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• There are three benefits of out-of-school time programs I like to put forth.
• Out-of-school time programs are not a luxury.
• What happens in our out-of-school time programs transforms lives.
• Out-of-school time programs...
• I have no doubt that these out-of-school programs do a lot of good for a lot of... ...out-of-school programs

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• of the online programs at certain schools, which have caused students to move back and forth.
• These existing levers of school quality control should not be replaced by rushed policy decisions. of
• They were hoping to have a new school authorized for each of those school districts and to report the
• But if they want to create a program within a school and not create a new school, we don't have any kind
• But if they want to create a program within a school and not create a new school, we don't have any kind

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• need for investments in out-of-school time programming for children.
• Out-of-school programming plays a critical role in supporting academics, social-emotional development
• And so, out-of-school time activities help out-of-school time activities help children<00:22:06.720><
• Matter of fact, uh, my colleague here who was a director of 826 that served inside the school program
• with these programs of of after<00:31:14.040> school<00:31:14.320> program<00:31:14.880

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• I'm the executive director of Alabama Families for Great Schools.
• Those conversion schools are still part of the LEA. They are operated by a separate 501(c).
• I would like to point out that the state department of... ...point out that the state department of education
• Because if we lean back on some of what this legislation grows out of, it grows out legislation grows
• out of, it grows out of those two commandments in Matthew basically where it says, "Love thy neighbor

Bills: HB332, HB166, SB336, HB447, HB244

Keywords: computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school

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• Access to high-quality out-of-school time programs, learning plays a crucial role in youth development
• By fostering these positive influences... programs, out of school programs, empower students to make
• I'm the CEO of the Texas Partnership for Out-of-School Time, which we call TextPost, because that's a
• TextPost is a statewide organization that supports out-of-school time programs, so your after-school
• the state to provide more and better programming for kids outside of the school day.

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• It is not under the Foundation School Program.
• and the University of Houston School of Optometry.
• Lori Lachance on behalf of the Texas School of Nursing Nurses Organization and yourself testifying for
• I'm a national certified school nurse, a member of the Texas School Nurses Organization, and a practicing
• I started teaching middle school kids in 1968, and the last 22 years of my career were spent as a school

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• Glad to see some more of these young faces out there.
• > by for use of school district property by for use of school district property by youth<00:20
• c><01:10:10.239> a<01:10:10.400> huge months out of the year is a huge months out of the
• scholarship and make it out of Wyoming. scholarship and make it out of Wyoming.
• > why, that out, that's part of the reason why, that out, that's part of the reason why, as<01

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• system, and pulled all DoD children out of the public school system and put them in the DoD school system
• system, and pulled all DoD children out of the public school system and put them in the DoD school system
• system, and pulled all DoD children out of the public school system and put them in the DoD school system
• system, and pulled all DoD children out of the public school system and put them in the DoD school system
• in and set up a DoD school system, and pulled all DoD children out of the public school system and put

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• As Senator Sparks mentioned, about half of the students who come from out of state to go to school in
• We know that they can work that out with the school districts in terms of attendance.
• And I believe that that's, again, a tenet of the adult school program.
• Okay, we're leaving the 400,000 kids out of it. So how do you feel about year-round school?
• Is it also an international tuition that we charge at public schools or is it the out-of-state?

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• We have had a total over the six years of 200 transfers out of 192 births, and that's 11%.
• takes... passed or filed proposals to where it takes the red dyes out of the school lunchroom.
• And I think people ought to have the right to eat what they want when they get 21 or out of school.
• But when... get 21 or out of school.
• I would like to say this is a good example of working and trying to figure out where in the middle of

Bills: SB87, HB491, SB43, SB101

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

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• There are a couple of providers out there.
• So we have those kinds of programs out there. This is not a substitute for that.
• Yeah, one of the changes to look at maybe programs like virtual charter schools that it's impact there
• And one of the groups actually Epic reached out and said that because of the way that the school is defined
• 'you're out of here' or like we have in the upper-level grades where you're just out of here.

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• of a teacher having to come out of pocket.
• Most of the day, I was one of those latchkey kids in order to keep kids out of trouble.
• opportunity if they were at home or out of school on Veterans Day.
• feel those kids would get that same opportunity if they were at home or out of school on Veterans Day
• , requires annual participation in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program as part of the school district's

Bills: S7022, S0178, S0430, S0464, S0538, S0920, S1036, S1136, S1216

Keywords: public records, open government, sunshine law, education assessments, testing materials, exam security, assessment instruments, test items, answer keys, scoring rubrics, item banks, developmental materials, workpapers, student testing, academic dishonesty, cheating, Florida Department of Education, State Board of Education, Board of Governors, Florida College System

Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended to clarify certification exemptions and passed, with support focused on addressing counselor shortages and student mental health needs. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and to require written parent notice and exemption procedures; it passed with support from PTA and other advocates. SB 920 on mathematics education passed after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, end-of-course testing, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools also passed after amendment adding a $15,000 annual cap on coach-provided personal support per team and discussion of guardrails to prevent recruiting abuses; members emphasized the role coaches play in supporting students. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation passed with broad support for giving districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degree compensation. The committee also approved SPB 7022, a public records exemption bill extending protections for examination and assessment instruments to 2031 and clarifying coverage for district and school materials. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools passed after debate over whether schools should be closed or use the day for programs, with supporters arguing for statewide consistency and honoring veterans. Finally, SB 538 on physical education passed after a delete-all amendment establishing standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, addressing coach compensation at the district level, and clarifying participation limits across schools. The committee recessed briefly for Senator Avila’s arrival, postponed SB 430, and adjourned after recording one additional favorable vote on SB 1036.

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• So, it's a tough job. >> We just sent out a letter to all of our schools, just kind of reminding schools
• to all of our just sent out a letter to all of our schools<00:22:44.159> just<00:22:44.400>
• Are you aware, Morata, of what federal programs are out there for these kinds of apprenticeship programs
• are out there for these federal programs are out there for these kinds<00:52:00.240> of<00:52
• Um, part of this shortage is the availability of programs to become a school psychologist.

Bills: SB2024, SB896, SB2613, SB494, SB2391, SB2125, SB2614, SB2615, SB3262, SB3325, SB3118

Keywords: charter schools, public-private partnership, school facilities, education funding, community need, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, public school land transfer, Department of Education, DOE, land conveyance, fee simple title, tax map key, TMK, Act 307, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, Act 139

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• We have some schools that may be getting out right at the first. of May with our schedule.
• And it's just a few that just out But the majority again, the majority of ix out of 8.
• We've missed out on a lot of these. Again, there's an opt-out as well.
• We've lost out on $118 million in our public schools just on those schools.
• qualify for free and reduced-price programs for the whole schools, don't have to fill it out according

Bills: HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032

Keywords: statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment, students with disabilities, special education, cognitive disabilities, assessment calendar, school year calendar, education accountability, academic standards, math intervention, advanced mathematics, course placement, college and career readiness

Bills: HB25, HB38, HB997, HB 1119, HB25, HB38

Keywords: HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines

Bills: HB25, HB38, HB997, HB 1119, HB25, HB38

Keywords: HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines

Bills: SF0072, SF0104, SJ0005

Keywords: teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse, active duty military, teacher shortage, career and technical education, CTE teacher, background check, disciplinary records, licensure portability, multistate commission, education regulation, school staffing

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• Office of Justice Programs.
• We're absolutely maxed out of space.
• Office of Justice Programs.
• However, the main tenets and focuses of the Office of Justice Programs will remain.
• of some of the prisons and out of a couple of county jails.

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• of Justice Programs.
• of Justice Programs.
• of Justice Programs.
• It's known, and we do that both out of some of the prisons and out of a couple county jails.
• and out of a of some of the prisons and out of a couple<02:05:56.960> County<02:05:57.280>

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• I am the school program director. Wagner.
• and the lack of discipline in the families, lack of discipline in the schools is the root problem of
• This would require somewhat of a five-year runway for schools to of a five-year runway for schools to
• It robs local school boards of local It robs local school boards of local control.
• Public schools are not run by out-of-touch bureaucrats.

Bills: SB166, HB365, HB272, HB232, HB234, SB278, SB277

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