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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- No public comment may be provided only at the designated time and place as permitted by the chair.
- Programs that provide mentorship, purpose, and real opportunities to grow.
- BACR is able to provide high school opportunities to approximately 1,300 students.
- To provide, we have someone here today: Maria Guillen.
- program, which provided a valuable and accessible pathway for me as a single parent.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard a lengthy agenda of education-related bills, with quorum established at the start and several measures taken up on consent or special order. The committee also announced that AB 1644, AB 2362, and later AB 2197 were pulled from the hearing. Members reminded the public of hearing rules and limited testimony to two witnesses each in support and opposition.
AB 2651, by Assemblymember Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd-immunity thresholds. Supporters, including physicians, the California State PTA, public health groups, and school employee organizations, argued that families need timely, school-specific information to protect children and vulnerable community members. Opponents raised concerns about privacy, stigma, and whether school-level snapshots could be misleading. The bill passed the committee 5-1 and later 7-1 on the roll call. AB 2509, by Assemblymember Schultz, would allow districts to use a five-year rolling average for ADA funding calculations; supporters said it would stabilize funding amid attendance declines, while one member noted concerns about masking long-term enrollment problems. It passed 5-1 and later 7-2.
The committee also approved AB 2430, which would expand after-school access, especially for high school students, improve funding and transparency, and create a work group on program quality. Testimony emphasized the value of expanded learning for youth development and working families, and members discussed the need to address middle school access as well. AB 2526, focused on special education funding, would expand the low-incidence fund to include students qualifying for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, while some concerns remained about over-identification. AB 2325, the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Act, would create a grant program to build bilingual teacher pipelines through partnerships among schools, community colleges, and universities; it received strong support and passed unanimously. AB 2460, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin for Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, would update school mental-health referral protocols to address trauma related to immigration enforcement; it also passed unanimously. AB 2404, which sought to require Central Valley representation on several governor-appointed bodies, drew debate over geographic representation and board composition and ultimately failed on a 2-5 vote.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (4-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- It's risking challenges and concerns of credibility from other licensing boards, provider panels, credentialing
- </c><00:20:58.080><c> panels,</c> licensing boards, provider panels, licensing boards, provider panels
- credentiing services, and insurance credentiing services, and insurance companies<00:21:00.880><c> who
- Testing standards provided by the MBO ensure that only competent candidates can provide public care.
Keywords:
0:22 – Roll Call
0:30 – Approval of minutes
1:04 – Department of Veterans Affairs
2:06 – Board of Pharmacy
3:20 – Board of Optometric Examiners
39:26 – Board of Nursing
40:07 – Board of Emergency Medical Services
41:52 – Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
44:36 – Transportation Cabinet: Department of Vehicle Registration
45:36 – Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
47:00 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services: Department for Medicaid Services
49:59 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services: Department for Community-Based Services, 958, all
Summary:
The subcommittee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then took up several regulations. The first was a Department of Veterans Affairs regulation, with a staff amendment, to allow nurse practitioners to apply for the Veterans Affairs nurse loan repayment program year-round and to make technical drafting changes. The committee heard from the Office of Kentucky Veteran Centers, then adopted the staff amendment and approved the regulation without objection.
The main item of the meeting was the Board of Optometric Examiners’ proposed amendment to 201 KAR 5:010, which would allow applicants to use the Optometry Examining Board of Canada written exam in place of part one of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam for licensure. The board said the change would improve access to care, provide an additional pathway for Canadian-trained candidates, and still require applicants to pass the remaining national board parts. Opponents, including NBEO officials, ARBO, Pearson VUE, and several optometrists, argued the Canadian exam is not equivalent, does not test the same biomedical science content, is not validated for U.S. scope of practice, and raises concerns about test security, transparency, and portability across states. They urged the committee to find the amendment deficient or vote no.
Committee members questioned both sides about prior communication with the board, whether Kentucky would be the first state to adopt such a change, the rationale for the proposal, and the cost difference between the exams. Supporters said the board had received some written comments and one phone call, and that the proposal was driven by access concerns and the presence of Canadian students. Opponents said they had not had direct discussions with the Kentucky board before the hearing. No final vote on the optometry regulation is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee heard extensive testimony and rebuttal before moving on.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- system as a uniform credentialing form and a multicarrier common online provider directory information
- </c> associated with designating a provider associated with designating a provider credentiing<00:13:
- It also alters requirements associated with designated provider credentialing application for an online
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Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein, whose remarks were journalized at the request of the senator from District 33. The chamber then recognized the doctor of the day, Dr. Maryann Lamont, for her 50 years in medicine and her work in neurology and stroke care, and also thanked a legislative aide, Samantha Briggs, who is leaving for law school. The presiding officer noted a quorum was present and moved into the day’s floor work.
The Senate handled several messages and committee reports, including a conference committee appointment on Senate Bill 18, which concerns provisional social work licensure. In Finance, the chamber advanced Senate Bill 246 on Health Services Cost Review Commission member terms, Senate Bill 370 on acupuncture board revisions, Senate Bill 564 creating a Division of Data Protection in the Attorney General’s office and a related work group, Senate Bill 782 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, Senate Bill 808 on health insurance provider panel requirements, Senate Bill 849 on agricultural equipment warranties, Senate Bill 867 on the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, and Senate Bill 982 on mutual insurance holding companies converting back to mutual insurers. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or conforming amendments, which were adopted without objection, and each was ordered printed for third reading.
The committee also considered several House bills with Senate cross-files or identical measures. These included House Bill 118 on money transmitter licensing, House Bills 339 and 512 on Anne Arundel County Board of License Commissioners compensation, House Bill 1100 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, House Bill 1395 on agricultural equipment warranties, House Bill 1473 creating Maryland’s Future Board, House Bill 226 on Department of Disabilities housing programs, House Bill 278 codifying the Longevity Ready Maryland plan, and House Bill 746 on collaborative care model coverage and cost-sharing limits. In each case, the committee reports were adopted, amendments were approved where offered, and the bills were advanced to third reading or passed for third reading, with no recorded opposition on the floor.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- It only provides the standing, not outcome.
- It only provides the standing, not outcome.
- It only provides the standing, not outcome.
- It only provides the standing, outcome. It only provides the standing, not<00:13:53.920><c> outcome.
- ><c> they're</c><00:14:35.040><c> come</c> So they they're providing they're come So they they're providing
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Reverend Carissa Serber, and journalized her remarks. Members then welcomed several guests and groups in the gallery, including Maryland Community Action Partnership advocates, Cecil College students and Dr. Mary Bolt, Cecil County Executive Adam Strait, the Maryland Association of Justice, Faith Baptist School students, and several interns and staff members. The chamber also introduced Senate Bill 585 and a bond initiative for the Active Achievers Youth Center, both of which were referred to the appropriate committees or subcommittees.
The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 255, the Voting Rights Act of 2026 for counties and municipal corporations. Senators questioned the bill’s scope, especially whether it would affect county commissioner election methods, who could bring suit, what “vote dilution” means, and whether the measure was tied to district maps or candidate filings. The sponsor explained that the bill creates a state framework for the federal Voting Rights Act, provides standing rather than a remedy, and applies when a protected class believes its vote has been diluted; political party was said not to be a protected class. The committee amendment was adopted without objection, and the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading.
On third reading, Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 29 passed with constitutional majorities. Senate Bill 93 also passed. Senate Bill 141, dealing with election misinformation, disinformation, and deep fakes, was moved back to second reader for a technical amendment and then special ordered to Tuesday. The Senate also held a lighthearted recorded vote on Seahawks versus Patriots, with the Seahawks winning 28 to 8, and then received committee scheduling announcements for upcoming hearings and voting sessions.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- All testifiers will be called upon to provide testimony, and we'll also call the folks that are on deck
- I'm actually testifying to provide relevant information for this bill.
- Ross is providing that analysis. Ms. Ross? Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
- We started with our 70% credential attainment goal in 2016, and we were at 40%.
- We got up to 43%. ...credential attainment goal in 2016, and we were at 40%.
Keywords:
social work, licensure, alternative routes, education requirements, professional regulation, tuition waivers, veterans, education, children of veterans, higher education, military families, music therapy, temporary exemptions, healthcare, therapy practice, funding, tuition, financial aid, state budget, 904
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IN THE NEXT FEW MINUTES WE WILL DESCRIBE WHAT WE THINK IS AN ISSUE WE WILL TRY TO PROVIDE BACKGROUND
- BECAUSE OF THIS WE PROVIDED RANGES HERE.
- NAVY AND THEY PROVIDE FUEL, AMMUNITION, FOOD, WHATEVER THEY NEED TO TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD.
- AND THEY PROVIDE FUEL, AMMUNITION, FOOD, WHATEVER THEY NEED TO TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD.
- SO THE TRAINING COURSES AT STAR CENTER PERSPECTIVE MARINERS WITH EARNING MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides for a teacher endorsement option, authorizes certified teachers to earn an endorsement in
- requires FLVS to establish the Institute for Speech and Debate, and has statewide coursework and credentials
- Statewide coursework and credentials directing the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors
- to develop undergraduate, graduate, and credentialing coursework in speech and debate.
- And so this bill really does provide clarity.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several education-related measures. CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, sponsored by Senator Brodeur, was amended with a delete-all and rewritten to create a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, designate Florida Speech and Debate Week, authorize a teacher endorsement and FLVS institute, direct statewide coursework and credentials, and require annual district reporting. Supporters, including parents, the Florida Debate Initiative, and school representatives, praised the bill’s funding and statewide expansion of debate opportunities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard and reported favorably SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, which aims to reduce administrative delays for initial certification and reinstatement while maintaining standards; an Orange County school administrator suggested adding language to allow educators to bank professional learning hours. SB 1646 on educational facilities was presented as revising the funding formula and priorities for school capital projects, with added attention to safety, maintenance, and planning, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 564 on student volunteers at polling locations was amended to clarify that pre-registered or registered high school students may volunteer at polling places and count the hours toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid; election officials and civic groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably.
SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring was also reported favorably. It requires school districts to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia, place identified students on support plans, and use evidence-based interventions, with the sponsor emphasizing early identification and intervention. The committee then recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education, and the meeting concluded after a birthday recognition and adjournment.
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- all the other IEP education services to the child must provide the transportation.
- And so I'm thinking about this in terms of specific resources to provide it.
- health professional, provided the documentation supports such absence.
- By the same token, we want to provide a true apples-to-apples comparison.
- Why we would be voting to provide some level of protection.
Bills:
LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787
Keywords:
LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I plan to provide you with the decision on Thursday morning regarding day 60.
- I provide paid time off and other various benefits for my employees.
- , is responsible for their training, provides all the tools of the trade.
- health professional provided that support such absence.
- You have to have your doctor also provide... "...you have to have your doctor also provide.
Bills:
LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787
Keywords:
LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/06/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota urgently needs more maternal care providers, as now one in five counties lacks a provider,
- Minnesota urgently needs more maternal care providers, as now one in five counties lacks a provider,
- Minnesota urgently needs more maternal care providers, as now one in five counties lacks a provider,
- Minnesota urgently needs more maternal care providers, as now one in five counties lacks a provider,
- If you meet the kinship, they must not only provide the documentation, but they also must provide it
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> a published list of accepted credentials a published list of accepted credentials appropriate<00
- ,</c> pos possessing acceptable credentials, pos possessing acceptable credentials, i.e.<00:23:14.320
- <c> our</c><02:04:21.520><c> public</c> Unlike taxes provided to our public Unlike taxes provided to
- </c> had to prove and provide had to prove and provide evidence<02:17:39.359><c> that</c><02:17:39.679
- They provide the playing field.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We are centrally provided to our state.
- </c><00:41:25.760><c> the</c> doing a really good job providing the doing a really good job providing
- </c> County, um and these all provide County, um and these all provide different<00:53:13.599><c> levels
- Marks has something to provide.
- Markx has uh something to provide. Dr. Markx has uh something to provide.
Summary:
The task force met on November 4, 2025, approved the prior minutes without objection, and then heard a presentation from Amazon on its Kentucky aviation and logistics operations. Amazon described its statewide footprint, including its Boone County air hub at KCVG, its investment of more than $60 billion in Kentucky since 2010, about 20,000 jobs in the state, and its use of Amazon Air as a middle-mile network supported by third-party carriers. The company also highlighted small-business support, community relief efforts, and workforce development through Career Choice, including partnerships with Kentucky schools and aviation maintenance training.
Members asked about Amazon’s most in-demand workforce needs, future operational challenges, and whether autonomous vehicles are used on the KCVG ramp. Amazon said it would follow up on workforce-demand details, identified customer-driven innovation and culture as ongoing challenges, and said autonomous vehicles are in testing but are not part of regular KCVG operations. Amazon also emphasized sustainability efforts, including alternative aviation fuel, and said it wants to work with the legislature to expand AAF production and supply in Kentucky.
The task force then heard from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Matt Wingate on the state’s aviation economic development strategy. They said aviation and aerospace are central to Kentucky’s logistics and economic-development goals, with aerospace identified as the state’s top export and air cargo as a major strength. They discussed outreach to general aviation airports, support for local grant matching, airport funding projects, workforce and education partnerships, and efforts to market Kentucky at aviation trade shows such as Paris Air Show and MRO America. No formal votes or other actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development May 5th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- have gotten from it's a two-year degree program to a lot of them are about doing the stackable credentials
- I'm a big, big believer in stackable credentials.
- allows the governor to approve short-term workforce training programs for Workforce Pell Grants, provided
- Workforce training programs for Workforce Pell Grants, provided they meet federal requirements under
- It's $1.2 million annually, and that $1.2 million will provide two full-time employees with benefits,
Summary:
The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1196, sponsored by Sen. Mike Henderson, which combines two workforce-related measures: an expansion of Fast Track grant income eligibility and a new Workforce Pell Grants framework for short-term, non-credit training programs. Henderson said the Fast Track income caps would rise from $40,000 to $50,000 for individuals and from $80,000 to $100,000 for joint filers, and that the Workforce Pell provisions would help community and technical colleges offer stackable credentials in areas like welding, commercial driving, advanced manufacturing, and health care support. He also explained the emergency clause was needed so Missouri could begin drawing federal funds starting July 1.
Witnesses from the Missouri Community College Association, Graduation Alliance, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and public higher education testified in support. One witness supported the Workforce Pell and stackable-credential portions but said he did not favor raising the income thresholds. Committee members discussed technical cleanup language and whether the Department of Higher Education had been consulted on the bill’s structure.
In executive session, the committee adopted two House committee amendments: one incorporating additional workforce language, including Representative Wilson’s Fast Track Workforce Grant provisions and moving the Workforce Development Board under the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, and another repealing the sunset on the adult workforce diploma program. The amendments were rolled into a House committee substitute, which the committee then voted do pass by a roll call of 12 ayes and 1 no, with Rep. Titus voting no.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (9-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We can't provide that all resources.
- <c> representation</c> We provide limited legal representation We provide limited legal representation
- </c><01:03:23.119><c> all</c> provide legal representation for all provide legal representation for all
- :04:13.760><c> boards</c> of lenture and credentiing boards of lenture and credentiing boards require
- </c> things that we see as we're providing things that we see as we're providing um<01:19:38.000><c>
Summary:
The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school.
The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff.
Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (3-3-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:02:49.000><c> and</c> we look at our Healthcare Providers and we look at our Healthcare Providers
- </c> care providers care providers now<00:04:00.840><c> I'm</c><00:04:00.959><c> sure</c><00:04:01.159
- It provides more opportunity, more diversity for health care providers, because patients can actually
- It provides more opportunity, more diversity for health care providers, because patients can actually
Keywords:
Discussion on SB 132 - 00:06
Vote on SB 132 - 04:41
Discussion on HB 219 - 43:49
Vote on HB 219 – 49:00
Discussion on HCR 20 – 50:08
Vote on HCR 20 – 51:28, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, which would create conscience protections for health care professionals who object to participating in certain procedures or services on religious, moral, or ethical grounds. Senator Donald Douglas and several supporters argued the bill is a recruitment and retention tool for Kentucky’s health care workforce, emphasizing provider shortages, maldistribution, and the need to protect individual conscience rights. Supporters said the bill would not apply to emergency care, would not permit denial of care based on a patient’s identity, and would mainly protect professionals from being forced to perform procedures they believe are unethical. They also cited similar laws in six other states and said the bill would have a cause of action to give it enforcement teeth.
Supportive testimony came from an emergency physician, a registered nurse, and others who described personal experiences or examples involving objections to abortion-related care, opioid prescribing, and pressure to participate in procedures that conflicted with conscience. They said conscience protections would help attract providers, preserve ethical integrity, and allow clinicians to make professional judgments without corporate or institutional coercion. In questioning, senators asked about practical examples, the scope of the bill, whether it would cover hypothetical cases involving patients of particular religions or identities, and which states have similar laws. The sponsor and supporters repeatedly said the bill is about procedures, not patients, and that it should not be read to allow discrimination against individuals.
Opponents, including pediatricians and a registered nurse/minister, warned that the bill is overly broad and could allow refusals of care by not only physicians but also pharmacists, clerks, and ambulance drivers. They argued it could delay treatment, increase discrimination, and worsen access problems in rural areas, especially for contraception, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other services. Critics said existing professional ethics already require patient care and that the bill could undermine evidence-based medicine and worsen Kentucky’s provider shortage. The committee took testimony and questions; no final vote or disposition was announced in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pre-K, kindergarten screen time prohibition 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to provide Testimony.
- A teacher should not have to wait for a formal process to provide a temporary bridge for a kindergartner
- These foundations of learning are created in a classroom with a credentialed teacher who knows how to
- And the Strait of credential says our youngest learners must be in an environment that is rich in print
- These foundations of learning are created in a classroom with a credential teacher who knows how to adjust
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Jan 12th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- Perkins, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provide about 10% of K-12 education and Perkins
- We're going to have to call that eligible training provider list to make sure that we're not training
- And then the goal, you know, is that you exit with a credential and a job into unsubsidized employment
- They look at your credentials-of-value criteria.
- So it's a good time to, you know, if you're—I don't know who your case management provider is, and so
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career and Technical Education, focused on integrating workforce, education, training, and human services systems. Moore argued that WIOA, Perkins, and ESSA should be aligned more closely, with fewer federal and state bureaucratic layers, more state flexibility, and a stronger emphasis on labor force participation, postsecondary attainment, and training tied to in-demand jobs. He said the federal agencies are moving toward combined plan timelines for 2026, encouraged states to pursue combined plans and waivers, and described efforts to streamline reporting, reduce administrative overhead, and expand tools such as integrated intake, cross-training, virtual and mobile service delivery, apprenticeship, and talent marketplaces.
Moore also emphasized accountability and outcomes, saying states should measure training-related employment, retention, and the share of funds going to direct services rather than administration. He criticized the current workforce system as too costly and ineffective, and said states should use primary labor market information, better wage records, and employer input to align training with actual job demand. Members asked about balancing flexibility with accountability, the role of employers versus postsecondary institutions, serving rural “training deserts,” state waivers, and data-sharing systems such as Mississippi’s workforce technology efforts. Moore said states can use waivers and technology to create common intake and co-enrollment across programs, and that enhanced wage records are key to better workforce planning.
The committee then received a separate update from DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Director Jay Hill on reimbursement rates for aging and adult behavioral health services. They said DHS had compiled more than 100 public comments, submitted a recommendation to the governor to hold current rates, and was awaiting executive review, which they estimated could take 30 to 60 days. Members asked about the timeline and the scope of the legislation requiring monthly reports. The meeting ended with notice of a later audit presentation scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Big Mac building.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you intend to provide verbal testimony or would like to register a position on any bills, please register
- Current law in Texas government code requires all Texas police agencies to provide retired peace officer
- credentials to any honorable retired peace officer upon request.
- This measure would stop this practice and ensure clarity and consistency in the credentials issued to
- They have earned the right for their rank to be recognized on the retirement credentials.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- and sometimes not higher credentialed and sometimes not credentialed credentialed credentialed educators
- And that appeal credential of any kind.
- But but by putting credentiing, right?
- <01:29:34.320><c> area,</c> credentiing area, credentiing area, shouldn't<01:29:36.480><c> it</c><01:
- </c> um he would provide for the students. um he would provide for the students.