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• Thank you chairman so your bill indicates that they have to report it within two days yes two business
• at the same level that you would, quite frankly, if you your performance was going to be measured.
• And is this something that the medical schools have indicated has made a difference?
• The primary indication I get from the medical school is they are concerned that because this has become
• Objectively, the performance of the students, then what is the ultimate product that you need?

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• say this in my entire career that we need more lawyers But obviously your layout clearly, clearly indicates
• We seek. meet students where they are, help them to succeed and over perform on professional certifications
• Yes represent Ward Johnson, thank you chairman, so your bill indicates that they have to report it within
• And is this something that the medical schools have indicated has made a difference?
• The primary indication I get from the medical school is they are concerned that because this has become

Bills: HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232

Keywords: students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education

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• Do they have clearly defined output and outcome performance measures?
• Now I want to talk a little bit about the performance reporting.
• Do they have the performance measures at this point?
• The statewide projects, about 12% of them include performance metrics.
• And some, it looked at, you indicated that early results.

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• That institutions could do all of it at one time and we could make sure that those market indicators
• Your investment in our performance-based funding has continued to help our students improve on their
• So we have two performance-based funding metrics around programs of strategic emphasis, and these are
• So we have two performance-based funding metrics around programs of strategic emphasis, and these are
• , performance-based funding metrics around programs of strategic emphasis and these are our programs

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• I was a performer on PBS and also I worked in San Antonio.
• For example, I, uh, performed as Snow White and I read stories to the children of our community and so
• You know, the data we have on The performance of the legacy system and the performance of community-based
• Uh, decreasing performance, both in CBC and in legacy regions.
• Indicators and in those 8 key indicators there are 46 questions that are asked.

Bills: HB 451, HB 645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB 1536, HCR 12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• BUT AS I INDICATED WE HAVE ALREADY DESIGNATED THE FOUR HOSPITALS FOR STATUTE AND NOW ON OR AFTER THE
• LASTLY, 1063 AUTHORIZES CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS TO PERFORM DRY NEEDLING.
• AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT HEALTH.
• CAN YOU TELL US OR GIVE US INDICATION OF THE NUMBERS YOU ARE RECEIVING END OF THE PERCENTAGES YOU ARE
• HAVE YOU SEEN INDICATIONS ARE ANY PROBLEMS DEVELOP OUT OF THIS?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We have academic performance.
• And they are performing phenomenally in regard to student attendance, and they're performing well in
• regard to academic performance.
• But our students do perform well.
• But yeah, so our performance in math pretty solid.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Chair, because I appreciate everybody's feedback, and I think that's an indication of how important we
• And I think that's an indication of how on. just want to say, Mr.
• Fifteen percent of courses in low-performing schools are taught by out-of-field teachers, and Florida
• , a seminar... ...performing arts venue, a theater, a seminar, a cinema, I'm sorry, or church under a
• First, it allows only high-performing charter schools to assume a charter.

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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• Folks on Zoom, if you wish to speak in favor of Senate Bill 64, please indicate by raising your hand.
• Please indicate by raising your hand. Folks in the room, is there anybody here in support?
• So if you're here online in support of House Memorial 43, please indicate by raising your hand.
• When we looked at student Lexile performance and growth using comparable metrics, New Mexico students
• Please indicate by raising your hand. Anybody in our audience in opposition to House Memorial 43?

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• <00:10:24.320> be<00:10:24.399> here indicating that they would be here indicating
• <00:22:51.120> or additional amount of time to perform or additional amount of time to perform
• Okay, that's everyone who indicated they would be here.
• Okay, that's everyone who indicated they would be here.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• He says this is almost a daily occurrence from him for him performing his duties where he will be on
• He says this is almost a daily occurrence from him for him performing his duties where he will be on
• ensure people don't continue to perform ensure people don't continue to perform this<00:31:23.200

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. Senate Bill 47 would extend death benefits to paid and volunteer search and rescue personnel, treating them more like other emergency responders if killed in the line of duty. The sponsor and a Wolf County Search and Rescue chief described the dangers of the work and gave personal examples of serious injuries and near-death incidents to explain why the benefit was needed. Members asked about the fiscal note, which the sponsor said was minimal, and the bill received unanimous favorable passage. Senate Bill 159 was a reintroduced missing- and unidentified-persons measure intended to align state law with the federal Billy’s Act and improve reporting to NCIC and NamUs. The sponsor said the earlier version had technical problems and incorrectly assigned reporting responsibilities, so the bill was cleaned up to clarify that local agencies are the reporting agents. The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police supported the bill, saying it would help bring missing people home and aid recovery efforts. The committee passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression. Senate Bill 104 created a 25-foot safety perimeter around first responders, including law enforcement and EMTs, and would penalize repeated interference, harassment, or intimidation with escalating offenses up to a felony on the fourth offense. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was needed to protect responders and give them room to work, citing examples of chaotic emergency scenes and a Louisville EMT who said interference was a frequent problem. Some members raised concerns about the felony penalty, the definition of harassment, and possible First Amendment issues for people filming police activity, but the sponsor said the bill defined harassment narrowly and was aimed at repeated, intentional interference. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on Senate Bill 104.

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• If you favor the motion, indicate by saying I. Oppose? No. The ayes have it. All right.
• If you favor the gentleman's motion, indicate saying I. >> Opposed? No.
• <00:26:49.600> saying<00:26:49.840> I indicate saying I indicate saying I >> opposed
• If you favor the gentleman's motion, indicate by saying I. Oppose? No. The eyes have it.
• I motion, indicate by saying I >> oppose.<00:32:33.200> No.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 22 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, dispensed with the journal reading, and reported no select committee reports. Members then recognized visitors and guests, including representatives from Mississippi College and Coastal American Insurance. The chamber spent considerable time honoring Mississippi College’s 200th anniversary, with remarks from members about the school’s history, its law school, and personal experiences there, followed by the presentation of a proclamation and applause. On the rules calendar, the House adopted several resolutions in blocks, including three House concurrent resolutions and then five House resolutions, all by unanimous or near-unanimous voice vote. One motion to reconsider House Bill 534 was tabled. The House also granted immediate release on the adopted resolutions. Later, a member introduced an out-of-order birthday recognition and a family baseball photo, which drew laughter and applause. On the general calendar, the House took up House Bill 4, a County Affairs bill concerning municipal annexation. The bill would require an election in both the municipality and the proposed annexation area if 20% of electors in the area petition for one, with annexation failing unless both sides agree; if defeated, the question could be brought back after five years. Members questioned whether the measure would make annexation much harder, whether business owners would vote, and how it compared with current court-based annexation procedures. The bill was laid on the table subject to call after discussion. Military Affairs, Transportation, and Medicaid were then reported as passing. The clerk announced upcoming committee meetings and a suffrage bill deadline, members made additional announcements including recognition of the doctor of the day and Recovery Day 2026, and the House adjourned to reconvene Monday at 4 p.m., weather permitting, with a possible delay to Tuesday or Wednesday if roads were impassable.

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• With PED starting to monitor compliance and performance in the coming school year, New Mexico is poised
• School meal programs can improve students' academic performance, boost attendance, and promote health
• Working to direct certify schools starting in the upcoming school year for a four-year period indicates
• Do you have any indicator about any other improvement, like attendance, academics, after the program
• On page 18 of the report, it indicates that the cost of daily food has gone up from $1.03 to $1.71 from

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• First of all, as I've indicated, I have some reservations about the change in the three queuing system
• accountability system while adding an option for districts to participate in what we call local indicators
• So it replaces that metric, which I will add, 36 other states utilize that indicator as a measure in
• The change indicator, that calculation that you're referring to, and this is from my experience as an
• The change indicator, if you grow, it takes, you know, the number from this year to next year, and it

Keywords: 958, all

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• Just the kind of segue of what Senator Luna indicated.
• Just the kind of segue of what Senator Luna indicated.
• We submit annual performance reports, CAPERs, system performance measures, point-in-time count data,
• I indicated on that second page which ones And they are publicly available, many of them.
• I indicated on that second page which ones were publicly available.

Bills: SB237

Keywords: child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews, confidentiality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the May 13 minutes. The committee quickly reported several bills favorably, including SB 1224, which requires DCFS review when a pregnancy involves a child under 17 and makes children under 12 a child in need of care; SB 1100, which repeals an old statute on unenriched bread; HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify certain provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; HB 1231, clarifying that continuous glucose monitoring is covered through Medicaid for any insulin-dependent diabetic, including gestational diabetes; and HB 198, setting reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures. The committee also adopted a personal privilege welcome for physicians on White Coat Day and repeatedly noted that several bills were being advanced with the understanding that further work might continue before floor debate. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1160, which would create a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical school graduates, especially for rural and shortage areas. Committee members pressed the Board of Medical Examiners about delays in promulgating rules under an earlier 2024 law and objected to rule language they said went beyond the statute. Board representatives acknowledged a misunderstanding about the original bill’s intent and said the program had been operating, but members warned against agencies writing rules that contradict enacted law. Despite the criticism, HB 1160 was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably HCR 67, which creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children, following emotional testimony from the sponsor about her son’s death and the lack of appropriate care options. The committee then approved HCR 27, calling for a coordinated statewide evaluation of autism services by the Department of Health and Department of Education, with testimony emphasizing rising diagnosis rates, rural provider shortages, and the need for better data and coordination between medical and school-based services. HCR 28, which would study school nurse orientation and training, was also reported favorably after school nurses described the lack of standardized onboarding for new graduates and the risks of placing them alone in schools without adequate supervision. HB 469, which would have allowed pharmacy license renewal fees to be directed to Xavier University’s pharmacy school as well as public schools, was deferred after concerns about diverting funds from public institutions and the absence of testimony from affected schools. The committee also took up HB 223, which recreates DCFS, and adopted an amendment shortening the sunset date and requiring law enforcement reports to be accepted through a secure web-based platform; the bill was then reported favorably as amended. Another major discussion centered on HB 457 and HB 616, both tied to homelessness. HB 457, establishing minimum standards for shelters and related facilities, was reported favorably as amended after sponsor testimony and support cards. HB 616, which would allow the legislative auditor and local officials access to records and databases for audits of homelessness initiatives, drew extensive debate over privacy, federal funding, and accountability. Supporters cited a 2025 audit showing more than $216 million in federal homelessness spending in New Orleans and argued that auditors need access to performance data to detect waste and abuse; opponents warned about client privacy and the impact of funding cutoffs. The committee adopted an amendment changing permissive language to mandatory language for enforcement and then continued hearing testimony, with the discussion still centered on balancing oversight with confidentiality.

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• This is performance trend line based on the top 10 writers in in the state of Florida and the property
• What it's indicative is of I wish we had that in here on the next slide.
• But you see the you see the kind of the major indicators of what makes a rate filings with within the
• and make sure they're performing adequately. >> So it's one last already has.
• And then today or last year, the rate need indication was about 26%.

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• Ecology oversees an electric school bus grant program, as well as the performance monitoring for the
• As well as the performance monitoring for the CCA, which occurs on an annual basis.
• Finally, under performance monitoring: does the program have clear, trackable performance metrics that
• These are indicators that we believe matter the most.
• These are indicators that we believe matter the most.

Keywords: 904, all

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• to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee's Committee to hear State Auditor's Office performance
• States with more requirements to enter this field of work perform no differently.
• were not performance standards set in the contract.
• So there's no financial relationship in terms of the performance measure. Correct.
• Is there any indication of how that plays into this program and the shortage of people?

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on the Restoring Quality Home Care Initiative (I-1163), which created home care aide certification requirements, FBI background checks, and an abuse/neglect registry. Auditors said some requirements likely improve safety, especially background checks and training, but the state lacked pre-2011 data to measure outcomes directly. They also found Washington has a long-term care workforce shortage, though its workforce supply ranks better than many states, and that more stringent entry requirements do not appear to reduce workforce participation compared with other states. The audit’s main concern was that the certification process is slow and burdensome. Auditors reported that most applicants never finish certification, that only about one-third of fiscal year 2025 applicants were certified within the 200-day legal deadline, and that the average time to certification was 463 days. They identified delays between training and testing, limited testing access in some areas, and redundant Department of Health verification of FBI background checks as key causes. The audit recommended streamlining the process by accepting applications later in the process, expanding testing within training programs, and eliminating the redundant background-check verification. Department of Health and Department of Social and Health Services staff largely agreed with the audit’s findings and recommendations. They said they have already made improvements, including moving exams into more than 110 training programs, increasing credentialing staff, and reducing barriers through rule changes. DSHS noted testing is offered in 13 languages. Committee members asked about testing contract incentives, language access, and whether the agencies would seek statutory or budget changes to implement the recommendations. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned without any vote or formal action by the committee.

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• We have academic performance.
• And they are performing phenomenally in regard to student attendance, and they're performing well in
• regard to academic performance.
• But our students do perform well.
• But our students do perform well.

Keywords: 908, all

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• referred as indicated. referred as indicated.
• So, we get to have those checks and balances to watch the performance, and if she's not performing, we
• We don't know the performance.
• We don't know the performance.
• We don't know the performance.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all