Video & Transcript Research : 'youth programs'
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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- 21 years participating in FFA youth development programs in 93 chapters statewide.
- And whereas FFA youth development programs are diverse and help participants acquire important life skills
- Through lessons, networking programs, and character building, FFA is building outstanding youth for the
- Riley is very active in both her school theater program and local theater program, which we both love
- , fully resourced community schools, and school-based health centers. youth mentorship programs, and
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, we have a very robust T-Cup program, probably the most robust T-Cup program in the nation
- You said that the T-Cup program in Texas is the most robust program in the nation.
- That's why we have programs like ECI.
- TGCJ entry point right now for our youth.
- We have seen issues with our youth in Carrollton.
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing.
Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses.
Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, we have a very robust T-CUP program, probably the most robust T-CUP program in the nation
- You said that the TCUP program in Texas is the most robust program in the nation.
- But that said, the TCUP program...
- We also support the TCUP program.
- I stand—I have had my business for five years, and the TCUP program is not a robust program.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1 is a campground and youth safety camp safety reforms.
- in the floodplain does not apply to youth camps without cabins.
- Been made aware of by DSHS's rulemaking relating to youth camps.
- I don't want any more children to die at a Texas youth camp.
- I'm here to provide some information about our youth. Camp licensing and inspection program.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I also currently serve as the 45th Minnesota Youth Secretary of State and a 2025 National Youth Advocate
- I also currently serve as the 45th Minnesota Youth Secretary of State and a 2025 National Youth Advocate
- Article 2, education excellence. limits AB program approval for only up limits AB program approval for
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that from directly from AB programs that from directly from AB programs that - days of action taken against a program days of action taken against a program participant<01:10:
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- programs, vocational education, training, and restorative justice.
- programs, vocational education, training, and restorative justice.
- based mental kahales uh community- based mental health<00:25:27.360>
services <00:25:28.000>youth - <00:25:28.320>
programs health services youth programs health services youth programs vocational - especially like to thank you all for your consideration of funding for the state's mandated oral health program
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee convened at 10:00 a.m. and opened with instructions about live streaming, one-minute testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening on March 31 if technical problems interrupted the hearing. The committee then took up HB 300, which drew extensive testimony from state agencies, commissions, nonprofits, and advocacy groups. Many agencies, including Budget and Finance, Education, Health, Housing, and others, said they stood on their written testimony and supported the measure. One witness from the Kohala Island Reserve Commission supported the bill and asked for funding for a CIP project at its Kihei site to consolidate offices and generate revenue for Maui. Several groups, including the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, supported funding for mandated oral health services and higher ABA provider rates for children with autism. In contrast, the Re-imagining Public Safety in Hawaii Coalition and Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice opposed $30 million for jail planning and additional incarceration-related spending, urging more investment in housing, mental health, youth programs, education, and restorative justice. The chair noted the testimony totals for HB 300: 186 in support, 91 opposed, and 52 comments.
The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 794 and HB 795. The Department of Budget and Finance supported HB 794, and the Tax Foundation was listed for HB 795 but was not present. No additional testimony was offered on either bill. After the testimony phase, the committee deferred all three measures—HB 300, HB 794, and HB 795—for decision making to March 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the same room.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a contract for the used tire program for District 4 of Arkansas.
- waiver program.
- waiver program.
- Number 20, DHS Division of Youth Services with Counseling Clinic.
- Number 20, DHS Division of Youth Services with Counseling Clinic.
Summary:
The subcommittee first considered a used tire program contract for Arkansas District 4, an $88,000 one-year contract with LTR Intermediate Holdings. Senators raised concerns that the tire district’s revised business plan had not yet been approved and that the contract could leave the district unable to pay. Questions also focused on solicitation language that excluded bidders under corrective action plans. On motion, the committee held the contract until next month and encouraged the tire board to appear.
Members then reviewed and, without objection, moved forward a series of methods of finance, alternative delivery projects, and discretionary grants. These included multiple university and college projects such as renovations, roof replacements, a new UCA multipurpose arena, and a revised financing package for UA Fayetteville’s Maple Hill residence hall. The committee also reviewed DHS and Department of Health grants for aging services, substance abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition outreach, hearing-loss follow-up, HIV services, maternal health, and rural hospital quality improvement.
The committee next handled contract items, including a UAMS ratification for FMLA Source after an amendment was not submitted for review and payments continued past expiration; UAMS said it had retrained staff and would review for other missed contracts. Members also reviewed numerous construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts across state agencies and universities. Questions were raised about an out-of-state aeronautics study, a U of A Fayetteville parking guidance system, and a Veterans Affairs nursing contract. Most items were reviewed without objection, and the meeting adjourned after informational reports on contract amendments and minor contracts.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/06/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This means a PA trained at a nationally accredited PA program cannot move here and begin seeing patients
- This means a PA is trained at a nationally accredited PA program cannot move here and begin seeing patients
- This means a PA trained at a nationally accredited PA program cannot move here and begin seeing patients
- This means a PA trained at a nationally accredited PA program cannot move here and begin seeing patients
- at the University of Minnesota Midwifery program, but does not, understandably, want to start that program
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (01/22/2026)
Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no consistency or programs.
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is historical highway marker program is historical highway marker program is - Um, you mentioned the New Hampshire historical marker program. Where does that roll up under?
- Um, you mentioned the New Hampshire historical marker program. Where does that roll up under?
- The program is jointly administered by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- for youth travel, such as our Safe Routes to School program.
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as <00:07:56.880>our programs for youth travel, such as our programs - Safe Routes to School program. Safe Routes to School program.
- than access and education programs. than access and education programs.
- It makes it a forecasted program similar to programs in the E12 and HHS budgets.
MN
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- with youth to get kids in the program beyond the program and outdoor more—whomever would respond to
- for youth um and a lot of other programs for youth um and a lot of other u<01:06:03.839>
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and program as a skill building program and program as a skill building program
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The loan program does not encourage or discourage charter schools.
- The loan program does engage and whether a charter school should exist. Excuse me, does not.
- We have seen a steady decline in the number of applications to the program.
- So this gives a notice, and it also gives the opportunity to establish a grants program.
- And sadly, our youth today does not have the resources required.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- premium to subsidize low public program premium to subsidize low public program rates<00:25:52.600
- that if we are if we enter the program that if we are if we enter the program we<00:38:47.160>
- Sections 2 and 25 establish a youth care professional training program to deliver required training for
- Sections 2 and 25 establish a youth care professional training program to deliver required training for
- solution that supports youth solution that supports youth transitioning<01:57:55.239>
from
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In high school, he joined the DeSoto Police Explorer program and at the young age of 17, he was a night
- The MetroCrest Leadership Program was created by the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce serving the cities
- I'm excited today to recognize the Missouri City Mayor's Youth Commission who are visiting their state
- Formed in 1996, the Missouri City Mayor's Youth Commission was designed for youth representing their
- commission members serve as a reminder that our youth are our future and by looking at the young men
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It wasn't until I was placed in an accelerated program that I began to thrive.
- Is that a key difference as well, aside from just having programming?
- That's a traditional vector in gifted programs.
- H.620, An Act to Protect and Ensure Educational Rights Are Upheld for Incarcerated Youth.
- The last treatment program, Goodwin House, closed this spring.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with much of the testimony focused on school discipline and student equity. Bills discussed included measures to address inequities in suspension and expulsion, clarify school exclusion rules, reduce discipline for dress and grooming violations, and expand protections related to fair educational practices. Committee members repeatedly reminded witnesses of the two-minute limit and asked for written testimony to supplement oral remarks.
A substantial portion of the hearing centered on the RAISE Act and related school discipline bills, including H. 730/S. 376 and H. 731/S. 380. Testifiers from advocacy groups, legal services, and the legislature argued that exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black and Latino students, students with disabilities, low-income students, and DCF-involved youth. They said current law is overly broad or unclear in areas such as “assault on educational staff,” indefinite suspensions tied to felony complaints, and definitions of weapons, leading to unnecessary removals from school. Supporters said the bills would add due process, clearer definitions, and better accountability, while one legislator testified in support of the discipline reforms and opposed several other bills on the agenda.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 576/S. 368, which would prohibit suspensions and expulsions for dress and grooming violations and require clearer, non-discriminatory dress code policies. Witnesses cited research and personal stories about disproportionate enforcement against Black girls, girls of color, non-binary students, and students wearing religious attire, and said the bill would prevent physical contact used to enforce dress codes. Another major topic was H. 641/S. 349, which would add “special medical status” protections in education; supporters said it would prevent exclusion based on medical decisions or conditions, though members questioned how it would interact with existing disability law and vaccination-related school requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 625, which would extend the ban on corporal punishment from public to private schools, with witnesses citing research on harm and disproportionate impact.
Additional testimony covered bills on accelerated learning and gifted education, with parents, educators, and advocates saying Massachusetts under-identifies advanced learners and lacks adequate acceleration pathways. A senator also testified for S. 406 on recovery high schools, saying the funding formula should be updated to better support students in recovery. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair closed testimony on several bill groups and noted that written testimony would remain open for a week.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- psychiatrists, and treatment programs psychiatrists, and treatment programs across<01:52:59.599>
- or warrant unrestricted youth access. or warrant unrestricted youth access.
- It protects youth.
- Um, nobody knows what the youth goes through better than the youth themselves.
- package and per serving um from a youth package and per serving um from a youth protection<03:26
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- That is a program through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
- These programs focus on cultivating...
- So are your programs like the pastor's program that you have and the gentlemen's and ladies clubs that
- It's a youth diversion program to stop those kids that's on the verge of going to detention.
- It's a youth diversion program. It's a national program that we're working with right now.
Summary:
The meeting began with a report on institutions of higher education for annual certification/solvency, which required no action and was noted as coming later in the week. The main presentation featured students from Arkansas State University, Valley View High School, and the University of Central Arkansas discussing artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. They argued that AI should be taught responsibly in K-12 and higher education to prepare students for jobs, support Arkansas’s growing tech sector, and reduce misuse such as cybercrime, scams, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty. They also cited survey results from teachers showing broad support for responsible AI instruction, district-level management, and teacher training, while noting concerns about critical thinking, ethics, and unequal access. Examples were given of AI already being used at UCA and the University of the Ozarks, and the group suggested a statewide AI library and related training built on the Access Act framework. Committee members asked about student reactions, and the presenters said responses are mixed, especially in the arts, but that AI is already being used in real-world careers and should be integrated with clear standards.
The committee then heard from a Pine Bluff community coalition led by Pastor Jesse Turner about school-based outreach and youth support programs. The group described long-running work in Pine Bluff schools and Watson Chapel, including Pass on Patrol, mentoring, anti-bullying and nonviolence efforts, drug and vaping education, gun-violence prevention, and leadership clubs for students. They emphasized that their approach is nonreligious in the schools, focused on encouragement, citizenship, scholarship, and keeping students engaged in class. They also highlighted the use of free curriculum resources on African American history and said they help students see themselves as having promise rather than being “at risk.” Members asked about whether the programs could be shared elsewhere and about impacts on behavior; the group said some materials are trademarked but can be adapted with support, and cited reported reductions in negative behavior and referrals in participating schools. The meeting ended after members praised both the AI presenters and the Pine Bluff outreach group, and the committee adjourned with no votes taken.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not talking about after-school programs around talking about the booster club serving popcorn or
- I know we have programs around our state to make Florida grown food available in schools.
- In addition to that, we have established a very good for this program.
- It has touched thousands of youth since it began hunt about 100 years ago.
- programs for each for each is research base size.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Humanities Center programs are receiving $5 million.
- On line 358, there are Youth Poet Laureate grants for $200,000.
- This would have significant impact on our programming.
- A little bit about the programs: to lose the ability to supplement programs such as our animal encounter
- , treetop trail programming, our adult programming—all would be impacted.
Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (3-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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and to ahp permits including program and to ahp permits including program and - 2172 um amending the October Youth 2172 um amending the October Youth Season<00:14:34.320>
from - that we're just trying to allow youth that we're just trying to allow youth more<00:14:42.839>
- great anything that gets our youth great anything that gets our youth involved<00:15:28.399>
- program can take any part of our program program can take any part of our program away<01:08:07.559
- great anything that gets our youth great anything that gets our youth involved<00:15:28.399>
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review.
Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions.
The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.