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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: HB 2081 Jun 1st, 2025 at 11:06 am
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what frustrates me—that we in this building have for years treated special education and public
- education disgracefully because we have been just warehousing people, treating them all the same regardless
- There are severities, and this state needs to recognize that not everyone with special needs is exactly
- It makes no sense that I'm standing before you where I am, but because of my education and because of
Keywords:
special education, legislation, Texas, personalized education, families testimonies, education reform, committee meeting
Summary:
The committee meeting featured strong dialogues focused on improving educational provisions for special needs students in Texas. A key highlight was the discussion around legislation aimed at personalizing educational programs to cater to individual needs, which included testimonies from families who have benefited from similar initiatives. The overall sentiment was one of urgency to rectify past shortcomings in the education system and to foster an environment where every student is given the chance to thrive. Members also expressed frustration over delayed bills and a commitment to continue fighting for progress as the session approached its end.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, if we could just real quick, we don't have a sheet for it, but specials, just non-recurring
- See is the special appropriation request.
- Just looking down at the justification for the special appropriation request.
- We did receive a special appropriation... last year for $50 million.
- I would put in a pitch also for what I would call specialized housing, so...
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the governor set up an office of special education in the PED.
- Voting yes on the Special Education Act will provide all stakeholders with support of all special education
- Chairman, the Office of Special Education would be doing this.
- We have an office of special education. Because I think Mr.
- Special education is part, but it's a very important part of our education system, and it's also very
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Office of Special Education. Thank you.
- special education are met with excellence.
- Voting yes on the Special Education Act will provide all stakeholders with support of all special education
- For decades, our stance has been clear: gifted education is special education.
- students under special education.
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
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll call the House Education Committee to order. Good morning, folks.
- We want to recognize and thank the Legislative Education Study Committee for its sustained focus on educator
- And we'll help retain educators in the state of New Mexico and in our communities.
- I'm here representing the New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders.
- “And appropriations, but everything else, for education-wise, nothing’s changing.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to Senate Education.
- Education.
- best in education.
- best in education.
- education growth.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So those are going to be key investments in education, economic development, workforce training types
- But You need to have an educated and much more highly educated workforce, everything from trades to PhD
- And you've really focused on other targeted investments on boosting educational attainment levels from
- At the same time, you've made investments in two-generation education and work support strategies by
- need to be able to work and go to school or that their kids need for high-quality early care and education
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Personally, my family is a product of public education. I'm a product of public education.
- There is $1.5 billion in new special education funding.
- education.
- For example, we talked about the special education piece.
- But that is not just an infusion of money for special education that goes away; that is not only a permanent
Keywords:
public education, HB2, teacher salaries, special education, emergent bilingual programs, Texas legislature
Summary:
The meeting primarily revolved around the discussion of HB2, which aims to increase funding for public education in Texas. Key points included enhancements to teacher salaries, special education funding, and initiatives to support emergent bilingual programs. Legislators highlighted the need for collaboration and leadership in addressing the challenges faced by public schools, noting the vital role that education plays in the state's future. Speaker Burroughs expressed confidence in achieving significant improvements for Texas students through this legislation, which has been deemed one of the most consequential bills of the session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I bring the House Education Finance Committee to order. We have a quorum.
- As a reminder, this was the governor's education budget bill.
- working with us all the time, especially our nonpartisan staff who probably have forgotten more about education
Bills:
HF2433
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to House Education. All right. Welcome to House Education, folks.
- educators.
- into higher education into career.
- or our special schools.
- But those of us who have been in education, and those currently in education, have known for a long time
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
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I bring the House Education Finance Committee to order.
- Again, as a reminder, this was the governor's education budget bill.
- working with us all the time, especially our nonpartisan staff who probably have forgotten more about education
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Bills:
HF2433
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: TEA Audit Mar 19th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- education funding gap.
- I've also told the story about how my son did not get evaluated for special education for over a year
- And our special education program in the state is the most underfunded in the whole school finance system
- education.
- The state needs to get serious about education reform.
Keywords:
education funding, House Bill 5419, zero-based budgeting, public testimony, school safety, special education
Summary:
State Representative Gina Hinojosa and a group of parents and education advocates testified in support of House Bill 5419, a zero-based budgeting proposal aimed at reviewing Texas Education Agency spending and redirecting more public education dollars to classrooms. Hinojosa argued that public schools are being weakened by chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, delayed special education services, and inadequate school safety funding, and said the bill would help cut bureaucracy, vendor contracts, and other non-classroom spending in favor of teacher pay, safety, and special education.
Several witnesses, including self-identified Republicans and former GOP officials, backed the bill as a good-government measure and said they were crossing party lines because public schools need more direct investment. They criticized TEA growth, vendor contracts, public-private partnerships, and what they described as unfunded mandates from the state, including school safety requirements. One witness said rural districts are being forced into four-day school weeks, while others cited campus closures, deferred maintenance, and local tax increases tied to state funding shortfalls and recapture payments.
The discussion also focused on the need for a systematic review of TEA spending and the lack of a sunset review for the agency since before 2005. Hinojosa and others said increasing the basic allotment would help districts, reduce recapture pressures, and prevent local tax hikes. The exchange was primarily a public hearing and advocacy session; no vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- education costs to the special education formula when they otherwise could.
- we have several different pots of special education.
- It's not just sitting there for special education because we've been funding special education out of
- Where we can find not just simple cuts to special education or reductions to special education, but reductions
- Special education, the special education reductions would be borne by the general fund of the school
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to make up for the shortfall in special education funding.
- Special Education.
- In my career, I have been a special education teacher, a vocational coordinator, and an educational
- equitable special education system.
- equitable special education system.
Summary:
This was a press conference calling on the Texas Legislature to increase and reform funding for special education, with speakers arguing that the current system leaves a roughly $1.7 billion gap and forces districts to stretch general education dollars to cover mandated services. Sabrina Gonzalez Ocedo of The Arc of Texas opened by framing the issue as one of equity and self-determination for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and noted support for legislative efforts including Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2. She also thanked a coalition of advocacy groups and legislators involved in special education funding work.
Representative Steve Toth spoke in favor of investing surplus dollars in special education, citing high rates of functional illiteracy and dyslexia among prison populations and saying earlier intervention could change life outcomes. Amy Litzinger described how accommodations and assistive technology helped her succeed in school and urged continued investment so other students can access similar supports. Sarah Harden, a parent and disability advocate, shared her daughter’s positive experience in a well-supported district but warned that many Texas districts cannot provide comparable services because of funding shortages and that families are increasingly worried about cuts.
Rachel Hull, a special education director, said well-resourced special education is transformational and outlined the need for individualized services, therapies, vocational training, and college readiness supports. Jean Mayer, a school trustee, said districts are struggling to meet state and federal requirements because funding does not match actual costs, pointing to staffing shortages and the need for parent engagement and professional development. The speakers repeatedly urged lawmakers to fully fund Senate Bill 568 and broader special education reforms this session; no votes were taken, as this was an advocacy event rather than a committee hearing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 will now come to order.
- What is educational about their pictures... ...what is educational about their pictures being up while
- to go into this very specialized field.
- Members, the purpose of this bill is to allow students with special needs to fulfill their physical education
- Members, the purpose of this bill is to allow students with special needs to fulfill their physical education
Keywords:
autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment, teacher stipend, salary supplement, professional development, inclusive education, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral disabilities, school district compensation, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 420, which would require portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be prominently displayed in classrooms used for social studies and in all K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Senator Burgess framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to America’s 250th anniversary, while Senator Davis raised concerns about exclusivity, political precedent, and state intrusion into local classroom decisions. Senator Osgood and others asked about sensitivity to diverse student populations and whether additional figures such as Harriet Tubman could also be displayed. Burgess said the bill would not prevent other displays, emphasized the two presidents’ historical significance, and committed to funding support so the mandate would not burden districts. The committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then took up CS/SB 206 on autism education and teacher preparation. Senator Harrell’s strike-all amendment required teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, required ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, created an autism loan forgiveness program and salary supplement provisions, and directed district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A second amendment removed a proposed change to the legal definition of autism so that issue could be handled separately. Senators Davis and Osgood asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and how the bill would affect educators already working in autism classrooms; Harrell said he was open to further discussion and wanted to ensure flexibility while still requiring the credential. Public testimony included support from Orange County Public Schools, a parent of children with autism, and others. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 556, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band satisfies both the PE credit and a fine or performing arts credit. Supporters said the bill expands inclusive options and reduces administrative burdens, and Senator Yarborough praised the change as giving students more flexibility. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation votes for appointments in tabs 4 through 7 and recommended all of them favorably by a single roll call vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We fund an intermediate special education apprenticeship for $6 million in Representative Clardy's bill
- This program is going to be graduating 23 new special education teachers, and they're trained for level
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Transcript Highlights:
- Route 66, and the proceeds go to support the Oklahoma Route 66 Association for preservation and education
- To me, this is a pretty special one.
- This is our special license plates omnibus bill. You for questions and questions on the bill.
- Yes, it goes in, you know, Oklahoma, that people pay extra for these special license plates, and so that's
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee 3rd Revision: Oreder revised Feb 18th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- will go ahead and call the meeting for what I think is our final meeting of the A&B Subcommittee on Education
- I want to make sure Oklahoma kids have the best opportunity for the most well-rounded education. ...kids
- have the best opportunity for the most well-rounded education.
- families who had requested an evaluation of their students for whether they were appropriate for special
- family decides to apply for Lindsay Nicole Henry or not, I think every family with a student with special
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