Video & Transcript Research : 'prayer in schools'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Education Policy
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- It's just a good one, but I think it's just a good, and, you know, and I'm interested in the world.
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Fayette County, revenue commissioner, tax assessor, tax collector, consolidation, salary adjustments, public convenience, education, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer in schools, K-12 education, constitutional amendment, violence prevention, conflict resolution, education policy, mediation, high school curriculum, 923, senate, all
TX
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- to have a mandatory prayer period in school, um.
- school chaplains in public schools.
- in school.
- When I was in elementary school in Fort Worth in the early 70s.
- Prayer in the Bible in public schools is a relatively new concept, and as we have seen, the quality of
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electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
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- You have a scenario where the school district says we're going to have a mandatory prayer period in school
- in schools.
- prayer in McAuliffe v.
- When I was in elementary school in Fort Worth in the early 70s, we had prayer over the loudspeaker at
- Prayer in the Bible in public schools is a relatively new concept.
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electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
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- In this bill program, do we have to disclose projects that are not in the state of Texas or not in Irqqa'at
- Our system where we can be in EEA-1 to EEA-3 in 20 minutes.
- here in Texas.
- state, you're shopping it in Oklahoma, you're shopping it in Arkansas, and in Louisiana.
- In my view, being in a non-attainment area up in North Texas.
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electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
MN
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- investment in our schools.
- or allow all school districts to include in their LTE.
- Finally, in section. The repeal of school library aid happens beginning in fiscal year 2026.
- This bill proposes to invest over $17 billion in K-12 schools in the next two years in just the general
- to our school workers in 2023.
Bills:
HF1388
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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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- racially diverse in nearly every school. racially diverse in nearly every school.
- in K12 schools in invest over 17 billion in K12 schools in the<01:08:18.080>
next <01:08:18.239 - As some of the school in the fall.
education In some schools, special education In some schools, special education students<01:20- to hourly school workers in 2023.
Bills:
HF1388
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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
TX
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- schooling, in their relationships.
- Bremerton School District, finding in favor of a high school football coach.
- I appreciate the opportunity to have this before us to talk about prayer in school.
- use in one in four high school seniors using the drug.
- In 2022, my son was unable to remain in school and tried to just work.
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Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer
TX
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- For those in the gallery, please stand for our prayer and on the floor.
- It looks like elementary school kids who thought they were eating sour candy. wound up in the hospital
- In 2019, there were only four calls in my hometown of El Paso.
- We can't ignore what's happening in our schools, in our homes. homes, in our hospitals, and Senate Bill
- In stark contrast, however, opponents believe this bill would deprive cities, counties, and school districts—especially
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hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
HI
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HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUkM7pRu6Tk, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, In response to increasing cases of COVID-19 in DOE schools.
House Committee on Education
Chair, Justin Woodson
Vice Chair, Jeanne Kapela, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee 3rd Revision: Oreder revised Feb 18th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Education Subcommittee
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- office will step in and cover that school.
- When do you envision that period of prayer will fit in with our school?
- When do you envision that period of prayer will fit in with our school?
- I do think in the 1960s, all school books had Bible lessons in them.
- in prayer.
Keywords:
extracurricular activities, charter schools, student eligibility, virtual education, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, prayer, religious freedom, public schools, consent, First Amendment, school policy, paid maternity leave, school employees, public health, childcare, work-life balance, education, family leave, tuition, grant
FL
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- I forget where it is in the bill, but I did read it in the bill. Thank you. Thank you, Chair Simon.
- a grade of D or F and expanding participation to allow both school districts and charter schools to
- Schools, Marcus McMiller, waiving in support.
- a grade of D or F and expanding participation to allow both school districts and charter schools to
- Schools, Marcus McMiller, waiving and support.
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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.
TX
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- The following motion in writing: Mr.
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hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee. (7-1-26)
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- in place for the for the upcoming school in place for the for the upcoming school year. year. year
- credit in the middle school setting.
- in high school.
school In fact, their post-high school In fact, their post-high school graduation<01:03:28.080- in elementary schools. schools. schools.
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0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes
0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools
0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257
0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System
1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report
1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all
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The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability.
On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use.
The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.
TX
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- In 2022, the Texas Permanent school fund incurred. $250 million loss from Russian investments, highlighting
- And so in, in attracting talent.
- Finding in favor of high school football coach Joseph Kennedy, who sued the school district because his
- There's nothing in this bill that says that the prayer can't have student involvement.
- Um, so let's say, for example, you know, in, in, we, we had in West Texas a number of.
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temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
TX
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- Financial precedents show that in 2022, the Texas Permanent School Fund incurred a $250 million loss
- Bremerton School District, finding in favor of high school football coach Joseph Kennedy, who sued the
- school district because his contract was not renewed in response to him praying on the field immediately
- Test be met as laid out in Kennedy. For example, we look in history.
- There's nothing in this. Bill that says that the prayer can't have student involvement.
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temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
NV
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- Mentors are licensed teachers with at least five years of experience teaching in Nevada public schools
- School Superintendents, and we are testifying in support of AB 286.
- Has there been any thought to doing that in these school districts, especially one as large as Clark
- Susan Kima, representing the Nevada Association of School Superintendents, and we are in support of AB
- shortage in our schools, and we need to continue to support them.
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military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety
MN
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innovative school in schools to adopt innovative school in schools to adopt - I'm School in um Northeast Minneapolis.
- innovative in our in our school innovative in our in our school districts.<00:51:24.079>
We
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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
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Government
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- It just puts prayer and the pledge back in the school and... ...and it holds the schools responsible
- The bill says prayer in the Christian... The bill says prayer in the Christian Judeo tradition.
- Well, I know not in college and... but not in high school.
- Yes, when I was in school, it was led.
- our High School Musical in 1993.
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HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISION 3: SB1410 - Link added Apr 1st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Common Education
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- Um, Bill 1410 is commonly called 'Ag in the Classroom.'
- Is there a motion It'll do pass in a second. In debate, seeing no debate, please open up the rose.
- receiving school district approves it.
- That determination belongs to the school district.
- The chair would do pass in a second.
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school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, SB1410, Oklahoma agriculture, Ag in the Classroom, agricultural education, K-12 curriculum, teacher incentives, rural schools, urban schools, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, State Department of Education, OSU Cooperative Extension Service, classroom grants, farm education, ag literacy, school outreach
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senator Nathan Johnson Jul 30th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
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- A lot of people are interested in maps.
- We need consistency in the law.
- To avoid the erosion in the capital generated from the enormous sale of hemp-derived THC products in
- In the regular session, as I mentioned in the layout, we were presented with doing nothing or having
- I've been in office since 2018.
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hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity