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• <00:20:42.800> as<00:20:42.920> part Based off the modeling conducted as part Based
• And we represent the team that conducted the research in this report.
• <00:36:15.760> and presentation of what we conducted and presentation of what we conducted
• He said those are not necessarily studies conducted by the University of Minnesota, but by the U.S.
• > by<01:43:11.680> the studies necessarily conducted by the studies necessarily conducted

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• Each January, the office also conducts an annual list maintenance process as required by law.
• available in SVRS and conducts available in SVRS and conducts additional<00:47:39.120> data
• conduct forensic analysis. conduct forensic analysis.
• We also conducted a complete review in SVRS of all of the identified applications.
• <01:09:15.920> to the election review was conducted to the election review was conducted to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• itself would have made him the conduct itself would have made him ineligible<00:18:02.559> because
• okay done representative witty conduct okay done representative witty thank<00:19:07.640> you
• Murder, cause of death of a human being while committing and attempting sexual conduct; cause of death
• Murder, cause of death of a human being while committing and attempting sexual conduct; cause of death
• Murder, cause of death of a human being while committing and attempting sexual conduct; cause of death

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But we are, able to conduct business for the interim hearings. Good morning, everyone.
• We conduct audits, investigations, inspections, and clinical utilization reviews.
• As I talked about, there's a broad spectrum of conduct.
• The conduct is a lie, an actionable lie.
• They conducted more than 300,000 case reviews last year alone.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• The current state infrastructure for conducting written and road tests is simply not able to keep up
• with demand. conduct more road tests and it creates a conduct more road tests and it creates a new<00
• written and road tests is conducting written and road tests is simply<00:37:04.079> not<00:37
• House File 1242 expands the ability of third-party testers to conduct road tests, and I want to stress
• testers to conduct road tests and<00:38:24.839> I<00:38:24.920> want<00:38:25.040>

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• Nursing has 45 employees and conducts Nursing has 45 employees and conducts business<00:36:04.560
• We have conducted more education for board members and staff around discipline processes.
• <00:39:51.800> more complaints we have conducted more complaints we have conducted more education
• <01:20:21.480> its least six times a year to conduct its least six times a year to conduct
• <01:32:44.280> in million unique searches conducted in million unique searches conducted in

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, in addition to conducting research, uh, we can conduct other workshops to support the local community
• 42.000> to can uh conduct other um workshops to can uh conduct other um workshops to support<01
• At the same time, we are using the facility for conducting local producer trainings.
• University Extension program conducted University Extension program conducted more<01:35:56.320>
• We need to utilize the brick now to conduct workshops. >> Thank you. >> Yeah.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 20 January, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: Mississippi State University officials testified in support of the university’s separately funded agricultural, forestry, and veterinary units, emphasizing their economic impact, research output, and need for continued state support. Keith Cobalt, vice president for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, said the division generates a $1.7 billion impact on Mississippi, but warned that state and local funding has not kept pace with federal dollars or inflation. He argued that global competition, especially from China and Brazil, is hurting row crop and forestry producers, and highlighted a Vision 2030 study finding about $10 billion in agricultural and forestry value leaves the state through value-added processing. He also raised concerns about rural depopulation and proposed rural innovation hubs to help retain population and jobs. Nick Frank, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, said state appropriations make up about 25% of the college’s operating budget and are needed to support salaries, staffing, and service capacity. He described the college’s education, diagnostic, and clinical missions, including disease surveillance and responses to threats such as avian influenza, screwworm, and equine herpes virus. Frank said the college is expanding facilities with $18 million in 2024 state funding for a new farm animal hospital and cattle handling facility, but still needs additional support for equine and small animal renovations. He also requested support for rural veterinary scholarships and said inflation and salary competition from other schools and private practice are making retention difficult. In response to committee questions, Frank said the college enrolls about 118 to 119 students per class, with roughly 54 to 55 in-state students and tuition of about $29,900 for in-state and $53,000 for out-of-state students. He clarified that the “vet assistants” program is a four-year bachelor’s degree in veterinary medical technology, not a certificate. He also explained that staffing growth has largely been in the hospitals to address clinical shortages and improve care. Dr. Westberger, dean of the College of Forest Resources and director of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center, said Mississippi’s forests support a $19 billion economic impact, 84,000 jobs, and a $4.5 billion payroll, while also providing environmental benefits. He said the college and research center are nationally recognized, including an NSF ranking placing Mississippi State 10th in natural resource conservation research expenditures for a small university. Westberger highlighted research on forest management, pest detection, mass timber, wildlife disease surveillance, and value-added bioproducts, including efforts to attract mills and manufacturing. He said Mississippi has added 10 mills or mill expansions in five years with more than $1.5 billion in investment and over 1,000 high-paying jobs, and noted the college is planning a new mass-timber annex to address capacity and showcase the material. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• track cases and conduct financial analysis of programs.
• track cases and conduct financial analysis of programs.
• track cases and conduct financial analysis of programs.
• track cases and conduct financial analysis of programs.
• cases and conduct financial analysis of programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:40:02.520> by most comprehensive review conducted by most comprehensive review conducted
• While this bill is stated in terms of criminal conduct, it is really aimed at expressive speech and conduct
• It is really aimed at expressive speech and conduct.
• So House File 367 will not deter conduct or improve public safety.
• <00:59:03.079> and to spell out prohibited conduct and to spell out prohibited conduct and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• an investigation into a complaint conducting pursuant to this section.
• of this section which is conducting of this section which is conducting investigation<01:01:38.799>
• in which is conducting investig. in which is conducting investig.
• <01:03:07.040> Is conducting pursuant to this section.
• Is conducting pursuant to this section. Is that<01:03:07.440> correct? that correct?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and two conduct a quote general<00:07:48.319> program<00:07:49.120> that<00:07:49.360>
• All of these reports are valuable to the Commonwealth, not just the USPS report, in conducting voter
• the first NVA purge program of conducted the first NVA purge program of voters<00:14:24.959> in
• County clerks are the boots on the ground conducting the actual voting in each of our 120 counties.
• via Zoom or hearings to be conducted via Zoom or telephone.<00:34:52.720> So<00:34:52.879>

Keywords: Voter List Maintenance - State Board of Elections -- 05:38 State Employee Health Insurance Plan – 44:18 Discussion of HB 622 (2025 RS) – 01:01:43, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Committee on State Government met on July 29, established a quorum, approved the June 24 minutes unanimously, and heard an update from the State Board of Elections on voter list maintenance. Taylor Brown, the board’s general counsel, explained the federal NVRA requirements and Kentucky’s statutory process for maintaining voter rolls, including use of USPS change-of-address data, ERIC reports, and agreements with non-ERIC states. He said Kentucky has entered or discussed agreements with several states, and that the board sends postcards to voters believed to have moved; if a voter does not respond to an 8D2 postcard and does not vote over two federal election cycles, the registration may be removed. He also described other removal categories such as death, felony conviction, incompetency, duplicate registrations, and self-requested cancellations. Brown reported that between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the board removed 284,381 registrations from the rolls, including 42,675 for death, 5,940 for felony conviction, 5,527 for registration in another state, 578 for incompetency, 223 based on jury questionnaires indicating non-citizenship, 746 self-removals, and 3,381 duplicates, along with 225,311 removals through the address-maintenance program. He said Kentucky’s total registrations decreased by roughly 169,000 over the year and are now below the Census Bureau’s estimate of the state’s voting-age population. Brown emphasized that receiving a postcard does not mean a voter has been purged and that failure to vote alone does not trigger removal. Members asked about the 223 non-citizen-related removals, the availability and effectiveness of alternatives to ERIC, the partisan criticism of ERIC, and how duplicate registrations are identified. Brown said the non-citizen jury questionnaire cases had been referred to the Attorney General for further review, that Kentucky currently has no organized alternative to ERIC but is pursuing reciprocal agreements with states such as Florida, and that ERIC recently changed bylaws to remove a postcard requirement that had been costly for member states. On duplicates, he said the board uses multiple data points, not just name and address, and noted that fuller Social Security data could improve accuracy. Committee leaders praised the board’s work and said they wanted to meet before session to discuss possible statutory changes to improve voter list maintenance.

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• Vice Chair Decker, Chair Elliott, I'm here, and so we do have a quorum, we're duly constituted to conduct
• 00:58.440> duly we're duly we're duly constituted<00:01:00.800> to<00:01:01.000> conduct
• ><00:01:01.359> business<00:01:01.719> does<00:01:01.879> any constituted to conduct
• And it has to be a pattern of conduct.
• ><00:59:52.839> our here to conduct on behalf of our here to conduct on behalf of our constituents

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:02 HB 446: 00:01:44 HB 456: 00:07:08 Discussion in Opposition to HB 456: 00:15:20 HB 10: 00:26:18 HB 96: 00:36:54 HB 399: 00:56:31 HB 465: 01:03:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 446, as amended by committee substitute, which would expand third-degree assault protections to cover judges and justices of the Court of Justice and public transportation drivers. Supporters said the bill responds to violence and threats against judges and would extend protections already given to other public servants. Members generally supported the bill, though several suggested broadening it further to include circuit clerks or all officers of the court. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 446 on an 18-0 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 456, a DUI-related cleanup bill sponsored by Representative Patrick Flanery and presented by County Attorney Joe Ross. The bill would add fentanyl, Flexeril, and clopene to the per se DUI list, treat driving on a suspended license as an aggravating circumstance, revise implied-consent notice language, and make changes to ignition interlock rules, including suspension periods and fees. Representative Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, warning that some interlock violations and fees could unfairly extend suspensions and discourage participation, while members and the sponsor said the bill would strengthen DUI enforcement and that non-listed substances could still support DUI charges under other provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 456 by a 16-0 vote with one pass. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representatives Maryanne Proctor and Emily Callaway, with testimony from a Pacific Legal Foundation representative and a Boone County Sheriff’s Office staff attorney. The sponsors said the bill is intended to address squatting by defining squatters and improving property-owner remedies, and noted support from sheriffs and realtors. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full presentation or any committee action on HB 10.

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• over 1500 outreaches we conducted over 1500 outreaches we despite<00:27:02.320> our<00:27:02.520
• We also believe that this should be reserved for those cases where the conduct is repeated.
• So your testimony notes that your office conducted research into court decisions and laws that address
• Your office conducted research into court decisions and laws that address torture when drafting the bill
• <00:51:02.319> and ongoing course of criminal conduct and ongoing course of criminal conduct

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several election-related bills first. SB 51, a comprehensive public financing bill for candidates, drew strong support in testimony but also concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund has only about $2.2 million, far short of what would be needed, and that the program could not realistically start in 2026 because of staffing and system changes; the commission asked for a start date no earlier than 2028. SB 118, which would create a full-time investigator position at the Campaign Spending Commission, was supported by the commission, which said it has lacked staff growth since 1995 and that an investigator is needed to handle investigations instead of having the commission’s attorney do that work. SB 255, a housekeeping bill on excess cash campaign contributions, was supported by the commission and several county officials and would require excess cash contributions over the limit to be returned within 30 days or turned over to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. SB 345, which would expand the current partial public financing program, was supported by the commission but drew questions because it would still allow private fundraising; the commission said that under its assumptions the bill would provide more total public funds than SB 51, with a maximum of a little over $20 million versus a little over $15 million for SB 51. Testimony counts were reported as 125 support/48 oppose for SB 51, 26 support/0 oppose for SB 118, 30 support/49 oppose for SB 255, and 30 support/49 oppose for SB 345. The committee then discussed SB 176 on recount thresholds. The Office of Elections said it would stand on written testimony, and the East Hawaii Republican Party was listed but not present. The Office of Elections explained in response to questions that the bill’s recount trigger would be based on the final election-day count, not the early 6 a.m. tabulation, because the initial count is not complete until later in the day and cured ballots are counted later; the office said it does not want to begin recounts before all election-day ballots are counted. The reported testimony count was 4 support, 50 oppose, and 2 comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 260, the Judiciary’s biennial budget bill. Judiciary staff requested about $6.17 million in FY 2026 and $6.25 million in FY 2027 for operations, 17 permanent positions and one temporary position, plus $11.9 million for capital improvements. The Judiciary said the request would support specialty courts such as Women’s Court, Truancy Court, and DWI Court, a new Wahiawa District Court unit, an additional district court judge in Kona, cybersecurity, the Criminal Justice Research Institute, and facility projects including South Kohala design work and a Kauai chiller replacement. Civil legal services providers, including Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, Kuikahi Mediation Center, the Domestic Violence Action Center, the Hawaii State Bar Association, and the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission, all supported the bill but asked for an additional $1 million for the civil legal services line item, saying demand is high and the funding is spread across more providers than before. The Judiciary clarified that some of its requested positions would support Wahiawa and Women’s Court, and that the civil legal services funding goes to organizations serving low-income residents on issues such as immigration, domestic violence, evictions, and foreclosures. The committee also briefly took up SB 279 on fentanyl possession thresholds, where the prosecuting attorney’s office supported the bill and said fentanyl is already driving overdose deaths and that the proposed thresholds target distribution-level quantities rather than personal use.

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• So then you'll conduct tours and stuff when we stop by?
• We had conducted a comprehensive review of our fees, which resulted in House Bill 1123, where we aim
• Throughout this period, Fargo has continued to conduct inspections of other state facilities, provide
• To quote City of Fargo inspection director Sean Aradnik, 'The inspections that are being conducted by
• To quote City of Fargo inspection director Sean Aradnik, the inspections that are being conducted by

Keywords: 908, all

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• If ordered, the first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote.
• Pursuant to clause nine of rule 20, remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes
• first electronic vote will be conducted first electronic vote will be conducted as<00:14:09.519>
• as five minute votes will be conducted as five minute votes.<00:14:18.480> Pursuant<00:14:18.959
• The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:59:58.880> in one section called prohibited conduct in one section called prohibited conduct
• I would say I would look at that prohibited conduct as well.
• I would say I would look at that prohibited conduct as well.
• And it's called prohibited conduct.
• So, >> prohibited conduct of appraisers.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It specifically says elected members shall maintain professional conduct while serving the state, and
• The manual says elected members shall maintain professional conduct while serving the state, and should
• I go on to say from this quoting, "Even unintentional conduct, including conduct that is intended as
• ,<00:55:56.000> including<00:55:56.720> conduct unintentional conduct, including conduct
• unintentional conduct, including conduct that<00:55:57.520> is<00:55:57.839> intended<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, the Senate Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct will come to order.
• relating to what they believe my conduct relating to what they believe my conduct when<00:08:40.320
• Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct. Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Conduct will come back to order. Senator Miller. Uh, thank you, Madam Chair.
• <00:54:35.200> Um, Conduct will come back to order. Um, Conduct will come back to order.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• After conducting a site survey, our engineers worked with the employer to identify.
• After conducting a site survey, our engineers worked with the employer to identify. difficult.
• Because our work is highly individualized, most assessments are conducted on-site and in person.
• Most assessments are conducted on-site and in person.
• We conduct an independent assessment.

Keywords: 977, all

Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.

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• I remind everybody to please silence your cell phones as we conduct our meeting today.
• An analysis of student discipline data in Kentucky schools for which we have conducted site visits and
• And then in some instances you will receive multiple complaints for the same underlying conduct.
• <01:04:37.119> that allegations that are for conduct that allegations that are for conduct
• You may receive that underlying conduct.

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.