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• It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and they manage the youth intervention program grants.
• It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and they manage the youth intervention program grants.
• It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and they manage the youth intervention program grants.
• budget for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. >> The youth intervention program provides
• They do substance abuse prevention programming for kids and families.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• surgical interventions in children and adolescents.
• Yes, we have questions and concerns about these medical interventions in children.
• It prevents gender-affirming care, and gender-affirming care includes counseling.
• This bill is specifically addressing the medical intervention and...
• The Interventions and minors should generally be deferred to adulthood.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 8, and it is the virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program.
• </c><00:09:07.600><c> and</c> modified version of that program and modified version of that program and
• Um, and that is the uh, program.
• And with regard to the early literacy program, I'm curious to know whether or not in this current version
• Um, and the FA program and legislators.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened hearings on SB 69, including a germane amendment on school board votes to accept or reject gifts and donations, and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Prime sponsor Rep. Glenn Cordelli said the literacy program was modeled on earlier HB 671, would be funded through gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements to the governor and legislature. Members questioned changes from the earlier bill, including the move away from center-based language, the lack of a dollar threshold for school board action on donations, anonymous gifts, and whether the amendment preserved enough evaluation data. Testimony on the donation provisions raised concerns about broad language, timing, and public-meeting requirements. Rep. Timothy Han and Becky Wilson of the New Hampshire School Boards Association both noted that school districts already have policies and asked how the bill would work for routine donations, anonymous gifts, and situations that might require non-public discussion under right-to-know law. Wilson cited examples such as field-trip scholarships, backpack drives, and sports uniforms, and said the association was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails. Rep. Han said school boards may need to discuss some gifts in non-public session and that the bill should better address those circumstances. On the early literacy amendment, Wilson and others questioned whether the program was sufficiently developed, whether it was appropriate to rely on a primarily online model for very young children, and how it would interact with special education services and IEPs. A representative from Waterford.org, Rob Riley, testified in support, saying the program would be supplementary, adaptive, and family-engagement based, and that Waterford could provide devices and internet access for families who need them. He said the program would work alongside school districts and IEP teams rather than replace existing services. No vote was taken during the hearing; the chair said the committee would later exec the bills and try to get reports in for the calendar.

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• 15 years in the area of mental health prevention and early intervention.
• , suicide prevention, and substance abuse prevention programs are all important to address this concerning
• , suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention programs are all important to address this concerning
• and disease intervention.
• By continued funding, we can prevent layoffs and prevent a rebound and drug overdose. Thank you.

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• have a handout, Overview of Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability
• have a handout, Overview of Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability
• We fund over 800 interim beds and program slots.
• And as Dr. Kuchel mentioned again, The programs that we already have. And as Dr.
• We do that in order to keep our programs alive, to prevent turnover and staffing, to make sure that we

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held a hearing on the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HAP) program, focusing on how state homelessness dollars are spent, what accountability measures are in place, and whether those measures are helping or hindering results. The chair framed the discussion around the state’s large homelessness population, the roughly $5 billion invested in HAP since 2018, and the need to balance transparency, performance, and administrative burden as the Legislature considers future funding and possible trailer bill changes for Round 7. Testimony from the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Housing and Community Development described HAP’s evolving accountability structure, including regional planning, system performance measures, housing element and pro-housing requirements, encampment policies, and public dashboards. LAO noted that added requirements have lengthened the application and award timeline, while HCD emphasized that the program is increasingly directing funds toward evidence-based housing solutions and that public reporting has improved transparency. HCD also said HAP has helped move more than 90,000 people into permanent housing statewide and that the department is working to reduce duplicative reporting and improve speed. Local officials from Oakland, Alameda County, and Riverside County largely supported HAP but urged the Legislature not to overcorrect with punitive or overly burdensome accountability rules. They argued that homelessness is driven by broader housing shortages and outside factors, that one-time funding should be stable and predictable, and that metrics should focus on program-level outcomes rather than system-wide homelessness counts alone. Several witnesses described HAP as essential to keeping shelter, interim housing, and permanent housing programs operating, with Riverside citing a 19% reduction in unsheltered homelessness and Alameda citing over 6,000 people moved into permanent housing through HAP-funded programs. Members asked about point-in-time count reporting, fraud safeguards, federal funding threats, and whether accountability requirements should be streamlined. Some members emphasized the need for faster disbursement and stable metrics, while others raised concerns about data consistency across counties and the impact of federal cuts to vouchers and supportive housing. No formal vote was taken; the hearing was informational, with members indicating follow-up discussions and future budget negotiations on HAP accountability and funding.

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• With accessible care, early changes are treated and cervical cancer can be prevented.
• With accessible care, early changes are treated and cervical cancer can be prevented.
• prevention and early detection.
• prevention and early detection.
• :56.720><c> and</c><01:02:56.960><c> early</c> we do not focus on prevention and early we do not focus

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We, as well as our community and contract providers, focus on prevention and treatment for youth who
• So on the VR program, which encompasses again the and services for the blind and Visually impaired, we
• And the program, the voc rehab program, one of the constraints on it is that we have to spend 15% of
• And so that's where our program income comes from.
• We continue and maintain the client assistance program.

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• to</c><01:03:16.640><c> um</c> sense and early warning as to um sense and early warning as to um and
• things like peer support and functional supports and therapeutic interventions as one program at a bundled
• things like peer support and functional supports and therapeutic interventions as one program at a bundled
• things like peer support and functional supports and therapeutic interventions as one program at a bundled
• Early intervention and coordinated care models improve outcomes. We know that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 562, which would create a home damage mitigation and resilience grant program aimed at helping homeowners make property improvements that could reduce insurance costs and non-renewals. Commissioner DJ Bettencourt of the New Hampshire Insurance Department explained that the program is modeled in part on Alabama’s safer homes program, but tailored for New Hampshire hazards such as floods, microbursts, heavy snow, ice, and falling trees. He said the grants would be limited to primary residences, subject to a means test, capped at $10,000, and intended to help homeowners make targeted improvements such as roof fortification or tree removal that could improve underwriting outcomes and lead to premium discounts. Bettencourt said the program would not use state taxpayer funds and would instead rely on philanthropic donations, possible federal or regional housing-bank funding, and other outside sources. He said the department would not need new staff, and that a current position could be reconfigured to help administer the program part-time. Committee members asked about the funding language, the meaning of “loans” in the bill, whether there were any other states using a similar no-state-funds model, and how many homeowners could be helped. Bettencourt said Rhode Island and Connecticut were moving forward in a similar way, and that the number of beneficiaries would depend on how much money is raised. Members also questioned how the grant program would actually lower premiums, whether savings would apply only to participants or more broadly, and how the IBHS evaluation process would work. Bettencourt and department staff said the direct benefit would be to the homeowner whose property is improved, though neighbors could also benefit in some cases. They explained that IBHS is a building-safety organization that certifies contractors and inspectors and that its standards can qualify homes for insurer discounts. Questions were also raised about confidentiality provisions, first-come-first-served grant awards, rollover of unused applications, and possible tax treatment of donations. The sponsor said those details would be addressed through rulemaking or existing tax rules, and no vote was taken during the hearing.

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• School social workers foster student success through prevention, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed
• School social workers foster student success through prevention, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed
• </c> intervention, and trauma-informed care. intervention, and trauma-informed care.
• And lastly, if go to public programs.
• They prevent violence and they save kids' lives.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3493, the Safe Schools Revenue Increase bill, and first adopted the DE amendment before moving the bill on for re-referral to Ways and Means. Representative Lawrence described the bill as a multi-layered school safety package for all students and schools, including public, nonpublic, charter, and tribal schools, with increased safety funding, mental health support, anonymous threat reporting, school safety plans, and student discipline changes. Several supporters emphasized the need for flexible safety funding and cited real-world safety concerns, including anonymous tip systems that had generated many reports, classroom evacuations, staff injuries, and the need for more resources for mental health and safety infrastructure. Some supporters, including charter school leaders and Catholic Conference testimony, argued the bill’s flexibility and broader safety approach were important, while others supported the K-3 suspension language as a needed tool in severe cases. Opponents focused heavily on the bill’s repeal of Minnesota’s K-3 suspension ban and non-exclusionary discipline requirements. Legal aid, disability advocates, and education groups argued that suspensions harm young children, worsen disparities, and disproportionately affect students of color and students with disabilities, and they urged the committee to keep restorative and non-exclusionary practices in place. Disability advocates also asked that any safety planning explicitly account for students with disabilities and that the bill remain aligned with IDEA protections and individualized education decisions. Several testifiers opposed using public funds for private schools, saying public money should stay in public programs. Other testimony came from school administrators and staff who supported restoring limited suspension discretion, describing serious elementary incidents, classroom evacuations, and injuries that they said required a short-term removal option to stabilize classrooms and plan for students’ return. Mental health and school support personnel witnesses stressed that safety and mental health funding should remain distinct and that more counselors, social workers, and related staff are needed to address student crises. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided beyond adoption of the DE amendment and the motion to re-refer the bill.

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• The program was very different from the state's underlying sort of bread-and-butter UI program, and as
• Normally, and I looked back at the Great Recession and the dot-com recession and including the early
• There will be a time when ICMS, hopefully, is replaced and integrated with all three programs, and the
• And mindful of that, when Congress enacted the policies and the benefit programs, they did not include
• We also regularly conduct benefit audits and utilize data matches to further prevent and detect fraud

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• I went to UC Santa Cruz, went back, and she, from two to three, she was in their early education program
• We need prevention, and we need care, and we need investment in our communities.
• California's policymaking and investments in firearm management programs seek to prevent those outcomes
• prevention and response, which includes emergency response. ...crime prevention and response, which
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of public safety bills, with several measures pulled off calendar and one consent calendar adopted. AB 2419 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva would extend body-worn cameras to Los Angeles County juvenile probation officers. Supporters said cameras would improve accountability, youth and officer safety, and public trust; opponents argued the bill would not solve deeper problems in juvenile halls and raised concerns about officer discretion, privacy, and labor issues. The bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote. AB 1902 by Assembly Member Pellerin, co-sponsored by Santa Cruz County, would revise the juvenile detention extension hearing process in response to the Madison Middleton case. Supporters, including the victim’s mother and county officials, said the bill would clarify jurisdiction, allow continuances, permit hearsay at the probable cause stage, extend the maximum detention period, and better protect the public and victims from repeated trauma. Opponents from public defender, youth justice, and civil liberties groups argued the bill expands civil commitment, reduces review frequency, and could lead to inappropriate adult placement. The committee approved the bill to Appropriations, with some members noting remaining concerns. AB 2052 by Assembly Member Stephanie would allow continuity in prosecution for elder and dependent adult abuse cases, including a limited continuance so the same prosecutor can stay with a case. Supporters said older victims and those with dementia or other impairments benefit from a single point of contact and less repeated trauma; opponents said the bill could undermine speedy-trial rights and was broader than necessary. The bill passed to Judiciary. AB 1588, also by Assembly Member Stephanie, would strengthen sideshow and street takeover enforcement by adding motorcycles and dirt bikes to the law and increasing penalties. Supporters framed it as a public safety and accountability measure, while opponents warned it would expand punishment, surveillance, and fines without addressing root causes; the bill was sent to Transportation on a roll call vote. AB 1753, another Stephanie bill, would tighten firearm relinquishment and protective-order enforcement, expand remote hearing access, and align firearm prohibitions across protective order categories; it passed to Judiciary. The committee also heard AB 1739 by Assembly Member Ward, which would criminalize clergy sexual exploitation when clergy provide therapeutic services, with survivors and advocates testifying in support.

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• And it was the slightest intervention that triggered them to ask for help.
• And I hear Senator Foreman's comments that some of these people are looking for intervention, and I get
• And it is a prevention measure, I think, if we can stop a fatality.
• , where I coordinate the mental health court and veterans court program.
• And this handbook details just how rigorous this program is.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard a brief introduction of Hazel Stevens, a new page from Kuna High School who said she is interested in government and hopes to attend NNU and become a lawyer. Members asked her a few light questions before moving to legislation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1311, which would require ignition interlock companies to notify the Idaho Transportation Department when a device is installed and to notify prosecutors when an interlock prevents a vehicle from starting, so the DUI interlock period begins with proof of installation and enforcement can be better tracked. Testimony from Senator Foreman and AAA Idaho’s Matt Condi emphasized accountability, closing loopholes, and public safety; some senators raised concerns about reporting low alcohol readings, possible false positives, and added surveillance. The bill passed on a 5-4 vote and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then received the Idaho Supreme Court’s annual presentation from court administrative staff. Imelda Lopez described court assistance officers, who help self-represented litigants with forms, procedures, child support calculations, and referrals, while not giving legal advice; she noted the program’s statewide reach, low or no cost, and use of online forms and community partners. Chris Paulson outlined Family Court Services, including Focus on Children, mediation, funding assistance for family-law services, and more intensive tools such as child interviews, focused assessments, parenting time evaluations, co-parent coaching, and supervised visitation. He said these services are used in a relatively small share of cases but are important for resolving disputes and supporting families. Israel Enriquez then presented on treatment courts in the Fifth Judicial District and statewide, describing drug, DUI, mental health, veterans, and juvenile drug courts as highly structured accountability programs for high-risk, high-need offenders. He said participants face intensive supervision, testing, treatment, work, restitution, and court appearances, and argued the courts reduce recidivism and save incarceration costs. Members thanked the presenters, with one senator noting the importance of treatment courts amid budget concerns. Finally, the committee considered two court-request bills from Senator Lakey. Senate Bill 1308 would update a mediation statute by removing an outdated reference to a civil procedure rule, and Senate Bill 1309 would codify the priority of payments for juvenile case funds, with restitution to victims first and then other juvenile justice costs. Both bills were moved and passed unanimously with due pass recommendations, and the committee adjourned.

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• Fund and monitor ELL programs, reduce class sizes, raise teacher minimums to $45,000, $55,000, and $65,000
• And connecting the inputs and outputs and outcomes through PERF will allow us to know whether a program
• in the summer to help prevent summer loss and to help kids do better and to plan for fall.
• can know and NGOs and third party tutoring and intervention folks can start helping out.
• interventions, we're re-engaging them, we're getting them in programs like CTE and work-based learning

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• intervention strategies, and improve attendance so students will fully engage in their education and
• I just, we'll talk later about the page and messenger program.
• And if we don't learn that and make that important at an early age, we will not make that a habit for
• young adults from sudden cardiac arrest and preventable death.
• While the state has strong supports, trainings, and interventions for early grade literacy, our state

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and took up seven bills, all of which were reported favorably. First, HB 1367 on school attendance was presented as a response to rising chronic absenteeism; it would standardize attendance definitions and reporting statewide, and it passed 18-0 after supportive testimony from education and business groups. HB 949 would prohibit student use of wireless devices during the school day, while allowing district policies for designated use areas and existing medical/disability exceptions; members discussed classroom disruption, bullying, public safety, and accommodations, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved PCS for CS for HB 1135, requiring ECGs for student athletes in grades 9-12, with exemptions for religious objections and provisions on cost, liability, and medical clearance; the bill drew extensive emotional testimony from parents and advocates who described children lost to sudden cardiac arrest and was reported favorably after unanimous support. Members then approved CS for CS for HB 597 on diabetes management in schools, which would allow schools to keep glucagon pens and authorize trained personnel to administer them in emergencies; an amendment clarified charter schools are included as public schools. HB 1309 on reading interventions and instruction would expand reading support and training for grades 4-12 and require district reading plans to include evidence-based interventions; it also passed without opposition. CS for HB 981 on athlete representation and compensation would cap certain NIL agent fees, allow some high school athletes to earn NIL compensation, and create a framework for registered advisors; members raised concerns about predatory practices and coach involvement, but the bill passed favorably after amendment. Finally, HB 1111 would eliminate the certificate of completion option for students who do not meet graduation requirements, with the sponsor arguing it would better motivate students to earn a standard diploma and improve postsecondary and workforce opportunities. Members discussed the need for stronger supports to help students meet graduation standards, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee adjourned after completing all agenda items.

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• Literacy Program, an act relating to language and literacy competency.
• </c><00:28:03.760><c> the</c> literacy program. and the goal with the literacy program. and the goal
• <00:28:12.080><c> intervention</c> and intervention and intervention while<00:28:14.080><c> also</c><
• </c><00:41:58.319><c> And</c> intervention. It says instruction. And intervention.
• This actually prevents times and review.

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• 8, and it is the virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program.
• </c><00:09:07.600><c> and</c> modified version of that program and modified version of that program and
• enter the program and when they complete the program, and the comparison of performance.
• And with regard to the early literacy program, I'm curious to know whether or not in this current version
• And with regard to the early literacy program, I'm curious to know whether or not in this current version

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 69, including a germane amendment about local school boards’ acceptance or rejection of gifts and donations and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Rep. Cordelli said the early literacy proposal was a modified version of an earlier kindergarten readiness bill, would rely on gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements. Members questioned the shift from a broader technology program to an online-only model, the lack of detailed evaluation metrics, how long children would use the program, and whether it was appropriate for very young children. Cordelli said the change was intended to avoid government dependence and still allow the program to be offered next school year. Several members raised concerns about the gift-acceptance language on the underlying bill, including whether school boards would need to vote on small donations, whether gifts could be handled in blocks or at regular meetings, and how anonymous donations would work under right-to-know laws. Rep. Han noted that some gift discussions might belong in non-public session under RSA 91-A, while Rep. Cornell said acceptance or rejection of gifts could be handled at regular meetings and suggested a dollar threshold could be added later. The New Hampshire School Boards Association said it was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails, policy guidance, and clarification on timing, anonymity, and public-meeting requirements. Supporters of the early childhood program, including Waterford.org, said the proposal would provide an evidence-based, adaptive online literacy program with family engagement for four- and five-year-olds, and that it could help close early learning gaps. Waterford said it could work collaboratively with school districts and IEP teams, and that it would provide devices and internet access for families who need them. Committee members pressed on how the program would interact with existing special education services and whether districts could use it as part of an IEP; the response was that it would be supplementary and not an approved special education service. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair indicated the committee would later executive the bills and try to get reports filed promptly.

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• assistance, adoption and kinship assistance, child care support, and early childhood programs.
• prevention and intervention solutions, and the restorative practices initiative.
• For example, both the Early Childhood Family Education and Health and Developmental Screening programs
• > and</c><00:15:08.480><c> intervention</c> crime prevention and intervention crime prevention and intervention
• The program integrity work for the child care programs includes efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , infant, and Toddler program, which you may also know as IDEA Part B or C, and early intervention.
• The Family Infant Toddler program (FIT) provides early intervention services for children from birth
• The program works to limit future intervention required based on a child's delays and is projected to
• At the heart of this system are high-performing programs. pre-K, home visiting, early intervention, and
• Director of Family Support and Early Intervention, Allie Hedrick.

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• prevent fraud and misuse of public funds across state programs.
• </c> of Inspector General to investigate and of Inspector General to investigate and prevent<00:34:39.159
• ><c> public</c><00:34:40.760><c> funds</c> prevent fraud and misuse of public funds prevent fraud and
• We know that fraud prevention, cross-agency collaboration, data sharing, and data analysis are critical
• We run a fleet program because of our vehicles, and running a statewide agency, there's 200-plus vehicles

Bills: HF4074

Keywords: retirement, pension, public employees, MSRS, PERA, TRA, St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association, police and fire, correctional employees, probation officers, telecommunicators, dispatchers, 911 operators, public safety answering point, PSAP, firefighters, volunteer firefighters, paid on-call firefighters, fire relief association, state aid

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements