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• He is a leading figure in a very important national longitudinal cohort study, fundamental to understanding
• The School of Public Health that I've been discussing has a very, very important focus on these longitudinal
• sorts of health parameters over time related to chronic disease states, and the intent of these longitudinal
• development offerings to public safety organizations through our Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis
• With a fully funded APCD, we would be able to actually run claims analysis on those claims and identify

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• But analysis has found these assumptions do not accurately capture how districts truly generate revenue
• It is rooted in a deep history and is a product of over 20 years of litigation, analysis, and legislation
• Schools, that we can create that longitudinal data. Then, we do want to use a consistent tool.
• And are you doing the kind of analysis? And I mean, we all are.
• We all are doing the kind of analysis that identifies where are those pockets that are maybe already

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• In our analysis, we look at districts across the country, and I'll show you the California-specific results
• And how that would have like that it would be kind of like a maybe like a moving spike on the longitudinal

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A little tweak here and there can have a big impact down the road, and we do have to have that longitudinal

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• and training, leadership development, institutional organizing, strategic communication, policy analysis
• Similarly, a RAND longitudinal study that included Boston and four other cities showed that summer learning
• As far as harm to trans youth, we know from longitudinal studies that when legislation like this is enacted

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level. The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.

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• I know that the county is collecting longitudinal data about the impact that's had on health outcomes
• And so I'm going to turn it over to Clayton, who will walk you through some of the analysis we've done
• But I will note, I think one of the things that our analysis points out is where there are some substantive

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• So longitudinal research is very hard, but we do have various data that shows that good and especially
• <04:32:42.560> So<04:32:43.040> longitudinal head start worked again.
• So longitudinal head start worked again.
• So longitudinal research<04:32:43.920> is<04:32:44.159> very<04:32:44.399> hard,
• , which is longitudinal database, which is unconstitutional. unconstitutional. unconstitutional.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The national office commissioned a study with the Lab for Economic Opportunity, and they looked longitudinally
• economic opportunity and<01:15:05.920> they<01:15:06.159> looked<01:15:06.400> longitudinally
• <01:15:07.199> at and they looked longitudinally at and they looked longitudinally at students

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:28 Kentucky Recovery Vocational: Workforce Reimagined 00:01:31 Update on College Athletics and 25RS SB 3 00:24:39 Goodwill Kentucky Excel Center 01:09:53, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Kentucky Recovery Vocational Workforce and Re-entry Incorporated, led by Executive Director Jerick D'vor, on its vocational training model for people in recovery and formerly incarcerated individuals. He said the nonprofit operates in Russell Springs and serves students from across Kentucky, offering manufacturing and welding training tied to recovery services through Spark Recovery. D'vor emphasized that the program combines treatment, soft-skills coaching, job placement, and continued support after employment, arguing that training should begin around 90 days into recovery rather than earlier. He reported strong outcomes, including 292 students served, 259 certificates earned, and 250 job placements, with many participants placed in manufacturing jobs and 17 welders trained and placed through the new welding academy. Members praised the program but asked about funding, retention, and employability barriers. D'vor said the pilot was supported by opioid abatement grant funding, and the program now relies mainly on donor contributions and Spark Recovery’s investment in clients, with possible future support from additional opioid abatement funds or 1915(i) mechanisms. He said participants are not charged tuition and that the organization provides soft-skills training and job coaches. In response to questions about long-term outcomes, he said the program does not yet have a full alumni tracking system but is exploring technology options and continues to provide post-employment support for 90 days. After approving the committee minutes, members received an update on college athletics and Senate Bill 3 from University of Louisville Athletic Director Josh Heird and University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart. They said Kentucky’s NIL framework and reporting requirements are working reasonably well and praised the state for not trying to create a competitive advantage in the evolving college sports environment. Heird reported that 521 student-athletes have signed up for NILGO and about 240 deals have been approved through the system, while noting the need to ensure NIL agreements are legitimate marketplace deals rather than artificial payments. The discussion also touched on the House settlement, the $600 approval threshold, and broader federal changes affecting college athletics.

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• Wagers made in the legal US market by Wagers made in the legal US market by 2030<00:13:08.040> longitudinal
• /c><00:13:08.720> research<00:13:09.079> from<00:13:09.240> Southern 2030 longitudinal
• research from Southern 2030 longitudinal research from Southern Methodist<00:13:10.120> University
• <00:13:10.680> found<00:13:10.959> that<00:13:11.160> less Longitudinal research

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Working with a Columbia University lab that's focused solely on heavy metals analysis.
• They've received, um, they do the same kind of analysis for other disasters such as the LA wildfires
• Working with a Columbia University lab that's focused solely on heavy metals analysis.
• But this all raises questions and the need for deeper and longitudinal study of this.
• But this all raises questions and the need for deeper and longitudinal study of this.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, with Chair Dela Alani framing the discussion around emergency preparedness, recovery, and lessons for future disasters. The main presentation came from researchers involved in the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, who described the project as a grassroots academic-community partnership that has enrolled more than 2,000 adults and children for health screenings, social assessments, and biomonitoring. They said the study has documented elevated mental and physical health conditions, housing instability, unemployment, barriers to care, and exposure to heavy metals and other toxicants, while also noting some modest improvement in adult mental health and self-rated health compared with the prior year. The presenters emphasized that wildfire impacts remain severe two years later. They reported that about half of adult participants had worsening health since the fires, roughly 40% had direct or frequent fire exposure, and many adults showed chronic disease burdens such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory impairment. They also said about half of adult survivors reported depressive symptoms, about a quarter had moderate to severe anxiety, more than 4% had considered suicide in the prior month, and nearly one in four had PTSD. A clinician from the Lahaina Certified Community Behavioral Health Center described the clinic’s no-turn-away model, with case management, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for anyone who needs it, and urged lawmakers to fund and expand that approach. The researchers also highlighted environmental findings, saying urine testing of more than 1,200 adults found heavy metal signatures that differed between burn-zone residents and those on the perimeter, with higher levels associated with displacement and ash re-exposure. They said about 20% of participants had higher-than-expected heavy metal levels 6 to 12 months after the fires, and cited a negative association between nickel levels and lung function. They argued for long-term monitoring, better cleanup methods, and a centralized health surveillance system tied to community outreach. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the briefing; the chair said the presentation materials and related reports would be posted for public access, and members were invited to ask questions after the presentation.

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• 39.599> to<00:40:40.160> our<00:40:40.640> um Next we will turn to our State Longitudinal
• EELS is our Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System, and so that is where data collected by MDE, DHS
• as well um eels is our early outcomes as well um eels is our early childhood<00:42:23.640> longitudinal
• <00:42:24.280> data<00:42:24.559> system<00:42:24.960> and childhood longitudinal
• data system and childhood longitudinal data system and so<00:42:25.400> that<00:42:25.599>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , First, counties support the concept of statewide review and analysis of disproportionality.
• Having the commissioner conduct these reviews may allow for more consistent data analysis and a broader
• This type of statewide analysis can help identify systemic barriers, service gaps, and opportunities
• <01:04:34.680> systemic analysis can help identify systemic analysis can help identify systemic
• Second, addressing disproportionality requires more than data analysis.

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement

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• We also are the statewide<00:21:01.039> longitudinal<00:21:01.600> data<00:21:01.840>
• > system<00:21:02.080> under statewide longitudinal data system under statewide longitudinal
• leadership in facilities has started in the last couple of years, we have done the assessment, the analysis

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum

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• you always want to base that inflationary analysis on a per pupil analysis right so at least It factors
• And you see that, you can't miss it, when you look at the year-over-year longitudinal data.
• And unfortunately, that analysis from our actuary did create some confusion.
• There were some tweaks made to the cost-benefit analysis.
• Texans, but also know how this cost-benefit analysis worked.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This is good for overall trend analysis. Okay. All right.
• This is good for<01:34:18.239> overall<01:34:18.639> trend<01:34:18.960> analysis.
• for overall trend analysis. for overall trend analysis.
• up in the upper leftand corner analysis up in the upper leftand corner of<01:46:03.840> each<
• If you're looking for longitudinal data, the New Hampshire state assessment follows the same cohort of

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met to hear from the New Hampshire Association of School Principals as part of its review of a proposal involving statewide administrative consolidation and changes to school governance. Members first discussed how school board witnesses would be selected, with the chair saying the committee would seek a mix of district sizes and structures and would also accept emailed input. The principals’ association said it represents more than 550 principals and assistant principals and urged caution about any mandatory consolidation, arguing that successful consolidations are gradual and voluntary. Association leaders and principals testified that principals already handle a wide range of responsibilities, including instructional leadership, student discipline, safety, staff supervision and evaluation, family and community engagement, and day-to-day crisis response. They argued that shifting more legal, budgetary, and administrative duties onto principals would reduce time for coaching teachers and supporting students, increase burnout and turnover, and create legal and training risks, especially in areas such as special education, privacy, and labor issues. They also said the roles of superintendents, principals, and school board members are distinct and require different training and expertise. Members asked detailed questions about how responsibilities are divided between principals and SAUs, whether principals recruit and evaluate staff, and how much time principals work. One principal said she works about 60 to 70 hours a week and that additional duties would be difficult to absorb. Another principal described his school’s structure, the importance of community building, and the need to preserve district-wide alignment if consolidation moves forward. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• If you want your findings to be valid, your analysis of anti-Semitism must be based in high-quality data
• , sound research methods, and serious policy analysis.
• It's also longitudinal. Okay.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met for its 11th meeting and approved the minutes from its August 7 meeting. Co-chairs said the commission had recently completed preliminary K-12 recommendations and would continue work on higher education, with additional topics such as workplace issues, the medical sector, and the arts to be addressed before the November 30 reporting deadline. They also said another public comment meeting would be held this fall. The first testimony came from Dr. Mark Posnansky of Harvard Medical School, who described anti-Semitism affecting STEM, research, and higher education. He said Jewish and Israeli students and faculty reported ostracism, gaslighting, intimidation, discrimination, and hiding Jewish identity, and he urged clear leadership statements, mandatory anti-Semitism education, and stronger reporting and discipline procedures. Commissioners asked about Harvard training, spillover into teaching hospitals, and whether anti-Semitic climates were causing students to leave; he said some students had turned down opportunities because of the environment and that concerns also affected healthcare settings. Lindsey Gabbo, a Harvard Law student and mother, testified that campus discourse after October 7 had made Jewish and Zionist students feel isolated and unwelcome, with protests, defaced hostage posters, and a student council BDS vote contributing to the climate. She said Harvard had sent some emails acknowledging anti-Semitism but that she had not seen meaningful steps to restore dialogue, and she argued the school needed more structured venues for conversation. Commissioners also asked about campus security, the effect on students’ mental health, and the impact of chants and protests that she said many Jewish students understood as calls to violence. A panel of concerned Jewish faculty and staff then offered contrasting views. Professor Jeremy Menchick argued the commission should use data carefully, include non-Zionist Jews in its analysis, and avoid reinforcing divisions within the Jewish community. Professor Hilary Lustick described restorative-practice approaches and said structured dialogue could address conflict without immediate punishment. Professor Jonathan Feingold warned that anti-Semitism was being weaponized by the Trump administration and right-wing groups to attack universities and DEI, and he urged the commission not to adopt approaches that could be used to undermine civil rights institutions. Commissioners pushed back on claims that the problem was being exaggerated or reduced to a “problem” rather than a “crisis,” and the discussion ended with continued debate over data, context, and how to balance anti-Semitism concerns with broader civil-rights protections.

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• OK, great, thank you, and the statewide longitudinal Tdinal data system, um.

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• We could snapshot on the demographics and including the data and the longitudinal studies and the impact
• issues concerning these particular programs, ultimately leading back to a separate but equal type analysis
• This data includes longitudinal studies showing significant impacts on student performance over time.

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Marshand said they maintain contact with consumers through a longitudinal follow-up process, checking
• This is a longitudinal,<00:51:13.599> you<00:51:13.760> know,<00:51:13.920> period
• c><00:51:14.160> of<00:51:14.240> of longitudinal, you know, period of of longitudinal,

Bills: HF3889, HF2567, HF3878

Keywords: workforce development, grant program, employment, economic development, funding, employment contract, labor policy, employee rights, unconscionable provisions, public policy, legal enforcement, airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, 1183, house

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• Forensic Medicine, which was published again in January of '23, they were really only able to longitudinally
• :49:37.280> to 23 uh they were really only able to 23 uh they were really only able to longitudinally
• longitudinally longitudinally look<01:49:40.159> at<01:49:40.719> or<01:49:41.119>

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:00 2. Approval of Minutes – 00:01:32 3. Getting to Know the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky – 00:02:26 4. Healthy Kids Clinic – 00:26:58 5. Pharmacy Payment Parity – 00:56:36 6. Ibogaine – 01:17:37 7. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:53:05 8. Adjournment – 01:53:19, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized Eric Clark for his service, noting this may be his last meeting before he leaves state government. The main presentation was from Allison Adams, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who described the organization’s history, nonpartisan mission, and focus on health equity, prevention, and upstream policy solutions. She said Kentucky’s poor rankings in chronic disease, preventable hospitalizations, and life expectancy show the need to shift resources toward prevention and community-driven strategies rather than relying mainly on treatment after people become sick. Adams emphasized leading health indicators, arguing that lawmakers should track actionable measures such as quit attempts and smoke-free policies instead of only lagging indicators like disease rates and mortality. In response to questions, she said accountability should be shared across communities and systems, with possible incentives and disincentives tied to outcomes, and she supported creating a public data utility or dashboard, ideally with university partners, to help legislators and communities monitor progress. She also cited examples of accountable health community models and said Kentucky could adapt similar approaches. The committee then heard from Meade County Schools Superintendent Mark Martin and district health coordinator Karen Kotche about the Healthy Kids Clinic partnership with Cumberland Health. They described a seven-year effort that led to full implementation in the district, which now has a nurse in every school and a nurse practitioner, allowing services such as sports physicals and other clinic functions to be provided on campus. They said the program has been a strong investment for students and the community and began explaining how the district built the partnership after earlier efforts and delays, including the pandemic.