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• Branch, which oversees the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. and Division of Apprenticeship Standards
• with CCGI on the creation of the California high school transcript and student record portability standard
• This is the standard for all districts to submit transcript-level data to CCGI for the full scale.
• Specifically, those who are teaching dual enrollment as high school teachers need to meet the minimum
• qualifications to teach a community college class, and that class content needs to meet the student

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• I am committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and governance, ensuring that every
• All of that is called The Davis Standard. And so I've been very familiar with that.
• My goes I consistent with the teaching plan of FAMU that is tied to a thing called student success.
• study abroad program for 4 summers, 3 and they lend to Spain, campus and one in London, England teaching
• Look forward to helping that school reach its goal and without losing in any of its academic standards

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That's how absurd our education is getting with the shortage of teaching staff.
• With the shortage of teaching staff, we're seeing the closing of businesses.
• So I, as Chair, made the decision that it wasn't up to standards. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• already regularly see a health care provider for mental conditions that would be counseling, just standard
• Madam Chair, Representative, no, rulemaking is a standard process in all state government.

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• We have provided a summary for categories that are standard across all agencies.
• They'll be watching those mobile homes built to make sure they comply with the standards.
• You can teach a man to fish and you feed him for the rest of his life will.
• We're teaching these rural counties to market themselves with the assets that they have are with the
• But you can see here that we're pushing ourselves even further and holding ourselves to a higher standard

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• And then also teaching and having consultants for philanthropy so that if you do want different care
• Well, you set a standard for Representative Nelson to aspire to.
• Well, you set a standard for Representative Nelson to aspire to.
• So consideration for garden space—so teaching them a life skill that, you know, they're going to get
• So consideration for garden space—so teaching them a life skill that, you know, they're going to get

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Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.

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• </c><01:20:04.520><c> for</c> look at to some set set standards for look at to some set set standards
• We have the standards that you share with us.
• </c><01:39:47.360><c> board</c> government accounting standard board government accounting standard board
• We have the standards that you share with us.
• We have the standards that you share with us.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He said he had been happy just teaching martial arts back in the old days and leaving him alone, but
• No, I was happy just teaching that.
• No, I was happy just teaching martial<00:16:24.959><c> arts</c><00:16:25.279><c> back</c><00:16:25.440
• for the things that to a higher standard for the things that come<00:25:59.039><c> out</c><00:25:59.120
• Um, I don't think that our ally should be held to the same standards as Hamas.

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• I would like to see a standardized program administered in a standardized way, perhaps between the state
• Administered in a standardized way, perhaps between the state and the counties, with a standard benefit
• And they were really talking about standards, standardized care.
• Right now under... and they were really talking about standard, standardized care.
• They would have standardization across the services.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services heard an overview of the expected California budget and program impacts from H.R. 1, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, redeterminations, work requirements, immigration-related coverage rules, retroactive coverage limits, and reductions in federal matching for certain services and provider financing mechanisms. DHCS and CDSS described implementation plans focused on automation, data matching, clearer communications, county training, and outreach, while noting that many federal details are still pending. The Legislative Analyst’s Office also reviewed how H.R. 1 could increase pressure on county indigent care systems, explaining the history of county responsibility under Section 17000, 1991 realignment, and AB 85, and warning that counties may face large increases in uninsured residents seeking care without corresponding funding flexibility. An independent policy expert urged consideration of a more standardized statewide approach to indigent care and raised questions about governance, benefits, and financing. Department witnesses estimated substantial coverage losses and fiscal effects: DHCS projected major Medi-Cal disenrollment tied to work requirements, six-month renewals, narrowed immigrant eligibility, and reduced retroactive coverage, while CDSS estimated large CalFresh benefit losses and a significant increase in administrative workload and payment accuracy pressure. Members questioned how exemptions would work for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented residents, and cash workers, and asked about the effect on the CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefit Pilot and on county administrative funding. Officials said they would use available data and self-attestation where possible, but acknowledged that many cases would require manual screening and that the county workload estimates remain in dispute. They also said the state is still evaluating the impact of H.R. 1 on provider taxes and state-directed payments, which could create additional budget pressure. County representatives from Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Tulare, and San Bernardino described major local consequences if H.R. 1 is implemented as written. They warned of higher uninsured rates, more strain on emergency rooms and public hospitals, increased homelessness and food insecurity, and a likely need to rebuild or expand county indigent care programs that were largely scaled back after the ACA. Counties said they are already freezing hiring, cutting positions, reducing overtime, deferring spending, and launching outreach and coordination efforts with managed care plans and community partners, but argued that these steps are not enough without additional state support. Several counties backed the California County Welfare Directors Association’s request for $373 million in General Fund support for eligibility work and asked for a CalFresh match waiver to soften the new county share of administrative costs; Los Angeles and Santa Clara also emphasized that their local revenue measures would not close the projected gaps. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• or hazardous material storage, do not have the ability to enforce 527 CMR, which is the minimum standard
• can cause a lot of undue stress. ...stress and frustration, or we are forced to accept a lesser standard
• cases the process can cause a lot of undue stress and frustration or we force to accept a lesser standard
• We've also worked to standardize training and equipment standards, and having all of those things done
• The more you can standardize, professionalize, fund, and train in these high-level tasks, the greater

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee heard testimony on several bills focused on accessibility, fire safety, and transportation safety. House 2569, expanding adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors, drew broad support from Rep. Christine Barber, disability advocates, and members of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said the bill would close gaps in the Architectural Access Board’s authority, require more adaptable housing in rehabs and older conversions, and extend accessibility requirements to employee-only work areas. They emphasized the shortage and cost of accessible housing, the benefits for aging in place, and the risk of institutionalization when accessible units are unavailable. The committee also heard strong support for House 2577, which would allow local fire departments to inspect and enforce fire code compliance in state-owned buildings. Rep. Robert Cataldo and Boston Fire Chief Pat Ellis described this as closing a long-standing loophole that leaves state properties outside local fire-code enforcement, despite the hazards posed by aging state buildings and life-safety systems. Fire service representatives also supported bills to create a statewide technical rescue system under the Department of Fire Services, standardizing training, equipment, funding, and coordination across regional rescue teams, and they backed related fire-safety measures including sprinkler-related legislation and professionalism measures. Rep. James O’Day testified for House 2676, which would require window screens to prevent child falls, arguing it is a common-sense safety measure and noting recent fatal incidents. Ann Shuey and John Kalura testified for House 2601, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seat belts, citing a family tragedy, low seat-belt use, and research showing signage can improve compliance. Steven Poglisi of NAGE supported House 2568, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in public buildings, describing a past CO exposure incident involving a union member. The committee took no votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• All of humanity's inspirational teachings are the proverbial finger pointing to the moon.
• With the absence of these standards and inconsistent insurance practices, homeowners and tenants face
• Local agencies to comply, implement, and enforce standards.
• Homeowners and survivors deserve clear standards and protections to ensure that they can safely return
• . ...standards to determine when it's safe to return to a home.

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• This has been a standard practice for many years, but there was a new interpretation of law that led
• notices, state regulators interpreted the law to not require muralists. to meet these licensing standards
• Murals are a stepping stone, a teaching center, a first opportunity often for artists to share their
• And muralists still need to comply with all city permit requirements, safety standards set out by Cal
• can still be enforced by California that that we're deferring on the education standards for the most

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• help our students learn at an early age how to interact with other students with disabilities by teaching
• Your bill, the amendment and everything now, it talks about a standard monitoring tool.
• Your bill, the amendment and everything now, it talks about a standard monitoring tool.
• The State Board is required to develop a standard monitoring tool.
• The State Board is required to develop a standard monitoring tool.

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills, beginning with SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, which would require age-appropriate disability history and awareness instruction across grade bands. The committee adopted a delete-all amendment, heard emotional testimony from Melissa Hartzell about her son Evan’s experience with disability and inclusion, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1296, creating a pilot study on school cellphone bans; SB 1590, creating a task force to review educator preparation, certification, and professional learning; SB 1702, a broad education bill with provisions on private school facilities, marching band credit, school readiness reimbursements, and charter school monitoring tools; SB 1150, exempting school social workers from certain certification testing requirements; SB 1708, revising School of Hope rules and adding a Miami-Dade co-location framework; SB 822, updating charter school governance and operations; SB 444, requiring annual human trafficking awareness training for school personnel; and SB 742, expanding workforce development and money-back guarantee programs. Most of these bills were amended before being reported favorably by committee vote. The committee also considered and reported favorably SB 8, a claims bill providing a $1.2 million settlement for Marcus Button and his family arising from a 2006 Pasco County school bus crash that caused severe lifelong injuries. Senator Gaetz opposed claims bills in general, arguing the sovereign immunity cap should be raised so such cases can be resolved locally. Several bills drew questions and debate over implementation details, including concerns about charter school dress and hair policies under SB 822, the scope of human trafficking training under SB 444, and the zoning implications of private school facility provisions in SB 1702. Sponsor responses generally emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify existing policy or improve student safety, access, or educational outcomes. The committee also took up confirmation appointments. It recommended confirmation of the slate of appointees on Tabs 12 and 14 through 21 by voice vote, and separately recommended confirmation of Daniel Fogunoli to the State Board of Education after debate in which Senator Davis and Senator Osgood opposed the appointment. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes, including Senator Burgess’s affirmative vote on SB 1150, and then adjourned.

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• rural areas, and it's been a labor of love. for her that she's built that nursing school, and she teaches
• They have to use nationally standardized information. We do try to make it easier.
• Quality standards have changed.
• know what those quality standards are, so they can deploy resources to achieve that.
• They won't accept the change to align it with the standard processes that are there.

Bills: HB139, HB1818, HB1942, HB1959, HB2221, HB2254, HB2563, HB2067, HB2275, HB3211, HB139

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Which of you wants a full life? Who would like a full life?
• For HB 500 the standard opening debate rules will be followed, the amendment process for HB 500 will
• Act standards.
• It teaches parents to implement successful parenting techniques.
• Simmons, so if a course is teaching the student body of a university... that gender is somehow fluid,

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB1, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HB500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• officials such as referees, umpires, and judges have met the highest safety training and qualification standards
• an important step by requiring teachers to undergo youth mental health training to receive their teaching

Summary: The committee heard two education-related bills. AB 1572, by Assembly Member Alanis, would require the California Interscholastic Federation to conduct annual reviews of sports officials’ safety training and qualifications and create an online system for schools to verify certification status. The author and CIF support argued it would improve transparency, accountability, and student-athlete safety; one late witness opposed the bill, criticizing CIF policies more broadly. The bill was moved forward on a due-pass motion and ultimately passed the committee 9-0. AB 1665, by Assembly Member Pacheco, would require school coaches to complete a California Department of Education-approved mental health training course. The author and supporters, including a former athlete and representatives from hospitals, professional sports teams, and psychiatrists, said coaches are often the first adults to notice mental health struggles and should be better equipped to respond. Opponents argued the bill could be used to advance gender-identity policies and questioned the need for additional training. Committee members in support said the bill was important for student mental health and that coaches already receive other safety training. The bill was amended and passed the committee 9-0. The chair also noted committee procedures at the start, including limits on witnesses and testimony time, and welcomed the new committee secretary. After both items were taken up and roll calls completed, the committee adjourned for the day.

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• And, Madam Chair, this is my issue: if I'm a patient in a teaching hospital, the doctor enters...
• But I do think that there should at least be some kind of minimum safety privacy standard.

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• AND MERCY THAT TEACHES US HOW TO EXTEND COMPASSION EVEN WHEN IT IS DIFFICULT TO DO SO.
• I MOVE THAT SCR 1466 RELATING TO THE JOINT SESSION BE TAKEN UP IN STANDARD AND READ THE FIRST TIME BY

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• ><c> meaningful</c> clear oversight standards, meaningful clear oversight standards, meaningful accountability
• They are the students that they teach.
• We've heard in quality standards.
• I know where I teach at Keen students.
• ,</c> requirements, no safety standards, requirements, no safety standards, nothing. nothing. nothing

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• lower than the standard we use currently.
• Clear and convincing is yet another higher standard.
• So if we're held to that standard, Clear and convincing is yet another higher standard.
• Why are we held to a different standard, a higher standard?
• . ...even though I have redeemed myself by the board's very own standards.

Summary: The Special Committee on Health and Human Services heard a series of continuation and board-reform bills, beginning with core review measures to continue the Arizona Department of Economic Security, the State Board of Nursing, the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, and the State Board of Pharmacy. HB 2728, HB 2729, HB 2730, HB 2731 as amended, and HB 2732 all received due-pass recommendations, with the physician assistant board bill amended to extend the board for four years rather than two. The committee then moved to reform bills affecting the nursing board and pharmacy board, as well as a reconsidered health plan drug-coverage bill. HB 2408, which would change nursing board complaint procedures, prioritize certain allegations, allow limited expungement of disciplinary records, and adjust evidentiary and liability standards, drew extensive testimony. Nursing board leadership opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken patient safety, raise the burden of proof, and erase useful disciplinary history, while supporters said it would improve fairness, reduce backlog, and give nurses a second chance for non-patient-safety-related issues. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment and advanced the bill on a 7-4-1 vote. HB 2434, updating the controlled substances prescription monitoring program and related reporting and confidentiality rules, and HB 2733, changing pharmacy continuing education timing, delivery rules, and ownership-transition procedures, both passed unanimously after amendments. The committee also reconsidered HB 2725, which would limit access contractors’ use of therapeutic substitution and utilization controls for certain non-opioid drugs. Access and health plan representatives warned the bill was too broad and could significantly increase costs by affecting many drug classes, while the sponsor said the amendment was intended to address those concerns and preserve the policy goal. After the amendment was adopted, the bill failed on a 6-? vote and did not receive a due-pass recommendation. The chair then announced the committee was done hearing House bills and adjourned, with Senate bills expected in a later meeting.

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• Glover Woods held multiple teaching and school administration roles in the competent Dr.
• Division of Apprenticeship Standards is California law.
• They no longer meet the Army Corps of Engineers standards. They date back to the 1800s.
• SB 947 sets a common-sense standard.
• SB 1193 is a simple standard: public money, public process, public trust.

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