Video & Transcript Research : 'student health'
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We work hard to provide mental health opportunities for our students, for a better word, but it still
- Allison Smith, Assistant Commissioner for Student Health and Wellness at the Louisiana Board of Regents
- It provides relative to behavioral health services for public school students. Thank you so much.
- If supervision of the behavioral health provider is conducted virtually, no other student except the
- student receiving behavioral health services shall be recorded.
Keywords:
Department of Education, federal overreach, education policy, Tenth Amendment, local control, fine arts, high school diploma, arts education, capstone project, academic achievement, student recognition, Louisiana education, food insecurity, hunger, student hunger, school meals, free lunch, community eligibility provision, McKinney-Vento, homeless students
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under SB 207, students will be granted excused absences for attending mental health-related appointments
- Mental health care is health care, just as we excuse students for physical illnesses. and routine medical
- As a former teacher, I've seen firsthand that students carry their mental health burdens into the classroom
- . 914 Proactive mental health care is essential for students to thrive academically and socially. appointments
- We commend Senator Paxton for prioritizing students' mental health. and urge the committee to support
Keywords:
SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- grants for students who qualify.
- We are pro-student; our students, many of whom are the furthest from opportunity, complete their academic
- from low-quality and fraudulent programs that waste students... ...sessions to protect students from
- students.
- Barring certain students from access to what they paid for and privileging other students.
Keywords:
ink of hope act, mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, community support, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, student access, financial aid, consumer protections, school closures, educational programs, student rights, emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, encampments
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several post-secondary and workforce-related bills. House Bill 2427 would require tattoo artists to complete annual human trafficking awareness training through the Department of Licensing. The prime sponsor and a trafficking survivor testified that tattoo artists may be in a position to notice branding or other signs of trafficking and connect victims to help. One opponent argued the bill would impose compelled speech and burdensome annual training requirements. The hearing closed without a vote.
House Bill 2458 would expand Washington College Grant eligibility to approved non-degree credential programs. Supporters from community and technical colleges, workforce partners, and United Way said the bill would help students in short-term, job-aligned programs such as construction, CDL, IT, and other credentials that lead to family-wage jobs and better access to financial aid. House Bill 2474 would expand student consumer protections when a school or program closes, including required teach-outs or transfer options, refunds, and voiding certain student debt. The Student Achievement Council and student advocates supported the bill as a needed update, while independent private colleges raised concerns about financial penalties, program flexibility, and differences from existing accreditation standards.
House Bill 2589 would regulate encampments on public higher education campuses by limiting them to registered student organizations or recognized bargaining units, requiring notice and institutional approval, and allowing removal of unauthorized encampments. The sponsor said it was a content-neutral campus safety measure that would not ban protest, while supporters cited recent campus encampments and safety concerns; opponents argued it could burden speech and should not apply to private nonprofit colleges. House Bill 2540 would extend EMT recertification intervals from three to six years for EMTs certified in Washington for at least 10 years, while keeping ongoing training requirements unchanged. Firefighter and EMS supporters said it would reduce administrative burden and costs. No bills were voted on during the meeting, and the chair reminded members of amendment request deadlines for the following week.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a master's of public health student in maternal and child health, a community organizer focused on
- I'm a master's of public health student in maternal and child health, a community organizer focused on
- health student in maternal<01:23:42.480><c> and</c><01:23:42.719><c> child</c><01:23:42.960><c> health
- Students need for health information.
- Students health and around them.
Keywords:
parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It can have a very enormous impact on children's lives and the health of our students, and especially
- "Every day we get to see firsthand how access to health care directly impacts the students' ability to
- Every day we get to see firsthand how access to health care directly impacts the students' ability to
- necessary school-based health care center services, so parents can agree or students who have reached
- It will improve mental health for teachers and students.
Keywords:
school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2 again adds charter school students for PSEO eligibility.
- that allow students to earn academic credit, are available to all students, and are supervised, coordinated
- Section 2 is the experience. and applied learning opportunities for students.
- Article 6 is health and nutrition. The first three sections relate to epinephrine in school.
- , and students enrolled in tribal contract schools.
Bills:
HF1306
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- > in</c><00:15:48.720><c> tribal</c> students and students enrolled in tribal students and students enrolled
- Uh that idea students with IEPs.
Bills:
HF1306
Keywords:
education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response, 1183, house
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 11 school-based health centers and three medical mobile units that serve those students in the
- Any students who are sick, struggling physically, or facing mental health challenges are often not in
- I've seen students facing mental health challenges receive evaluations, treatments, and support before
- School-based health centers support families, support schools, and help ensure students are healthy,
- Members, HB 352 is intended to ensure that students with autism and other behavioral health needs have
Bills:
SR119, SCR65, HCR47, HB196, HB218, HB256, HB325, HB352, HB434, HB448, HB476, HB608, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB749, HB818, HB1059, HB1112, HB1242, HB1249
Keywords:
SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor.
Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably.
Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative actions to student health rarely are cost neutral.
- Until vital student health services are truly supported, I do believe that this bill is premature.
- It's not that nurses aren't qualified to represent and/or maintain health care for students.
- Could it lead to death if a student is given this with an underlying health condition?
- As nurses, we would summon EMS and do everything we can to support that student and their health care
Keywords:
firearm violations, education, student discipline, school policies, safety measures, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy
Summary:
The House Education Committee held public hearings on two bills. First, House Bill 2246 would expand and clarify school discipline rules for firearm-related violations. Committee staff explained that the bill extends existing firearm expulsion and readmission provisions to charter schools, state tribal education compact schools, the School for the Blind, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, and ESDs, and would allow governing boards to deny readmission or limit return after a firearm-related incident. Representative Lowe, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a local incident and was intended to give districts more flexibility and clearer guidance. OSPI testified that it supports safe schools but had concerns about limiting reconsideration to one appeal and wanted to work on amendments. Team Child opposed the bill, arguing it could make it harder for students to return successfully and could further exclude them from extracurricular activities. Committee members asked about current law, constitutional education rights, and whether the bill would cover threats made online; staff clarified it applies to actual carrying of a firearm or displaying something that appears to be a firearm. The hearing closed with 246 pro, 7 con, and 1 other signed in.
The committee then heard House Bill 2360, which would allow public and private schools to maintain stock albuterol beginning in the 2027-28 school year under a statewide standing order from the Department of Health. Staff described the bill’s provisions for school nurses and trained staff to administer albuterol to students with prescriptions, and for nurses to administer it in emergencies to students without a prescription. Representative Donaghy said the bill was modeled on school epinephrine access and was intended to address asthma emergencies, especially in rural areas and when a student’s own inhaler is unavailable. OSPI and school nurse groups supported the bill, citing asthma prevalence, absenteeism, and the potential to reduce 911 calls and emergency room visits. The Department of Health had asked to strike one section, and some school nurse testimony raised concerns about scope of practice, staffing, training, and the lack of a detailed protocol or fiscal note. Other nurse testimony strongly supported the bill, saying school nurses can assess respiratory distress, administer stock albuterol, notify parents, and recommend follow-up care. The hearing closed with 113 pro, 2 con, and 1 other signed in, and the committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- treat and raise awareness about HPV and related health conditions, particularly among students in our
- Yes, my name is Leah Turner. representing myself as a student of UT Health Science Center and I am for
- When I learned UT Health Science Center intended to merge with UTSA and that all current students would
- Myself, I'm a student at UT Health Science Center. Great, thank you. much. Go ahead. Thank you.
- I'm a non-traditional occupational therapy doctorate student at UT Health.
Bills:
HB 1105, HB1527, HB1787, HB1972, HB2081, HB3296, HB3976, HB4071, HB4234, HB4438, HB4701, HB5092, HB5150, HB5180, HB5265, HB5333, HJR203
Keywords:
tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, laboratory fees, emergency medical services, peace officers, criminal justice, law enforcement, degree programs, public institutions, HB 1787, HPV, human papillomavirus, college health, university health, student health, public health education, prevention program, screening, early detection
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Testing & Accountability Aug 25th, 2025 at 09:08 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Students spend more time stressed, tired, and bored than inspired.
- The system becomes about scores, not students.
- Sometimes the tests aren't made for each and every student, making their mental health deteriorate when
- We want to be teaching our students what? How to fill out an exam?
- That never works out well for our Texas students.
Keywords:
House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, to the student or to another person, such as another student or staff member.
- behavioral health.
- services and supports to students.
- of our students.
- in their behavioral health needs.
Keywords:
restraint, isolation, public schools, educational programs, student rights, mental health, behavioral support, education, school districts, student assistance, education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, 904
Summary:
The House Education Committee met in executive session on several bills, beginning with House Bill 1795 on restraint and isolation in schools. Staff described a proposed substitute that would prohibit mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints, restrict isolation as a planned behavior intervention, and require medical documentation and written parental consent for planned restraint. Members adopted amendments clarifying that imminent serious harm can include harm to another person, barring construction or remodeling of rooms designed primarily for student isolation, and adding a null-and-void clause was rejected. The committee then reported the bill out as amended on a 10-7 vote.
The committee next considered House Bill 1634, a proposed second substitute on student behavioral health supports. The bill would direct OSPI and ESDs to develop a technical assistance and training framework with community partners to help schools access behavioral health prevention, intervention, and crisis resources. A proposed null-and-void amendment failed, and members emphasized that the bill was intended to provide optional support rather than impose mandates. The committee then approved the bill and reported it out on a 12-5 vote.
Staff also briefed House Bill 1662, which would require certain education-related agencies to transition to separate administrative services and operational independence, with the effective date and related deadlines delayed by one year in the proposed third substitute. Members noted the bill had previously passed the committee unanimously, but no action was taken on it during this session. House Bill 1683, concerning school director district elections and enrollment thresholds, was also briefed, but the committee ran out of time before taking action on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , as well as a higher prevalence of adverse health conditions.
- Decades of research on the college student experience reveal that students who live on campus, especially
- and mental health services?
- these students to speak is difficult.
- It will narrow what Texas students can study.
Keywords:
living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council
TX
Keywords:
instructional materials, education code, public schools, rejected materials, open education resources, local funds, school safety, emergency response, mental health, peace officers, educational security, crisis intervention, threat assessment, training programs, restorative justice, student transcript, school district, education, electronic records, accessibility
TX
Keywords:
instructional materials, education code, public schools, rejected materials, open education resources, local funds, school safety, emergency response, mental health, peace officers, educational security, crisis intervention, threat assessment, training programs, restorative justice, student transcript, school district, education, electronic records, accessibility
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To touch on what Amanda said about student loans, we both pay our student loans. loans.
- care education programs, and provide students with the tools necessary to pursue a health care career
- It brings students to the institution.
- For their students.
- Students who are adopted can enroll at any age, whereas students who are more vulnerable and experience
Bills:
HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- American College of Health Association reported that in 2019, 25.5% of college students nationwide used
- This bill encourages campuses to prioritize the health of their students. body.
- My name is John Michael Lawson, I'm a fourth year medical student at the University of Texas Health Science
- And currently, for example, Rice University wants the opportunity to create a student health plan.
- Rice, like most private colleges and universities, actually requires all students to to have health insurance
Bills:
HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- should prioritize the receipt of items to students with the greatest need.
- And so, in order to allow our students to excel in a very student-centered way, I'm asking the committee
- And so, in order to allow our students to excel in a very student-centered way, I'm asking the committee
- Sometimes we have students who have felt like they have been bullied by other students and there was
- no way for these... students and there was no way for these families and these students to feel like
Keywords:
competency-based assessment, graduation requirements, education reform, student opportunity, pathway options, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy
Summary:
The House Education Committee met in executive session to consider seven bills. Staff briefed measures on competency-based graduation assessments (HB 2007), school-supplied albuterol and standing orders for respiratory emergencies (HB 2360), a Washington Local Food for Schools Program (HB 2369), surplus technology hardware for students (HB 2432), confidentiality for Education Ombuds complaint records (HB 2440), military family school enrollment and records provisions (HB 2534), and special education evaluation timelines and parent access to evaluation reports (HB 2557). Several proposed amendments were discussed, including multiple null-and-void budget clauses, a substitute and technical changes for HB 2534, and timeline clarifications for HB 2557; one Chase amendment was withdrawn after staff said it was already covered, and several Couture null-and-void amendments were rejected or withdrawn.
In final action, the committee reported HB 2007, HB 2360, HB 2369, HB 2432, HB 2440, HB 2534, and HB 2557 out of committee with due pass recommendations. HB 2007 passed 19-0 after a null-and-void amendment failed. HB 2360 passed as a substitute after adoption of the Donaghy amendment and withdrawal of another amendment, with a 17-2 vote. HB 2369 passed 19-0 after a null-and-void amendment failed. HB 2432 passed 16-3. HB 2440 passed 12-7, with members split over privacy versus transparency concerns. HB 2534 passed unanimously as a substitute. HB 2557 passed unanimously after adoption of amendments setting special education evaluation and report timelines and rejecting a null-and-void amendment.
Before adjourning, the chair announced a 6:00 p.m. deadline for approving amendments for posting and thanked Senator Harris for bringing homemade treats for members. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- students.
- $851 for a tribal college student.
- We know that rural health care is essential.
- Student debt, and many of us of that generation saw student debt become something that has really held
- As was said, the students graduate with low debt.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/21/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 13 is the student in the bill.
- </c><00:07:40.080><c> student</c><00:07:40.400><c> loan</c> 32, which is the student student loan 32,
- which is the student student loan counseling<00:07:41.039><c> appropriation.
- Thank you. supporting 82 students. Of those, 20 do supporting 82 students.
- </c> student response will be to the program. student response will be to the program.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct