Video & Transcript Research : 'educational services'

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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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  • the Department of Education has states break out VRS clients, is kind of by priorities of service.
  • the Department of Education has states break out VRS clients, is kind of by priorities of service.
  • I'm with Education Minnesota.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

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  • The Committee on Health and Human Services is called to order.
  • I am with the Arizona Mad Moms, Mad Moms Services and Educational Fund.
  • I'm with the Arizona Mad Moms, Mad Moms Services and Educational Fund.
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard a series of bills focused on developmental disabilities oversight, behavioral health fraud, AHCCCS operations, child safety, and state hospital capacity. SB 1179 would make the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program permanent and remove the appropriations contingency; Disability Rights Arizona and program managers testified that Commit had identified systemic care problems, while the sponsor said the work should continue. The bill received a 6-1 do-pass recommendation. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for behavioral health patient brokering investigations; Native advocates described widespread recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable people, especially Native Americans, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1115 would prohibit AHCCCS from allowing remote work for Access employees; the sponsor argued in-person oversight was needed, while AHCCCS warned of space and staffing problems. It passed 4-3. SB 1051 would require hospitals to collect and report patients’ citizenship or immigration status for cost accounting; supporters called it a data-collection measure, while nurses and physicians said it would create fear and deter care. It passed 4-3. SB 1122, as amended, would replace prior authorization with 100% prepayment review for certain behavioral health services under the American Indian Health Plan, and passed 7-0 after AHCCCS said it had worked on the amendment. SB 1132, to appropriate unspecified funds for a new Arizona State Hospital wing, drew testimony from families and advocates describing severe shortages of state hospital beds and the need for more long-term treatment capacity; it passed 7-0. SB 1169, to fund graduate medical education and a new residency program, passed 6-0. SB 1171, requiring AHCCCS to check for dual enrollment in exchange plans and AHCCCS, passed 4-2-1 after AHCCCS said implementation would require system changes and costs. SB 1172, requiring more experienced DCS investigators for repeated abuse/neglect reports and court notification of hotline calls in dependency cases, passed 7-0. SB 1173, requiring behavioral health facility applicants, owners, and licensees to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present permanent residents with fingerprint clearance cards, passed 4-3 after an amendment clarifying the lawful-presence requirement.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Health Apr 8th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Health

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  • Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. 1425 repeals sections of the healthcare workers and educators assistance
  • is it's throwing this net up in the world of online that helps identify people who might Need some service
  • these resources we don't have in Oklahoma, has anyone reached out to the entities that provide these services
  • Would the entity that you're working with be willing to locate or relocate to Oklahoma and provide services
  • had that you followed up with me on was on the bill page one talking about the director of human services
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

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  • We have a lot of people presenting education, so appreciate you being flexible.
  • To explain your amendment, yes, this section's words is the Indian Education Act.
  • It's purely based on years of service.
  • We're seeking to raise that to $10 per month per year of service.
  • They have to pay into the system when you're trying to buy back your years of Service.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • services for individuals and businesses.
  • In higher education, there is no funding for gender-affirming care.
  • Is it just products or materials, or is it services also? It's services also.
  • with autism and limiting their access to a full education.
  • Now I raise this question in the Education Committee.
NV
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  • For debt service, which is the current policy.
  • Nevada System of Higher Education.
  • to the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • health services and services for the treatment of substance use disorder delivered in a federally qualified
  • and insurance coverage for associated services.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 5/7/25

Ways and Means

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  • We also combat opioid use in a number of ways in this bill through education, antagonists, and opioid
  • We also combat opioid use in a number of ways in this bill through education, antagonists, and opioid
  • We also combat opioid use in a number of ways in this bill through education, antagonists, and opioid
  • We also did dementia services funding.
  • We also did dementia services funding.
Bills: HF2436, HF2435
HI
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Bills: SCR7, SCR59, SCR182
Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on three concurrent resolutions. SCR-7 would affirm that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care to pregnant people; supporters included the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, AAUW Hawaii, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, with two individuals in opposition. A member raised a wording concern about “pregnant people” versus “pregnant women,” and the chair agreed to note the comment in the committee report. The committee then recommended passage, and the measure was adopted by vote, with Representatives Alcos voting no and Garcia not voting. SCR-59 SD1 would ask the governor to establish procedures allowing certain health care professionals to practice in Hawaii without a Hawaii-issued license during a state of emergency. The Hawaii Organization of Nurse Leaders strongly supported the resolution, citing emergency response problems during Kona low storms and the Lahaina wildfires when out-of-state licensed providers were available but could not serve. The committee recommended passage as is, and the recommendation was adopted, with Representative Garcia voting with reservations. SCR-182 would request that the governor and Department of Health work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal military partners to explore a military-civilian trauma partnership to strengthen Hawaii’s trauma system. The Department of Health supported the measure, and a member suggested the title should reflect “Department of War,” while another member noted the federal department name has not changed; the chair said the comments would be noted in the report. The committee recommended passage, and the resolution was adopted without objection, with Representatives Martin and Olds excused.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Health Finance and Policy

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Bills: HF3439, HF3763
Summary: The House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 4, 2026, approved the minutes from its February 25 and March 2 meetings, and then heard a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid eligibility changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/OB3). The presentation focused on provisions affecting Medicaid expansion adults ages 19 to 64, including new work and community engagement requirements, changes to retroactive eligibility, quarterly death master file checks, address verification requirements, six-month redeterminations for expansion enrollees, and new limits on some lawful permanent residents and other immigrant groups. Castanza also discussed state implementation issues, including the need for new data-sharing systems, system modernization, outreach, and options for helping people transition to other coverage if they lose eligibility. She said the work and community engagement rules take effect January 1, 2027, with states given flexibility on look-back periods, consecutive versus nonconsecutive months, and optional hardship exemptions, and noted that CMS guidance is not expected until June 2026. She also described federal support for implementation, including $200 million in grants and a 90% federal match for eligibility system work, while warning that the fast timeline could lead to coverage losses, churn, and challenges for special populations such as caregivers, people with behavioral health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and rural residents. She further explained that an erroneous payment provision could expose states to federal recoupment later if eligibility errors increase. During member questions, Representative Beerman asked about the overall size of the Medicaid cuts and the cumulative national impact; Castanza said estimates vary by state and cited KFF analysis suggesting states could lose 4% to 19% of federal Medicaid revenue, with a newer RAND analysis recently released. Beerman also asked about the history and effectiveness of state work requirements, but that discussion was not completed in the excerpt. Representative Elkins noted the presentation was not initially posted on the committee website, and the chair said it had since been posted.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

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  • one or more contracts with private providers for building code inspection services relating to alternative
  • storm debris and really it moved the storm debris responsibility to the Department of Management Services
  • The state is allowed to enter into mutual aid agreements with other states with recovery services for
  • For example, one would be the dental service benefit that they have.
  • Senator Truenow, you have CS for Senate Bill 598 on Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1260 requires the Department of Management Services to enter into and maintain one or more
  • Senate Bill 1260 requires the Department of Management Services to enter into and maintain one or more
  • It moved the storm debris responsibility to the Department of Management Services.
  • One of those would be the dental services benefit that they have.
  • Members, Department of Financial Services agency bill.
Summary: The committee first took up appointments, recommending confirmation of James Patrick Grambling and Brian J. Aungst on a single favorable vote. It then heard and approved several committee bills, including CS/CS/SB 1260 on building code inspections, which directs the Department of Management Services to contract with private providers for plan review and inspections; CS/SB 1668 on NICA, which updates benefits, oversight, funding, and immunity language; SB 1300 on a workforce/CDL training program for selected nonviolent inmates; CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services; CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming enforcement; CS/SB 934 on Florida Keys affordable housing tax exemptions; and CS/CS/SB 1452, an agency bill updating DFS programs and licensing rules. Each of those bills was reported favorably after committee debate and, in several cases, amendments were adopted. The committee spent substantial time on CS/CS/SB 1510, the DEP package, which reorganizes environmental rulemaking and land acquisition authority, expands septic-to-sewer and nutrient-reduction requirements in sensitive areas, updates stormwater and resilience provisions, and revises related permitting and grant programs. Two amendments were adopted, including one adding solar-energy and stormwater-related provisions and another removing septic disclosure reporting language. Testimony included support from DEP and concerns from environmental advocates about septic timelines and implementation. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/CS/SB 1566 on local government budget transparency, requiring counties and municipalities to post budgets and related materials online for extended periods in a standardized format. The League of Cities opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate, while the sponsor argued it would improve taxpayer access and accountability; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 7034, a rule ratification for minimum flows and levels for the lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers and priority springs, with testimony focused on the proposed Water First restoration strategy, conservation measures, and concerns about water quality, funding, and local opposition. The transcript ends during closing remarks on that ratification bill, before a final vote is shown.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/23/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

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  • and help them for their service and get them back on their feet?
  • I'm the CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services, also known as CASS.
  • Thank you for your service. And as you know, Mr.
  • I have been a longtime home and community-based service operator.
  • Our teachers and our educators and our teachers and our educators and our teachers.
Summary: The committee first took up HB 2211 only for discussion, not a vote. The strike-everything amendment would make it unprofessional conduct for certain health care licensees to submit an independent dispute resolution offer above 300% of Medicare or 300% of the qualified payment amount. The chair said he wanted more stakeholder meetings and broader consensus before moving the bill. Testimony was split: an ARMA representative opposed the measure, arguing it reflected insurer concerns, QPA data lacked transparency, and licensing discipline was the wrong tool for billing disputes; a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative supported it, saying a small number of private equity-backed providers were driving up surprise-billing costs and abusing the No Surprises Act. No action was taken on HB 2211. The committee then considered HB 4028 on accessory dwelling units. The bill would remove the 1,000-square-foot cap as an absolute limit, change setback rules, bar municipalities from requiring an administrative use permit and certain elevation criteria, and extend the deadline for cities to adopt ADU regulations. Rep. Kyle Powell said the bill was meant to give homeowners more flexibility and help address housing shortages. Supporters framed it as a property-rights and housing issue, while opponents from neighborhood and city groups warned it would allow oversized ADUs, increase density, create safety and parking concerns, and weaken local zoning control. After extensive debate, the committee voted 8-9 with one present, and HB 4028 failed. The committee next passed HB 2620, as amended, by a 17-0 vote with one member not voting. The bill appropriates $300,000 per year for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to emergency shelters serving veterans. An amendment removed age and non-congregate-setting limits for eligible shelters. Rep. Blackman said the bill was intended to help homeless veterans, and shelter advocate Nathan Smith supported it, saying targeted resources could help veterans exit homelessness and stay housed. The committee then took up HB 2960, which would create a veterans specialty court grant program. The bill was amended to have the Office of the Courts administer the fund and to allow support for expansion of existing veterans courts. Testimony highlighted the success of the Lake Havasu veterans court and the need for more standardized programs and data collection; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2960.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

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  • have uh the school systems to work with them to set aside one day each school year uh for the armed services
  • :07:44.080> year<00:07:44.880> uh Set aside one day each school year for the armed services
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 7th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

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  • The committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services will come to order.
  • What is a digital asset service provider?
  • A digital asset service provider, I do not have the specific definition in front of me.
  • We are one of the largest automotive retailers and account servicers in the country.
  • House Bill 3805 seeks to clarify that this applies to money service businesses.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

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  • That included extending some services and broadening some services. That part has been struck.
  • So abortion services are not covered. They're specifically not covered? Yes.
  • The cash fund will be administered by the Department of Education.
  • It authorizes rules and regulations to be done by the Department of Education.
  • The cash fund will be administered by the Department of Education.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

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  • The pre-service teachers...
  • Association, Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association, Educational Service...
  • Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association, Educational Service Units Coordinating Council, and Stand
  • If you want those services, if those services are mandated, how are you going to pay?
  • What do our education educators tell us?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1437 is directing the State Department of Education to establish certain guidelines, administer
  • Senate Bill 1338 creates the Education Impact and Innovation Fund.
  • So the amendment to the PCS changes the name of the fund to the Education Impact and Innovation Fund.
  • Department of Education and the State Board of Education to select those programs and those specific
  • And with that, members, on behalf of the vice chair and the chair, we will conclude Education Oversight