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• So u credentials and not just prepared. So u credentials and not just prepared.
• field, which is their chosen credential field, which is their chosen credential field, which is good
• because they had that credential because they had that credential already.
• to learners that are not credentialed to learners that are not credentialed to get a credential. but
• They're grants for these credentiing programs. So, how much are credentiing programs.

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• They also need to lead to a recognized postsecondary credential that is stackable to another credential
• c><00:08:12.400> that recognized post-secary credential that recognized post-secary credential
• ,<00:12:06.560> or workforce training, credential, or workforce training, credential, or scholarship
• with state goals around credential with state goals around credential quality,<00:13:16.079>
• agreement in place for other credentials.

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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• And then let's look at what are the meaningful credentials that students could earn.
• If that work aligns with the credential that they earned, If that work aligns with the credential that
• So the credentials that we're offering the different concentrations and tracks and this is based on the
• This is what the credential that our university, because it we have 5 in a study concentrations that
• And then also that industry credential that is specialized in that whatever track that is.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And then to know, ultimately, what are the credentials of any third parties that are coming on campus
• And so when they are, it's just a matter of informing parents what those credentials are.
• But again, if they have that background, it shouldn’t be a problem explaining what their credentials
• “No, that the current notice doesn’t require you to say who it is or what the credentials are of that
• , you know, their background credentials for why they’re qualified to come in and teach sex ed.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met for its first hearing of the session, adopted its committee rules on a 6-0 vote, and then heard several bills. AB 347, which would require written notice to students about the right to opt out of animal dissection and receive a comparable assignment, drew strong support from the author, a student, and multiple advocacy and education groups, while opponents argued it would burden teachers and duplicate existing law. The committee approved AB 347 on a 7-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. AB 281, which would expand parent access to sex education materials and require disclosure of outside consultants’ credentials, drew mixed testimony. Supporters framed it as a transparency and parent-rights measure, while school administrators and county education officials said current law already allows inspection and that the bill would create an unfunded administrative burden. After extended member discussion, the bill failed on a 4-3 vote with one abstention, though reconsideration was granted. AB 65, which would provide paid pregnancy leave for educators without requiring them to exhaust sick leave first, was supported by teachers, CTA, and the State Treasurer, but opposed by school administrators and business officials over cost concerns; it passed 6-0 to Higher Education. The committee also approved AB 361, which would extend and expand LAUSD’s best-value procurement authority for school construction to all school districts for five years, on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. AB 86, which would require the State Board of Education to adopt standardized K-8 health education instructional materials, passed 5-0. Finally, AB 228, the Zaki Fast Act, was introduced to clarify that schools may stock any federally approved epinephrine delivery system, including newer devices beyond auto-injectors, and was presented with testimony from the bill’s young namesake and his family; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on that measure.

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• The overall goal of this Kentucky qualification system is to establish and maintain credential personnel
• "The overall goal of this Kentucky qualification system is to establish and maintain credential
• , credentialing standards for professionals<00:08:28.040> involved<00:08:28.520> in<00:
• <00:08:42.320> personnel<00:08:43.599> for<00:08:44.440> uh maintain credential
• personnel for uh maintain credential personnel for uh incident<00:08:44.960> management<00:08

Keywords: 958, all

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• Membership in SIPACT would allow psychologists in Massachusetts to choose to obtain a credential that
• At that time, my credentials were vetted by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
• You have to go through a vetting of every single credential you've ever had in order to pass this.
• There was a PA that was deployed to the base while I was credentialed and onboarded for three months
• And it provides consumers with disclosures of credentialing information so they can make an informed

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills involving professional licensure, clinical practice, and public health-related workforce issues. The chair explained that no votes would be taken at the hearing and that the purpose was to gather public input. Early testimony focused on Marnie’s Law, with supporters describing the bill as a no-cost, preventive measure to require nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer after a family tragedy and arguing it could reduce misdiagnosis and save lives. A major portion of the hearing centered on bills affecting clinical decision-making and licensure compacts. Supporters of the physician ownership/clinical autonomy bills argued they would protect independent practices from corporate interference after the Steward collapse, while supporters of EMS, dental, psychology, physical therapy, and physician assistant compacts said the measures would improve workforce mobility, reduce delays, and expand access to care, especially for rural patients, military families, and telehealth users. Several witnesses emphasized that the compacts would not reduce standards and would strengthen public protection through shared disciplinary databases and streamlined credentialing. There was also testimony on bills to ensure safe medication administration and to protect the independence of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. Nursing representatives urged that only licensed professionals administer medications in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings, warning that delegation to unlicensed staff could endanger patients and nurses’ licenses. A complementary and alternative care witness supported consumer access with mandatory disclosures and limits on reserved medical acts. On the dental compact, witnesses were split: some supported portability and workforce flexibility, while others warned the compact lacked a hands-on skills exam and could weaken Massachusetts’ regulatory authority and patient safety. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on the psychology compact, physical therapy compact, and physician assistant bills, with most speakers favoring expanded interstate practice and reduced administrative barriers.

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• And I want to thank House staff for writing an amendment for giving it the ability to be an electronic
• And I want to thank House staff for writing an amendment for giving it the ability to be an electronic
• taught that white culture includes things such as objectivity, a sense of urgency, professional credentials
• taught that white culture includes things such as objectivity, a sense of urgency, professional credentials
• CS for Senate Bill 772, a bill to be entitled, an act relating to limited licenses for portable electronics

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• Pathway Program, allowing high school. juniors and seniors to earn a diploma alongside a child care credential
• Child care, obviously. is a tremendous workforce need, and the credentials and certifications of that
• What is a Child Development Associate credential? I mean, what are we talking about there?
• opportunity to define curriculum for certification to gain both in 11th and 12th grade to walk out with a credential
• As you know, this session is really focused. towards CTE and credentialing for workforce.

Bills: HB 1079, HB3651, HB4980

Keywords: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Leadership Officer Training Corps, public school, career education, military readiness, public school accountability, funding allotments, healthcare, insurance, cost control, patient access, regulation, affordability, public health, JROTC, automobile maintenance, high school education, elective course, student skills, practical knowledge

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• They are entering a comprehensive transition program that provides them with a meaningful credential,
• So the credentials that we’re offering, the different concentrations and tracks, and this is based on
• There are 117 concentrations and tracks, 173 micro-credentials and badges that students have, and 352
• Our students earn a certificate of professional readiness, which is the credential at our university
• Our students earn a certificate of professional readiness, which is the credential at our university

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session and received an overview of the Higher Education Appropriations budget from staff director Tim Elwell. He explained the committee’s broad jurisdiction over universities, state colleges, district workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, blind services, student financial aid, private colleges, and the Board of Governors, and reviewed key budget concepts such as local funds, funds per FTE, performance funding, and the distinction between the total appropriation and the recurring base budget. He noted that higher education is funded largely through state and local sources, with substantial flexibility compared with other state budgets, and that the base budget is heavily weighted toward lump-sum allocations to the public systems. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida), led by retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie and USF representative Mark Walsh. They described Cyber Florida as a statewide cybersecurity platform created by the Legislature in 2014 to support education, research, workforce development, public policy, and community engagement. McKenzie emphasized the growing cyber threat environment, Florida’s leadership role, and several funded initiatives, including K-12 outreach, workforce training, a cyber range for county governments, critical infrastructure assessments, grant development, and public conferences and outreach. Members asked about public cyber awareness, the lack of a national cyber defense strategy, school district participation in Cyber Launch, and which counties are most at risk; McKenzie said smaller counties with limited cybersecurity staffing are generally more vulnerable and offered to provide follow-up information. Finally, the committee heard from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida, led by Dr. Drew Andrews, along with program and parent representatives from participating institutions. Andrews explained the center’s role in coordinating Florida’s postsecondary comprehensive transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities, supporting program development, distributing grants and scholarships, and monitoring outcomes. He reported that the state now has 33 approved programs at 35 institutions, including universities, state colleges, and technical colleges, and that scholarship and grant funding has grown significantly. He said student retention is about 88 percent, many graduates are employed, and median hourly earnings have increased over time. A representative from Southeastern University described how the center’s support helped build and sustain SEU Link, including a new third-year employment-focused option for students.

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• pathway program, allowing high school juniors and seniors to earn a diploma alongside a childcare credential
• Childcare obviously is a tremendous workforce need and the credentials and certifications of that needs
• What is a child development associate cre credential? I mean.
• curriculum for in terms of certification to gains both in 11th and 12th grade to walk out with a credential
• And as you know, this session is really focused towards CTE and, and credentialing for workforce.

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• Based on credentials, experience, and role.
• With similarly credentialed K-12 educators.
• On higher credentials, we also supported coaching and professional development.
• We need to identify practical ways to track and monitor wages and credentials, and create policies for
• credentials, what their salaries are.

Bills: SB2

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• You get a user to give you their password and their credential.
• more than an online credential.
• It could be a passport, but generally most people, the primary credential used is a driver's license.
• That includes things like being able to detect if your credential has been compromised and being able
• We're also placing an extremely high focus on the security of the credential.

Keywords: 985, all

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• that allows eligible young people to live at home or another approved location while wearing an electronic
• high school, receiving GEDs, attending post-secondary, and attending and completing post-secondary credentials
• Modifications often involve interior renovations and electronic upgrades.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• The proceedings are being recorded, so please sign. silence your cell phones and any electronics.
• Maria Lynn is an experienced judge. who's practiced law and served as judge for over 30 years. credentials
• I saw the had the new units that I think he had purchased for them, HVAC units that had modern electronics

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• They come with credentials that have maybe been offered by Ford Motor Company or as a mechanic or credentials
• They come with credentials that have maybe been offered by Ford Motor Company or as a mechanic, or credentials
• <01:03:59.559> that or as a mechanic or uh credentials that or as a mechanic or uh credentials
• approved by the department in a published list of acceptable credentials.
• I want to ask about a section B here, uh, certified credential.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 295, which would make school building aid funds non-lapsing/non-APS. Representative Cahill said the bill was intended to keep any unused building aid money available for future projects, potentially helping move projects up the priority list or provide a little more funding for school construction. Members asked about how much money has lapsed in past years, whether the education trust fund and building aid are separate, and whether any lapsing dollars could be used to pay down debt. Department of Education official Jim Carney said about $29.1 million would be available if building aid is funded to the $50 million maximum in FY26, confirmed that the fund currently lapses, and said the department would gather historical lapse data. Committee members also discussed whether a dedicated fund structure could achieve the same goal, and the chair noted that the education trust fund statute includes school building aid as one of its uses. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee said it would later hold a work session after receiving more information. The committee then took up HB 237, introduced by Representative Dan McGuire, which would prohibit the use of special education state funds and differentiated aid for students not receiving special education services. The New Hampshire School Boards Association, through Becky Wilson, opposed the bill as written, saying it was unclear, potentially unnecessary, and difficult to implement because adequacy and differentiated aid are distributed as part of a districtwide lump sum rather than as student-specific dollars. She explained that special education costs are embedded across district budgets, including staffing, training, transportation, and instruction, and that some staff and services benefit both special education and general education students. Wilson also said differentiated aid is not tied to a specific pupil and is used at the district’s discretion, though it is intended to support students with greater needs. Committee members pressed on whether the bill would require districts to track money by individual student, whether it could conflict with federal special education law, and whether it would affect least restrictive environment requirements. Wilson said making the funds student-specific could create privacy and accounting problems and could make it difficult to staff inclusive classrooms, though she did not give a definitive legal opinion on federal compliance. She agreed that students who are not eligible for special education would not be included in the separate catastrophic/special education aid reimbursement program. The discussion continued into the second section of the bill, with members exploring how adequacy aid and differentiated aid are used in practice, but no action was taken during the portion provided.

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• to understand what the impact credential to understand what the impact of<00:09:25.959> that<
• 00:09:26.120> credential<00:09:26.519> will<00:09:26.680> be<00:09:26.920> in
• credential will be in terms of what<00:09:27.839> they<00:09:27.959> can<00:09:28.160>
• <00:10:32.600> uh ed some sort of higher ed credential uh ed some sort of higher ed credential

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Finally, I will cover the BCP investments for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• The mayor vision proposes an augmentation of 1.5 million teacher credentials fund and seven positions
• This allowed candidates to receive their preliminary teaching credential as long as they complete to
• then pass the TPA before they received their clear credential.
• In 2023, the budget waived the need for those preliminary credential holders to take the TPA if they

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• social workers who have passed the ASW board national exam and hold a licensed clinical social work credential
• School social work is a predominantly female-led profession, and advanced credentials in female-dominated
• SB 231... ...mental health professionals with advanced credentials.
• School counselors, nurses, SLPs, and music therapists are recognized for their advanced credentials.
• Our credentials, our responsibilities, and our student needs point to the same conclusion.

Bills: SB231

Keywords: school social workers, salary supplement, LCSW, mental health, education funding, Delaware Code, certification, professional standards

Summary: The House Administration Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 231, which would extend the existing 6% salary supplement for school-based mental health professionals with advanced credentials to school social workers who hold licensed clinical social worker credentials and have passed the national exam. The bill sponsor and multiple witnesses described school social workers as essential to student mental health, crisis response, attendance, and family support, and argued the measure corrects an oversight and inequity in the current salary supplement structure. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted to release the bill. The committee then heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 212, a constitutional amendment to protect the rights to hunt, fish, and trap. Supporters, including sportsmen’s groups and individual residents, said the amendment would preserve longstanding traditions, support wildlife management, and guard against future threats to hunting and trapping. An opposing witness argued there was no current threat in Delaware and said the Constitution should not be used to protect trapping or elevate hunting and trapping over other wildlife management approaches. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to release the substitute bill. Finally, the committee took up Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Response Act, which would create a 25-foot buffer around first responders at emergency scenes after warning, with misdemeanor penalties for knowingly entering or remaining in the zone to interfere with duties. Supporters said the bill would protect police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics from interference, while opponents from the ACLU and the Office of Defense Services raised concerns about vague terms, potential First Amendment impacts, enforcement clarity, and jurisdictional issues. Committee members also questioned how the buffer would be marked and enforced. The sponsor and staff said they would continue working on the language, and the committee voted to release the bill.

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• <00:05:20.880> rid<00:05:21.080> of We recently got rid of RPMS, which is the electronic
• So that's two separate electronic health records between Warm Valley and Wind River Cares.
• It's an easier process to renew their credentials.
• actually received my my uh credentials. actually received my my uh credentials.
• actually show up uh and credentials actually show up uh and I<04:21:13.640> would<04:21:13.800

Keywords: 916, all

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• One of the components is looking at the provider licensing and credentialing.
• How do we license and credential people to come to our state and work and...
• When we are looking at credentialing and licensing and enrolling providers, it's much bigger than just
• It's much bigger than just being credentialed and enrolled within each MCO.
• And a lot of the emphasis on those peer learning collaboratives is on credentialing certification.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting