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• community saw a 34% drop in enrollment?
• Delays in enrollment mean delays in care.
• But we see that while new enrollment is down, the majority of enrollments held steady, particularly for
• Families may struggle to enroll or stay enrolled even...
• Families may struggle to enroll or stay enrolled even when eligible because these federal provisions

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• In September 2020, just 12 days after his 16th birthday, I have a child. 2020, just 12 days after his
• An LGBTQ child needs that same lifeline.
• So for Riley, and for every other child out there still reaching out, I urge you to support AB 1540.
• I'm the mom of an LGBTQ child and the president of the P-Flag Danville-San Ramon Valley Chapter.
• There is not clear, settled evidence that a single direction, gender-affirming model serves every child

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

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• Less per child puts us in a difficult position.
• our enrollment per student allotment shrinks.
• Every child and family in this state deserves that support.
• Fund districts by enrollment and not by attendance.
• When a child leaves the district, so does the money.

Bills: HB2 , HB2

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• You're also carving out those who are enrolled in homeschool or virtual education.
• That means all students that are 14 and 15 that are enrolled... ...education.
• Since 2016, child labor law violations have only increased.
• We're also removing all of the child labor protections for 16- and 17-year-olds.
• pornography, creating child pornography, disseminating child pornography, to get the proof that you

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

Summary: The committee first took up a committee substitute for SB 752, which would require newspapers and television stations to remove online reports later found to be false or defamatory in certain circumstances, and would change when the statute of limitations begins to run. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address lasting harm from false accusations that remain searchable online. Several speakers opposed the measure, arguing it would chill reporting, punish accurate historical coverage, and create vague legal risks for the press. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 846, a bill aimed at preventing immigration service fraud by non-attorneys and misuse of the term "notario." Supporters, including an immigration attorney, said the bill would protect vulnerable immigrants from bad advice and fake legal services. The committee also approved CS/SB 800, which updates battery labeling and recycling requirements to reduce fires caused by discarded batteries; waste and recycling representatives supported it, while a battery industry group warned the bill could effectively ban battery-embedded products. CS/SB 578, dealing with wine container rules and allowing recyclable inserts and boxes up to 5.16 gallons, was also reported favorably. The committee next approved CS/SB 1734, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which sets product standards, labeling rules, age limits, testing, and enforcement provisions. Supporters said it reflects current science and consumer safety needs, while opponents warned it could burden small businesses and overregulate the market. SB 918, which would loosen state child labor restrictions for certain minors and align Florida law more closely with federal standards, drew extensive opposition from advocates, students, and labor groups who said it would increase exploitation and harm education; several senators also raised concerns, but the bill was still reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 854 on unlicensed contractors and deposit fraud, and confirmed several appointments to state boards and commissions. A separate bill on online encryption and child safety, SB 868, was taken up with an amendment and public testimony, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that item.

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• So that offender would know that child was a child.
• </c> to meet a child for an unlawful sex act. to meet a child for an unlawful sex act.
• c> child.
• was a child.
• So it's not going to child was a child.

Bills: SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• And so any interest of the child.
• </c><00:44:05.200><c> And</c> autistic child is one too many. And autistic child is one too many.
• Likewise, a school cannot refuse to enroll a patient because they're enrolled.
• cannot refuse to enroll a patient because<00:59:52.559><c> they're</c><00:59:52.880><c> enrolled.
• and enroll. I do not believe that they and enroll.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• Additionally, we are seeing that despite enrollment, the need is still outpacing what we're supplying
• , so there is a little bit of cost savings from a slight decline because of declining enrollment, but
• Additionally, we are seeing that despite enrollment, the need is still outpacing that. what we're so.
• California is setting a national standard for what it means to truly support the whole child.
• Darby Kernan, on behalf of In-Child Poverty California, we support the community schools.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on universal school meals, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and community schools, with the Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Grants Program also discussed. For universal meals, the Department of Education supported continued investment, citing high student meal need, reported gains in meal participation and service efficiency from prior kitchen grants, and concerns that federal changes and underreporting could affect funding. The Department of Finance outlined $1.8 billion Proposition 98 General Fund for universal meals and an additional $100 million for a fourth round of kitchen grants, while the LAO recommended rejecting the new kitchen grant round because prior rounds are still being spent and the allowable uses are broad. Members raised questions about federal matching requirements, Summer EBT, and whether immigration-related federal policy changes could reduce meal counts and state/federal reimbursements. For ELOP, the Department of Finance described $4.7 billion ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund plus $62.4 million to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended modifying the proposal to fully fix Tier 2 at the current $1,579 rate and tie future changes to program requirements, while CDE supported the Governor’s approach and said the added stability would help districts plan. Committee discussion focused on whether ELOP should remain a standalone before- and after-school program or be folded into LCFF, with some members and witnesses arguing for more local flexibility and clearer outcome measures, while others emphasized the value of guaranteed expanded learning access, especially for elementary students and working families. CDE noted new CalPADS reporting will provide more data beginning with the 2025-26 school year. For community schools, the Governor proposed $1 billion ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund to expand the model to thousands more schools and sustain existing ones, along with stronger technical assistance and future accreditation/self-certification. The LAO recommended continuing the current one-time grant approach instead of creating a new ongoing categorical program, citing concerns about scalability, administrative burden, and the need for earlier planning and clearer accreditation timelines if ongoing funding is adopted. CDE strongly supported the ongoing investment, saying community schools have improved attendance, suspensions, and achievement, and that technical assistance and county office support are essential for expansion. Members and public commenters largely supported community schools, with some urging stronger accountability, more support for county offices and MTSS, and debate over whether non-classroom-based charter schools should be excluded from eligibility. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided; the committee heard testimony and moved through the agenda items and public comment.

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• </c> Bill 778, an act relating to child Bill 778, an act relating to child welfare.<02:14:06.079><c>
• The enrollment committee has President.
• ><03:43:32.640><c> $12,000</c><03:43:33.920><c> per</c> child care costs surpassing $12,000 per child
• And it codifies the state's nationally renowned free child care for child care workers program, which
• </c> be enrolled and have your signature. be enrolled and have your signature.

Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619

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• We did bill that depending on how the member was enrolled.
• a child.
• a child.
• or placement of a child for adoption that is separate from other leaves, and it is paid.
• Currently, employees must renew these pre-tax elections each year during open enrollment.

Committee: Joint Employee Benefits Programs Committee

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• YOU'RE ALSO CARVING OUT THOSE WHO ARE ENROLLED IN HOMESCHOOL.
• SINCE 2016 CHILD LABOR LAW VIOLATIONS HAVE INCREASED.
• DON'T USE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO EXPLOIT CHILD LABOR.
• AND GOING BACK ON DECADES OF CHILD LABOR PROTECTIONS.
• PORNOGRAPHY, CREATING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, DISSEMINATING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, TO GET THE PROOF THAT YOU

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• Most of those are also enrolled in Medi-Cal.
• Currently, Medi-Cal has not had a work requirement as a condition of enrollment, but H.R. 1 establishes
• For example, H.R. 1 expands the age range from age 54 to 64 and lowers the dependent child threshold
• For example, we know that roughly 880,000 of these adults live in a household with a child under 14,
• And we enrolled literally 275 people in nine different pop-ups because we were there on site.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held a hearing on how H.R. 1’s new federal work and community engagement rules will affect Medi-Cal and CalFresh, especially for Californians with behavioral health needs, people experiencing homelessness, and justice-involved individuals. The Legislative Analyst’s Office outlined the scope of the changes, including Medi-Cal work requirements beginning in January 2027 and CalFresh changes beginning in June 2026, and estimated large potential coverage losses if people cannot document exemptions or comply with reporting rules. State departments said they are still awaiting some federal guidance but are already building implementation plans, data matching, outreach campaigns, and system changes to reduce disruption and automatically identify exemptions where possible. Department of Health Care Services and Department of Social Services officials described efforts to use existing data, CalSAWS, and cross-program coordination to streamline exemption screening, including for medical frailty, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and student status. They said outreach will include text messaging, webinars, county training, and community-based partners, while also acknowledging that many people will still need direct worker contact. County representatives stressed that the new rules will create major administrative burdens, require significant new staffing, and could lead to coverage loss if counties are not adequately funded. They urged the Legislature to release the $20 million in current-year General Fund for CalFresh implementation and to consider a much larger county augmentation next year. Assembly members pressed the administration on outreach strategy, county funding, consistency across counties, and how to avoid harming eligible people through overly aggressive implementation. They also asked about coordination with universities, CDCR, and community-based organizations, and about how exemptions would be documented for mental health and substance use conditions. Department officials said they are working with counties, education institutions, and correctional agencies, and that they are trying to align Medi-Cal and CalFresh rules where possible, but not all federal definitions match. Public commenters from legal aid, counties, labor, and public hospitals warned that work requirements do not increase employment, will worsen food insecurity and health outcomes, and will strain county systems unless the state provides more funding and support.

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• c> and</c> risk afterchool child care centers and risk afterchool child care centers and emergency<00
• Also in your funded based on enrollment.
• We've also in our enrollment efforts.
• Enrollment at 136 students state funds.
• </c> Statutory enrollment has a cap of 310. Uh, and one of your goals is to grow your enrollment.

Committee: House Education Finance

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• An act relating to early childhood, enacting the Child Care Facility Licensing Act, providing duties
• child care facilities to register with the department, providing for revocation or suspension of licenses
• Exempting procurement by the Early Childhood Education and Care Department of child care for families
• An act relating to nursing, providing for an independent and enrollment for certified registered nurse
• Requiring that information be provided about child fatalities or near fatalities, protecting personal

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• Last summer, 71 rising juniors and 80 rising seniors enrolled. These seniors took 124 classes.
• Students are enrolled all year long, including summer quarter.
• or enrolling in summer.
• At Yakima Valley College, we have seen our Running Start enrollment reach an all-time high.
• system-wide and a dramatic increase in summer enrollment.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education-related bills. Senate Bill 6130 would move public high schools’ voter registration events from Temperance and Good Citizenship Day in January to National Voter Registration Day in September, with schools offering Future Voter registration to eligible students in history or social studies classes. The sponsor, Sen. Krishnadasan, and supporters from King County Elections, Pierce County, OSPI, and the Legislative Youth Advisory Council said the change would better match student interest and improve youth civic engagement at no fiscal cost. A senator asked about community service opportunities, and the sponsor said that could potentially fit within existing community service recognition programs. Senate Bill 6247 would expand financial oversight and training for school districts, especially those in financial distress or binding conditions. It would require additional ESD involvement, add WASDA training on budgeting and financial health for school directors, and impose stronger consequences for knowing financial misconduct, including future employment bars and state reimbursement of certain unrecovered damages. Sen. Dozier said the bill responds to district financial problems, including Prescott School District. OSPI supported the bill, while the Association of Educational Service Districts, WSSDA, and WEA raised concerns about ESDs being placed in an oversight role, the need to align the bill with other pending training legislation, and whether some enforcement duties should instead rest with the state auditor. Senate Bill 6268 would require OSPI to keep an online record of final special education community complaint decisions for 20 years instead of the current five years on its website. OSPI supported the bill, saying it would improve transparency and help families, educators, and policymakers identify patterns and understand how complaints are resolved; the sponsor said the retention period may be amended. Advocates from Washington Autism Alliance, The Arc, and parent advocates testified in favor, saying the records help families avoid repeated disputes and reveal systemic issues. Senate Bill 6278 would change how PESB reviews teacher and principal preparation programs and adjust student-teaching field placement plan submission timing; the sponsor said the goal is to ensure educators are better prepared, and PESB testified neutral, saying many of the review elements already exist and the bill would add flexibility. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6260, a budget-savings bill affecting public education. It would lengthen school bus depreciation to 15 years, withhold up to 1.9% of MSOC funds to pay for the High School and Beyond Plan platform, and reduce Running Start funding from 1.4 to 1.2 FTE. OFM supported the bill as part of the governor’s budget approach, but many testifiers opposed it, arguing it would cut district resources, keep older buses on the road longer, shift costs to schools, and reduce access to Running Start—especially for low-income, rural, and technical-program students. School district, college, PTA, counselor, and student witnesses said the current 1.4 FTE model has expanded access and completion, while supporters of the bill emphasized state budget pressures and said the changes would preserve other priorities.

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• I want to ask about funding for AP courses and dual enrollment.
• with a 10% statewide average for out-of-state enrollment.
• For decades, you had a child whose school age ended at the neighborhood public school the child was zoned
• a school district with declining enrollment to get a little bit of a cushion so that its declining enrollment
• files to verify that the applicant is not enrolled in a public school.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects. Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.

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• House Enrolled Act Number 19.
• House Enrolled Act Number 19.
• Since WS93421 child under age 18.
• So, this is artificial intelligence generating an image of a child and then that image of the child being
• </c> child pornography. child pornography.

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• Second, authorizing the commissioner to terminate MA enrollment if an enrolled provider has not billed
• Second, authorizing the commissioner to terminate MA enrollment if an enrolled provider has not billed
• It was going through all of the steps of enrolling that worker as a provider versus enrolling the entity
• It was going through all of the steps of enrolling that worker as a provider versus enrolling the entity
• provider versus um enrolling the entity provider versus um enrolling the entity as<01:02:16.400><c>

Committee: Senate Finance

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• So I looked before this meeting this morning just to check the Our Home enrollment.
• Medicare Part A or enrolled in Medicare Part B, that's an exception.
• So the way I am understanding this is if you're entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Part A or enrolled
• The child is under 13, so I'm curious about the quandary.
• They wouldn't be exempt if they have a child in the home, right?

Committee: All ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

Summary: The subcommittee met to hear from DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Mary Franklin on Arkansas’s upcoming Medicaid community engagement/work requirements for the Our Home expansion population. DHS said the federal changes, tied to the 2025 budget bill, are being soft-launched now, with full implementation set for January 1, 2027, and a shorter six-month renewal cycle for most adults. They outlined who would be exempt or excluded, including certain parents/caretakers, pregnant and postpartum individuals, former foster youth, people with disabilities or serious medical conditions, SNAP/TANF participants, inmates and recent releasees, and some others. They also explained compliance standards such as 80 hours per month of work, community service, work programs, or education, and discussed how income, student status, and caregiver hours would be counted. Members asked about the fairness of the income threshold, how part-time and non-credit education would be verified, how disability exemptions would be documented, and whether appeals would be available. DHS said notices include appeal rights and that it is using ex parte data checks, provider forms, and claims data to identify exemptions. A major theme was implementation capacity and outreach. DHS said it is preparing a customer service center and outbound verification system to contact beneficiaries by text, email, phone, and mail, and is using notices, social media, town halls, and a web page to inform recipients. Members raised concerns about manpower, low-tech access for people without internet, and whether beneficiaries could be connected to workforce or education opportunities rather than simply being screened for compliance. DHS said it is also expanding use of AI tools to automate routine eligibility tasks, while keeping a human in the loop, and that the new call center contract will include AI and closed-loop referrals. Members also asked about the interaction with SNAP/TANF work rules and whether local offices could connect clients to workforce and training resources; DHS said it is already doing some of that through SNAP E&T, TANF, and notices, and is discussing broader partnerships with Workforce Connections and local initiatives. The committee then shifted to Arkansas Medicaid expansion and the state’s waiver renewal. Secretary Mann said CMS has changed its budget neutrality rules, and Arkansas believes its current waiver will not meet the new standard. DHS has asked for a two-year extension and said it is optimistic coverage will continue on January 1 while a new delivery system is worked out. Members asked about possible alternatives, and DHS said it is considering fee-for-service and managed care options, including different managed care structures, but is not considering ending coverage for the expansion population. Questions also focused on possible effects on private insurance, hospitals, premium tax revenue, and state costs if the expansion population were moved off the current model. DHS said it is still modeling those impacts with actuaries and the Insurance Department. At the end, DHS also provided a brief update on assisted living reimbursement rate work, saying the cost report is out for public comment and a recommendation will follow. The chair closed by reviewing committee timelines, noting the DHS report is due in January and the workforce report is due to ALC on October 1, with a possible request for a short extension.

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• , child protective service. services, and adult protective services.
• They are paid less than our Child Protective Services caseworkers.
• Okay, how many ADAPT clients did... did not enroll?
• At the bottom of page 22 is item and 21 child advocacy programs.
• providers, when there are enrolling clients, and we work together.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

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• </c> to child protection. to child protection.
• </c> the child. the child.
• care assistance payments must submit data on child enrollment and attendance through a statewide electronic
• of children enrolled in the licensed<01:44:53.200><c> child</c><01:44:53.400><c> care</c><01:44:53.560
• </c> privacy or child care. privacy or child care.

Bills: HF4277 , HF3819 , HF3489 , HF4408 , HF3901 , HF4316

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy