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• Senate Bill 1437 is directing the State Department of Education to establish certain guidelines, administer
• obesity plan. ...or information from these results to work on the state obesity plan.
• Senate Bill 1338 creates the Education Impact and Innovation Fund.
• Instead of the education appropriation chair selecting programs and vendors, this would enable the State
• Department of Education and the State Board of Education to select those programs and those specific

Bills: SB1432, SB1338, SB1437, SB1812

Keywords: teacher certification, pilot program, education, state board, alternative pathways, education grants, competitive grants, revolving fund, State Department of Education, State Board of Education, Strong Readers Act, literacy instruction, reading intervention, dyslexia, science of reading, structured literacy, multisensory instruction, school districts, public education funding, education innovation

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• Senator 725 modifies Language relating to expressive activities on state institution of higher education
• This is a priority bill for the state chamber.
• The Department of Justice sued the state of Oklahoma.
• So This currently is in the hands of our state regents.
• information back to the state department of Career Tech.

Bills: SB1477, SB1480, SB1593, SB1633, SB1670, SB1725, SB1726, SB1735, SB1632

Keywords: education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules

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• For people, that's welcome to the Education Policy Committee.
• We were the fifth or sixth state to do that, but we were the first state to put all nine of Code.org's
• We worked with the governor's person on education, if Nick's in here.
• Now, you're going to hear the State Board.
• Now you're going to hear the State Board of Education has decided to do that as a matter of policy.

Bills: HB298, HB342, HB332, HB344

Keywords: athletic classification, public high schools, English language learners, state education policy, athletic associations, religious instruction, elective credit, released time, public education, school policy, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, 1136, house, all

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• And we currently have these are 2526 numbers from the state Department of Education, we had 2664 currently
• I do not believe that the state Our state department of Education necessarily needs to hire a new position
• What Senate Bill 1342 does is raise the opt-out amount for State Department of Education employees from
• It's the literacy instructional team that resides at the state department of Education.
• My first idea was special education because we know it's a high needs area in the state of Oklahoma.

Bills: SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617

Keywords: higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition

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• This bill converts those four to one at-large seat in the United States and three at-large in the state
• We know four state at-large, and then y'all have them in state Senate districts.
• And that’s not support of our education system and our public education; it's actually putting those
• You are the future of this state. ...state. You are the future of this state.
• You know, we do a tremendous job in our education with our hiring of the students that we educate.

Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61

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

Bills: HB 102, HB 126, HB 271, HB 290, HB 300, HB 538, HB 718, HB 1022, HB 1330, HB 2110, HJR 5

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education, mandatory fees, scholarship, Texas Armed Services, student access, academic records

Bills: HB 102, HB 126, HB 271, HB 290, HB 300, HB 538, HB 718, HB 1022, HB 1330, HB 2110, HJR 5

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education, mandatory fees, scholarship, Texas Armed Services, student access, academic records

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• and Mexico, to possess the proper entry document, uh, to operate commercial motor vehicles in the state
• , and it provides for state best empoundment of those vehicles.
• Senate unanimously, and uh I'd ask that the committee find a favorable report for this. provides for state
• best empoundment of provides for state best empoundment of those<00:02:02.799> vehicles.

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

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• We are going to start our postsecondary education meeting.
• Education and education are the two things that bring people up out of poverty.
• as long as it's approved by the state treasurer.
• Something in our state statute that is allowable as long as it's approved by the state treasurer?
• Please state your question. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bills: HB2398, HB4363, HB3557, HB3701, HB2210

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• I call the Education Finance Committee to order.
• I would like to welcome the Assistant Commissioner from the Minnesota Department of Education. of Education
• Our Department of Education has resources for these educational leaders who have been here for three
• Special education, our partners, school finance, and MFE in the state budget documents identified special
• with educators.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation

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• We are going to do SJR 3. 1st Appointed State Board of Education.
• And one of those was to go to a state secretary of education.
• To appoint a state school superintendent and operate the State Department of Education.
• A system that had a state board of education. I very much understand.
• It currently is in the constitution. that we have a state secretary of education.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• House Memorial 2 simply asks that we conduct a study by the Legislative Education Study Committee on
• There's many points in the actual amendment because families and educators are concerned.
• There is a fabulous physical science laboratory at New Mexico State University.
• I am an NMSU alumni, and I earned my chemistry degree at New Mexico State.
• All right, welcome to this education, folks. Mr.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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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• Representative Perez Vega said she wants the state Department of Education to move faster on this issue
• and educators while also meeting our responsibility to balance the state budget?
• and educators while also meeting our responsibility to balance the state budget?
• Special education, our partners at MDE and in the state budget documents identified special education
• Oh the special education director education transportation. education transportation.

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, 1183, house

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• board of education who then would select a state superintendent of schools.
• of Education with the authority to appoint a state school superintendent and to operate the State Department
• We believe that this is going to add... ...and support for a State Board of Education.
• Across the country, states use many different education governance structures, yet 49 states still outperform
• And we heard a public comment saying, 'Oh, we're 49 states are better than us in education.'

Bills: SB104, SJR3, SM3

Keywords: wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination

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• <00:04:03.079> the each of the districts in the state the each of the districts in the state
• I use she/her pronouns, and today I'm representing Education Minnesota, 84,000 strong across the state
• and today I'm representing Education and today I'm representing Education Minnesota<00:18:12.039
• 15.840> house about 600 Educators in every house about 600 Educators in every house district<00
• throughout the state.

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• We are going to have language that I will talk to as many of the education committee members as I can
• Those are also high educators that each of us know are in the top 100 jobs needed in the state.
• House Bill 3312 is the firearms education in schools K-12 education.
• The intent of the bill is to promote practical and life-saving education. No debate.
• Committee, that will be it for Education Oversight on House Bills.

Bills: HB1937, HB2210, HB2398, HB3021, HB3129, HB3312, HB3557, HB4358

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

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• The cost of employing educators state.
• We rank 322nd out of 329 school districts in general education state aid.
• Um, as you will see, special education tuition billbacks are deep in the weeds of our state special education
• Um, as you will see, special education tuition billbacks are deep in the weeds of our state special education
• special education services for students in Minneapolis and across the state.

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

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• Maricopa, the largest higher education institution in this state, has received zero dollars for 11 years
• , education.
• Maricopa, the largest higher education institution in this state, has received zero dollars for 11 years
• , education.
• Maricopa, the largest higher education institution in this state, has received zero dollars for 11 years

Bills: HB4154, HB4155, HB4156, HB4157, HB4158, HB4159, HB4160, HB4161, HB4162, HB4163, HB4164, HB4165, HB4166, HB4167, HB4168, HB4169, SB1847, SB1848, SB1849, SB1850, SB1851, SB1852, SB1853, SB1854, SB1855, SB1856, SB1857, SB1858, SB1859, SB1860, SB1861, SB1862

Keywords: general appropriations act, state budget, biennial budget, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, fiscal year 2027, budget bill, spending authority, state spending, agency funding, public funds, executive budget, education funding, health and human services, public safety, transportation funding, legislative appropriations, budget resolution, state finance, government operations

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• Protem, would you believe that many states.
• advancing quality in educator preparation.
• And I'm seeing a lot of bills directing responsibility away from the state department of Education and
• to retain a truly qualified Oklahoma education force.
• On an IAP, that's against state and federal law.

Bills: HB2987, HB3026, HB3076, HB3288, HB3315, HB3467, HB3711, HB3885, HB4427, HB4359, HB4363

Keywords: kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents