Video & Transcript Research : 'quality indicators'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- program to help districts create local accountability plans that take into account their unique indicators
- Advancing high-quality assessment and accountability in Texas.
- About decisions that they're going to make about the quality of their workforce, and it gives visibility
- The CCMR indicators in the system have to be differentially weighted.
- We believe one high-stakes test cannot fully measure a student's abilities or the quality of a school
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- The board is the primary agency for water quality under the Federal Clean Water Act.
- Second, the bill requires the board to propose water quality standards into the water quality control
- It requires the board to establish water quality objectives, not water quality standards.
- And as I mentioned, all those other medical indications.
- Make no mistake, we care deeply about food safety and quality.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/06/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- to drive greater distances for care, and maternal mortality statistics from MDH in 2017 and 2018 indicate
- Our members are dedicated to providing high-quality nurse-midwifery care to Minnesotans.
- Studies indicate excellent outcomes as well, as you will hear about some of these outcomes from Rebecca
- Studies indicate excellent outcomes as well, as you will hear about some of these outcomes from Rebecca
- excellent outcomes as studies indicate excellent outcomes as well<00:14:20.959>
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- It is not just low quality and low durability but it is made to be worn once or maybe twice and then
- Do we have any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their support for the measure?
- Do we have any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their support for the measure?
- Do we have any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their opposition to the bill?
- Any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their support for this measure?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Nov 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- However, there are some indications that these competencies might not be specific enough to ensure that
- The National Center for Teacher Quality, or NTCQ, is a nonpartisan research and advocacy organization
- Additional feedback focused on the identification of high-quality instructional materials aligned to
- High-quality opportunities for our pre-service teachers and that we are clear about our expectations.
- the EPs to make them do high-quality math instruction and content.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/28/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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of you looking for relational indices of you looking for relational indices - Quality Learning Center closed.
- Quality Learning Center closed.
- Quality Learning Center. Quality Learning Center.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- quality programs because we're talking a lot about quality, right?
- And those are of varying qualities. They all align to SBEC rules.
- That is a high-quality certification worthy of that cost, right, essentially.
- We often talk about quality, and when we talk about quality, we really are just referencing. conditions
- That was accomplished. through what was called an indicator, a performance indicator.
Keywords:
public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 10th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- available to support and monitor quality.
- So, how can we measure Pre-K quality?
- So, how is the quality of classrooms in New Mexico?
- With targeted quality improvement, that goal is well within reach.
- So again, what can we do to help improve Pre-K quality?
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE May 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To learning outcomes, to life expectancy, to quality of life, Arkansas is at the bottom of some lists
- Universal access to quality pre-K would cost the state roughly $300 million.
- Universal access to quality pre-K would cost the state roughly $300 million.
- Available data indicates that 80% of that spending, or $300 million, will go to families whose children
- As the DFNA fiscal note indicates, more than 20% of earners in Arkansas will see zero benefit.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1001, sponsored by Representative Les Eaves, which would lower the individual income tax rate to 3.7% retroactive to the current year and reduce the corporate rate to 4.1% beginning in 2027. Eaves argued the bill continues Arkansas’s recent tax-cut strategy, would provide broad relief to working families, and would keep the state competitive while preserving future surpluses rather than cutting existing services. He and Representative Bray emphasized that prior tax cuts have benefited taxpayers and supported economic growth.
Several opponents testified against the bill, including representatives from Arkansas Appleseed, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, a pastor, and individuals speaking about disability services and food insecurity. They argued Arkansas cannot afford further revenue reductions given needs in public education, early childhood care, Medicaid and food assistance, rural hospitals, and supported living services. Witnesses said the tax cut would disproportionately benefit higher earners while providing little or no relief to lower- and middle-income families, and urged the committee to prioritize public investments over tax cuts.
After debate, the committee adopted a motion to limit witness testimony to five minutes each. Representative Eaves closed on the bill and moved to pass it. Following discussion, the committee voted to pass HB 1001, and the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Fashion is a business model that extremely rapidly produces very low-quality clothing at a very high
- It is not just low quality and low durability, but it is made to be worn once or maybe twice and then
- Do we have any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their support for the measure?
- Any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their support for this measure?
- Any remaining members of the public who wish to indicate their support for this measure?
Summary:
The committee heard several environmental and consumer-safety bills. AB 405, the Fashion Act, would require fashion companies to disclose and manage toxic chemicals in their supply chains; supporters said it would reduce worker and consumer exposure and align with existing industry frameworks, while retailers and business groups argued it would duplicate existing laws and raise costs. After questions about DTSC workload, international standards, and affordability, the bill was moved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Natural Resources and held on call with three votes. AB 762 would ban the sale and distribution of disposable vape devices; supporters emphasized battery-fire risks, recycling contamination, and waste impacts, while cannabis and convenience-store interests warned it would push consumers to illicit markets and harm legal businesses. The bill passed on a due-pass motion to Business and Professions with three votes and was held on call.
The committee also adopted the consent calendar with six votes. AB 794 would direct California to keep in place the federal PFAS drinking-water standard if federal protections are weakened, with supporters citing health risks and the need for certainty, and water agencies opposing the emergency-rulemaking authority and potential costs. Members debated whether the bill was too broad and whether federal funds would cover implementation; the bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations with four votes and was held open. AB 1148, the Safer Food Packaging Act, would restrict certain chemicals in food packaging; supporters cited cancer and reproductive-health concerns, while chemical, beverage, and manufacturing groups argued the bill should go through existing regulatory processes and that some chemicals lacked feasible alternatives. The author said she would remove antimony trioxide later in the process after hearing opposition concerns; the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Judiciary with four votes and was held open.
Finally, AB 1338 would allow local air districts to recover costs for implementing fence-line air monitoring at metal shredding facilities, building on prior legislation and local air district efforts in AB 617 communities. The author said the bill would preserve local control and improve efficiency, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District testified in support. The transcript ends as the district witness begins testimony, with no vote yet taken on AB 1338.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- You indicated that there had been changes going forward and that there had been communication with staff
- We meet and we allow customers to share, frankly, their experience and their quality of service with
- That is probably, for me, the number one indicator I'm looking at to measure whether we are doing too
- You indicated that you felt as though.
- And as the Vice Chair and I indicated to you when we began our work prior to this session, any senator
Summary:
The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1416, which would move municipal elections to coincide with the general election and extend incumbent terms until the new schedule takes effect. Senators discussed whether the bill would affect runoff elections, with the sponsor explaining that runoff timing would shift to the August primary/general election framework. The Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties were noted as opposed, while members cited potential taxpayer savings and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 766, as amended by strike-all, which would require agents of certain “countries of concern” to register with the Division of Elections when engaging in political activity. The amendment narrowed the bill’s focus and aligned terminology with existing state law. After no opposition or debate on the amendment, the committee adopted it and then reported the bill favorably.
Members next heard the reappointment of Mike LaRosa to the Public Service Commission. Questioning focused heavily on PSC transparency, the sufficiency of commission orders, Supreme Court criticism of PSC decisions, storm protection plans, utility rate cases, and how the commission evaluates evidence and consumer impacts. LaRosa said the commission had changed its procedures to produce more detailed orders and more robust discussion, and he described ongoing work on rate cases, public engagement, and emerging energy issues such as small modular reactors. Despite concerns raised, the nomination was reported favorably to the full Senate. The committee then approved a block of additional appointments in tabs 4 through 27, also reporting them favorably.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The rise in local waiver requests is one indicator.
- And so I think that's also just important to keep in mind that a high-quality initiative or a high-quality
- instruction Or do you not buy high-quality instruction?
- And that ranges from high-quality buildings.
- Chairman, it's not about quantity; it's about quality.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Universal access to quality pre-K would cost the state roughly $300 million.
- Available data indicates that 80% of that spending, or spending now makes up 6% of our state's budget
- , and some lawmakers have indicated their intention to continue growing the Education Freedom Account
- Available data indicates that 80% of that spending, or spending now makes up 6% of our state's budget
- , and some lawmakers have indicated their intention to continue growing the Education Freedom Account
Summary:
The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee met to consider Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Jonathan Dismang, which continues the state’s long-running effort to reduce Arkansas income tax rates. Dismang said the bill would lower the personal income tax rate retroactive to January 1, 2026 and delay the corporate income tax change until the following January, bringing the rate down from 7% to 3.7%. He also said the bill would use existing surplus funds and estimated that a person making $65,000 would see their effective tax burden reduced by about 45% compared with earlier rates.
The committee heard several witnesses in opposition, including a United Methodist pastor/social worker, a parent describing her son’s disability and need for supported living services, representatives from Arkansas Appleseed and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and a Marshallese community advocate. They argued that Arkansas should preserve revenue for public schools, health care, food assistance, housing, rural hospitals, early childhood education, and disability services, and said the tax cuts would disproportionately benefit higher-income taxpayers while providing little relief to working families. Several speakers cited low state spending relative to national averages and warned that further cuts would worsen existing service gaps.
In closing, Dismang and other supporters said the state can be both compassionate and competitive, that no essential services would be cut by the bill, and that Arkansas has continued to grow revenue despite prior tax reductions. Members emphasized balancing service funding with economic competitiveness and noted the legislature’s focus on lower-income tax brackets in earlier reforms. The committee then voted to do pass SB1, and the bill was approved.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and success indicators.
- So it's possible for every school to have a score for the school quality and success indicator.
- So it's possible for every school to have a score for the school quality and success indicator.
- So we're going to review a few available measures regarding teacher quality.
- These are the indicators used to calculate the letter grades for 2025.
Summary:
The committee received a Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on Arkansas academic standards, accountability, and achievement as part of the adequacy study. Staff reviewed how state curriculum and standards have evolved from the 1997 Public Education Act, the 2003 Quality Education Act, and the 2017 Educational Support and Accountability Act, including required course offerings, graduation requirements, career and technical education pathways, and recent additions such as success-ready pathways, Arkansas history, firearm safety, and fetal growth and development instruction. Members asked for a comparative chart showing how the laws and requirements changed over time, and staff agreed to provide one.
The presentation then turned to the federal ESSA plan and Arkansas’s state accountability system. Staff explained the state’s long-term goals for 2030, including 80% proficiency in ELA and math, 52% of English learners on track to English proficiency, and 94%/97% four- and five-year graduation rates. They reviewed 2025 assessment results showing proficiency rates generally in the 30s, with English learners and students with disabilities performing lowest and white students highest. They also discussed school support and improvement categories, equitable access to educators, and report card/public reporting requirements, noting that some ESSA-related measures such as the school index, equity labs, and certain 2024 report card data were not currently available or not being calculated. Members questioned whether those ESSA commitments were being met and asked staff to follow up with DESE, including whether the legislature can revise the ESSA plan.
The committee also reviewed the Arkansas Accountability Act and related assessment data. Staff described the Atlas assessment system, alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities, ELPA 21 for English learners, ACT results, and NAEP comparisons. They reported that no student group met the 80% proficiency goal in 2025, Arkansas’s ACT composite score declined slightly over time, and Arkansas generally trailed national and SREB averages on NAEP. Members asked for additional data, including historical highs and lows, the number of assessments students take by grade, dropout data, and comparisons with other states. The meeting ended with agreement to invite the Department of Education to a future meeting to answer questions about missing data, equity labs, report cards, and ESSA compliance.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we want nurse practitioners to be able to provide high-quality care.
- I received good quality care from a lot of different healthcare practitioners.
- That's what it means to practice as a member of a quality healthcare team.
- In fact, there are studies that demonstrate that the quality of care is increased.
- In fact, there are studies that show that the quality of care has increased.
Keywords:
Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- are any clinical concerns with this substitution, the provider can reissue the prescription and indicate
- today to explain how this bill will make health care costs more affordable while maintaining high-quality
- So I think that’s a very important indication: the prescriber is still in control.
- care to those SB 993 helps ensure that we can continue to provide high-quality care to those we serve
- We appreciate the committee's analysis, which indicates that without a license in the state, the board
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Nothing makes more of a difference than a quality teacher.
- You put a quality teacher in front of a student and magic happens.
- Some of the same indicators that we look at still present.
- It's in high quality instruction materials was one. Yes, sir.
- The quality review. TALKS deals with the implementation quality and the learning quality.
Keywords:
instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- CPA work quality CPA work quality since<00:16:06.720>
implementing <00:16:07.360>the - Now, we have a ton of local indicators, as well.
- Now, we have a ton of local indicators, as well.
- Now, we have a ton of local indicators, as well.
- Now, we have a ton of local indicators, as well.
Keywords:
CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- providers in their services, to children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing quality
- So I've talked a little bit here about the quality and scope.
- doctor the quality and scope.
- So that would reduce the testing delay with no decline in quality of care.
- So that would reduce the testing delay with no decline in quality of care.
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and then reviewed several vacant membership slots on the task force, including appointments from the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian positions. Members discussed trying to fill those vacancies before the next meeting, and noted that if they remain open they may be addressed in the task force’s legislative report and through possible statutory changes in the next General Assembly.
Representatives from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association (DDPA) and Civitan Services presented on DDPA’s role serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Arkansas. They said DDPA now represents 80 providers serving more than 13,000 individuals in 75 counties, with services including early intervention, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services. They also shared survey data on older clients and said these services remain available to seniors with IDD, including people with autism.
The task force then heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to include licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while still maintaining quality standards. Members asked about training, licensure, and whether other professionals such as speech-language pathologists or audiologists should be included; Dr. Scott noted that current practice already relies on a two-provider model and that speech-language pathologists play a role because autism diagnosis considers communication, cognitive ability, and language. The discussion also touched on the need for proper testing standards and board oversight. No vote was taken on the amendment, and the meeting ended with plans to return to fraud-related discussion and to begin prioritizing recommendations for the 2027 session before adjourning.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care (09/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- and that's an indication that it's on. and that's an indication that it's on.
- , CMS, and other quality measurement stewards like NCQA, the National Committee for Quality Assurance
- , CMS, and other quality measurement stewards like NCQA, the National Committee for Quality Assurance
- do they look at those quality standards? do they look at those quality standards?
- that states will specify the quality that states will specify the quality metrics<00:33:09.679><
Summary:
The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve prior minutes and outline its schedule, with meetings set for September 24 and September 29 ahead of an October 1 report deadline. The chair said the committee would use the first two meetings to digest testimony, likely ask follow-up questions of DHS, and then work toward conclusions and a report format. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
The main testimony came from Sharon Alexander of Amera Health, who argued in favor of moving from fee-for-service Medicaid long-term services and supports to a managed LTSS model. She described managed LTSS as a capitated, quality-driven system used in about 26 states, and said it can improve care coordination, accountability, access to home- and community-based services, and budget predictability. She cited Amera Health’s experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including care coordination, housing and transportation support, caregiver programs, and quality benchmarks tied to state oversight. She also said nursing facilities would remain an important option for people who need that level of care.
Committee members asked about how the programs are administered, how rates are set, how care managers work, and how quality is measured. Alexander said states contract with managed care organizations at actuarially sound capitated rates, with annual contracts, reporting, and oversight. She explained that care managers typically conduct quarterly assessments and follow up after trigger events such as hospitalization, and that housing coordinators may assist with transitions to the community. On quality, she said states use CMS-related and HCBS benchmark measures covering service timeliness, care planning, transitions, and other outcomes, and that New Hampshire could build on existing metrics rather than starting from scratch. She also noted that rural areas face workforce and transportation challenges, which managed care plans try to address through technology and self-direction options.