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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- You're incredibly impressive and great job on all your accomplishments academically and athletically.
- finally got to express myself, be physically active, and challenge myself like anyone else who's ever achieved
- have spent as much time as possible working with people with disabilities, some who are aspiring or achieving
- have spent as much time as possible working with people with disabilities, some who are aspiring or achieving
- Running on a walking leg would have limited my achievements.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Mental Health met in executive session and advanced several bills. HB 1881 was voted do pass without discussion. HB 3010 was amended with a committee substitute that removed a subsection allowing payers to remove “gold carding” based on procedure volume changes, then passed 10-0. HB 2355, the “Food is Medicine” bill, received a committee amendment to align terminology with other partnerships and then passed 11-0. HB 1855, dealing with alpha-gal reporting, was substantially revised: the substitute narrowed the bill to alpha-gal, removed Lyme disease, changed a department duty from mandatory to discretionary in one section, and delayed reporting implementation; it then passed 14-0 after members discussed the need for better disease tracking and the department’s workload.
The committee then heard testimony on HB 2034, which would require insurance coverage for activity-based prostheses, orthotics, and high-performance or mobility-supportive wheelchairs. Sponsor Representative Carolyn Caton said the bill is intended to cover devices that help people live, exercise, and avoid secondary health problems, while preserving prior authorization and medical-necessity review. Supporters included clinicians, parents, amputees, and athletes who described being denied running blades, water-safe prostheses, or durable wheelchairs and said the devices are essential for health, independence, mental well-being, and participation in school, work, and sports. Several witnesses said the bill would reduce long-term costs and reliance on charity.
Opponents, including the Missouri Insurance Coalition and America’s Health Insurance Plans, argued the bill is an expansion of coverage with unclear definitions and potentially significant costs, especially for Medicaid and other state-regulated plans. They cited the fiscal note, warned about possible federal ACA rule changes that could shift costs to states, and questioned whether the bill’s language on Medicare supplemental coverage and “perceived disability” was workable or preempted. Committee members pressed both sides on cost savings, definitions of “normal” activity, and whether the bill could be narrowed or otherwise revised, and several said they were willing to keep working on the issue. The hearing on HB 2034 was left open and then recessed after testimony, with no vote taken in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- And we've been able to achieve a hold time of 6.2 minutes, so it's a minute and a half. minute reduction
- Request from the list and have achieved some efficiencies, but we do think some additional staff are
- Especially through the work of partners that we have in academic institutions that are doing some of
- of this community immunity or herd immunity of getting everybody vaccinated so that you really can achieve
- We could not achieve our mission without your support and I'd be remiss if I did not offer so I mention
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article II
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- > we</c><00:44:20.400><c> need</c><00:44:20.640><c> a</c><00:44:21.160><c> footnote</c> trying to achieve
- Do we need a footnote trying to achieve.
- Um, so they rely on those school meals during the academic year, but when school is out of session, they
- Um, so they rely on those school meals during the academic year, but when school is out of session, they
- year but when school is out of academic year but when school is out of session<02:08:56.520><c> they
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Thu Feb 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Without my high school's proactive initiative, I would not be where I am today in my academic journey
- Without my high school's proactive initiative, I would not be where I am today in my academic journey
- and the academic and then they<01:18:41.320><c> would</c><01:18:41.480><c> have</c><01:18:41.600><c>
- It said, 'Attainment of a diploma should be continued upon demonstrating academic proficiency,' and I
- </c> continued upon demonstrating academic continued upon demonstrating academic proficiency<01:28:08.679
Summary:
The House Committee on Education met on February 6 at 2:00 p.m. and heard testimony on a series of education-related bills. HB 1200, which would codify teacher ratios in statute, drew support from the Department of Education, the Democratic Party of the Education Caucus, and 11 individuals; no opposition was noted and the committee moved on without questions. HB 1344, concerning mandatory FAFSA completion, received testimony from the Department of Education, Hawaii P20, and a University of Hawaiʻi student who cited unclaimed Pell Grant funds and low FAFSA completion rates as reasons to support the bill. Committee members asked about current outreach efforts, and DOE and P20 described FAFSA tracking data, hotlines, email support, school-based FAFSA nights, and coordination with counselors; members also raised concerns about federal education funding and Pell Grants.
The committee then heard HB 1499, which would authorize staff and volunteers to administer certain medications. The Department of Education, Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing leadership, and the Hawaii State Center for Nursing all testified in support, along with several individuals and the Democratic Party Environmental Caucus. The next measure, HB 902 on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program, was supported by DOE, the Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaiian Electric, but it prompted extensive questioning from the Vice Chair about whether taxpayers should fund a study to help schools remain open during shutoffs. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would help DOE assess impacts in wildfire-risk areas and noted its wildfire safety strategy, outreach efforts, and potential community resource centers, while the Vice Chair argued the utility should bear more of the cost.
The committee also heard HB 961, a bill on school libraries and a CASS pilot program, with DOE offering comments and HSTA and the Hawaii Library Association strongly supporting it. HSTA argued certified librarians are important for literacy, research, and digital literacy, and said many schools lack them because of cost; the association and 14 individuals testified in support. HB 962, a related bill on DOE libraries and the system, also drew support from DOE, HSTA, and the Hawaii Library Association, with 15 individuals in support. Finally, HB 730, concerning the Civil Rights Compliance Branch, received support from DOE, White Children’s Action Network, AAW of Hawaiʻi, and many individuals. Testifiers said the branch needs more resources and training and handles more than Title IX, including Title VI, Title VII, and ADA matters. A student plaintiff in a Title IX lawsuit described unequal treatment in athletics and facilities, and another supporter said the bill would help ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- creating a facility that meets today's military training standards while also supporting students academically
- military training standards while also supporting<00:34:52.480><c> students</c><00:34:52.879><c> academically
- </c><00:34:53.720><c> is</c><00:34:53.879><c> a</c> supporting students academically is a supporting
- students academically is a powerful<00:34:54.399><c> investment</c><00:34:54.919><c> in</c><00:34:55.040
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 30 senators. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and agreed to allow bill introductions and committee reports throughout the day. Several guests were recognized in the gallery, including local officials, construction representatives for the new statehouse, and advocacy groups.
A series of House messages were received and referred to committees, including local bills and constitutional amendments for Macon, Winston, Perry, Montgomery, Mobile, Jefferson, Marengo, Covington, Tuscaloosa, and Madison counties, along with measures on campaign finance, title fraud, public health, workforce, income tax, legal tender, consumer protection, seafood products, carbon dioxide injection wells, and boards of registrars. Committee reports included favorable reports on Senate Bill 374 and House Bill 432 from the Committee on Local Legislation. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 97 commending the University of Alabama on its planned ROTC facility and Student Veteran Center, and Senate Joint Resolution 98 naming a portion of Highway 9 in Elmore County the Lamar S. "Bubba" Woodham Jr. Highway.
During personal privilege, Senator Smitherman urged attention to the lack of septic systems in parts of the state and suggested the Senate may need to study the issue, possibly through a resolution or task force. Senator Orr submitted a notice in writing regarding proposed Senate rules changes. The Senate then took up local legislation, adopting budget isolation resolutions and passing multiple local bills and constitutional amendments, including House Bill 569 (Autauga County), House Bill 337 and Senate Bill 371 (Madison County), House Bill 576 (Mobile County), House Bill 529 (Class 2 municipalities), Senate Bill 369 (Lauderdale County), House Bill 612 (Covington County), and House Bill 514 (Tuscaloosa County), with votes largely unanimous or near-unanimous.
The Senate recessed until 1:00 p.m. after completing the local calendar items.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we are a group of more than 20 organizations, ranches, academic institutions, forestry businesses
- c> of more than uh 20 organizations, of more than uh 20 organizations, ranches,<00:09:53.120><c> academic
- </c><00:09:53.680><c> institutions,</c><00:09:54.720><c> uh</c> ranches, academic institutions, uh ranches
- , academic institutions, uh forestry<00:09:55.360><c> businesses,</c><00:09:55.920><c> conservation</
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee heard several agriculture-related bills. HB 1953 would create a two-year conservation and environmental stewardship pilot program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB); testimony from Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii supported investing in conservation agriculture and farm practices that protect waterways and native species. HB 248 would establish a climate-resilient food systems grant program, with DAB explaining the types of equipment and processing investments such grants could support, such as coffee roasting, packaging, harvesting equipment, and other value-added infrastructure. HB 2246 would create a grant administration program and revolving fund to help DAB manage grants; DAB said the bill would help leverage federal, state, county, and private funding by retaining part of the indirect cost recovery to meet matching requirements. HB 2549 would create a clean plant program to produce and distribute disease-free plant material, and reforestation advocates said it would support large-scale reforestation efforts. HB 2551 would fund an area fruit fly suppression program; DAB described sterile fruit fly technology and said the program could help reduce fruit fly populations statewide. HB 2216 would authorize DAB to package and sell part of its loan portfolio to third parties, and HB 2152 would clarify liability and penalties for dog attacks on livestock, with the Hawaii Sheep and Goat Association discussing proposed language and the Hawaiian Humane Society’s suggested amendment on euthanasia procedures.
Testimony was largely supportive across the measures, with DAB, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and other agriculture and conservation groups generally backing the bills. There was some discussion on funding levels and implementation details, including DAB’s estimate of about $750,000 for three clean plant stations and a question about the appropriations needed for the fruit fly suppression program. For HB 2152, the chair noted an amendment incorporating Hawaiian Humane Society language that would require surrender of a dog found to have caused livestock loss or damage for humane euthanasia within 24 hours.
In decision-making, the committee voted to pass all of the measures discussed, most with technical amendments or date-defect amendments to July 1, 2050. HB 1953, HB 2548, HB 2549, HB 2551, HB 2216, and HB 2152 were all adopted unanimously by the members present, and HB 2246 also passed with technical amendments. The chair’s amendment to HB 2152 was specifically adopted to include the humane euthanasia language.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The school was founded with a vision to provide strong academic education grounded in Christian values
- HB 4221, Appropriation; HB 4022, Medical Marijuana; HB 4023, Employment; HB 4024, Ethnic Studies Academic
- He excelled academically, graduating with honors from Maryvale High School in West Phoenix, and was an
- Athlete, excelling in basketball and football, he was offered over 130 academic scholarships and eight
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as American Heart Month, with Representative Willoughby emphasizing CPR and AED readiness. Members also welcomed students and guests from Wilcox Christian School, the Arizona State Fair Association, and other visitors. The chamber then handled routine business including attendance, journal approval, committee assignments, and first and second readings of numerous bills.
The Committee of the Whole considered several measures, including HB 2016, HB 2133, HB 2223, HB 2459, HB 2501, and HB 2785. Most received do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and amendments. HB 2785, a major tax conformity bill, drew the most debate: supporters said it would align Arizona law with federal tax changes, prevent taxpayers from having to amend returns, and provide certainty during filing season, while opponents argued it would create a large revenue loss and benefit corporations and the wealthy without a clear funding plan. The committee adopted the Ways and Means amendment to HB 2785 by a 31-22 division vote, and the bill ultimately received a do-pass recommendation.
Back on the floor, the House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and sent HB 2016, HB 2133, HB 2123, HB 2459, HB 2501, and HB 2785 to engrossing. In third reading, HB 2029, HB 2120, HB 2126, and HB 2131 passed, while HB 2045 failed on a 19-36 vote and then failed again on a reconsideration motion by 25-27. Members then made several personal privilege remarks about legislative process, representation, and Black History Month, and the House adjourned until the following Wednesday afternoon.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The school was founded with a vision to provide strong academic education grounded in Christian values
- assessment; HB 4221, appropriation, medical marijuana; HB 4022, employment; HB 4023, ethnic studies, academic
- He excelled academically, graduating with honors from Maryvale High School in West Phoenix, and was an
- He was offered over 130 academic scholarships and eight athletic scholarships. Dr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 11th, 2025
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- Karl Chemnitz, who's our provost and vice president for academic affairs, to share a bit of an overview
- that sets us apart is how we work closely with employers across the region when we develop. new academic
- opportunities. such as internships, apprenticeships, industry-led project experiences into every student's academic
- But I was an academic. I was a scientist with no business background.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center renovation at PSU and Red Fern Morrison and Ketty at KSC, um, to academic
- at</c><00:09:05.920><c> KSC</c><00:09:07.360><c> um</c><00:09:07.519><c> to</c><00:09:07.920><c> academic
- </c> Morrison and Ketty at KSC um to academic Morrison and Ketty at KSC um to academic building<00:09
Committee:
Senate Capital Budget
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He is continuing his academic journey as an economics student at the University of Florida, where he's
- You know, at some point we may want to purchase land that is not a state park that helps you achieve
- The achievements of Miami Beach, I'd like to highlight, was the foam cooler ban that was enacted in 2012
- We do have the capacity to affect meaningful change, so why would we jeopardize these earned achievements
- So why would we jeopardize these earned achievements?
Summary:
The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness for sexual assault survivors, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a memorial proclamation for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special-order bills, with senators also briefly discussing the session’s pace and thanking staff and colleagues for their work.
The first major bill, on driving and boating offenses, was amended and passed 37-0. As amended, it increases penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide/vessel homicide offenses, and adds notice requirements and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. Senators also passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers 37-0, requiring Medicaid managed care plans to offer more after-hours and holiday access and ensuring more primary care appointment availability outside regular business hours.
The Senate then passed a major condominium and cooperative associations bill, also 37-0, after extensive debate and multiple amendments. The measure extends deadlines for structural integrity reserve studies, adds flexibility for reserve funding and budgeting, tightens rules for managers and inspectors, limits certain requirements to buildings of three or more habitable stories, and extends the rescission period for condo purchases. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s sponsors for years of work responding to post-Surfside safety and affordability concerns.
The longest and most contentious item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendment petition procedures. Sponsors said the bill responds to fraud and abuse in the citizen initiative process by tightening circulator rules, requiring faster submission of signed petitions, adding voter notification, increasing penalties, and shifting costs to sponsors. Opponents argued it would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives. The chamber adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the petition-circulator threshold, volunteer protections, submission timing, invalid-signature investigation thresholds, and notice/cure provisions, while debate continued over whether the overall package would protect election integrity or suppress citizen-led amendments.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Eligibility thresholds in their contract in state service over the course of an academic year has been
- </c> across academic terms. across academic terms.
- </c><01:30:20.880><c> since</c> I I will say it's kind of academic since I I will say it's kind of academic
- Those decisions are made on the campus by academic leaders, typically the dean of a particular college
- That would go through a chain of command that would include the vice president of academic and student
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
Keywords:
higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Being an academic institution, that would be the incentive for institutions. Mr.
- Being an academic institution, that would be the incentive for institutions. “Is graduation rates.
- Being an academic institution, that would be the incentive for institutions is to attain those graduation
Summary:
The committee first announced that House Bill 180 would be rolled because of administration concerns, with plans to meet with stakeholders and sponsors later in the week. The committee then took up House Bill 8, which would create and transfer $300 million to a Major Capital Projects Fund for higher education, with stated priorities of $150 million for the UNM School of Medicine, $50 million for a multipurpose building at NMSU, and $100 million for student life and housing projects statewide. The sponsor and staff explained eligibility rules, match requirements, waiver procedures, and how institutions would apply through the Higher Education Department, with the legislature retaining final appropriation authority.
Public testimony was strongly supportive. Representatives from the New Mexico Council of University Presidents, NMSU, and the independent community colleges said the bill would address major capital and housing needs, especially for student housing and facilities that are not well served by current funding streams. Committee members asked detailed questions about match waivers, who would set waiver standards, whether housing and family housing projects would qualify, and how the fund would interact with the budget and the State Investment Council. Staff clarified that the fund is a transfer from the general fund rather than an endowment, and that the $150 million for the UNM School of Medicine in the budget depends on passage of HB 8.
Members also discussed the bill’s graduation-rate standards for athletics projects, noting current rates at UNM and NMSU are below the 65% threshold and would need to improve over time. After questions concluded, the committee adopted an amendment that removed the general-fund transfer language and struck a section on page 5, then voted “do pass” on House Bill 8 as amended. Representative Pettigrew was noted in opposition.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Delays in assessments, services, and supports can set a child back months, even years, both academically
- institutions like San Diego College of Continuing Education are excluded from funding streams that support academic
- program has given me the hands-on tools and training to move forward without the heavy financial and academic
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard four bills after briefly opening as a subcommittee due to a lack of quorum. AB 571 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva proposed a targeted CEQA exemption and urgency clause to help move forward the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim. Supporters, including the Orange County Board of Supervisors, veterans organizations, and county veterans service officers, said the project has broad local backing, significant funding, and has been delayed for more than a decade; there was no opposition testimony. The committee later voted the bill out on a unanimous 8-0 vote to Appropriations.
AB 1412 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez would require school districts to implement a transferring special education student’s IEP within 30 days of receiving records from out of state, coordinate with parents and prior schools, and accept unofficial records pending validation. The author and a Department of Defense witness said military-connected children with special needs often face harmful delays when families move, while the Association of California School Administrators registered opposition and said it was working with the author on clarifying concerns. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations.
AB 1433 by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins sought to expand eligibility for student support funding at non-credit centers and stand-alone community college institutions, especially those serving veterans and other non-traditional students. Support came from San Diego College of Continuing Education, Calbright College, the Department of Defense, and several students and staff who described non-credit programs as important pathways to jobs, certifications, and veteran transition support; there was no opposition. The committee approved the bill 8-0 to Appropriations. The consent item, AB 1346 by Assembly Member DeMaio, was also moved out on a unanimous vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Delays in assessments, services, and supports can set a child back months, even years, both academically
- institutions like San Diego College of Continuing Education are excluded from funding streams that support academic
- program has given me the hands-on tools and training to move forward without the heavy financial and academic
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard four bills, with opening remarks emphasizing orderly in-person testimony and a brief delay while waiting for a quorum. AB 571 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva proposed a narrow CEQA exemption and urgency clause to help move forward the Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. Supporters, including the Orange County Board of Supervisors, veterans groups, and county veterans service officers, said the project has been delayed for more than a decade and has broad local and bipartisan backing. No opposition was presented, and members praised the author’s persistence and the need for a local veterans cemetery in Orange County.
AB 1412 by Assembly Member Gonzalez would require school districts to quickly adopt or implement a special education student’s IEP after an out-of-state transfer, with revised timing tied to receipt of records and provisions for using unofficial records while official records are pending. The author and supporters from the Department of Defense and Navy Region Southwest said the bill would reduce delays for military-connected children with special needs. The Association of California School Administrators opposed the bill but said it was working with the author on clarifying concerns. Committee members strongly supported the measure, citing the importance of timely services for military families.
AB 1433 by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins would expand access to student support funding for non-credit community college centers and stand-alone institutions, especially those serving veterans and other adult learners. Supporters from San Diego College of Continuing Education, Calbright College, and other districts said non-credit programs provide job training, ESL, and other pathways that help veterans transition to civilian careers, but currently lack equitable funding for services like counseling, tutoring, and disability support. No opposition was heard. The committee also took up AB 1346 by Assembly Member DiMaio on consent. All four bills were approved 8-0 and sent to the Committee on Appropriations, with the committee concluding after all members’ votes were recorded.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, January 22, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- in core academic areas.
- The first being achievement gaps.
- They are a fundamental requirement for academic success.
- And a side benefit, and I'm very proud of the academic achievements our school has done.
- </c> what helped us to make the achievements what helped us to make the achievements that<03:27:13.359
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, they must for us to achieve the goals set forth for the state of California.
- To achieve the goals set forth for the state of California.
- Appreciate the author and the common goals that we want to achieve.
- So I believe that what we have in this bill will help achieve what you'd like to see.
- So I believe that what we have in this bill will help achieve what you'd like to see.
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education. (7-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- But one of those big ones is academic program approval.
- But one of those big ones is academic program approval.
- But one of those big<00:11:15.760><c> ones</c><00:11:16.120><c> is</c><00:11:16.360><c> academic</c><
- </c> big ones is academic program approval. big ones is academic program approval.
- </c><00:11:18.839><c> programs</c><00:11:19.880><c> at</c> So we approve all academic programs at So
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met for an overview of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). After approving the prior meeting minutes, staff from CPE explained that the council was reconstituted in 1997 and serves as Kentucky’s statewide coordinating body for higher education, with responsibilities including advising the General Assembly and governor, coordinating the postsecondary system, supporting budget and performance funding work, and using data to track outcomes. They described Kentucky’s governance structure, including the KCTCS governing board, independent boards at public universities, and CPE’s role in licensing private institutions and overseeing transfer, closed-school records, and tuition approval.
CPE staff emphasized statewide strategic planning and the “60 by 30” goal of having 60% of working-age Kentuckians hold a meaningful credential by 2030. They said the agency uses dashboards, KPIs, and peer comparisons to set targets for institutions and monitor enrollment, retention, and graduation. They also highlighted the Kentucky Graduate Profile, a voluntary effort to embed 10 essential workforce skills into general education and major programs, and noted ongoing work on academic program approval, performance funding, and a biennial budget request.
The presentation also focused on student support and workforce alignment initiatives. Staff described the Kentucky Advising Academy, the Commonwealth Education Continuum, and the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative, which work with K-12 partners and campuses to improve advising, transfer, wraparound supports, and career planning. They also discussed GEAR UP, the Futurity career-planning platform, and efforts to connect education pathways to workforce needs, including healthcare, veterans, and other adult learners. CPE reported that student debt at graduation has fallen to $10,168 at public institutions and that six in ten Kentucky undergraduates graduate debt free.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- bodies before, and I know the importance of having a robust process that includes industry, labor, academics
- These groups ensure that industry developers sit at the table with academics and civil society to create
- I know, I couldn't figure out who was asking for academic literature to be passed out.
- I should have guessed who was asking for academic literature to be passed out.
- I think that this has a long way to go before it's getting to what you're trying to achieve.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/29/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The speaker said that the answer should guide what solution New Hampshire needs to achieve that goal.
- a public policy balance between achieve a public policy balance between the<01:30:06.080><c> needs</
- I think this bill achieves that.
- </c><04:40:02.120><c> U</c> two-year study at a major academic U two-year study at a major academic U
- </c><04:56:26.600><c> the</c><04:56:26.718><c> highest</c> where it achieved the highest where it achieved