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Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00 Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30 Extension Office Update – 0:33:25 Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08 Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30 Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all

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• Many levels of feedback were sought out to provide feedback to the standards committee.
• </c> and extensive educator feedback. and extensive educator feedback.
• We had both online feedback and targeted feedback, and the third version submitted to the commissioner
• Rulemaking process includes public feedback opportunities as well, including a hearing.
• </c> feedback as well. feedback as well.

Bills: HF3489, HF3550

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• And think about all of the feedback we got from this process in the J-LEC and push that forward to do
• Any other feedback? Kaylee has her hand. Oh, Kaylee. Yes, go ahead. Hi.
• It would be helpful to have a little input, feedback, guidance from you all about that, too.
• I mean, for me, what's most important is getting more community feedback.
• That's a top priority as far as accountability goes, is getting that feedback.

Summary: The committee met for its final session before submitting a report to the governor and legislature, with introductions from state officials, legislators, advocates, providers, and facilitators. Staff explained that the meeting would focus on finalizing the committee’s strategic priorities and recommendations for a five-year behavioral health plan centered on prevention, early intervention, and community-based services. Members reviewed the draft overarching priorities, including the need for a statewide behavioral health vision and an executive-level role to coordinate behavioral health across agencies, and discussed how those priorities should reflect people with lived experience, families, and community voice. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the draft recommendations and how they should be organized and worded. Members raised concerns that the document was too aspirational and not specific enough, and several suggested moving more detailed actions under the broader priorities rather than leaving them in a separate section. There was also discussion about the use of the term “evidence-based,” with tribal representatives and others asking for language that also recognizes practice-based evidence, promising practices, cultural specificity, and flexibility in funding and implementation. Members also discussed clarifying “early intervention,” adding examples such as universal screening, outpatient access, primary care integration, and home visiting, and ensuring the plan reflects accountability and community feedback. Other edits included clarifying credentialing recommendations to distinguish between licensure and payer credentialing, adding mentorship as a workforce retention strategy, and broadening Medicaid-centric language to include carriers and insurers more generally. Staff noted the report would be revised and sent back out for review by May 22, with comments due by May 27, in order to meet the June 1 submission deadline. No public comment was offered, and the meeting ended with thanks to members and facilitators for their work.

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• Instructed feedback in a supportive environment.
• The feedback received from participants has been overwhelmingly positive.
• The feedback received from participants has been overwhelmingly positive.
• Based on feedback from youth in the independent living program, we added an additional enhancement.
• The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with consistent themes from both groups.

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs received three presentations and took no bill votes. The Department of Children and Families gave an extensive update on human trafficking prevention and services, describing Florida’s statutory framework, hotline and investigation data, placement options such as safe houses and safe foster homes, new adult safe house certification rules, expanded screening tools for vulnerable adults, and prevention efforts including youth-led outreach and training. Members asked about whether current funding is sufficient, how DCF addresses grooming and re-victimization in residential settings, and how long youth typically remain in safe-house placements; DCF said funding is only one part of the support system, that families and youth receive prevention resources even when allegations are not substantiated, and that placement length varies by child. OPPAGA then presented its 2024 annual report on commercial sexual exploitation of children. The report found that verified CSE victims slightly declined in 2023, with Broward, Miami-Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, and Escambia among the highest-prevalence counties. Most verified victims were community youth rather than children already in care, though dependent youth had higher rates of prior maltreatment. OPPAGA also reported continued concerns about limited placement capacity, especially for less restrictive Tier 1 safe houses, and service gaps such as the need for survivor mentors. Its recommendations focused on expanding placement options, improving data collection, and strengthening collaboration to support survivor mentors. Finally, DCF presented the Step into Success pilot program for current and former foster youth ages 16 to 26. The program combines workforce education, professional development, and paid internships with mentor support; the first cohort launched in 2024 with 15 participants, all of whom secured placements, and the department reported strong satisfaction and early outcomes. Committee members asked about scalability, costs, and whether the model could be moved beyond DCF-run operations into community-based providers. DCF said the program was designed to be scalable, currently costs about $500,000 annually for the pilot, and could be expanded statewide with additional funding and partner support. The committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• Is this possible to get feedback on the language? And I know also we're looking...
• I'd just like to request feedback from the administration before the May revision.
• To get feedback on the language.
• So I'm going to ask for feedback on that.
• Is it possible to get this feedback before the May Revision?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• . as this feedback could be an early warning of participation trends and a tool for improving menus.
• And I do believe that feedback is a gift, and I've certainly received a lot.
• that the evaluators give this feedback to the department.
• And so we do ask for your feedback in pushing the seated time around the state. Feedback as well.
• But we also encourage school districts independently to work with their students to receive feedback.

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• I'm not hearing any feedback whatsoever. Oh, Jane, by all means. You might be on mute, Jane.
• And I appreciate everyone's feedback and discussion as well. Okay. With that, just some quick...
• So if you have any feedback on the digest as well, feel free to share that during this time period.
• Well, thank you so much for your time and your feedback. And I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
• Well, thank you so much for your time and your feedback. And I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The commission met to review the state budget process and discuss maternal and perinatal health funding. Members heard that the House did not adopt several maternal health amendments, including funding for community-based perinatal mental health grants, implementation of maternal health law items, Tufts Center for Maternal Health Advancement, private insurance coverage for midwifery care, a midwifery workforce development fund, and birthing center grants. On the Senate side, three amendments were adopted: funding for the Mass Now menstrual equity program, a large earmark for the Neighborhood Birth Center, and funding for an out-of-state resident reproductive health training pilot. Other Senate proposals, including a midwifery workforce fund, a health education trust fund, and the Tufts center request, were not adopted.

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• The board then had an opportunity to provide feedback and direction.
• So based on the feedback, the department thought that was sufficient.
• So based on the feedback, the department thought that was sufficient.
• Any other questions on public feedback? All right.
• Go ahead and give me feedback via email if you won't be making that.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December 3 minutes, then heard a request from the Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice to amend its proposed rule on exempt test methods to add certain closed-system DNA/RNA tests, including rhinovirus. After testimony explaining that the board had considered late comments from BioMérieux and wanted the rule record to reflect that review, the committee agreed to a limited amendment and passed the motion unanimously. The Department of Agriculture then outlined broad rule updates affecting dairy, eggs, poultry, pesticides, animal health, environmental mitigation, and the Egg Product Utilization Commission. The commissioner said the changes mostly clarified existing requirements, updated references, and reduced some burdens, such as easing dairy hauler training/licensing timing and clarifying out-of-state grade A milk language. Members asked about dairy industry decline, the APUC scoring system, and the rationale for the milk-hauler and out-of-state milk provisions. The State Board of Dental Examiners presented extensive rule changes tied to recent legislation and workforce issues, including a new professional health program for dentists, expanded duties for assistants and hygienists, broader local anesthetic authority for hygienists, and fee increases to fund the program and cover administrative costs. Testimony from Dr. Edward May strongly supported the professional health program based on his own recovery experience. The committee also heard from Game and Fish on rules easing some guide/outfitter experience requirements, allowing electronic exams, and modifying boating safety equipment rules, with no public comment and no fiscal impact. Later, Health and Human Services received approval for an extension to update tattoo/body art rules and a separate motion to repeal an obsolete nurse aide training chapter. HHS also described nursing facility rule updates, lodging sanitation revisions, and related clarifications on licensing, safety, pest control, and fire requirements. The Department of Environmental Quality received an extension for septic-system installer rules, and also presented rules for above-ground storage tanks and water/wastewater operator certification, including new fees and third-party testing options. The Industrial Commission’s oil and gas division described multiple rule changes, some withdrawn after comments, including drilling unit flexibility, site stability, wildfire authority, and streamlined transport/reporting procedures. Finally, DPI began presenting several rule packages, including school construction loan limits, school bus standards, cooperative agreements, special education rules for public charter schools, and new math curriculum and intervention requirements.

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• What is the feedback been like? What are you getting from the district's?
• I'm just curious what your feedback is a especially when you in in that chair.
• So feedback is solicited anecdotally on visits. So you're walking around you to sit the walk.
• So we want to make sure that that feedback loop is strong.
• There will be a formal feedback cycle for school and district leaders, our vendor partners.

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• The amendments were based on feedback that has been received so far and will continue to get feedback
• The amendments were based on feedback that has been received so far and will continue to get feedback
• The amendments were based on feedback that has been received so far and will continue to get feedback
• The amendments were based on feedback that has been received so far and will continue to get feedback
• The amendments were based on feedback that has been received so far and will continue to get feedback

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• of those locations, and it was just a process of getting feedback and recommendations.
• of those locations, and it was just a process of getting feedback and recommendations.
• of those locations, and it was just a process of getting feedback and recommendations.
• </c><00:27:18.159><c> when</c> But we um we had similar feedback when But we um we had similar feedback
• </c><00:27:25.760><c> and</c> process of getting feedback and process of getting feedback and recommendations

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We were incredibly encouraged by the feedback we received from the attendees.
• And thank you for your feedback on that. It's certainly being heard.
• You guys had some great feedback.
• You guys had some great feedback.
• So I just wanted to add that to the feedback. Yeah. So that's wonderful to hear.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met virtually and in person for its June meeting. Members approved the March meeting minutes and heard a chair’s report on recent “Meeting the Moment” community conversations, including the successful Lowell event and plans for a July 14 Northampton event and an October National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration at the State House. The October event will include a panel with MassAbility on artificial intelligence and its impacts on people with disabilities, with discussion of both accessibility benefits and risks such as bias and discrimination. A major presentation came from the Supplier Diversity Office on its Empowering Abilities in Contracting and Employment (EAC) program. Staff described the program’s evolution from a pilot launched after 2016 legislation to a statewide policy now included in new state contracts. The program aims to increase certification of disability-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, expand workforce participation by people with disabilities, and use vendor reporting to track progress toward a 3% workforce goal. The office reported about 292 active certified businesses, roughly 40 vendors currently on EAC contracts, and expectations that the number of participating vendors will grow to about 130 by November. Commissioners praised the program and asked about its reach, data, and potential replication in other states or institutions. The advisory council update highlighted broad engagement across topics including accessibility, employment, youth transition, housing, health equity, transportation, technology, AI, and supported decision-making. Members were asked to share fact sheets and resources for posting on the commission website, and two council members will help plan the October employment event. Subcommittee reports followed: the employment subcommittee reviewed transition-to-employment barriers, the disability employment tax credit, veteran services, and a SEED policy brief; the workforce supports subcommittee discussed apprenticeships and a May webinar on addressing workforce barriers through apprenticeships; and the long-term services and supports/health equity subcommittee heard about care coordination training resources and a presentation on post-COVID health care inequities for people with disabilities. The executive director also reported on ongoing work with state agencies, MassHealth-related conversations, caregiver and aging issues, and AI planning. The meeting ended with commissioner announcements on the Paul Spooner Generational Leadership Summit and a Medicaid summit, followed by adjournment by vote.

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• We were incredibly encouraged by the feedback we received from the attendees.
• Thank you for your feedback on that; it's certainly being heard.
• You guys had some great feedback.
• You guys had some great feedback.
• So I just wanted to add that to the feedback. Yeah. So that's wonderful to hear.

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met in June, approved the March meeting minutes, and heard a chair’s report on recent “Meet the Moment” community conversations, including a successful Lowell event and plans for a July 14 event in Northampton. The chair also announced the Commission’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration on October 7 at the State House, which will include a MassAbility partnership panel on artificial intelligence and disability, and noted ongoing efforts to livestream future events when possible. A major presentation came from the Supplier Diversity Office on the Empowering Abilities in Contracting and Employment (EAC) program. The coordinator described the program’s history from a 2016 law and 2018 pilot to its statewide launch on July 1, 2025, and said it now applies to all new statewide goods and services contracts. The program’s goals are to increase certification and contracting opportunities for disability-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, improve workforce development and disability employment among vendors, and build a resource network for employers. Reported figures included about 292 active certified businesses, roughly 40 vendors currently on EAC contracts, a projected increase to about 80 by July and more than 130 by November, and a long-term goal of 3% disability representation in vendor workforces. Commissioners praised the program and asked about comparisons with other states, geographic reach, and the mix of disability-owned versus veteran-owned businesses. The Commission also received updates from its advisory council and subcommittees. The advisory council has been sharing expertise across employment, housing, transportation, health equity, technology, and AI, and two members will help plan the October employment event. The employment subcommittee discussed transition-to-employment barriers, the disability employment tax credit, veteran services, and a State Exchange policy brief that members want reformatted into a more usable data table. The workforce supports subcommittee reported on a May 28 webinar about apprenticeships as a strategy to address workforce shortages in disability services, with more than 45 participants and examples of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models. The long-term services and supports/health equity subcommittee heard from the Department of Public Health’s CCATR resource center and from the Autism Self-Advocacy Network about COVID-era health care barriers and ongoing advocacy. The executive director also reported on meetings with MassHealth-related groups, caregiver organizations, agency leaders, MassAbility, and AI stakeholders, and the meeting ended with announcements and unanimous adjournment.

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• is to make sure that every year an administrator, a building administrator, is evaluated, given feedback
• So basically, that's the essence: we want to make sure that every year there's an evaluation and feedback
• Also, maybe even more importantly, I want to gather feedback on this bill and just this issue as we look
• I do need to try and get a little bit more feedback as well.
• I need to try and get a little bit more feedback as well.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 31, which recognizes seniors through a civics and patriotism work group. The sponsor explained a substitute that clarified the work group’s role in setting qualifications and awarding gold, silver, and bronze certificates, with DESE producing the seals and schools submitting qualifying students. Members discussed the substitute and its recognition of civic involvement, academic achievement, mentorship, and special recognition for veterans and those entering the armed services. The substitute was adopted, and HCR 31 was reported do pass by a vote later corrected to 16-0. The committee then considered House Bill 2126 and related bills, combined in a committee substitute, as amended. The bill requires building-level administrators to be evaluated at least once per contract year, requires written notice of renewal or non-renewal by March 1, and gives non-renewed administrators the right to request written reasons and a closed-door hearing before the school board. Members discussed whether the bill created tenure-like protections, how it would interact with existing teacher tenure rules, and whether the hearing right was broader than what other school employees receive. The amendment and substitute were adopted, and the committee reported the bill do pass by a vote of 17-0. After moving out of executive session, the committee heard House Bill 3489, which would expand access to workforce development assessments such as WorkKeys and allow up to nine hours of college credit for demonstrated workplace skills as recommended by the American Council on Education. The sponsor said the bill was intended to support career readiness alongside college readiness and to gather feedback for future action. Testimony in support came from ACT, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and DESE, all emphasizing workforce needs, employer recognition of WorkKeys, and its role in career and technical education. Witnesses also noted current state use of WorkKeys, funding issues tied to sports wagering revenue, and ongoing analysis of the assessment’s effectiveness. No vote was taken on HB 3489, and the hearing was adjourned.

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• But I'm curious about your feedback if it was changed to mandatory every other year versus every year
• We heard that feedback loud and clear and have gone above the initial requirements to better meet the
• After listening to the feedback from the bill-mandated work...
• The feedback isn't just good; it's extremely positive. Finally, we must respect the voters.
• The feedback isn't just good; it's extremely positive. Finally, we must respect the voters.

Bills: HB2337, HB2311, HB2088, HB2148, HB2132

Keywords: training requirements, caregiving, family member, individual providers, home care, workforce education, investment accountability, administrative changes, oversight, education policy, nutritional health, dietetic professionals, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare regulation, education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 2337 and House Bill 2311, then took executive action on Substitute House Bill 2132. HB 2337 would repeal the planned January 1, 2027 requirement that certain family caregivers who are paid to care for a relative complete continuing education. The bill sponsor and several family caregivers argued that mandatory annual continuing education is unnecessary, repetitive, and burdensome for relatives caring for one loved one, especially when training is often not tailored to the individual’s needs. Opponents, including SEIU 775 representatives and caregivers who support the current system, argued that continuing education improves care quality, helps caregivers stay current as needs change, and should remain mandatory; they said the state had already expanded course offerings in response to prior legislation. No action was taken on HB 2337 during the hearing. HB 2311 would make administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, including lengthening co-chair terms, allowing more than four meetings per year, changing one consultation requirement, and eliminating the statutory public dashboard requirement. Supporters from WASAC, Microsoft, and the United Faculty of Washington State said the bill would improve board operations and that the dashboard has not been funded or created. A committee member raised concerns about the board’s capacity and whether the bill would affect how projects are evaluated; witnesses said it would mainly improve the board’s ability to review more proposals and provide better recommendations. No vote was taken on HB 2311 in the transcript. The committee then considered HB 2132, which limits disclosure and retention of personally identifying information in WASFA records. Members adopted amendment Ross 106, which broadens the Student Achievement Council’s ability to share WASFA applicant information with entities beyond higher education institutions under binding data-sharing agreements. After debate over the one-year retention period and privacy concerns, the committee voted 9-8 to report Substitute House Bill 2132 out of committee with a do pass recommendation.

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• But I'm curious about your feedback if it was changed to mandatory every other year versus every year
• We heard that feedback loud and clear and have gone above the initial requirements to better meet the
• After listening to the feedback from the bill-mandated work groups, After listening to the feedback from
• The feedback isn't just good, it's extremely positive. Finally, we must respect this.
• took that feedback and implemented what we're asked to do.

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 2337, which would repeal the planned 2027 requirement that certain family-member long-term care providers complete annual continuing education. Rep. Barnard said the bill was intended to reduce burdens on relatives caring for one loved one and to avoid forcing them into courses that are often not relevant to the person they support. Supportive testimony from family providers and disability advocates emphasized that family caregivers already receive individualized training from doctors and therapists, that the available course library is often geared toward aging-related care rather than developmental disabilities, and that mandatory CE could create compliance barriers and risk losing caregivers. Opponents, including SEIU 775 representatives and family caregivers who support the current system, argued that continuing education improves care quality, helps caregivers stay prepared as needs change, and should remain mandatory; they also said the state had already responded to prior concerns by expanding the course catalog and allowing repeat courses for credit. No action was taken on HB 2337. The committee then heard HB 2311, a technical bill making administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment and Accountability and Oversight Board. The bill would extend co-chair terms, allow more than four meetings per year, shift consultation on workforce investment effectiveness to the Student Achievement Council, and eliminate the requirement for a public data dashboard. The bill sponsor and supporters from WASAC, Microsoft, and the United Faculty of Washington State said the changes would improve board operations and oversight, while also raising broader concerns that WEA funds have been used to supplant general fund support for higher education. Testimony noted the dashboard had not been funded and that WASAC already tracks related metrics through other tools. No vote was taken on HB 2311 during the hearing. The committee then moved to executive action on HB 2132, which limits disclosure and retention of personally identifying information in WASFA records. An amendment by Rep. Levitt was adopted to allow the Student Achievement Council to share applicant information with entities beyond higher education institutions under binding data-sharing agreements. The committee then adopted the amended substitute bill and voted it out of committee. The final roll call was 9-8 in favor, and Substitute HB 2132 was reported out with a do pass recommendation. The committee also announced that executive action on HB 288 and HB 2148 would be delayed and that no action would be taken on those bills that day.

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• Further, Ecology isn't required to provide feedback or oversight of the third party's engagement efforts
• Further, Ecology isn't required to provide feedback or oversight of the third party's engagement efforts
• Doing so would allow them to share information and receive feedback from community members.
• Information and receive feedback from community members.
• We identified two areas for improvement based upon the feedback from tribal representatives.

Summary: The I-900 Subcommittee held a public hearing on the State Auditor’s performance audit, Community Engagement During Contaminated Site Cleanups. Auditors said Ecology directly conducts or supervises cleanup at only about 8% of active contaminated sites, while most sites are handled by third parties or have no cleanup plan yet. The audit found that Ecology generally met legal requirements at the sites it oversees, but community engagement varied, was not consistently tailored to local needs, and lacked a systematic “lessons learned” process. Auditors also found inconsistent coordination between Ecology and the Department of Health, and limited guidance for staff on when to collaborate. Tribal feedback was mixed: some tribes said engagement met their needs, while others wanted earlier and more tailored outreach. Committee members pressed the auditors on why many third-party-managed sites appeared to have little or no public involvement, and whether Ecology has broader authority to require public engagement and oversight. The auditors responded that their review focused on community engagement requirements, not the full cleanup permitting process, and said the gap they identified was the lack of required oversight for third-party engagement. Members also asked about tribal engagement, exposure scenarios, and the meaning of “active” and “planless” sites. Ecology officials said they agreed with many of the findings, were already taking steps to improve community research, lessons-learned reviews, tribal guidance, and coordination with Health, and had recently launched a public email notification system for site status changes. They also said some recommendations would require additional funding or staff resources. Public testimony supported stronger community engagement and more resources for Ecology. Washington Conservation Action said contaminated sites disproportionately affect communities of color and low-income communities, praised the audit for highlighting the need for better site-specific engagement, and urged full funding for MTCA-related work. The hearing ended with the chair inviting written comments and adjourning the meeting.

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• </c><00:13:56.040><c> on</c><00:13:56.160><c> our</c> organizations, hear feedback on our organizations
• , hear feedback on our budget<00:13:56.720><c> and</c><00:13:56.880><c> legislative</c><00:13:57.440>
• </c><00:16:09.200><c> in</c><00:16:09.400><c> a</c> ways to get grassroots feedback in a ways to get
• Um, for years, you know, we have been providing feedback on veteran issues.
• For years, you know, we have been providing feedback on veteran issues.

Bills: HF4615, HF3532, HF4492, HF4171

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• Many school food authorities have reached out to our staff requesting feedback and a review of their
• And so we're hoping to get feedback so that we can share with the school districts if they don't have
• Madam Chair, Representative, yes, and we're continuously working with students to gather feedback.
• We've done town halls and have visited schools to meet with students to get their feedback.
• That's really incredible feedback. And just to clarify, you're...

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• And at this time, we'd like to open the floor to any discussion, feedback, or questions.
• We're in the feedback portion of the meeting. Great. Hi, Leo. Hi, I'm glad.
• So our next steps would be: we will continue to finalize this feedback.
• So our next steps would be we will continue to finalize this feedback.
• I want to just give us a little bit more feedback, Craig? Sure, I will post it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met virtually to review and gather feedback on its annual report covering July 2024 through June 2025. The chair summarized the report’s main themes: five public meetings on employment data, benefit cliffs, developmental services priorities, health care, civil rights, and workforce stability; active work by the Disability Employment, Workforce Support, and new Long-Term Services and Supports/Health Equity subcommittees; and the second annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration with more than 300 participants. Commissioners praised the report and suggested improvements, including shortening it with an appendix, adding charts/graphs, including dates and raw data alongside percentages, and producing a more visual slide deck or presentation version after submission. Commissioners also discussed the need for clearer outcome-focused goals and strategic planning, especially given limited staff capacity. The chair responded that the annual report is a statutory requirement and that a separate strategic planning effort is underway through the executive board. She said the team would continue refining the report, incorporate feedback, and prepare both a text version and a more visual hard-copy version with photos and alternative text. The report was described as due to appointing authorities by October 30, and the commission planned to continue collaborating on presentation materials. Before adjourning, members briefly discussed the 2025 Paul Spooner Generational Leadership Summit, which was described as successful but still in need of funding for future years. The chair also previewed the commission’s first community event on November 4, a hybrid community listening session and resource fair, with about 170 registered participants and roughly 35 in-person organizations. The meeting ended with a motion and second to adjourn.