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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-4-26)

Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 44 proposes the establishment of a robotics program trust fund in the state treasury to award
  • have access to pathways and programs have access to pathways and programs that<00:02:13.440>
  • trust fund in the state treasury program trust fund in the state treasury to<00:02:37.120> award<
  • > promoting to award grants to programs promoting to award grants to programs promoting hands-on<
  • programs that support that methodology. programs that support that methodology.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 44, sponsored by Representative Chris Lewis, which would create a robotics program trust fund and a robotics funding selection committee through the Kentucky Department of Education. Supporters, including Kentucky First Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen and students from Whitfield Academy, said the bill would expand hands-on robotics education in high schools, connect students to manufacturing and engineering careers, and help meet workforce needs. The proposal would fund grants for coach stipends, competition fees, kits, supplies, and related expenses, and Lewis requested a one-time $500,000 appropriation along with private contributions from manufacturers. The students demonstrated their robot and described how robotics programs teach coding, design, manufacturing, and competition skills. The committee took no questions and approved HB 44 with a favorable expression of opinion for passage on the House floor. The committee then considered House Bill 253, sponsored by Representative James Tipton, which would phase out the use of three-cueing reading instruction and require greater alignment with the science of reading. Tipton said the bill builds on the 2022 Read to Succeed law and would prohibit three cueing in public schools by the 2029-2030 school year, while also barring public university teacher prep programs from teaching it beginning in 2027-2028. He and Kentucky Department of Education officials said the bill is intended to shift instruction toward phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, and to expand professional learning for teachers through LETRS and other options. KDE testified that enforcement would focus on support rather than punishment, using literacy coaches, regional support staff, and MTSS specialists to help districts transition. Members discussed the bill’s delayed implementation, the evidence against three cueing, and whether reading recovery should be excluded from approved interventions. Supporters cited studies and brain research they said show three cueing can hurt later reading performance, while several members emphasized the need for teacher flexibility and support. Representative Jackson noted Kentucky’s 2025 NAEP third-grade reading ranking of fourth in the nation as evidence that current efforts are helping. Representative Truett and others raised concerns about how the bill would affect classroom practice and intervention strategies, and Tipton and KDE said the goal is to align instruction with evidence-based methods rather than punish educators. The transcript ends during continued discussion of reading recovery and related instructional approaches, with no final vote on HB 253 shown in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Agriculture committee considers HF653 2/17/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would just add one—I have already testified, but one comment is this program access.
  • HF 653 includes the entire appropriation for the AgRE program.
  • because it is a public program.
  • because it is a public program.
  • because it is a public program.
Keywords: 1183, house
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Appropriations Committee, April 30, 2026 - AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, so you'll see those for the breeder award program and for the liquor division revenue and fees every
  • program more generally. award program more generally.
  • The BRC program had to get programs.
  • . program. program.
  • I see it's a grant<03:12:48.960> program. grant program. grant program.
Keywords: 916, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Program or CHIP. in the United States. Program or CHIP. in the United States.
  • Award, which recognizes excellence<00:26:23.760> in<00:26:24.080> programming,<00:26:24.880
  • <04:45:21.520> And through state Medicaid programs. And through state Medicaid programs.
  • <04:56:20.000> that paying for government programs that paying for government programs that
  • program. Last but not least, Mr. program. Last but not least, Mr.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Mar 31st, 2025

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those employees are typically serviced through their retirement programs, typically from the cities.
  • Those employees are typically serviced through their retirement programs, typically from the cities.
  • Those employees are typically serviced through their retirement programs, typically from the cities.
  • We have multiple awards.
  • The balance of the award is only recoverable upon our enactment of a claims bill.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of local, housing, education, construction, and claims bills. It first took up SB 1730 on affordable housing/Live Local changes, adopting an amendment that narrowed and clarified several provisions, including density, height, parking, attorney fees, and exclusions for certain protected areas, then reported the bill favorably. It also approved SB 1674, which clarifies that local investment restrictions cannot block Israel bonds, after a clarifying amendment. SB 140 on charter schools was reported favorably after significant debate over school conversion, teacher contracts, local control, and the use of surplus school property for housing or other public purposes; several speakers opposed it as harmful to public schools, while the sponsor said it preserved district authority and added options for municipalities and job creation. The committee also passed SB 96 and SB 4, two local claims bills, and SB 1714, which allows SHIP funds to help mobile home owners with lot rent and requires local housing plans to address mobile home park closures.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/27/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • States, and one of the largest American Psychological Association-accredited internship training programs
  • My training program is crucial for the people of Arizona, particularly our most vulnerable members who
  • My role in this position requires me to ensure that my program and trainees are adhering to the ethical
  • I was nominated for the Phoenix Business Journal's Health Care Hero Award in the category of health..
  • I was nominated for the Phoenix Business Journal's Health Care Hero Award in the category of health care
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met, approved the March 25 minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Lynette Livesey, a nominee for the State Board of Psychologists Examiners. Dr. Livesey described her background as an Arizona psychologist with experience in public health, corrections, and behavioral health training, and emphasized her commitment to ethical standards, access to care, and community service. In response to questions, she said she had been serving on board committees and attending board meetings, noted that family court-related complaints have been a recurring challenge, and expressed support for fair, informed decision-making and better coordination among providers, probation officers, and primary care physicians in behavioral health cases. Committee members asked about her experience on the board, challenges facing the board, and her views on behavioral health system improvements. One member encouraged her to meet with caucus members and discuss family court issues further. A motion was made to recommend Dr. Livesey’s confirmation to the full Senate, and the committee approved the motion by a 5-0 vote, with two members not voting. The nomination was then forwarded to the full Senate, and the committee adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/27/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services COR

Transcript Highlights:
  • States, and one of the largest American Psychological Association-accredited internship training programs
  • My training program is crucial for the people of Arizona, particularly our most vulnerable members who
  • My role in this position requires me to ensure that my program and trainees are adhering to the ethical
  • I was nominated for the Phoenix Business Journal's Health Care Hero Award in the category of health..
  • I was nominated for the Phoenix Business Journal's Health Care Hero Award in the category of health care
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met, approved the March 25 minutes without objection, and heard testimony from Dr. Lynette Livesey, a nominee for the State Board of Psychologist Examiners. Dr. Livesey described her Arizona background, long career in psychology and public health, work with correctional and community mental health populations, and volunteer service. She said she has served on the board’s application review and complaint screening committees and values the board’s fair, collaborative approach, while noting concerns she has seen in family court-related complaints and the importance of communication among providers and agencies in behavioral health. Committee members asked about her experience on the board, challenges facing the board, and broader behavioral health issues such as access to services, coordination among professionals, and how to measure success. One member encouraged her to meet with caucus members and discuss family court issues further. After discussion, a motion was made to recommend Dr. Livesey’s confirmation to the full Senate. The committee voted 5 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 not voting to advance her nomination, and then adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 29th, 2026

Labor and Employment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then you'll have a hearing with a hearing order, decision, or award that's issued.
  • This program has been...
  • Commissioner issued an award for more than $350,000 for the labor violations I suffered.
  • The wage claim adjudication program recovered the most of all of these programs: $41 million.
  • The wage claim adjudication program recovered the most of all of these programs, 41 million.
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment held a review hearing on SB 588, the 2015 wage theft enforcement law, focusing on whether its tools are working and what additional authority or resources may be needed. Committee members emphasized that wage theft is a major and under-enforced form of theft in California, citing large backlogs in wage claims and long delays that often leave workers unpaid even after winning judgments. Panelists from UCLA, worker advocacy organizations, and legal aid described SB 588’s enforcement tools, including liens, levies, stop orders, successor and individual liability, and priority in bankruptcy. They said the law has improved collections and settlement leverage, especially in industries like janitorial services and property services, where client companies and contractors can be held jointly responsible. Several examples were discussed, including cases involving Tesla, Cheesecake Factory, Optum, and Winko Foods, where the law helped secure payments or settlements for workers. At the same time, advocates argued that the prejudgment lien provisions are too limited, that care home cases remain especially difficult, and that more staffing and broader authority would improve recovery. Workers testified about unpaid wages, long delays, retaliation fears, and the difficulty of collecting even after obtaining judgments. A home care worker described waiting years for a hearing and still not recovering money because assets had been moved or hidden. A residential care worker said caregivers are often underpaid, denied breaks, and left with little practical recourse. The Labor Commissioner reported that the agency has recovered more wages since SB 588, including through mail levies, liens, and stop orders, but said many cases involve judgment-proof employers and require intensive investigation. Public comment from a SEIU representative supported SB 588 and urged continued focus on bad actors and targeted enforcement. No vote or formal action was taken at the hearing.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the particular money for this program is appropriated Just for to fund that position.
  • Would you agree that when we Talk about the rural fire programs that they seek grant money for programs
  • Would you also agree that just this past year, $13 million for a cabin chassis program that was going
  • enroll into the equivalent sleep program.
  • , I was hoping we could get the funding to expand those programs to get more inmates through the program
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 6th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • No, this is all state program.
  • ed prep programs.
  • Programs are cut.
  • . essential programs.
  • I think that if you fund the program, expand the program, program, so that it applies to more folks,
Bills: HB2, HB2
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Jan 14th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • program, aptly called the FARM program.
  • When CMS announced the award on December 29, 2025, Florida was awarded $209.9 million over five years
  • I know they'll be able to partake in the road program.
  • in the ACA grant program?
  • There are a great deal of these scholarship programs.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 executive appointments. After explanation by Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gates, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural development package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties losing population, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care measures. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health provisions in light of a new federal rural health grant and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, while also asking about eligibility and access to grant funds. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision for later conforming legislation and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators from both parties supported the bill while raising concerns about accountability, student oversight, and school quality. The bill passed 38-0. Afterward, the Senate waived rules so SB 250 and CS/SB 318 could be immediately certified to the House. The session ended with announcements, including Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and a reminder about the chamber group photograph, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/09/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 2440, prisoners transition program — Judiciary and Elections.
  • HB 2806, lawful presence public programs revocation — Military Affairs and Security.
  • HB 2055, brackish groundwater recovery program — Natural Resources.
  • HB 2142, ADE school safety center programs — Education.
  • Schools would be recognized for their participation in the program.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, realtors visiting for Realtor Day, and a representative from Home of Hope. The Senate then handled a large number of bill referrals and second-reading items before moving into Committee of the Whole on multiple calendars. Several bills were advanced with committee and floor amendments, including SB 1494, SB 1497, SB 1503, SB 1535, SB 1544, SB 1580, SB 1582, SB 1584, SB 1585, SB 1602, SB 1632, SB 1723, and SB 1798. Many of the amendments were described as technical cleanups, but some made substantive changes, such as SB 1535’s provisions on sealing records for sex-trafficking victims and SB 1723’s domestic-violence release and monitoring provisions. The Committee of the Whole also adopted a report recommending several bills do pass as amended. The chamber adopted House Concurrent Resolution 264 honoring former Senator Barbara Leff, followed by a moment of silence and remarks from her family. The Senate then returned to Committee of the Whole for Calendar 1, where it retained SB 1332 and advanced SB 1654, SB 1711, SB 1743, SCR 1047, and HB 2993. HB 2993 drew the most debate: opponents argued it had a single-subject problem, relied on funding from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Fraud Fund, and could create unnecessary outside-counsel costs for DPS, while supporters cited the need for the supplemental and defended the funding approach. The motion to report HB 2993 do pass carried by division, 16-13. In third reading, the Senate passed HB 4115 and a series of Senate bills, including SB 1012, SB 1213, SB 1416, SB 1474, SB 1511, SB 1549, SB 1573, SB 1634, SB 1647, and SB 1649, with several passing on close 16-13 votes. Debate centered heavily on immigration enforcement, concealed carry in businesses serving alcohol, CDL and driver-license issues, campaign finance disclosure, and a digital asset reserve fund. Members on both sides repeatedly explained votes on constitutional, public safety, fiscal, and civil-rights grounds. The session ended with bills transmitted to the House after passage.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Jan 14th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • program, aptly called the farm program.
  • When CMS announced the award on December 29, 2025, Florida was awarded $209.9 million over five years
  • I know they'll be able to partake in the road program.
  • in the AHCA grant program?
  • of being able to stabilize the scholarship program?
Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, doctor-of-the-day introduction, and several recognitions, including a Founders’ Day tribute to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a welcome to a nationally ranked student debater in the gallery. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 gubernatorial executive appointments; after explanation by the Ethics and Elections chair, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program, housing and transportation investments, education funding, and rural health care improvements. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health-care provisions in light of new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding amounts. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing the bill’s focus on rural infrastructure, health care access, and local flexibility. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates explained that the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public-school funding, tightening enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees, requiring student identification numbers, improving reimbursement processes, and directing the Department of Education to develop a business plan for scholarship funding organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision from the bill, with that issue expected to move elsewhere. Senators discussed transparency, accountability, and protections against overpayments and unverified enrollments, while also noting the need to preserve support for school districts. The bill passed 38-0. After both bills passed, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and scheduled a group photograph for the following Thursday before adjourning until January 22 or upon the President’s call.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • They have conferred over 30,000 degrees, certificates, and awards. awards in the last 100 years, starting
  • The 287g program is a long-standing federal program that Texas County's already part partner in.
  • Repeating a failed federal program?
  • So, if sheriffs are not awarded grant funding through this bill, or if the award is not not substantial
  • If the sheriffs are not... awarded grant funding through this bill or if they find that the award is
Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Part D program.
  • They want to totally gut the federal programs that help regular people.
  • there so Gavin their brush program there so Gavin Newsome<02:13:03.520> can't<02:13:03.719>
  • The bill is intended to ensure that annual bonuses awarded to Amtrak's top executives are made public
  • Nonetheless, Amtrak executives have been awarded generous six-figure bonuses despite financial losses
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Joint Policy Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this is this education program. They see them. So this is this education program.
  • what's in the program yet.
  • That is always in process with this program.
  • Programs mentioned include swim lessons, water safety, camping, youth development programs, youth sports
  • , meal programs for delivery, lifestyle health programs, and fitness and well-being.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2401, which would require physicians to complete continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health as part of the state’s rural health transformation effort. HHS supported the bill, saying it would help physicians better address chronic disease and preserve federal grant points tied to the state’s application. A member of the public also testified in favor, arguing that better nutrition education could improve diabetes outcomes and reduce costs. The committee then adopted an amendment to add the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice to the background-check statute so the occupational therapy compact could proceed, and it passed the bill as amended on a roll call vote. The committee next heard House Bill 1621, which would require the Presidential Fitness Physical Fitness Test in elementary, middle, and high school physical education courses. HHS said the bill was part of the rural health transformation application and could help preserve federal funding, but members raised many questions about the test’s criteria, adaptive options for students with disabilities, equipment needs, and whether the bill should apply to non-public schools. Senator Clemens offered an amendment to limit the requirement to public schools, but it failed. Senator Hogan then offered an amendment to clarify exemptions and allow DPI to align implementation with federal guidance; that amendment passed. A further amendment adding language allowing DPI to establish criteria for and exceptions to the test also passed. The committee then approved the bill as amended on a roll call vote. The committee also considered House Bill 1622, which joins North Dakota to the physician assistant licensure compact. HHS said the compact would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, support military families, and help preserve rural health transformation funding. Members noted the compact had been discussed in a prior session and that many earlier concerns had been resolved. After brief discussion about the compact process and its consistency with other interstate compacts, the committee voted to do pass the bill. Finally, the committee began Senate Bill 2402, which expands pharmacists’ prescriptive authority and therapeutic substitution powers. HHS and the Board of Pharmacy supported the bill as a way to improve access to care and maintain rural health transformation funding. Senator Roers introduced a detailed amendment negotiated with the Board of Medicine and Board of Pharmacy to narrow and clarify the bill, including notification requirements, limits on certain drug categories, and patient-protection language for therapeutic substitution. The Board of Pharmacy then testified in support of the broader bill and explained the CLIA-waived testing provisions and the repeal of the older, narrower pharmacist-testing language. The hearing and amendment discussion were still underway when the transcript ended.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

ALC-PEER Jan 13th, 2026

ALC-PEER

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some new people will come into the program.
  • Some new people will come into the program.
  • It's not possible with any program.
  • will award over $200 million in the next four years.
  • It will also be a $7 million federal award.
Keywords: 1204, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • This program is effective.
  • The federal tax credit scholarship program is effective January 1 of 2027.
  • This program is income-based.
  • This program also allows taxpayers to give up to $1,700.
  • These scholarships can be awarded to them, which frees up money.
Bills: SB1142, SCR1028
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.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • program.
  • They've won awards. I'm very, very proud of them. But we are bound by the law.
  • her the Rising Star Award.
  • Can we have your commitment to fully implement this program? By this prescribed date.
  • The agency was leaving the decision to fund the program as a policy decision by the legislature.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Nov 19th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • the percent of graduate degrees in programs of strategic emphasis.
  • with the prioritization of degree credentials and degree programs.
  • So for programs... that the current performance may not be the full picture.
  • data, which was really the 2023-24 degrees awarded.
  • Again, that's the grad student in program strategic emphasis metric.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear two presentations focused on the state university system: an update from the Board of Governors on performance-based funding and a state university efficiency study from Ben Watkins of the Division of Bond Finance. Chair Harrell emphasized accountability, maintaining Florida’s top-ranked higher education system, and getting the best return on state investment. A quorum was present, with several senators excused and one arriving later in the meeting. Sarah Donaghi outlined changes to the performance-based funding model. She said the current model will be used for 2026-27 funding, with only minor benchmark changes for metrics tied to programs of strategic emphasis, reflecting a statutory review that reduced the list of designated programs from about 800 to about 200. She also described a new “PBF 2.0” framework approved by the Board of Governors for implementation in 2027-28 funding, which will combine excellence and improvement measures, update benchmarks to the SUS 2030 strategic plan, reduce “layups” where many schools score perfect tens, expand the affordability metric to include students without loans, remove SUS transfer students from certain graduation metrics, and create a new transfer-student outcome metric. The board will run the new model alongside the current one before using it for funding, and no funding changes will occur this year. Watkins presented findings from an eight-month efficiency study ordered by executive order. Using audited financial data, student outcome data, and personnel data, he concluded that Florida’s universities provide strong value because of low tuition, rising degree production, and improved job placement and earnings outcomes. He said tuition remains the lowest in the country and that state support has increased, while per-student spending has also risen, driven largely by payroll costs. He argued that universities should operate more like business enterprises, with more granular budgeting, clearer financial reporting, and efficiency metrics such as operating expense per student and cost per degree, and he recommended that such measures be incorporated into performance funding and board oversight. Committee members asked about national comparisons, data transparency, payroll growth, admissions selectivity, and whether legislation should require more detailed institutional reporting. The meeting ended with no public comment and adjournment after Senator Bracey Davis moved to adjourn.