1. Budget Scrutiny 2025-26: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2025- 2026 from— Jenny Gilruth, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans, Neil Rennick, Director-General Education and Justice, Stuart Greig, Head of Governance and Assurance Division, and Andrew Watson, Director for Children and Families, Scottish Government. 2. Evidence Session (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.