The Senate Committee on Education convened to discuss a series of bills aimed at enhancing education and safety within public schools as well as addressing issues related to higher education finance. Key bills included HB1707, which concerns the applicability of laws to open-enrollment charter schools, and HB2920, which seeks to improve transparency in higher education. The committee adopted several committee substitutes and ultimately approved these bills with recommendations for further consideration by the full Senate. Overall, the discussions emphasized the importance of educational reforms and funding to improve safety and resources in public institutions.