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• after school, on weekends, during school breaks, including summers, through the learning year program
• learning year program under Minnesota learning year program under Minnesota statutes<00:55:52.480
• <00:59:07.680> year provide services in a learning year provide services in a learning year
• So that provision you talked about is the learning year program for instruction.
• year, a flexible flexible learning year, a flexible learning<01:04:24.720> day<01:04:25.119><

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• It offers three options for virtual and hybrid learning courses, programs, and campuses, with each modality
• A student had a baby her junior year, and she had to step into our virtual program to take care of that
• This is an evolution of a previous pilot program that, over the course of, I believe, about 12 years,
• I'm Sarah Bray, the CEO of Pre-K for SA, San Antonio's award-winning early learning program.
• We have worked for the last four years to send multiple teachers to certification programs.

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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• approximately a 10% budget cut this year approximately a 10% budget cut this year when<00:03:02.239
• Well, it's not codified anywhere for a number of programs for many years.
• <00:15:46.519> two-section programs for many years a two-section programs for many years a two-section
• Our specialized program includes running an Alternative Learning Center that we started in 2016. testimony
• > program Learners our specialized program Learners our specialized program includes<01:13:32.840

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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• It was just last year, or was it 10 years ago? That type of thing.
• This is my 10th year in the legislature.
• And if you're looking five years back from next year You're all of our universities could very well be
• And if they have since already changed, let's say five years ago they were, but four years ago they switched
• bachelor's degree programs in Oklahoma.

Bills: HB3700, HB3315, HB3242, HB3379, HB3129, HB3132, HB2950

Keywords: education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process

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• Prior to this school year, we had an option where schools would use the ACT for their testing accountability
• Prior to this school year, we had an option where schools would use the ACT for their testing accountability
• this, this option... ...a couple lines in code, but it still would not be relevant because after this year

Bills: HB1404

Keywords: HB 1404, North Dakota scholarship, scholarship eligibility, student aid, high school graduation, college readiness, career readiness, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, advanced placement, AP exam, International Baccalaureate, IB exam, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with six members present and first took up House Bill 1404, which would update North Dakota scholarship eligibility language by allowing the NDA Plus assessment to be used in place of ACT scores in certain pathways. The Department of Public Instruction explained that the bill does not eliminate the ACT entirely, but removes outdated references tied to ACT accountability testing that will no longer apply after this year’s seniors graduate. Members discussed how the change affects public and nonpublic schools, then voted 6-0 to give HB 1404 a do pass recommendation. The committee then returned to House Bill 1363, a bill dealing with school emergency response planning and automatic external defibrillators. Members adopted an amendment clarifying that the requirements apply to school-owned facilities and grounds, replacing language about school events and venues, and revising the planning language for school-based events not held on school-owned property. The committee also debated whether the bill should be mandatory or permissive; a motion to change “shall” to “may” failed, with members noting the bill’s liability protections. The committee then voted 5-1 to pass HB 1363 as amended, with Senator Gerhardt carrying the bill. Before recessing, the chair noted that House Bill 1533 would be taken up later in the day after additional information from DPI was received.

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• five years.
• It's a learning platform.
• a now successful alternative certification program offered to qualified providers who meet the program
• However, that was limited to just one program.
• You've done on this year.

Bills: SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB1250, SB710, SB1489, SB2045, SB1614

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, schools, public school districts, education technology, edtech, student privacy, FERPA, data privacy, data security, emerging technologies, machine learning, generative AI, classroom technology, instructional technology, teacher oversight, human-in-the-loop, student data, parental consent, opt-out

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• year year and a the the past uh the past year year and a half<00:25:04.159> uh<00:25:04.279><
• For the past seven years, more or less, we've been able to have an annual grant program for producers
• For the past seven years, more or less, we've been able to have an annual grant program for producers
• I have nothing against the program. The program is a good program.
• I have nothing against the program. The program is a good program.

Bills: HF601, HF271, HF1101, HF979

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career

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• but in future years.
• Our daughter is 12 years old. Our daughter is 12 years old in Albuquerque APS and charter schools.
• These students have the right to learn the way they learn.
• We must These students have the right to learn the way they learn.
• So we want this to go over a four-year period. Okay. Want this to go over a four-year period.

Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• One component of it was a 3-year pilot program, which provided an assessment cap to certain, uh, landlords
• So it would be the assessment value can't go up more than 10% year over year.
• So, uh, in the Property Tax Relief Act, the 3 year pilot program was on properties that are $5 million
• from AgriLife Extension for almost 70 years.
• During my 28-year career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which includes over 10 years as a

Bills: HB148, HB203, HJR30

Keywords: HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, ad valorem tax

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• The good doctor has been married for 38 years, Has four children and three grandchildren.
• It mandates a review every several years.
• Help me welcome that with Paulette Statler as their coordinator this year. Mr.
• is creating a cohesive process for our schools according to the current statute passed a couple of years
• We are in the second year of that requirement, is that right? Started 2425.

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

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• So, fiscal year 2024, or 2025 rather, the current school year is the last year that library aid would
• will come each year.
• and the students who depend on them from year to year.
• to year.
• kids back to learn.

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

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• program uh and so they are receiving 55,000<00:29:31.360> each<00:29:31.600> year<00:29
• a summer school program program is only a summer school program program is only a few<01:19:50.400
• to year.
• to year.
• We heard, you know, a year to year.

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

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• a year for three years.
• And so, I feel pretty strongly that the funding directed for this program, the federal feeding Program
• They were warning of it last year.
• But I've gotten great feedback on that program. So, the programs...
• the English learner program.

Bills: SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, high school assessments, workplace skills, state education, credentialing, teacher certification, principal requirements, education administration, special education, Oklahoma education law, SB2045, Grow Your Own Educator Program, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, alternative certification, alternative teacher certification, teacher preparation, tuition reimbursement, course fee reimbursement

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• c><00:02:43.879> I<00:02:43.959> know learning year which we just I know learning year
• <01:07:55.480> learned what skills need to be learned learned what skills need to be learned
• I worked at the MPCA for 35 years in a variety of programs, including wastewater treatment, landfills
• site assessment program, the state Superfund program, the federal Superfund program, and the voluntary
• in a variety of mpca for 35 years in a variety of programs<01:24:42.320> including<01:24:42.840

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

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• A paraprofessional teaching program, which is $3 million. ...of what we did.
• Paraprofessional teaching program, which is $3 million.
• The North Dakota Teacher Rise is a teacher mentoring program.
• , is that the Amira program?
• Okay, so that's the Amira program, dyslexia training.

Bills: HB1540

Keywords: education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility

Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.

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• If you have questions about that program. program. program.
• year, for 12 months. year, for 12 months.
• These behaviors required him to be supported with one-on-one programming throughout his school years,
• After a year and a half of very focused, intense work to respond to the program integrity gaps that we've
• in the program.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• in all K-12 classrooms, access to STEM enrichment through after-school programs... ...learning in all
• This past year, the legislature made a choice to invest not in a program, but in a system.
• That investment planted seeds across New Mexico, in classrooms, after-school programs, educator learning
• This program has been a major building block and has provided us with the learning skills needed for
• Next year, the goals, you know, differentiating why this program is different than possibly others that

Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• Just 1% of those learn about and use the TAP program with this integration.
• Daniel was denied an early learning scholar... because he earned $63,000 a year pre-tax.
• It would be about $500 million a year. It's a very expensive program.
• A program like this and a program like the Early Learning Scholarships Bill that we heard yesterday would
• program.

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• <00:03:42.200> with learn about and use the tap program with learn about and use the tap program
• It would be about $500 million a year. It's a very expensive program.
• a program like uh the Early Learning a program like uh the Early Learning scholarships<01:10:37.679
• , the Early Learning Scholarships program into one Great Start program, so we can continue having those
• , the Early Learning Scholarships program into one Great Start program, so we can continue having those

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• , and logistics programs, student-based learning opportunities.
• It is an amazing program in CCMR.
• through the R-PEP program. program in many other ways in many other districts and happy to take any
• , P-TECH and R-PEP programs.
• almost in the first semester of a two-year program at TU.

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations