Video & Transcript Research : 'learning year program'

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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:02:55.159> could effect on July 1st of this year could effect on July 1st of this year
  • simply impossible this training program simply impossible this training program is<00:09:27.519>
  • <00:17:25.600> was consider that the UTC UTI program was consider that the UTC UTI program
  • <00:18:44.640> um oppose the legislation passed year um oppose the legislation passed year
Bills: HF47, HF335
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education May 1st, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • To clarify the difference between the two, the LOTC program is actually a middle school program.
  • I was surprised to learn that middle schools are allowed to have CTE programs and get a CTE bonus. for
  • having such a program.
  • One is, it requires completion of a JROTC program. Does that mean just finish the year?
  • I'm going to design the development and the bonus program of the incentive program exactly like floral
Bills: HB 1079, HB3651, HB4980
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • years of age.
  • I want everyone to listen to this story because it's really amazing keep going so 36 year old 36 year
  • I think in the out years... it certainly will be.
  • The Local Food for Schools program.
  • That tier system that we set up in 2019, where judges, after four years, get a raise, eight years, get
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • What we want to do is have a grant program that will establish summer programs for autism, and that would
  • Their therapy, maintain skills they learned in school all year, and importantly, have the social development
  • all year long.
  • They are students within the Project Access program who are students with autism and are learning life
  • About our process this year.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Where are we with the industrial hemp program? Industrial hemp program. It didn't change, did it?
  • By that, we mean instead of having a 10-year count, let's change it to five years.
  • Let's do a new count every five years rather than 10.
  • Chairman, Bowling County grows by 8,000 people every year.
  • That's 40,000 people in this five-year period, on average.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

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  • year in the three-year rolling budget.
  • would be the Arizona LEAP Program, the Community College Promise Program, the Arizona Promise Program
  • Year over year. More money that they're getting back.
  • that we wait until the April FAC meeting three years in a row, and then this year, the fourth year,
  • this year.
Summary: The committee met in a special joint appropriations session to review the FY 2027 budget package, including House Bill 4138 and Senate Bill 1831, the general appropriations or “feed” bills. Staff described the budget as including a one-time transfer of state funds, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general-fund budgets, continued funding for the state health insurance plan and school facilities, and various one-time restorations or reversions of prior appropriations. Members spent much of the meeting clarifying how the 5% reductions would work, noting that formula and mandatory funding such as K-12 basic aid are excluded, while the governor’s executive branch would decide how to implement the cuts within agencies. The chair repeatedly emphasized that the committee was not specifying line-item cuts and that agencies would have discretion over implementation. A large portion of the discussion focused on the practical effects of the budget on universities, public safety, health care, rural programs, and fund sweeps. Arizona Board of Regents and university representatives said the proposed reductions would amount to more than $85 million statewide and could affect programs such as the Arizona Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and tuition freezes, though no specific program cuts were written into the bill. Other testimony raised concerns about fund sweeps from encumbered balances, including university research funds, housing trust funds, utility regulation funds, and ADOT-related accounts, with some members warning about possible impacts on rural infrastructure and federal matching dollars. The committee also discussed the state employee health plan, including a $228 million general-fund infusion and proposed employee premium increases over three years, as well as questions about corrections, forestry and fire management, and rural critical access hospitals. Public testimony was largely opposed to the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, health care, and local government argued that the package would reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care access, and rural communities while preserving tax benefits for data centers and wealthy taxpayers. A mayor from Globe described severe flood damage and asked for state help for a flood relief fund, while a motorcycle safety advocate questioned a proposed transfer from the motorcycle safety fund. Committee members debated whether the budget’s effects should be described as speculative or as likely consequences of the broad cuts, and several exchanges became contentious over comparisons to the Great Recession and references to federal tax policy. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote taken in the portion provided, though leadership had earlier said the committee planned a mass roll-call vote on all the bills at the end.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 9th, 2026 at 06:36 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, as many of you know, is a really successful program that you all
  • passed in 2020. ...as many of you know, is a really successful program that you all passed in 2023 and
  • On a personal note, I grew up here in Santa Fe and was fortunate enough to attend some of the programs
  • So thank you for this dedicated work over several years. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr.
  • were received this year.
Bills: HB63, HB64, HB184, HB200, HB47, HB48, HB2, HB9
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year testing also strengthens the Texas
  • Now, the way the bill pattern works, Senator West, this is a next year change, so we can have more discussion
  • This bill creates a ten-year statute of limitations for each penalty, ladders, and enhancements for various
  • conditions such as... if the property was owned by a person who was over 65 years of age or disabled
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (1-22-26)

Health Services

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  • year.
  • year.
  • year.
  • year.
  • So our vary the amount year to year.
Summary: The Health Services Committee met to receive an update from Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Steven Stack on Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Grant. He explained that all 50 states applied and were awarded funding, and Kentucky received about $212.9 million over five years, with the first year treated as a nine-month period. He emphasized that the award is a cooperative agreement with CMS, is not Medicaid funding, cannot be used to supplant existing funds, and is limited to the five areas approved in Kentucky’s application. He also said the state must submit a revised budget before major spending begins, and that CMS could claw back money if performance metrics are not met. Secretary Stack outlined the five focus areas: maternal health, mental health, oral health, emergency medical services, and chronic disease prevention/management, especially obesity and diabetes. He described possible approaches such as expanding behavioral health crisis stabilization models like EMPath, using teledentistry and mobile services, strengthening EMS staffing and treat-in-place options, and building healthier nutrition and activity supports. He said the application was developed quickly with broad stakeholder input and that the state plans to work with universities, nonprofits, and other partners through procurement and other formal processes. He also noted the program will be overseen by the public health department, with Commissioner John Langfeld leading the effort. Committee members asked about the grant timeline, the split between formula and competitive funding, the role of certificate of need, and whether new laws or regulations would be needed. Stack said the state believes it can implement the approved projects under current law, though some broader policy issues such as certificate of need were not included because they would be risky to change within the grant timeline. Members also asked how stakeholders can submit ideas; Stack pointed them to the public website and contact email, saying additional partner information will be posted soon. The committee did not take any formal vote or action during this discussion.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • That would mean that as we move into the following year, and especially in the 26-27 school year... .
  • ..move into the following year, and especially in the 26-27 school year, the State Board of Education
  • That was put out for another year.
  • For the 26-27 school year, then, right, so that's a whole school year they would have the option if it
  • We assume that after a year that...
Bills: AB386
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have been in ministry for 50 years, and I've been a pastor almost 42 of those years.
  • It hasn't been 75 years.
  • It could be 170 this year and next year it could be 10 or 15.
  • The bill makes this program permanent with a statewide program expansion.
  • There is a ton of conversation about this bill every year, and this year is no different.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with SB 694 on compensation for the descendants of the Groveland Four. Senator Bracey Davis described the wrongful accusations, convictions, deaths, and long-term harm to the families, and an amendment added a $4 million appropriation and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s family. Multiple family members, advocates, clergy, and supporters testified in favor, emphasizing the decades-long delay in justice and the need for accountability and repair. Senators from both parties spoke in support, and the committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then approved SB 330 on disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers; SB 474 on military affairs leave and related benefits; and SB 96 on the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. SB 96 drew the most discussion, with Senator Sharief explaining that the bill raises eligibility to 400% of the federal poverty level and moves $500,000 in recurring funding to the General Appropriations Act. Senator Wright and Senator Harrell raised concerns about whether expanding eligibility could worsen the existing waitlist, while supporters argued the change would help more veterans access needed dental care. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent and statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for foster homes, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. SB 480 on information technology was reported favorably after amendments creating a central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office, adding vendor performance metrics and a preferred vendor list, and restoring criminal justice information security provisions. SB 1066 on the Ocklawaha River and Rodman Dam also advanced after extensive testimony from supporters and historians about partial restoration, recreation, and economic benefits; the sponsor said he would continue working through permitting questions before floor consideration. Later, the committee approved SB 1216 on educator compensation, which gives districts more flexibility on cost-of-living adjustments, advanced degrees, and performance pay caps, and SB 1120 on water management district oversight and reporting. The committee also reported favorably SB 1366 on sovereign immunity and claims against government, which would raise damages caps, index them to CPI, shorten claim deadlines, and cap attorney fees at 25%. That bill drew testimony from hospitals, cities, counties, school districts, and others, with some supporting the Senate’s compromise approach and others raising concerns about impacts on self-insured law enforcement agencies and attorney incentives. The meeting concluded with the favorable report on the bill after debate continued over those issues.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: Links added Feb 4th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Children, Youth and Family Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's like I don't understand about the whole five years Fingerprints blah blah.
  • So you have currently the childcare block grant, and they require a five-year background check, including
  • This administration has been very waiver-friendly regarding the SNAP program.
  • But it'd been a lot easier to concentrate on that when they were 2 and 4 years old, And I hate that.
  • We've got a year this year to make a difference... Let's make the most of it. Can we do that?
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the next fiscal year.
  • Now, there are some 340B-type programs.
  • are able to learn to swim on their own at about 4 years old, the opportunity for them to participate
  • The bill makes this program permanent.
  • The bill makes this program permanent, with a statewide program and expansion into more diverse areas
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment first on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the iBudget waiver. Testimony on the HIV program warned that proposed Department of Health changes could disrupt care for thousands of clients, create confusion, and force people off life-saving medications; a senator suggested affected clients explore medically needy and FQHC/340B options. Testimony on iBudget urged support for a roughly 7% rate adjustment for direct support professionals, citing rising costs and the need to sustain the developmental disabilities workforce. The committee then considered several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 and was reported favorably. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligning reporting dates with the House was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1718 lengthened the time an adult may stay in an out-of-home placement before being treated as a visitor, reduced background screening burdens for foster families, made the Step Into Success program permanent, and created a best-practices program; it was also reported favorably. The committee next approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials and requires related compliance records, and SB 96, which expands the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level; an amendment removed the bill’s specific $500,000 appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing education to include a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, and SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain area-of-critical-need health care providers if federal designations change, both of which were reported favorably. The committee adjourned after all bills passed their roll calls.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:47:41.680> pilot<00:47:42.079> program which establishes a 2-year pilot program
  • which establishes a 2-year pilot program within<00:47:42.880> the<00:47:43.040> Department
  • ride free program. Um bear with me here. ride free program. Um bear with me here.
  • years or older.
  • ><01:13:29.840> all<01:13:30.080> places 2 years to 5 years in all places 2 years to 5
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services. HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas. HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hours depending on the program.
  • The program for children in foster care.
  • This bill is... a refile from last year.
  • It's taken us years...
  • Harris County was one of the pilot programs many years ago.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • and launched a new state-funded program.
  • Yes, it is a federal waiver program. Okay, well, you would know. Thank you very much.
  • Cancer Screening Program.
  • Roughly half a million patients were enrolled in these programs in fiscal year 2023.
  • While the state-based women's health programs serve a lot more Texans than they did when the WAC was
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We billed over $732,000 last year in charging charges.
  • So the program works, and the focus of this is to run this program through the Commissioner's courts,
  • We sunset it for two years, and I like that.
  • Year one, it goes for two years; they would not be eligible for year two, and they would only get one
  • We have been a volunteer organization for 95 years.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • So Section 1.5 provides an appropriation to DPS fiscal year 26 of $3,235, fiscal year 27, $8,129,000,
  • eligibility, the age cohort that that program serves has been increasing over the years.
  • This program is actually a really broad program. It's great.
  • I know remember when you learned of this story of that seven-year-old and you told it to me.
  • ' Benefits Program to fund the cost of increasing the $13 per month per year of service health reimbursement