Video & Transcript Research : 'part-time attendance'
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WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Part A adds a clause that just includes children attending school on a part-time basis to make it clear
- have to have some ability to work through the logistics with any families opting for sort of this part-time
- part-time.
- part-time.
- part-time.
WY
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- and this is kind of a bill that clarifies in our statutes that homeschoolers will have access, uh, part-time
- will<00:02:04.880>
have <00:02:05.280>access <00:02:06.079>uh <00:02:06.399>part-time - <00:02:07.360>
access will have access uh part-time access will have access uh part-time access - district shall not be denied access to public school courses or activities solely on the basis of part-time
- Part of this, we had to fix the reserve account timing because it always happened July 1st, and then
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Time changes and trends evolve, and everything.
- I've been around here a long time with you.
- . ...have clarified access to release time.
- We're almost running out of time. Okay. of time. Okay. Okay. Uh, we have... Okay.
- First time that's ever happened. Mr.
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, we'll ask the clerk to call the first bill.
- In some parts of the country... ...recess.
- It was mentioned in the... release time.
- Well, this is a part of what we've done.
- And we are grateful to be here as a part of cohort 3.
Keywords:
SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-13-25) - Upon Recess
Transcript Highlights:
- Title amendment has been adopted. haven't had time to consider it and so I haven't had time to consider
- Which is a part of the Open Meetings Act?
- You know, in my time at the State Police, I was part of investigations in other police officers and made
- for transparency uh you know in my time for transparency uh you know in my time at<00:14:30.399>
- <00:14:32.720>
of at the State Police um I was part of at the State Police um I was part of
Keywords:
This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 12:30PM est.
Meeting Start: 00:03
Attendance Roll Call: 00:12
HB 321 (Rep. Johnson): 00:49
HB 340 (Rep. Hampton): 05:10
HB 520 (Rep. Fugate): 08:55
Adjournment: 32:26, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government considered three bills. House Bill 321, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson and supported by the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Realtor Association, was amended by committee substitute and adopted unanimously. As amended, it extends training deadlines for planning commission and board of adjustment members and adds required training on how planning and zoning policies affect housing supply and accessibility. The committee substitute also limits appeals of final board of adjustment actions to persons or entities claiming injury who own real estate in the same zone as the affected property. The bill passed 8-0, and a title amendment was adopted.
House Bill 340, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton with support from law enforcement and federal security representatives, would create a new section of KRS Chapter 13 to require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records for federal suitability or fitness background checks and allow a $25 fee for records requests reimbursed by the federal government. It also conforms juvenile records law to the new process. The committee approved the bill 9-0 with no opposition.
House Bill 520, sponsored by Rep. Chris Fugate and backed by the Kentucky Sheriff's Association, Kentucky Police Chiefs Association, and Kentucky League of Cities, generated the most debate. The bill and committee substitute would exempt certain open police investigation records from disclosure under the Open Records Act when an agency says release could harm an investigation or reveal informants or witnesses. Several senators raised concerns that the “could” standard was too broad and could weaken transparency, while supporters argued it was needed to protect ongoing investigations, witnesses, and officers. The committee initially failed the bill 6-4, then after additional vote changes and discussion, reconsidered it and advanced the amended bill with favorable expression 6-4 to the floor.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- curriculum and staff time. curriculum and staff time.
- Thank you for your time. Next Thank you. Thank you for your time.
- more deeply as part of our statewide<01:08:25.719>
attendance <01:08:26.240>goals. - statewide attendance goals. statewide attendance goals.
- The department here said all the things that they're doing for attendance at this point in time.
Keywords:
screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education
Summary:
The committee first approved the previous day’s minutes, then took up House File 3776, as amended by the A2 amendment, which clarified how the bill would apply to students with IEPs and 504 plans. The bill’s author argued that Minnesota should address screen time for preschool and kindergarten students, saying current law is too broad, that young children are especially vulnerable to developmental and attention harms from screens, and that parents and teachers should have more control over device use. The bill was laid over after discussion.
Testimony on HF 3776 was split. Amanda Faye of Minnetonka Public Schools opposed the bill as drafted, saying it would conflict with existing academic standards, READ Act screening requirements, accessibility tools, and local control, and would force districts back to paper-based screening. Katherine Myers of Live More Screen Less supported the bill, citing concerns about early childhood screen exposure and arguing that screen-free time supports child development. Members raised concerns about local control, parental rights, and how to protect students who need devices for accommodations; the author and nonpartisan staff noted that schools can already adopt cell phone policies, but exceptions may be needed for certain students and uses.
After laying over HF 3776, the committee began House File 3557. Representative Craft introduced the bill as a voluntary program to promote practical science education and workforce development tied to climate literacy, including a proposed Minnesota Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students. The bill was only introduced before the transcript ended, with no vote or final action recorded on HF 3557.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- a released time... course.
- Each school district must create a policy to excuse the students to attend their release-time courses
- Our release time programs work with school administrators to find a time for students to attend that
- So a student must be in attendance at least 90% of the time.
- In attendance for at least 90% of the time that the instruction is offered to be eligible for a final
Keywords:
residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension, reporting requirements, released time, religious instruction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:19:29.679>
employee that is a permanent part-time employee that is a permanent part-time - , it's 40/60% at the college level full-time to part-time and 30/70% at the state level, and again that
- <01:24:21.760>
or converted to an unlimited part-time or converted to an unlimited part-time - <01:25:53.280>
to <01:25:53.679>part-time the college level full-time to part-time - the college level full-time to part-time and<01:25:54.480>
30 <01:25:55.199>70% <01:25:55.760
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
Summary:
The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action.
The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size.
Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session Part 2
Virginia House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- with recommendations by the governor, there are 55 that have come over, five of which came over in part
- And at the appropriate time, I'll tell you which bills they are and which amendments are there before
- However, the Senate amendments, the only ones that are actually before the House at this time are governor's
- Senate Bill 582 relates to elections, absentee and provisional ballots process and timing for rejected
- That is all the announcements I have for this time.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Continuing on page 3, another conference report this time.
- Continuing on page 3, another different conference report this time.
- Speaker, at the appropriate time, I'd speak to the bill. Doug has the floor. Mr.
- Speaker, at the appropriate time, I'd speak to the bill. Doug has the floor. Mr.
- First, it adds a delayed enactment of January 1, 2027, giving localities some time to prepare.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- We did not think that was a necessary requirement at this time.
- conference, and so just to help expedite things, if that's possible, there are conference reports on part
- conference, and so just to help expedite things, if that's possible, there are conference reports on part
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- We had time to look at the fiscal impacts.
- We had time to look at what the long-range impacts were going to be.
- very long time.
- There is a referendum requirement that is part of that.
- Madam Speaker, I do not have any further conference reports at this time.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- So this month could not have come at a better time for transparency.
- And the last conference report that we have at this time is on the same page.
- And the last conference report that we have at this time is on the same page.
- So try to use your time very wisely. Try to use your time very wisely.
- Speaker, that's all the announcements I have at this time.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- For Senate Bill 494, the replacement lead conferee as part of the House will be Delegate Franklin of
- I'm sorry to report that there will be no such agreement at this time.
- At a time when the Commonwealth is already navigating the economic fallouts of federal retrenchment,
- And you got great timing. Would you like to stand? All right. Would you like to stand? All right.
- This one time just for you. I'm going to let you do this groceries-too-high speech. Go ahead.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- We just need a little bit more time to get the final judges in place to get the resolutions done.
- Speaker, that's all the announcements I have at this time. I'm in your desk.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (6-17-25) - Part 2
Transcript Highlights:
- What time is that? 10:00 a.m. I'm sorry. It's okay.
- and I haven't had time to worry about it.
- the uh bill that we had last time. the uh bill that we had last time.
- and I haven't had she hasn't had time and I haven't had time<00:09:20.320>
to <00:09:20.560>- /c> and it has been part of part of past and it has been part of part of past practice<00:15:19.519><
Summary:
The commission first returned from executive session and noted that discussions there were preliminary only and no final agency action was taken. It then approved the budget report, which staff said was within year-to-date budget parameters.
Members discussed recommended changes to the code of ethics. Staff proposed four items: defining and prohibiting sexual harassment as ethical misconduct; two housekeeping changes related to lobbyist registration notice and campaign contribution language; and a possible reduction of the post-service waiting period for former legislators to become lobbyists from two years to one year. Members agreed the lobbying cooling-off period was a broader General Assembly issue and voted to recommend only the first three changes, leaving the fourth for later review. The chair noted the July 1 deadline for submitting ethics-code recommendations to the LRC.
The commission also approved renewal of a $100,000 contract with Casey Bailey and Mains for Robert Jenkins to continue serving as enforcement counsel, with hourly rates of $125 for the attorney and $40 for the paralegal. Finally, it approved a 3% cost-of-living pay increase for General Counsel Steven Pium, discussed possible conference attendance and informal opinions, and adjourned after no further business.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (3-17-25) - Part 2
Summary:
The meeting briefly returned to open session to clarify the record, with a statement that all discussions in closed session were limited to confidential complaints and that no final agency action was taken during that closed session. The body then considered a motion to enter closed/executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss personnel matters.
A motion was made and seconded to go into executive session for personnel issues, and the chair called for an aye vote. The transcript ends shortly after the motion was presented, with no further substantive discussion or final action captured in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (3-17-25) - Part 3
Transcript Highlights:
- director effective March 16, 2025, to $135,000, and I would like to include in that motion to approve the part-time
- effective March 16, 2025, to $135,000. ...and I would like to include in that motion to approve the part-time
Summary:
The committee took up a personnel action package. A motion was made and approved to recognize the appointments of Denita Kiten as assistant executive director, effective March 16, 2025, at a salary of $90,000 per year, and Lorie Smither as executive assistant to the commission, effective March 16, 2025, at a salary of $80,000 per year. The motion also included increasing the executive director’s salary to $135,000 effective March 16, 2025.
In the same motion, the committee approved the part-time employment of John Scott as fiscal officer to assist with budget preparation and review at a rate of $50 per hour beginning April 1, 2025. The motion was seconded, there was no discussion, and it passed by voice vote.
The meeting then moved to adjournment. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the committee voted to adjourn, with the next meeting tentatively discussed as April 8 but ultimately left without a firm date.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Will start the debate part, yielding back our time in its entirety.
- is three times.
- Many are caregivers or part-time workers trying to piece together income however they can.
- A third time by title.
- I find time and time again that's not happening.
Bills:
SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117
Keywords:
public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance