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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
• Now you're going to hear the State Board of Education has decided to do that as a matter of policy.
• Parents are being told, "No, we don't have a policy..." ...being told, "No, we don't have a policy."
• 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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• The meeting of the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee is called to order.
• or<00:13:04.560> less in the state in higher education or less in the state in higher
• and practices in advocating for policies and practices in higher<00:21:58.880> education<00:21
• funding to receive higher state funding to receive higher education.<00:35:14.079> And<00:35:
• failures, it is making it hard for families to afford their education in this state.

Bills: HF1323, HF3500

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, funding, storm damage relief, Bemidji State University, reforestation, state appropriations, 1183, house

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• 25% of the pullback state funding. So it would only be a... state funding.
• So the state superintendent or the state board would... superintendent or the state board would give
• And it is a state law today.
• It's just requiring your boards of education to adopt the policies.
• Um, it will require the school itself, the boards of education to set the policy as it relates to violations

Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61

Keywords: University of South Alabama, board of trustees, education governance, state appointments, governance reforms, membership changes, home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, 1136, house, all

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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, budget, biennial budget, state spending, fiscal year 2026-2027, appropriations, state agencies, public funding, education funding, health and human services, public safety, transportation, government operations, budget bill, fiscal policy, state finance, spending plan, legislative budget, capital appropriations, operating budget

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• The Senate Committee on Education K-16 will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Campbell.
• It relates to developing a strategic plan for improvement and expansion of early learning educational
• It relates to allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing
• in public institutions of higher education.
• At 9:45 in the education room, E1.6.028, again at 9:45 in the morning.

Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures

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• Anyway, the State Department of Education, after each district gets their policies in place, it will
• go to the State Department of Education just to be on file.
• Anyway, the State Department of Education, after each district gets their policies in place, it will
• go to the State Department of Education just to be on file.
• Anyway, the State Department of Education, after each district gets their policies in place, it will

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• The Clinton administration put out a guidance document to the Department of Education stating that freedom
• kids' educational education, your kids' educational happens<00:52:27.280> fast<00:52:27.599><
• the state of Wyoming. the state of Wyoming.
• State.
• State.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• As a reminder, this legislation would allow the chair of the State Board of Education to employ staff
• Agency, the State Board of Education, and any other state educational institution from making rules
• Certification to immediately issue a one-year temporary certificate to out-of-state educators holding
• In addition, this also grants a three-year temporary certificate to out-of-state students. educators
• Twenty-four states have enacted these policies restricting electronics during instructional time.

Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515, HB126, HB121

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures

Bills: HCR47, HB628, HB737, HB1008, HB1062, HB1079, HB1112

Keywords: mandatory reporter, child abuse training, online training, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Education, educator requirements, early childhood education, microcenter, school board, cooperative endeavor, economic disadvantage, vaccination, meningococcal disease, school entry, immunization requirements, public health, academic freedom, free speech, retaliation, faculty rights

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• , Education policy, and they don't get jammed up at the end.
• 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.

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

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• She's an ARRI regional specialist working with the state department of education.
• We passed legislation to provide workers' compensation for state employees and Compensation for state
• The split, as you can see, between K12 and higher education is about The K12 and higher education split
• policy that addresses this.
• Alabama is kind of the education. Alabama is kind of the flagship state for this program.

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• This policy would only continue to make that problem worse, and instead of allowing the state to invest
• expenses at no cost to the state.
• I would rather support our education in Arizona than in Michigan or other states.
• Arizona's public education system deserves stronger investment, greater transparency, and policies that
• The state uses it, meaning that the state can invest more money in education.

Bills: SB1142, SCR1028

Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028, which would send to voters a constitutional change narrowing an existing exception to Arizona’s two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases. The resolution would require legislative approval for increases in state revenue through fees and assessments that are authorized by statute before January 1, 2027, and set by a state officer or agency without a prescribed formula, amount, or limit. The sponsor argued the measure would close a loophole that has allowed agencies to raise fees without direct legislative accountability, while opponents said it would make it harder for agencies to adjust fees for inflation, operations, and regulatory costs and could shift costs to taxpayers or slow services. After testimony and debate, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SCR 1028 with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said the measure would bring new private scholarship funding into Arizona at no cost to the state, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs services, transportation, and other educational expenses. Opponents argued the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked clear guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in the public system. Committee members debated whether the program would benefit Arizona students without affecting state funds, and whether more transparency and rules were needed before adoption. After discussion, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation. Several members explained their votes on both measures, with supporters emphasizing voter choice, accountability, and limiting fee increases, and opponents emphasizing the need for revenue, public school funding, and caution about the unresolved federal scholarship rules.

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• able to fit in the policy.
• Those are the things that I think that, you know, we do and have done in this education policy.
• In this education policy. This piece is dangerous.
• We know four state at-large, and then y'all have them in state Senate districts.
• You are the future of this state. ...state. You are the future of this state.

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: HCR26, HB113, HB380, HB392, HB476, HB513, HB608, HB682, HB905, HB987

Keywords: human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, community college, technical education, pilot program, driver training, transportation, Safe Haven Law, flyers, child safety, infant relinquishment, name image likeness

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• So members, this could be a tremendous potential impact on our state and help the state of Texas remain
• of the American Policy Center and SELF.
• stated activities.
• David Carter, Colonel, United States Air Force, retired, on behalf of the American Policy.
• It could be very important to the state.

Bills: HB1647, HB2612, HB3125, HB3158, HB3240, HB3506, HB3516, HB3707

Keywords: carbon sequestration, environmental policy, Texas, energy, climate change, regulatory council, geothermal energy, workforce development, education and training, energy industry, apprenticeship, energy production, energy policy, renewable energy, state council, administrative law, public information, transparency, government accountability, judicial process

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• Encouraging schools to consolidate is a great way for the state to ensure that education is going to
• Encouraging schools to consolidate is a great way for the state to ensure that education is going to
• If you are an education district that was grandfathered in, the state flows 100% of the eligible funding
• For all special education students, the state flows 100% of the eligible funding directly to the serving
• With that, members, Education Policy stands adjourned until our Education Finance meeting on Thursday

Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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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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• Minnesota Statute 123B.40 states, quote, so that every school pupil in the state shall share equitably
• in education benefits.
• in education benefits.
• Educators across<00:20:52.720> the<00:20:52.960> state<00:20:53.960> 90%<00:20:
• Stumpf or the testifiers, but this is also an issue that we talked about last year in education policy

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• and education.
• certificate for educators certified by other states.
• certificates. to qualified out-of-state educators upon application. looking to teach in Texas can provide
• great state.
• It would allow the State Board for Educator Certification. to issue a temporary one-year non-renewal

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance