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• but the bookends of education are performing incredibly well in New Mexico in higher education and early
• to start the program and be able to address those rural areas, tribal communities, and support our early
• It has taken the early childhood daycare... Thank you. Thank you. How far we've come.
• It has taken the early childhood daycare program. We've taken that very seriously.
• Our funding is for three-year-olds through 22 plus early intervention.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• We're also working very closely with the ECECD programs for early intervention, home visiting, FIT providers
• We're making sure that they're getting their well-child checks, that they are enrolled in early intervention
• intervention with ECECD?
• We're looking at ensuring that we have home visiting, early intervention, and all of those services that
• That's when you'll see some other intervention coming through. So that's the difference.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• intervention, and long-term student success.
• These experiences are exactly why clear information and early intervention are so important.
• Early identification and targeted intervention give struggling readers the support that they need before
• So the intervention we're talking about in this bill is to ensure that we have intervention based on
• intervention.

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

Bills: SB241

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

Bills: SB241

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

Bills: SB241

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• So we're making sure that when you're referring kids to these intervention services, they're eligible
• We use general fund and then we use the early childhood trust fund.

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• With that, I have the Secretary of Early Childhood to let her make a few short comments.
• It also prioritizes early intervention for children who are... ...make that possible.
• It also prioritizes early intervention for children who are at risk, including those impacted by family
• Okay, and then on page... same thing, just on page 13, under child care, early interventions, and line
• Child care facility, early interventions.

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• little high to me as the number of charter schools has grown over time, even though many of those early
• little high to me, as the number of charter schools has grown over time, even though many of those early

Bills: HF3487, HF3421

Keywords: anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers

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• And then individuals waiting and foregoing preventive care, the lower-cost interventions, waiting until

Bills: SB241, SB145, HB2

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• And the importance of early intervention in schools as well as better preparation for teachers.
• on when intervention is most effective by improving teacher preparation and requiring early screening
• Early intervention is key to student success.
• And then the early assessment and intervention, all of these pieces across the whole spectrum are how
• And then the early assessment and intervention, all of these pieces across the whole spectrum are how

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• intervention providers from accessing the children care setting to provide early intervention services
• I'm the executive director of the Early Care and Learning Association.
• I am an early childhood educator and I see the need for the teachers.
• Relieve the early childhood trust fund rather than increase general funds.
• And how does this translate to jobs and support for early childhood for the workforce for the early childhood

Bills: SB132, SB241

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• . interventions. interventions.
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• > requires Number two, early intervention requires Number two, early intervention requires less
• intervention.
• interventions?

Bills: HF3421

Keywords: early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house

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• Head Start, and our early pre-K and pre-K, making sure we're maximizing... ...between Head Start, Early
• Quality early childhood experiences are the foundation for success in school and life.
• I represent the Early Care and Learning Association, which is comprised of 307 providers.
• Chair, Senator Zell, Early Head Start are the ones I'm thinking of, child care assistance.
• And you'll regularly hear me say, because they got high-quality early childhood education.

Bills: SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department

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• I was involved in the early stages of distance ed way back at San Jose State when I got to teach there

Bills: HB2, SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

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• Please take up tab 3, SB 624, on batterer's intervention programs by Senator Yarborough.
• Senate Bill 624 adds a new subsection to Chapter 741 authorizing batterer's intervention programs, or
• Chapter 741 authorizing batterer's intervention programs, or BIPs, to offer supplemental faith-based
• Faith-based batterers intervention programs really are vital to our communities in Florida.
• For decades, faith-based intervention programs have delivered some of the lowest recidivism rates in

Bills: S0042, S0578, S0624, S7018

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.

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• This bill would allow school districts to make their recapture payments six months early and receive
• Under House Bill 3, school districts also received a credit for early recapture payments.
• literacy intervention.
• The committee has heard clear testimony: early intervention works.
• First, the bill requires assessments during the year to identify struggling students early.

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

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• This is a bill for youth intervention program grants, and there's a slight modification.
• This is a bill for youth intervention program grants, and there's a slight modification.
• c><00:10:39.600> program uh for youth intervention program uh for youth intervention program grants
• My name is Kylie Cooper, and I'm the executive director for Rise Early Learning Center.
• and voluntary interventions.

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• So, how do you... that would apply sort of treating early that would apply sort of treating early care
• <00:10:26.600> care recognize the importance of early care recognize the importance of early
• Ramsey<00:37:03.359> County As an early implementer, Ramsey County As an early implementer
• harmful interventions we can impose. harmful interventions we can impose.
• 1980s and early 1990s. 1980s and early 1990s.

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement