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• SB 20 related to silicosis surveillance and AB 1264, which is restricting ultra-processed foods in schools
• For example, we recently had a tuberculosis outbreak at a school in San Francisco. So there were...
• For example, we recently had a tuberculosis outbreak at a school in San Francisco.
• Providers, schools, or individuals can get their own immunization records.
• I would also note that schools have access to, I believe, the care register. school.

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on Health heard an overview of the California Department of Public Health budget, including a $5.1 billion department budget and 19 non-IT budget change proposals spanning environmental health, healthcare quality, infectious disease, healthy communities, health statistics, preparedness, and laboratory sciences. CDPH also presented estimates for WIC and the Genetic Disease Screening Program, both of which were described as relatively stable, with WIC food costs rising mainly due to inflation and participation holding near 1 million monthly participants. Members and public commenters raised support for several proposals, including funding for the California Reducing Disparities Project, AB 1264 implementation on school food standards, childhood lead poisoning prevention, the hospital bed capacity registry, sickle cell care networks, and WIC protections amid federal policy changes and shutdown-related uncertainty. Dr. Erica Pond then presented the 2026 State of Public Health report, highlighting major gains such as record-low mortality rates, all-time high life expectancy, and the first decline in overdose deaths in 14 years, while warning about persistent disparities in maternal and infant outcomes, rising severe maternal morbidity, and worsening mental and behavioral health trends, especially among younger adults. She emphasized racial and geographic inequities, the role of social drivers like poverty and education, and the importance of prevention investments through the Behavioral Health Services Act. Members discussed the need for upstream public health spending, environmental health preparedness, and how to translate data into action, while public comment largely focused on sustaining community-based prevention and equity programs. In a separate update on federal actions and public health partnerships, Dr. Pond and CDPH staff described California’s response to federal funding threats, vaccine policy changes, and measles outbreaks. They outlined new collaborations such as the West Coast Health Alliance, the Governor’s Public Health Alliance, the WHO outbreak network, and the FACT Coalition, along with CDPH’s process for reviewing and updating immunization and preventive service recommendations under AB 144. Members questioned the rise in measles and declining vaccination coverage, and CDPH said it is using trusted messengers and tailored outreach while continuing to evaluate federal recommendations. The committee then heard an ADAP estimate showing lower projected budget authority needs due to reduced caseload and one-time funding expiring, followed by public support for using ADAP rebate funds to expand HIV prevention, PrEP, testing, and disease intervention staffing. The final issue focused on public health information technology systems, including Sapphire, CalReady, CalConnect, CARE, MyTurn, MyCAVAC, and the digital vaccine record. CDPH explained how these systems support disease reporting, contact tracing, immunization tracking, vaccine ordering, and outbreak response, while the Department of Finance said only Sapphire and CalReady are funded in the Governor’s budget and the rest are under review because of the state’s budget deficit and declining utilization. Local health department representatives strongly opposed losing the systems, arguing that lower usage reflects post-pandemic conditions and that the tools save staff time, improve outbreak response, and prevent a return to manual spreadsheets and phone calls. Members echoed concern that cutting the systems would undermine public health capacity and waste prior state investment, and urged the administration to present a funding plan that matches its stated commitment to public health.

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• The covering up of sex crimes in schools and other institutions is absolutely repugnant.
• the school system for a moment.
• Who is currently held accountable when a school ignores? complaint that's made. Right now, no one.
• district after school district after school district, had shuffled this person through to other. additional
• school districts, and no one was willing to come forward.

Bills: HB2646, HB3941, HB5153, HB5155, HB5394, HB 1106, HB426, HB4529, HB3984, HB4273, HB 1097, HB3940, HB1941, HB4377, HB3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• We must overhaul our approach to school safety and active shooter situations.
• by TDEM, DPS, and the Texas School Safety Center.
• It's very easy for me to bring my school superintendents in.
• . school every six months.
• We're pleased. first responders and school officials trained together.

Bills: HB33, HB298, HB 1024, HB 1234, HB 1261, HB1696, HB298

Keywords: electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance

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• You know, the public school systems have adamantly opposed any type of ACE testing done at the school
• Okay, is that something we could incorporate at some point, sitting and begin at school districts?
• talking about as far as we're processing the kids and processing these cases you know the public school
• district at some point sitting and begin at school districts adamantly are opposed to being involved
• The requirement for them to be hired is a high school diploma along with customer service experience.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• ride their bikes to school, and each group is led by chaperones to provide a safe, healthy, and fun
• option to get to and from school.
• option to get to and from school.
• Formerly serving on the school board before she was elected to the City Council.
• House Resolution 106 by Assembly Member El Harare relative to High School Voter Education Week.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then dispensed with reading the journal and moved through a large number of procedural items, including deeming 102 second-reading items read and amendments adopted. The body also approved several floor motions, including suspending rules for guest access and committee noticing, moving AB 2595 to second reading, and sending ACR 110 to the inactive file. Numerous local officials and community representatives were introduced from cities including South Pasadena, Isparia, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palmdale, Holtville, and Lindsay. On the floor file, several measures were taken up and passed. AB 1673 by Hadwick, allowing county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain funds for wildlife conflict prevention, passed 62-0. ACR 143 by Pacheco, proclaiming April 19-25 as California Cities Week, was adopted with 65 co-authors added. AB 1982 by Lowenthal, removing sunsets from existing anti-drink-spiking requirements for certain establishments, passed 68-0. ACR 158 by Solache, recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month, was adopted with 74 co-authors added after testimony about organ donation and transplant needs. AB 1908 by McKinnor, authorizing counties to establish victim compensation funds for survivors of abuse involving public agencies, passed 71-0. AB 2052 by Stephanie, aimed at ensuring continuity for vulnerable victims in criminal cases by allowing the same prosecutor to remain on a case, passed 62-0. ACR 178 by Flora, recognizing April 21 as National Rendering Day, was also adopted with 69 co-authors added. The second-day consent calendar and remaining listed items were then approved, with all votes recorded at 69-0 and no items removed. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Haney for Mary Dallas Armstrong of San Francisco, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session. The House adjourned until Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m.

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• together we make incredibly important decisions that impact the over 900,000 students that attend school
• together we make incredibly important decisions that impact the over 900,000 students that attend school
• together we make incredibly important decisions that impact the over 900,000 students that attend school
• We need to make sure that our kids are in school.
• We need to make sure that our kids are in school.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As of November, our schools.
• > School<01:42:36.239> of School of Medicine, the School of School of Medicine, the School
• <01:48:27.600> who within the system of the schools who within the system of the schools who
• There is also collaboration between our School of Nursing at uh school.
• There is also collaboration between our School of Nursing at uh school.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• be mainly a school of nursing facility. be mainly a school of nursing facility. uh<00:35:57.920>
• <00:36:37.920> of the uh in addition to the school of the uh in addition to the school of
• So a uh type school that would be built.
• <01:08:27.120> presence two plus two uh medical school presence two plus two uh medical school
• And this slot is the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes 00:02:01 Information Items 00:02:10 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20 A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48 B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21 C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43 D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44 E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56 F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09 G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00 H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52 I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.

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• Next, Hawaii School Facilities Authority...
• Next, Hawaii School Facilities Authority... Chair: Thank you, Mr. Aeta. Okay, thank you.
• Ricky Fujitani with the School Facilities Authority. We offer comments.
• <01:04:04.400> program the safe routes to school program the safe routes to school program
• <01:15:58.520> be<01:15:58.760> vain<01:15:59.000> fly school be vain fly school

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• front of Portsmouth High School law front of Portsmouth High School law enforcement<00:11:16.360
• a firearm no matter where you are school a firearm no matter where you are school grounds<02:19:
• A school board, a school district, would be a political subdivision, so a school district would not be
• A school board, a school district, would be a political subdivision, so a school district would not be
• A school board, a school district, would be a political subdivision, so a school district would not be

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• currently municipalities and school currently municipalities and school districts<00:09:37.800><
• School cannot declare the third Monday in January anything other than Martin Luther King Jr.
• uh and the fact that U missing school uh and the fact that U missing school<00:17:05.199> is<
• The property taxes that are collected from these are not going to cover the cost of school.
• I myself was the town clerk and the school clerk for years.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Sean Curran, the Executive Vice President at USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, and Remy Gross
• Sean Curran, the Executive Vice President at USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, of Remig Gross
• , Executive Rights President of the Buck Davis School of Gerontology, Remy Gross, Executive Rights Prize
• Brush clearance at a local school was fast-tracked with his advocacy.
• and later superintendent of the Almaty Union High School District.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• SEVEN YEARS AGO FLORIDA SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS WERE CAPPED. THEY WERE LIMITED.
• IN FACT, TODAY I CAN ANNOUNCE THAT THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE FROM THE 24 25 SCHOOL YEAR WAS 92.2
• BACK THEN THERE WAS NO STATE MECHANISM TO ENSURE A HIGHER PAY FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS.
• WE HAVE ENSURED THAT OUR SCHOOLS HAVE A DUTY TO EDUCATE NOT A RIGHT TO INDOCTRINATE. .
• AS WELL AS THE HAMILTON SCHOOL FOR CLASSICAL AND CIVIC EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And not only in school, but the overall well-being.
• But when this bill is signed into law, it does require every single school district, you know, large
• When this bill is signed into law, it does require every single school district, you know, large and
• If they get sick more, they miss more schooling.
• If they miss schooling, then already they're behind in class.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of amendments to a primary care health care bill and also took up a separate literacy bill. Several amendments were withdrawn, including one on artificial intelligence in health care and others related to cost controls, direct primary care, and provider studies. The Senate adopted amendments on preserving access to treatment for serious mental illness, modernizing the definition of primary care, clarifying payment rates for community health centers, excluding pharmaceutical spending from primary care expenditure calculations, and strengthening health equity reporting. Other amendments on rate bands, alternative payment systems, private equity reporting, scope of practice, and ownership disclosure were rejected. The Senate then approved the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the primary care bill to a third reading. The chamber also took up final passage of An Act Relative to Teachers Preparation and Student Literacy, with senators describing it as a long-awaited compromise focused on improving early reading outcomes. Supporters said the bill requires evidence-based K-3 literacy curricula, regular student screening and family notification, dyslexia screening protocols, professional development for teachers, and a free state-developed curriculum option. Senators emphasized the need to address declining third-grade reading proficiency and equity gaps. The bill passed to be enacted by a unanimous roll call and was sent to the Governor. After the literacy bill, the Senate returned to the primary care bill, where senators again debated cost containment, innovation, and access. The final version included the adopted amendments and was passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 35-4. The Senate then adopted an adjournment order and recessed, adjourning in memory of Henry Thomas III, former Representative Ben Swan, and Mr. Dennis Frane.

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• These are the AKA City High School drill team ladies. These ladies work very hard.
• And whereas, the Po High Steppers also earned second place as the large school American Academic Champion
• Why would we just pick two schools? Thank you very much for the question.
• Those two stools are The division 1 schools. And in division one today, you have NIL.
• Would you also agree that there are NIL schools that have approved NIL deals nationally, and that we

Bills: HB3834, HB3940, HB4346, HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB4326, HB4421, HB3944, HB3979, HB4118, SCR22, SB169, HB1047, HB2123, HB2650, HB3260, HB3403, SR41, HB3649, HB3742, HB3831, HB3996, HB4321, HB4339

Keywords: HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing

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• Uh during the interim, I visited several of my schools across my district, and I was in Letcher County
• Central High School that day, and uh Mr.
• So when uh when I contacted them about coming up, of course they were out of school yesterday with the
• I am a biology instructor at Letcher County Central High School.
• at Letcher County Central High School.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 01:17 SB 19 Discussion: 02:23 SB 19 Vote: 16:41, 958, all

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• But what we discovered in doing this bill is we don't actually have a definition of what is a school.
• Um, and so we worked with is a school.
• because they're afraid of from school because they're afraid of these<00:11:06.320> civil<00:
• We also heard from Jessica Bulman Posen, who's a professor at Columbia Law School, Lorie Fischer, the
• We also heard from Jessica Bulman Posen, who's a professor at Columbia Law School, Lorie Fischer, the

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• My wife and him graduated school together. So, we've known each other for many, many years.
• My wife and him graduated school together. So, we've known each other for many, many years.
• The university honored him as a School of Communications alumnus of the year in 2001.
• The university honored him as a School of Communications alumnus of the year in 2001.
• The university honored him as a School of Communications alumnus of the year in 2001.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• smear on our parents or that parents somehow shouldn't have a role or a voice at City Council or school
• As educators, I was an elementary school teacher for 30 years, and it is part of our role to be involved
• That is the foundation of being a partner in our schools with our parents.
• Our schools, our kids are suffering, and this body has been deemed the savior of.
• the Dean of Unified School District and impacted charter schools in those areas for initial planning

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Rina Jesselson, Associate Professor of Harvard Medical School.
• Manisha Bahl, Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and Breast Imaging Division
• School of Stanley. Thank you.
• Association of School Superintendents, the Mass.
• This collaborative for educational services out in Northampton has 37 school districts.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on a proposed Massachusetts baby bonds program, including H. 3429, S. 2146, and the Treasurer’s related bill H. 48. Treasurer Goldberg and a broad coalition of advocates, researchers, health professionals, and people with lived experience said the program would create trust accounts for children born into low-income families or in DCF custody, with funds available at age 18 for education, homeownership, business startup, or other long-term asset-building uses. Supporters argued the program would help close the racial wealth gap, improve economic mobility, and not affect eligibility for financial aid or public benefits. Committee members asked about administration, investment returns, eligibility, and withdrawal rules; the Treasurer said the accounts would be held in trust and managed by her office with an advisory board, with funds accessible at 18 and usable through age 35 if the beneficiary remains a Massachusetts resident. No vote was taken during the testimony shown. The committee also heard testimony on legislation establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, including S. 2666 and H. 4625. Senator Ross, Representative Badger, physicians, survivors, and advocates described invasive lobular carcinoma as difficult to detect because it often grows in lines rather than forming a lump, can be missed on mammography, and is underfunded and underrepresented in research and clinical trials. Witnesses said the bill would codify an annual October 15 proclamation to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and encourage more targeted research and treatment. Committee members asked why the disease is so hard to detect, and medical witnesses explained the imaging challenges and the lack of lobular-specific protocols. The witnesses urged favorable reports. The committee then took testimony on H. 4648, a bill concerning the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm in Stockbridge by the Stockbridge-Munsee community. Representative Davis, the Stockbridge Land Trust president, and the tribal president testified that the bill would remove a conservation restriction tied to a state MVP grant so the tribe could manage the land without a restriction that they said would conflict with tribal sovereignty and Indigenous stewardship practices. They said the parcel is a sacred site connected to Monument Mountain and that the restriction is unnecessary because the land is already surrounded by conserved property. The witnesses asked for favorable action on the bill. Finally, the committee heard testimony on H. 3416, a resolution urging Congress to create a national infrastructure bank. Representative Senna and several advocates argued that an off-budget infrastructure bank could finance major repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, rail, water systems, broadband, and housing without adding to the state budget, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth. Witnesses cited historical precedents for national infrastructure banks and said Massachusetts could benefit substantially from such a program. The transcript shown does not include a committee vote or final action on the resolution.