits, food vouchers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Bills:
HF2431
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Bills:
HF2431
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 23 is the campus sexual assault.
- Line 25 is the campus violence rider, which is $50,000 each fiscal year in each biennium.
- Line 33 is the Hunger Free Campus Act.
- Campus. Paragraph I on page 15 is for emergency assistance grants.
- Verifying technical changes to the hunger-free campus designation statute, section 3 on page 25.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/21/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 33 is the Hunger-Free Campus Act.
- Line 33 is the hunger is the hunger-free<00:07:52.560><c> campus</c><00:07:52.880><c> act.
- </c><00:07:53.360><c> It</c><00:07:53.599><c> remains</c><00:07:53.840><c> at</c> hunger-free campus
- It remains at hunger-free campus act.
- </c> hunger-free campus designation statute. hunger-free campus designation statute.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House file 4362 also rights-free zones.
- Would campus if it's a prohibited area?
- occurs, so let's not have gun-free zones.
- > occurs, so let's not have gun-free occurs, so let's not have gun-free zones. zones. zones.
- </c> this is related to off-campus this is related to off-campus employment.<01:44:45.840><c> Um</c><
Keywords:
firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.558, to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That is not free speech. Any student, because of their religion or ethnicity, is wrong.
- The committee is considering the Protecting Students on Campus Act legislation.
- Will Jon Stewart be allowed to say that on a college campus?
- It's allowed by this bill for a student to say that on campus. So the...
- We cannot protect students on campus if we do not have the necessary at OCR.
Keywords:
civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- None of the universities want to report suicides on campus.
- it if it happens off campus.
- So that off-campus event is not something that affects us.
- We’re talking about the school campus.” “Yes. Does that need to be clarified?” “I don’t know.
- And so I brought with me Angie Moran. in the classroom setting or on a school campus.
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
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, I'd like to can you delve down into the part of the Bill that deals with the Oklahoma Free
- Speech Committee forming a free speech training later on in the bill.
- Curious as to why Oklahoma Free Speech Committee was chosen and why universities cannot create their
- We have a really phenomenal group at the Free Speech Committee that does a great job on free speech training
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, I'd like to, can you delve down into the part of the bill that deals with the Oklahoma Free
- Speech Committee forming free speech training later on in the bill.
- The part of the bill that deals with the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee forming free speech training
- Curious as to why Oklahoma Free Speech Committee was chosen and why universities cannot create their
- We have a really phenomenal group at the Free Speech Committee that does a great job on free speech training
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules
Summary:
The Postsecondary Education Committee considered a series of higher education and career-tech bills, with members asking mostly clarifying questions about eligibility, implementation, and alignment with existing law. House Bill 1477, requested by the State Regents, would limit concurrent enrollment to students age 21 or under; it passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1593 updated language on the Oklahoma State University Board of Trustees to reflect current practice and passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1725 addressed expressive activities on public campuses by allowing security fees for students or student groups, but not based on the content of expression, and also directed free speech training through the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1670, a State Chamber priority bill, aimed to strengthen startup ecosystems, venture capital, and industry-embedded research to help move university research into private-sector jobs, and it passed 9-0.
The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1726, which would establish a baseline training course for graduate student instructors at colleges and universities. Supporters said it would standardize instruction across institutions and help ensure a consistent level of preparation for graduate instructors teaching undergraduates; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1633 would align Oklahoma statute with federal law following a consent judgment regarding tuition eligibility for individuals not lawfully present in the United States; members discussed how “lawfully present” would apply to DACA recipients and others with federal immigration status, and the bill passed 6-3. Senate Bill 1735, a cleanup measure shifting certain oversight of technology center career tech schools more directly under the State Board of Career and Technology Education, passed 9-0.
Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1480, a pilot program for paid apprenticeships for 16-year-old students within career tech settings, despite questions about why a pilot was needed when career techs were already prepared to do similar work; it passed 9-0. Finally, an amendment to Senate Bill 1632 changed “shall” to “may” and allowed the State Board of Regents to use workforce assessments such as WorkKeys to award some entry-level college credit for students who score highly, especially those returning to community college or seeking an associate degree; after discussion about the limits of the credit, the amended measure passed 9-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to members as the committee’s final meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:27.760><c> I</c> that might want to come on campus. I that might want to come on campus.
- </c> shouldn't be giving free parking. shouldn't be giving free parking.
- </c> that wants to have an event on campus. that wants to have an event on campus.
- Kate's campus for school. Um, and St. Kate's campus for school.
- So having everyone into the campus area.
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
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Virginia Commission to End Hunger May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So if you want to jump in at any point, please feel free.
- SB 97, also from Senator Rome, sought to make changes to the Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program
- This would have changed it to being just called the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program, and it would have
- "Means automatic enrollment in free and reduced meals.
- "Or universal free school breakfast and lunch.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have the Purple Star campus designation.
- They probably have $200 million worth of hard assets in the form of campus.
- You know, they have a campus in Cocodrie. They have one on the Fletcher campus.
- They probably have $200 million worth of hard assets in the farm of campus.
- You know, they have a campus in coquetry. They have one on the Fletcher campus.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, content standards, K-12 education, public schools, curriculum, digital literacy, computer science, STEM, technology education, student privacy, ethical AI, workforce development, future-ready workforce, instructional resources, education policy, school standards, Louisiana education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We would all want our teachers to be free from vulgar, abusive language.
- And what we're saying is that the teacher needs to be free of that.
- But I can say that your teachers need to create an environment where your teachers are free of that kind
- On line 21 of page two, it talks about being free from physical harm, but it's not lawful for physical
- when I'm reading through this, and you start on page one with number one where it says the right to free
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
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So any member of the community... and all of them are free to the community.
Keywords:
food insecurity, hunger, college students, nutrition assistance, pilot program, open government, sunset review, aquaculture, public records, exemption
Summary:
The committee met, called the roll, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. It first considered the appointment of Melanie Ressler to the Florida Citrus Commission. No appearance forms were requested, and the committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation favorably.
The committee then took up SPB 7020, which reenacts a public records exemption for certain aquaculture production records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Senator Trunow explained that the exemption protects shellfish and submerged land lease records, supports compliance with federal partners and statutory requirements, and helps protect marketplace competition. A representative from the Department appeared in support, and the bill was moved as a committee bill and reported favorably.
Next, the committee heard SB 534, Senator Bernard’s hunger-free campus pilot program bill. He described a pilot within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to identify campuses with high numbers of Pell-eligible students, develop a survey with the Hunger Task Force, designate staff to help students enroll in SNAP, expand campus food access, and require reporting on outcomes and future funding. The bill had one appearance form in support and was reported favorably without debate.
The committee also received a presentation from the St. Pete Youth Farm, led by Carla Bristol and youth ambassadors. They described the farm as a youth-led community project on city-owned land that addresses food insecurity while providing leadership, financial literacy, career readiness, mental wellness programming, composting, aquaponics, and community events. Senators praised the program, asked about possible expansion into a culinary kitchen and partnerships with schools, and the presenters said they hope to expand youth opportunities, food preparation training, and related programming. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- She fought for women's sports and the athletic center on campus, and ultimately that center was built
- A graduate student on a campus doing research off of private foundation dollars, that is still public
- A graduate student on a campus doing research off of private foundation dollars. on a campus doing research
- not any additional funds and no additional work, but it adds those two questions, and they are the hunger
- saying that that shouldn't be in there because it's always the principal's responsibility on their campus
Bills:
SR119, SCR65, HCR47, HB196, HB218, HB256, HB325, HB352, HB434, HB448, HB476, HB608, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB749, HB818, HB1059, HB1112, HB1242, HB1249
Keywords:
SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor.
Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably.
Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Feel free to head up to the testifiers table. The number is SC3756.
- </c><00:55:05.520><c> in</c> critical role to prevent hunger in critical role to prevent hunger in Minnesota
- </c><01:14:31.440><c> I</c> support our neighbors facing hunger.
- I support our neighbors facing hunger.
- Please feel free to introduce yourself and proceed. "Like that.
Keywords:
HF45, Lake Benton, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, public infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, utility replacement, U.S. Highway 75, road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, local government grant, Minnesota bonding, capital appropriation, food insecurity, prepared meals
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And then um, industry free of drugs.
- in the different buildings across campus.
- in the different buildings across campus.
- c><00:53:53.119><c> balance</c> people back onto the campus to balance people back onto the campus to
- So uh I've made it abundantly campus.
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX