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• And the training's not standardized, correct? Whatever the company chooses to present, basically.
• I'm just wondering, is there a national standard of curriculum for this?
• There is not a national standard because there is no job code in the Department of Labor. Okay.
• It is not standardized. It is not required.
• It is not standardized. It is not required.

Summary: The Virginia Disability Commission held its first meeting of the year on June 18, established a quorum, and introduced members. Senator Barbara Favola was elected chair and Delegate Amy Laufer was elected vice chair, both unanimously. The commission also reviewed and unanimously approved its electronic/remote participation policy, which mirrors last year’s policy and allows limited remote participation under Virginia FOIA rules. Staff then reviewed a package of 14 disability-related bills that passed last session and were signed into law. Topics included disabled veterans’ vehicle registration fee exemptions, open captioning requirements for movie theaters, guardianship/conservatorship order forwarding, service dog team definitions, education and transition planning for students with disabilities, Blue Envelope and driver communication training for law enforcement and driver education, deferred disposition and jury service protections, voting rights in guardianship cases, expansion of the Virginia Human Rights Act, continuation of a DD waiver eligibility change, and DMAS training authority for autism competency checklists. Members discussed implementation concerns, especially making the Blue Envelope/driver communication program more visible and considering a follow-up letter and DMV presentation. The commission then adopted its interim work plan unanimously, with discussion of possible presentations on DMAS and Medicaid waivers, DBHDS telehealth training implementation, SCHEV and VDOE transition planning, transition from institutions to community settings, criminal justice reform, transportation and parking accessibility, adult-sized changing tables, and school accessibility. Members also suggested adding EVV concerns, seclusion and restraint, rare disease issues, and insurance coverage problems for needed medications. Public commenters urged the commission to address burdensome EVV requirements for family caregivers, improve accessibility for local government meetings and documents, and explore a standardized credential/career pathway for direct support professionals. The chair said follow-up work would be assigned on EVV and implementation issues, and the meeting location would move to the Senate side of the Capitol going forward.

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• Because a standard posting is, you know, 14 days. 30 days, right? So you can run those numbers.
• Next, we have the Judicial Standards Commission. And that is agency 210. Good afternoon.
• My name is Henry Jacobs, and I'm the LLC analyst for the Judicial Standards Commission.
• The Judicial Standards Commission is the sole judicial ethics commission.
• Also, like the Judicial Standards, the Ethics Commission is a constitutional agency.

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• You don't have a standard high school diploma.' And at the time... ...come here.
• You don't have a standard high school diploma. And at the time, it was the FCAT.
• Under 1002.3515, session 5, for the standard high school diploma, except for passage of any must-pass
• It sets those standards. It'll help those children get through the process.
• It sets that standards. It'll help those children get through the process.

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.

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• fulfilling the cooperative federalism model of working with states. to meet national environmental standards
• The 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Oil and Natural Gas Methane Regulations.
• Renewable volume obligations are mandated by the Renewable Fuel Standard, that's a law, to be biofuel's
• Szabo, do you each commit to implementing statutory... directives in the Renewable Fuels Standard to
• And I did not give you the three standard questions that I... I should have done at the beginning.

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• The dual enrollment will not be incorporated into the standard curriculum of the local education agencies
• What kind of standard are we going to have that holds each one of these colleges to a standard that would
• But I would not know how to address the standard.
• So there is a certain level of expectation and standardization... ...level of expectation and standardization
• So is there going to be the ability to kind of standardize this cost so that the child that's in Aaga

Bills: HB9, HB102, HB9

Keywords: three-cueing system, reading instruction, K-12 education, structured literacy, scientific strategies, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, 1136, house, all

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• And at some point, you have to apply that kind of standard.
• And at some point, you have to apply that kind of standard.
• I think that the standard of profanity, you know what you see it.
• I think that the standard of profanity, you know when you see it.
• I wish we had a standard that we could really hang our hat on.

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• These are managing the hospital standards for review and procedures for sale these for management.
• Nix: It does nothing to change the environmental standards.
• Without a definition there is no standard to neutrally and fairly apply the standard of compatibility
• It improves accountability, eliminates confusion, and reflects modern standards.
• But it fails to provide guidelines, proposed standards, or stipulations that set a minimum threshold

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• ADDITIONALLY, EVERY LICENSE NURSING HOME MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND RULES SET FORTH
• ASSESSING THE SAFETY CULTURE WITHIN NURSING HOMES AND ENSURING FACILITIES ARE MEETING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
• THE SURVEY IS BASED ON A STANDARDIZED SET OF QUESTIONS DESIGNATED TO CAPTURE KEY ASPECTS OF CONSUMER
• THE MAJORITY OF THE PERFORMANCE MEASURES USER MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE ARE FOR STANDARDIZED
• MANAGED CARE PLAN MONTHLY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT STANDARDS AND QUALITY OF CARE FOR ENROLLEES

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• sure that we're coordinating them for the best impact, and making the connection for them to be standard
• The other thing that we're doing with this is making sure that we have a standard test across all of
• We can increase transportation safety and reduce fatalities by going beyond our standards, increasing
• There are a lot of policies we can implement to achieve that zero, but there are also many standards
• . ...and turn it into standardized practices.

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• So consider a reporting category like a grouping of standards.
• In the top left, you see our North Dakota content standards.
• It's most likely due to that standard-setting process.
• We know it's too tough because of the standard-setting process.
• I'll obviously explain to him how standard setting works.

Keywords: 908, all

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• and it is considered the gold standard and it is considered the gold standard for<00:15:04.240><
• them I agree they're the gold standard them I agree they're the gold standard and<00:18:25.080><
• <00:20:13.400> of government to the highest standards of government to the highest standards
• on Election Day the the sort of standard on Election Day the the sort of standard uh<01:14:37.159

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The criteria are required to be based on Florida school counseling standard indicators as determined
• This measure removes unnecessary examination barriers while maintaining rigor and high standards.
• The criteria is required to be based on Florida school counseling standard indicators as determined by
• , With the Florida School Counseling Standards brings clarity to our unique responsibilities and supports
• It preserves high standards, strengthens the workforce, and supports Florida students.

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee heard and voted on several education-related bills. HB 129 on Florida Virtual School was presented as a cleanup bill responding to audit-related statutory updates; it would remove priority language, allow all Florida students and eligible overseas military dependents access, clarify teacher employment/retirement status, permit local schools to administer required exams, and authorize direct support organizations. The bill drew support from Seminole State College and Florida Virtual School and was reported favorably 15-0. HB 423 on student elopement, sponsored by Reps. Eskamani and Tramont, would require schools to establish safety teams and procedures to prevent and respond to elopement by students with autism or similar needs. Testimony from the Autism Society of Greater Orlando and a student advocate emphasized safety risks and the need for clear school protocols. Members spoke strongly in support, and the bill passed unanimously 16-0. CS for CS for HB 753 on school counselors removed two certification barriers, kept the master’s degree requirement, and aligned evaluations with Florida school counseling standards; school counselor groups and several members argued it would help address counselor shortages and workload issues. It also passed unanimously 16-0. The committee also approved CS for CS for HB 1253, which would let school-employed coaches use up to $15,000 per team per year of personal funds to support student-athletes with items like food, transportation, therapy, and rehabilitation, with an amendment requiring written parental consent. Several members raised concerns about liability, fairness, and guardrails, but the bill passed 17-0. PCS for CS for HB 833 on private school facilities would allow small private schools of 150 students or fewer to locate in commercial or mixed-use zoning without rezoning and to use certain existing buildings if fire and life-safety standards are met; members discussed traffic, school zones, and proximity to dispensaries, and it passed 15-0. PCS for CS for HB 1325 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund clarified matching contributions, allowed use of funds for expansion or modernization of existing space, and permitted two-year awards; it passed 16-0. Finally, CS for HB 1437 on conversion charter schools created dispute-resolution options over facility maintenance and, via amendment, allowed capital outlay funding if the charter assumes full maintenance responsibility; despite some opposition, it passed 13-3. The committee then adjourned.

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• If you'll look on page four, the investment standard is a prudent investment standard, and there's a
• It's a prudent investment standard. I hadn't asked. I'm sorry.
• What that investment parameter would be, using the standards that have been established.
• From that piece, you go to the prudent standard.
• It's not just a bill; it's actually a standard that all investment professionals adhere to.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I think the standard by doing this.
• <00:50:57.080> to wage ordinances or labor standards to wage ordinances or labor standards
• <00:58:52.280> in be able to to meet the the standards in be able to to meet the the standards
• Standards Division. Standards Division.
• works in our division of labor standards works in our division of labor standards in<01:10:08.800

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:10:08.440> and of interest standards and of interest standards and statute<00:10:10.680
• <00:14:48.480> uh expense and to provide a standard uh expense and to provide a standard uh
• which would be sort of the gold standard which would be sort of the gold standard in<00:32:38.600
• fees and assessments, creating standardized fines and fees and assessments.
• fees and assessments, creating standardized fines and fees and assessments.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and vocational technical teaching areas are guaranteed to be industry-specific and meet industry standards
• and vocational technical teaching areas are guaranteed to be industry-specific and meet industry standards
• These standards are divided into categories which include health and safety, technical and integrated
• Updating these guides to reflect the new framework standards has been a priority of our schools over
• They're truly a gold standard in our region. Good afternoon. I'm Erin Perkins.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE). Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for statewide CTE legislation, including efforts to expand awareness and access, improve middle school exposure, invest in equipment and facilities, and strengthen ties to workforce boards and labor pathways. Quincy officials described their CTE system as integrated with academics and highlighted support from district, city, and state partners. School leaders outlined Quincy’s CTE offerings, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, with about 1,360 students enrolled. Presenters emphasized curriculum aligned to DESE frameworks, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, safety training, business electives, dual enrollment and articulation with Quincy College, and grant funding such as Skills Capital and Perkins. They also discussed support liaisons for nontraditional careers and military pathways, advisory committees, and plans to seek Chapter 74 approval for an engineering program at North Quincy, along with new computer science and business offerings. Testimony from MassHire South Shore described workforce partnerships, YouthWorks, job fairs, resume workshops, and the Credit for Life Fair, while the assistant superintendent explained Quincy’s MyCAP planning grant and efforts to build a student-driven college and career readiness system. Three students testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or co-op experiences, and future plans for college and careers. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for combining CTE with general education, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous adjournment.

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• work with them to ensure that any out-of-state officers used in 2028 will meet California's high standard
• next two years to establish a process for the LA28, Cal OES, and the Commission on Peace Officer Standards
• California peace officers have earned a reputation. ...and upholds the highest standards of our profession
• be working alongside officers from other states, we want to make sure that they meet California's standard
• I agree with a portion of what my colleague is saying about the recruitment standards.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard two presentation bills and then took up a consent calendar. AB 1934, by Assembly Member Bennett, would direct the State Fire Marshal’s Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee to create a voluntary home hardening certification program. Supporters included county, city, fire, conservation, and local government groups, and there was no opposition. Members discussed how long a certification should last, recertification, inspection timing, and how the program could support future incentives and wildfire resilience funding. The bill was moved to Senate Natural Resources and Water on a 9-0 vote, with the item held on call until all members were recorded. AB 2411, by Assembly Member McKinner, would create a process to train out-of-state law enforcement officers to provide temporary supplemental public safety for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bill was sponsored by the Los Angeles Mayor’s office and supported by the Los Angeles Police Protective League and other groups, while PORAC and the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs opposed the bill as introduced but said they were working with the author on amendments. Committee discussion focused on staffing shortages, the need for POST standards and accountability, the role of out-of-state officers as only augmenting California personnel, and concerns about cost and federal involvement. The committee adopted intent language that California peace officers should be the primary and preferred source of personnel, and the bill was sent to Senate Public Safety on a 9-0 vote, also held on call until all members were recorded. The committee also considered a consent calendar containing AB 1873, AB 2341, AB 2471, and AJR 27. After several recesses and roll calls to establish a quorum and record absent members, the consent items were approved 9-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• usually is educational level, obviously a doctorate, and they would administer, usually the gold standard
• usually is educational level, obviously a doctorate, and they would administer, usually the gold standard
• The LPP meets these standards through graduate training and state licensure focused on human development
• The LPP meets these standards through graduate training and state licensure focused on human development
• And so I guess my question is, within the world of standardized testing, within your training, how best

Summary: The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and then reviewed several vacant membership slots on the task force, including appointments from the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian positions. Members discussed trying to fill those vacancies before the next meeting, and noted that if they remain open they may be addressed in the task force’s legislative report and through possible statutory changes in the next General Assembly. Representatives from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association (DDPA) and Civitan Services presented on DDPA’s role serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Arkansas. They said DDPA now represents 80 providers serving more than 13,000 individuals in 75 counties, with services including early intervention, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services. They also shared survey data on older clients and said these services remain available to seniors with IDD, including people with autism. The task force then heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to include licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while still maintaining quality standards. Members asked about training, licensure, and whether other professionals such as speech-language pathologists or audiologists should be included; Dr. Scott noted that current practice already relies on a two-provider model and that speech-language pathologists play a role because autism diagnosis considers communication, cognitive ability, and language. The discussion also touched on the need for proper testing standards and board oversight. No vote was taken on the amendment, and the meeting ended with plans to return to fraud-related discussion and to begin prioritizing recommendations for the 2027 session before adjourning.

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• Is there a standardized test? What's the process? Some of them have a standardized test.
• You're going to follow the International Building Code, which is a standard among... Codes.
• As I said, the International Building Code is a standard, depending on what year.
• I believe in one statewide standardized test, just like we heard that the electricians test statewide
• As I said, the International Building Code is a standard, depending on what year.

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• These standards will help protect wild oyster populations, prevent disease, and ensure ecological balance
• The standard, are you generally familiar that Texas law already... sets out the standards that must be
• And in and of itself, a standard, is that right?
• Material impact is a standard; however, it is certainly a standard.
• They made a finding, and we've set, you know, there's either a standard or metrics that, and they've

Bills: HB3129, HB3251, HB3556, HB3724, HB3887

Keywords: construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion