Video & Transcript Research : 'barriers'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Maternity deserts in Minnesota are a serious barrier to accessing safe care.
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to Minnesota are a serious barrier to Minnesota are a serious barrier to accessing - <01:09:22.000>
to state by removing the barrier to state by removing the barrier to certified - By removing barriers and shortage.
- By removing barriers and enabling<01:34:58.400>
international <01:34:59.040>trained enabling
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He said people who have been exploited or who are victims of crime should face no barriers to reporting
- House File 16 would exacerbate pre-existing barriers that undocumented survivors face when trying to
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pre-existing 16 would exacerbate pre-existing 16 would exacerbate pre-existing barriers - <01:09:23.080>
that <01:09:23.239>undocumented <01:09:23.839>survivors barriers - that undocumented survivors barriers that undocumented survivors face<01:09:24.799>
when <01:09
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:53:10.880>
this <00:53:11.040>bill to address treny barriers this bill to address - treny barriers this bill stresses<00:53:11.799>
the <00:53:11.960>important <00:53:12.359 - Attendance is a critical indicator of the many underlying barriers our students face, and we can't live
- Our students face enough barriers that delaying communication and data processing shouldn't be one of
- Our students face enough barriers that delaying communication and data processing shouldn't be one of
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Firstly, as many of us here in this room may know, cost is a huge barrier to education, especially here
- to education especially here in barrier to education especially here in Hawaii<00:16:24.600>
where - we can help keep more people barriers we can help keep more people inside<00:16:57.759>
the <00 - The cost of attendance stands as a substantial barrier to higher education.
- The cost of attendance stands as a substantial barrier to higher education.
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education met at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Bachman Hall and heard testimony on several UH-related bills. HB 542 would expand the Hawaiʻi Promise Program to provide unmet-need scholarships at four-year UH campuses. UH system officials, the UH Student Caucus, and a Honolulu Community College student testified in support, emphasizing college affordability, student retention, and workforce needs. Committee members asked about current program data, eligibility, transfer patterns, and cost; UH said it had data available, noted about 10% of current Hawaiʻi Promise students transfer to four-year campuses, and estimated the full expansion would cost about $12 million. UH also suggested a possible alternative of focusing on transfer opportunities from two-year to four-year campuses.
The committee then heard HB 840, which concerns athletics appropriations for UH. UH Mānoa and UH Hilo supported the bill. UH officials said the funding would help cover recurring athletics operating costs, women’s sports travel and recruiting, Austin Awards, and a new nutrition fueling station, while Hilo said the money would help with travel, per diem, and conference-related costs. Members asked about the history of the athletics funding, the difference between Austin Awards and special talent waivers, NIL planning, and whether the appropriation should be restored to the base budget. UH explained that a $4 million athletics appropriation was originally made in 2018 or 2019, later removed from the base, and has been reappropriated annually since then.
Finally, the committee heard HB 842, which would fund three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions at UH Mānoa’s Counseling and Student Development Center. UH supported the bill, and Academic Labor United and a high school student testified in favor, citing student stress, overwork, and the need for more counseling access. In questions, members discussed the current counselor-to-student ratio, recruitment challenges in a tight labor market, and strategies for hiring, including looking at candidates on soft-money grants who may be seeking stable employment. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And still we faced overwhelming financial barriers just to build our family.
- still we faced<00:12:31.839>
overwhelming <00:12:32.560>financial <00:12:33.040>barriers - faced overwhelming financial barriers faced overwhelming financial barriers just<00:12:33.839>
- evidence rather than financial barriers. evidence rather than financial barriers.
- in the way of families being barrier in the way of families being able<00:53:41.119>
to <00:53
Keywords:
infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Inconsistencies across institutions create some barriers in student registration and enrollment, often
- Inconsistencies across institutions create some barriers in student registration and enrollment, often
- It's just we, there's some bureaucracy and some barriers that we're finding in the bigger system that
- And $250 for a class can be a real financial barrier for students.
- And it is, it's just a fact that $250 per course can be a significant financial barrier.
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- for students to engage with PSEO, and it creates further red tape for a program that already has barriers
- Um, especially considering that giving them a two-week parameter of time and also creating more barriers
- And I know when it comes to barriers, especially for young people that look like me, any extra barriers
- And I know when it comes to barriers, especially for young people that look like me, any extra barriers
- And I know when it comes to barriers, especially for young people that look like me, any extra barriers
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I wanted to bring to the attention the work of the health care providers barrier to practice review task
- of the healthc care<00:10:32.079>
providers <00:10:33.360>provider <00:10:33.839>barrier - <00:10:34.480>
to care providers provider barrier to care providers provider barrier to practice - Utilizing cellular devices also helps eliminate Wi-Fi shortages, issues, or data plan barriers.
- Utilizing cellular devices also helps eliminate Wi-Fi shortages, issues, or data plan barriers.
Keywords:
accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers.
The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation.
For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 1
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- barriers for a property<01:09:00.279>
taxpayer <01:09:00.839>to <01:09:01.080>obtain - don't exist for the county same barriers don't exist for the county to<01:09:05.920>
use <01:09 - Currently, private attorneys face barriers in accessing court records that government attorneys do not
- There are many examples in private attorneys' day-to-day lives where this barrier hinders our ability
- hinders our ability to this barrier hinders our ability to represent<01:25:28.760>
our <01:25:
Bills:
HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Hired organizes training, outreach, job readiness training, barrier alleviation, and connects trainees
- Outreach job Readiness training barrier Outreach job Readiness training barrier alleviation<01:02
- such as food project addresses barriers such as food insecurity<01:03:11.559>
transportation < - Dalton Alla said he faced many barriers starting at a young age growing up in a low-income household.
- Paul without unnecessary barriers.
Keywords:
nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- because we don't want to just pick a timeline and stick with it without identifying what are the barriers
- So we're evaluating that process right now so that we can eliminate and remove those barriers and figure
- So we're evaluating that process right now so that we can eliminate and remove those barriers and figure
- So we're evaluating that process right now so that we can eliminate and remove those barriers and figure
- So we're evaluating that process right now so that we can eliminate and remove those barriers and figure
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/12/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, we provide direct support dollars to help participants overcome barriers that would impede
- They know that's where they can come and they will get help, even if there's a language barrier, and
- They know that's where they can come and they will get help, even if there's a language barrier, and
- even if there's a language barrier even if there's a language barrier and<01:28:55.600>
Al - to employment primarily re barriers to employment primarily re primarily<01:31:34.880>
primarily< - to employment primarily re barriers to employment primarily re primarily<01:31:34.880>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- What are these extra barriers that they face in order to access higher education?
- What are these extra barriers that they face in order to access higher education?
- What are these extra barriers that they face in order to access higher education?
- What are these extra barriers that they face in order to access higher education?
- What are these extra barriers that they face in order to access higher education?
Summary:
The committee received an informational presentation from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education on the State Grant program and governor-recommended changes, with some discussion of North Star Promise. Staff explained that State Grant is the state’s largest financial aid program, intended to promote college access and choice for students with the highest financial need, and that it works alongside Pell Grants. They reviewed program eligibility, award calculation, and participation rules, and noted that the program serves a large share of low- and middle-income students, including many dependent students, student parents, BIPOC students, and adult learners. They also described how awards and spending are distributed across public and private institutions and how the agency projects spending using enrollment, tuition, and FAFSA data.
A major focus was the current fiscal-year deficit in State Grant. Staff said the program is experiencing a shortfall driven by higher-than-expected enrollment, more students with greater financial need, and major FAFSA formula changes that increased the number of applicants with zero or negative student aid index values. They said the office has already rationed awards where allowed and imposed a FAFSA deadline for spring awards, and does not expect to fund some awards. Officials explained that if the program projects a surplus, they typically adjust the living and miscellaneous expense allowance to spend down funds; if it projects a deficit, they can increase student and family responsibility to reduce award sizes, but the program must stay within its appropriation.
Senator Duckworth asked several questions about whether unused funds could be transferred between State Grant and North Star Promise, and how the two programs are treated. Staff said State Grant funds revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium, while North Star Promise uses a special revenue account, and that transfers may be possible but would need clarification under current authority. They referenced a prior legislative transfer from North Star Promise funds to cover a shortfall in the Fostering Independence Grant and said they would follow up on the exact transfer authority. No votes or formal actions were taken during the presentation and discussion.
NH
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We witnessed firsthand how undiagnosed vision problems create barriers for learning.
- For our low income students, the grant program will remove the financial barriers that often follow up
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- A first update will be regarding the carp barrier update.
- He said he thought the money was supposed to go to the barrier and not so much to some of the trapping
- included in um in the uh Wasard barrier included in um in the uh Wasard bill<01:37:14.560>
in - and not so much to go to the barrier and not so much some<01:37:54.480>
of <01:37:54.560>this - and then try to I'm just the barrier and then try to I'm just really<01:38:05.440>
hoping <01:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/25/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- able to offer, you know, a higher fat content chocolate because it's the fat content that is the barrier
- able to offer, you know, a higher fat content chocolate because it's the fat content that is the barrier
- barrier. Mhm. barrier. Mhm.
- <01:43:28.080>
that <01:43:28.400>people there are some real barriers that people there - are some real barriers that people face<01:43:29.040>
when <01:43:29.280>they <01:43:29.520
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I just wanted to put that out there that that can, uh, create a barrier for some candidates, allowing
- <00:44:24.960>
Uh, <00:44:25.680>this a barrier for some candidates. - Uh, this a barrier for some candidates.
- If they can pass that, it's no barrier on their license at all.
- If they can pass that, it's no barrier on their license at all.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- We will have a new thing featured this year in our committee hearing rooms: stanchions with barriers
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uh um of these stanchions with uh um of these stanchions with uh the the the barriers - um that limit access and barriers um that limit access and they're<00:01:12.120>
meant <00:01: - The combined effect of reducing Medicaid funding, new barriers to medical education, and the loss of
- become a stark barrier to care. become a stark barrier to care.