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• Worked this over in the Scholarship.
• increase of pathway scholarship awards. increase of pathway scholarship awards.
• lumpsum merit scholarship. lumpsum merit scholarship.
• Um, scholarship.
• I spent hours Hathaway scholarship.

Bills: SF0018, SF0036, SF0047

Keywords: K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, scholarship, Hathaway, academic eligibility, financial aid, Hathaway scholarship, education, state funding, college access, 916, all

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• And again, this just eliminates the continuous enrollment requirement to maintain scholarship eligibility
• requirement to maintain maintain requirement to maintain maintain scholarship<00:28:16.799> eligibility
• <00:28:17.840> It<00:28:18.080> repeals<00:28:18.480> a scholarship eligibility
• It repeals a scholarship eligibility.
• scholarship. Am I correct? scholarship. Am I correct?

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• calling from her dorm room at Granville University in De Moine, Iowa, where she received a full ride scholarship
• calling from my dorm room at Granville University in De Moine, Iowa, where I received a full ride scholarship
• and I'm proud to be the first female wrestler coming from South High School to get a full ride scholarship
• ensure other kids like me also have the opportunity to learn a new sport, grow with it, and earn scholarships

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• How do we determine eligibility without a system of school accreditation? So how?
• ...eligibility without a system of school accreditation.
• That is a, you know, we don't have any statewide eligibility rules. Sure.
• I think we'll get the eligibility issue worked out.
• Therefore, they weren't eligible for that. That's a problem.

Bills: HB4491, HB3240, HB4146, HB4158, HB4159, HB3718

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

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• This would basically amend century code relating to requirements to qualify for North Dakota scholarship
• This would basically amend century code relating to requirements to qualify for the North Dakota scholarship

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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• And you don't pay back a merit scholarship.
• they meet to lose their scholarship.
• Entire scholarship.
• Right, even general scholarship in nature.
• Well, if they're on scholarship, they've got a scholarship for that tuition.

Bills: HR17, HB385, HB406, HB787, HB1021, HB1058, HB1059

Keywords: education, investment, workforce development, TOPS, higher education, repayment, scholarships, academic eligibility, financial aid, athletics, high school sports, state report, student wellness, computer science, scholarship, curriculum requirements, workforce training, education funding, data administration, financial assistance

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• Part because we're giving them a scholarship.
• So I'm gonna guess that if somebody's going to give him a scholarship, the buy-in's gonna be pretty strong
• think it is analogous to you have institutions of higher learning that routinely will mingle in scholarship
• Right now, we just talk about the total value of the individual value of the scholarship, and we talk

Bills: SB706, SB1262, SB1272, SB1546

Keywords: school funding, general fund carryover, State Aid, educational finance, budget penalties, emergency clause, tuition waiver, human trafficking, education, higher learning access, victims' rights, Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant, higher education, financial aid, income eligibility, student grants, scholarships, capital improvements, teacher incentives, Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act

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• In 2014, 298 scholarships were given out. In 2024, 533 were given out.
• Scholarship states, as Brad Gruhot said, are doing this well.
• If the requirement isn't met, the scholarship converts to a loan.
• This bill actually already exists; it's called the Minnesota Workforce Scholarship.
• Are we making all students officially declare now to be able to get the scholarship?

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• It's called the Minnesota Workforce Scholarship.
• to the Northstar Promise Scholarship. to the Northstar Promise Scholarship.
• That's the best way to they're eligible.
• Are we making them do that scholarship?
• <01:04:30.079> because or workforce scholarships because or workforce scholarships because

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• February 13, 2026 at 5:06 p.m., requires that the qualifying child did not receive an educational scholarship
• tuition grant from a school tuition organization for more than 50% of the instructional days to be eligible
• February 13, 2026 at 5:06 p.m., requires that the qualifying child did not receive an educational scholarship
• tuition grant from a school tuition organization for more than 50% of the instructional days to be eligible
• It's been distributed, so it excludes folks that receive a scholarship from an STO organization.

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

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• And depending on if you're a classroom teacher or principal, how you're coded has made you eligible or
• But it doesn't make sophomores, juniors, or seniors eligible.
• You have to start your eligibility upon entering your higher education institution.

Bills: HB3312, HB3700, HB2981, HB2961, HB3016, HB4478, HB4326, HB3025, HB3710

Keywords: firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient

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• And depending on if you're a classroom teacher or principal, how you're coded has made you eligible or
• process higher education is already utilizing, but it doesn't make sophomores, juniors, or seniors eligible
• You have to start your eligibility upon entering your higher education institution.
• process, higher education is already utilizing, but it doesn't make sophomores, junior, seniors eligible
• You have to start your eligibility upon entering your higher education institution.

Bills: HB3312, HB3700, HB2981, HB2961, HB3016, HB4478, HB4326, HB3025, HB3710

Keywords: firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met and first recognized visiting students and staff from Putnam City North and Edmond Public Schools. The committee then took up several House bills, beginning with HB 3312, which would require annual age-appropriate firearm safety instruction in public schools starting in the 2026–2027 school year, with CLEET and the Department of Education developing the curriculum. The bill was advanced on a 9-2 vote after the author described it as a safety measure and cited a personal tragedy involving children and a firearm. The committee also passed HB 3700, requiring colleges and universities to adopt policies ensuring grades are based only on academic performance, and HB 2981, requiring school districts to post school board meeting minutes within two weeks of approval. HB 2961, creating the Tech Sergeant Marshall Dakota Roberts Gold Star Surviving Act to provide tuition, fees, and room and board for spouses and children of Gold Star recipients at state public universities or career tech schools, passed unanimously after discussion of a possible fiscal impact. HB 3016, establishing a two-year pilot vision screening program for about 12 schools to identify convergence insufficiency disorders linked to literacy, also passed. Later, HB 4478 passed to raise the daily deposit threshold for school districts and sites from $100 to $500 while still requiring weekly deposits. HB 4326, a cleanup bill related to Oklahoma’s Promise deadlines, certified teacher definitions, and a contingent T-SET-related provision, passed after debate about its unfinished status and funding concerns. HB 3025 passed with a change excluding donations from general fund collections for carryover balance purposes for one year, and HB 3710 passed to make a new higher education program cohort-based, requiring students to begin eligibility as freshmen. The chair closed by noting the committee had moved quickly, and announced upcoming executive nominee meetings and another committee meeting the following week.

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• But if someone is eligible for TOPS, or if someone's eligible for TOPS Tech, would they just skip those
• , or only a year out of high school, or you're not eligible.
• And then you're raising the minimum age of eligibility.
• And then you're raising the minimum age of eligibility.
• And then on the age eligibility, what you're doing is you're essentially creating an age eligibility,

Bills: HCR10, HB195, HB283, HB319, HB325, HB407, HB448, HB482, HB992

Keywords: sanctioned sports, athletics, youth sports, high school, LHSAA, self-defense, chemical spray, public safety, campus security, higher education, Teacher's Shield Act, student discipline, assault, battery, school employee protection, sick leave, expulsion procedures, Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, civic education, civic engagement

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• users took advantage of the program—about $4,500 per month—yet about $500,000 in the metro area are eligible
• People like that, they're eligible for free rides under Metro Transit.
• I'm just wondering if it seems to me like there's an eligibility differentiation here.
• Eligible uses of money expand some of those uses to include rent, equipment, training, compensation,
• Or scholarship. Thank you, Chair. Any follow-up, Chair West?

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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• <00:03:20.799> so<00:03:21.040> what<00:03:21.159> this metro area are eligible
• so what this metro area are eligible so what this bill<00:03:21.640> does<00:03:22.080> is
• I'm just wondering if it seems to me like there's an eligibility differentiation here.
• <00:12:29.880> for people like that they're eligible for people like that they're eligible
• an eligibility differentiation here representative<00:13:27.079> craft<00:13:27.920> thank

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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• At this time, we're going to take up tab 2, SB 1318 on the Florida tax credit scholarship program by
• Senate Bill 1318 makes a technical change to clarify that when an FTC scholarship account is closed,
• This change is similar to a provision that was included in Senator Gaetz's scholarship bill.
• It tightens the mentor eligibility by requiring at least three years of pre-K through 12 teaching experience
• It tightens the mentor eligibility by requiring at least three years of pre-K through 12 teaching experience

Bills: S0182, S1318, S1690

Keywords: 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.

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• I lost my full-ride scholarship and scrambled to complete my Bachelor of Arts degree.
• I lost my full-ride scholarship and scrambled to complete my Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Just like any application, you would have eligibility requirements, and so this would add additional
• thank you Mr chair yes eligibility thank you Mr chair yes eligibility requirements<01:17:54.600>
• that must uh ensure these eligibility that must uh ensure these eligibility requirements<01:31:02.000

Bills: HF10

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, 1183, house

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• The China Scholarship Council program—the scholarships that Michael mentioned—a condition for the recipients
• The China Scholarship Council program, the scholarships that Michael mentioned, a condition for the recipients
• . scholarship council program, the scholarships that Michael mentioned, a condition for the recipients
• He better get a scholarship, too, the way things are looking.
• He better get a scholarship, too, the way things are looking.

Bills: HR171, HCR49, HB632, HB1084, SB310, SB351, SB399

Keywords: HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations

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• Are there work requirements associated with eligibility for this program? Thank you.
• So if a parent is not working at all, are they still eligible to apply for this program?
• for students who may be eligible for the Lindsay Nicole Henry scholarship program.
• And they have to wait until the next school year to become eligible.
• , they get to participate in that scholarship.

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

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• Are there work requirements associated with eligibility for this program? Thank you.
• So if a parent is not working at all, are they still eligible to apply for this program?
• who may be eligible for the Lindsay Nicole Henry Scholarship program.
• in that scholarship.
• And I don't know if we have Nicole Henry Scholarship Program.

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a long slate of executive nominations and several bills. All of the nominations received broad support and were advanced to the floor, including Lori Burns to the Redlands Community College Board of Regents, Lisa Daly to the Oklahoma State Credit Union, Juana Ellison to the Forensic Review Board, Haley Frick to the Regional University System of Oklahoma, Michael Hillary to the Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dustin Hillary to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, John Holt to the Used Motor Vehicle Dismantler and Manufactured Housing Commission, Brian Sweeney to the Capital Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission, and Cale Walker to the USAO Board of Regents. Most nominations passed unanimously; Brian Sweeney’s nomination passed 15-2. The committee then heard and passed several policy bills. HB 1675 created a severe-weather preparedness framework for youth camps and passed 16-1. HB 3242, the Women’s Safety and Protection Act covering shelters, schools, and higher education, passed 15-2 after questions about enforcement and legal remedies. HB 1739 increased state police pension benefits and employer contributions to help retain officers, passing 16-1. HB 3320 overhauled the sunset review process for boards and commissions and passed 15-2. HB 3047 designated LOFT as the central recipient for legislative reports and passed unanimously, and HB 4434 required the governor or acting governor to notify the next successor before leaving the state, also passing unanimously. The committee also advanced HB 4432, which would restore the ability to deduct gambling losses against gambling winnings for state income tax purposes; supporters said it would help ordinary taxpayers, while opponents raised fiscal concerns, and it passed 16-1. HB 3705 raised the parental choice tax credit cap from $250 million to $275 million and passed 13-3 after extended debate over school choice, public funding, and reporting. HB 3718 set timelines for school districts to process evaluations tied to the Lindsay Nicole Henry Scholarship program and passed 12-2, with critics arguing it could create a separate track and strain school psychology resources. HJR 1089, which would have sent voters a constitutional convention referendum, was laid over and not voted on. The meeting ended with adjournment after the final vote.